Good morning, Canberra. We hope you enjoyed your long weekend. It's going to be a sunny 28 degrees today. Here's what's making news in the capital. |
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Subscriber: Jacqui Maddison's story has been untold until now. But her family is sharing it as the 12-month anniversary of her death edges closer, and as Australians reflect on living through a year of the pandemic. |
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Subscriber: Sexual abuse victims of a former Cricket ACT coach cannot access compensation due to a twist in eligibility rules for the scheme. |
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Subscriber: The ACT will go to tender for its electric bus fleet later this year - and over 100 companies want in. |
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Subscriber: Front-line workers fear a Bruce childcare centre will be forced to close its doors if a new lease isn't signed by the end of the month. |
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Subscriber: Over 20 worksites were issued notices over concerns of risk of falling from heights, unsafe scaffolding and electrical hazards. |
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Canberra architect Ajanthan Bala has loved airports since he arrived in Australia as a three-year-old. |
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A new report says police efforts to remove dark web marketplaces are like games of "whack-a-mole". |
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Former cabinet minister Julie Bishop says the next logical step in the Christian Porter saga is an inquest led by the South Australian coroner. |
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Oprah Winfrey has said talks about the skin colour of Prince Harry and Meghan's son were not had by the Queen and Prince Philip. |
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Food & Wine | Review: It's a pleasant surprise to find out the food is also the focus at this intimate spot. |
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Subscriber: It will have been 693 days between games, but finally Raiders recruit Ryan James is back in the NRL. |
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Opinion: Public support for higher government spending has grown in the US. Its economic risks can be managed, writes John Quiggin. |
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Subscriber: Jockey Robbie Dolan was blinded by the sun and had no idea he'd won the $250,000 listed race until he heard "Nice one, mate". |
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| Times Past The crowning of Canberra's Jubilee Princess featured on the front page of The Canberra Times on this day 58 years ago. Hosted by the Red Cross, the ball was at the Canberra Rex Hotel. Miss Belinda Fingleton, 20, of Forrest, won the prestigious crown. The 380 guests applauded loudly as Canberra Red Cross president Lady Oliver announced Belinda as the winner. READ MORE |
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