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AM edition, Monday, December 14, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a cloudy day and a top of 25 degrees to start the working week. Here's what's making news in the capital.

The Old Bus Depot Markets 'will reopen'

Subscriber: The Old Bus Depot Markets in Kingston, one of Canberra's premier tourist attractions, will reopen early next year, its co-owner says.

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Push to decriminalise illicit drug possession in ACT

Subscriber: The ACT would move to decriminalise the possession of a small amount of illicit drugs under a new bill to be introduced in 2021.

The NRL season that left Victor the Viking dirty

Tony Wood has been the man behind the mask of the Raiders' Victor the Viking mascot for 38 years. But 2020 was a season unlike any other.

Overseas applications strong amid uncertainty

International student applications at Canberra universities are at a similar level to last year despite uncertainty about potential entry into Australia.

Firefighters revive dogs with oxygen and CPR

Firefighters administered oxygen and CPR to two spaniels after a fire caused significant damage to a house at Florey on Saturday.

30 arrested in clashes after Trump rallies

Presidential loyalists skirmished with anti-Trump demonstrators over the weekend in Washington, leading to stabbings, and injuries to police.

The hunt is on for a new integrity commissioner

Subscriber: Speaker Joy Burch has hired Ford Kelly Executive Connection to find for an acting and permanent integrity commissioner.

Pacific trade agreement enters into force

PACER Plus is designed to help Pacific island countries become more active partners in regional trade, while helping Australian businesses.
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Who Biden will have in the room where it happens

Opinion: Joe Biden's cabinet picks so far point to his experience - but they also tell us he's learnt lessons from the past, writes Bruce Wolpe.

Cutting lights the fuse for Big Bash grudge match

Subscriber: Sydney Thunder quick Ben Cutting has an extra point to prove against his former side Brisbane tonight at Manuka Oval.

Friends reunite for first COVID-safe dog show

After three months of planning, Canberra's show dog community came together on the weekend for the first official show since February.

Do or die as Capitals miss second chance

Subscriber: Every playoff game will be do-or-die for the Canberra Capitals as the two-time defending premiers chase a third-straight title.

Times Past

Precision" and "crispness" were what stood out to the author of a Canberra Times report on the graduation parade of the Royal Military College 37 years ago. The graduating class of '83 were determined to put on a good show, however there was a dark cloud hanging over the parade. Despite the Minister for Defence, Gordon Scholes, being satisfied that allegations of sadism and brutality aired earlier that year were highly exaggerated, 14 of the cadets had felt obliged to resign, while another five had been recommended for dismissal.  READ MORE
 
 
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