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AM edition, Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Good morning, Canberra. There could be some showers about this morning with a brisk top of 14 degrees forecast. Here’s what’s making news.

The 'looming iceberg' that's draining Defence's $122m-a-day budget

Subscriber: Too much of the budget is being wasted on contractors, leaving insufficient funds for essential wartime acquisitions, a new report highlights.

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Expanding Covid vaccine rollout 'not our first priority'

The ACT has fallen behind other states for under-50s getting the vaccine, but the Health Minister says Canberra has different priorities.

High levels of lead found at Kingston bus depot

Subscriber: Remediation works to clear lead dust in the former transport depot have proved harder than first thought.

ACT to look at NSW's cashless pokies

A new ACT ministerial advisory council is expected to weigh in on whether the model could work in the territory.

Ex-cafe owner's indecency case dropped

Subscriber: The 33-year-old was accused of putting his hand down a young girl's pants about 40 metres from a Florey pop-up cafe.

Climate action is urged, even at a 'significant cost'

The Lowy Institute's annual climate poll found that almost 65 per cent of people backed an emissions trading scheme or carbon tax.

'Outsourced' visa system delayed border plans

Subscriber: The Department of Home Affairs secretary has discussed their plans to create a digital passenger declaration system for the Covid world.

Pete Evans fined again for health claims

Celebrity chef turned conspiracy theorist Pete Evans has again been fined for falsely promoting an devices and drugs as miracle cures.

US urges new probe into COVID origins

The US wants international experts to be allowed to evaluate the source of the coronavirus and the "early days of the outbreak".

Accuser 'wanted to stop Porter being PM'

The woman who accused federal minister Christian Porter of rape wanted to stop him becoming prime minister, a court has heard.

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Why Williams' exit leaves gaping hole in the Raiders

The early departure of homesick halfback George Williams is a massive blow for the struggling Canberra Raiders.

Expert's tips on how to capture the Blood Moon

On Wednesday evening a rare lunar event will see the moon glow a bright and beautiful red. Here's how to make the most of it.

We are failing female inmates at the AMC

Subscriber | Opinion: There has been little change, and the minister is vague on what might happen in the future, writes Elizabeth Kikkert.

Popular ACT restaurant takes a new direction

Spicy Ginger Cafe is taking on a new chapter - and a new name, 1980 Chinese Restaurant - in a move that was prompted by the effects Covid.

Times Past

An investigation was launched after a melee outside Parliament House between cadets from the Duntroon military college and anti-uranium activists, The Canberra Times reported on this day 40 years ago. Six cadets allegedly crept into the camp and seized several anti-uranium banners. READ MORE

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