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AM edition, Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. We've got a hot one on the way today with a top of 34 degrees predicted. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

The solution to taking burnouts off public streets

Summernats founder Chic Henry believes street racing and burnouts on public roads will continue unless the ACT government acts.
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Canberrans cop rate hikes despite Barr's bill reprieve

Subscriber: More than 60,000 Canberra home owners have been stung with rates increases this financial year.

How tragedy opened Braddock's heart

Subscriber: Newly elected Greens MLA says a tragedy taught him a simple and profound lesson: bad things can happen to good people.

Permit system delay as Victorians return home

Victorians stuck in regional NSW had to wait a little bit longer to come home, as the launch of a new permit system was delayed.

ABS figures show retail pre-Christmas miracle

A depressing year for retail was softened by a strong end to the 2020 calendar year, new ABS figures have revealed.

How will Australia respond to social media bans?

Explainer: Australian government politicians are split over what to do about social media platforms and misinformation.

US Democrats begin bid to impeach Trump

Democrats have introduced one article of impeachment accusing him of inciting insurrection over a violent attack on the Capitol last week.

Brisbane cleaner's partner tests positive to COVID-19

The partner of the Brisbane cleaner who tested positive to the UK COVID-19 variant has also become infected.
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Paine's days as captain numbered: Gavaskar

Paine's antics on day five of the third Test, and those of some teammates, made headlines around the world after an epic draw at the SCG.

Mega season for ACT government mowers

Nature's extraordinary recovery has thrown a curveball at the ACT government's mowing team, which is facing one of its busiest seasons. 

The four horsemen of the pandemic

Opinion: The 1918-19 flu pandemic has more to teach us about the biggest challenge we now face as a society, writes John Quiggin.

United set to maintain rage after lockdown ends

Subscriber: Canberra United staff and players have been released from their post-Brisbane quarantine and will return to training today.

ACT exhibition gives rare look into Jewish culture

A rare insight into the lives of ultra-Orthodox Jews is on display at the ACT Jewish Community Centre gallery.

Times Past

Four koalas at the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve were wearing radio-equipped collars worth $200 each, reported The Canberra Times 44 years ago. Another eight koalas were also to be equipped with the collars. READ MORE
 
 
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