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AM edition, Friday, April 16, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. We've got a cool start to the weekend on the way with a top of 19 degrees forecast. Here’s what’s making news.

Drive-through COVID-19 clinics could vaccinate Canberra in days, expert says

A large drive-through centre could process 10,000 jabs a day, vastly speeding up the vaccination rollout in the ACT, an international expert says.
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People get cancer 'languishing' on a wait list

Subscriber: The public waiting list for one basic health screening test has blown out to 7200 people in the Australian Capital Territory.

Death after vaccination under investigation

Health authorities are investigating the death of a NSW woman who reportedly developed blood clots after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

Dog-stabber given chance after 'vicious' attack

Subscriber: The charges related to a bloody incident in a Charnwood cul-de-sac, which was partially caught on camera.

Social housing plan to put small dent in ACT shortfall

The Ainslie development will focus on providing accommodation to older women and those fleeing domestic violence.

Secretary hiring should be transparent: Keating

Subscriber: A former PMC secretary has outlined his steps to see the public service's return of "frank and fearless" advice.

ACT disability facilities still waiting for vaccines

Canberra facilities meant to be among the first in line for COVID vaccinations are still waiting to be told when they'll be able to get them.
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Canberran enjoys a cracking victory

On a Majura Road property, just down from IKEA, with planes taking off across the way, James Scott is keeping a tradition of the bush alive.

Changed Brumbies are 'still going there to win'

Subscriber: There's a milkman playing his first game of the year, an emerging prospect in a new position and a rival with everything to gain.

Guler puts 'depressing' year behind him

Subscriber: The Raiders prop is back for his first NRL game in nine months in a crucial clash at Canberra Stadium.

Reynolds adopts a new approach to NDIS fears

Analysis: The new NDIS Minister has promised to listen to concerns about changes to the scheme. Will she act on what she hears?

Times Past

The front page of The Canberra Times on this day 33 years ago depicted the iconic fountain in Civic Square adorned with more than a hundred original masks. The headline read: "Well ... it needed brightening up." READ MORE
 
 
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