Good morning, Canberra. We could see some showers today with a top of 18 degrees forecast. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. |
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Governor-General David Hurley is spearheading efforts to diversify Order of Australia recipients, saying the nation's honours lists should better represent women, multicultural communities and Indigenous people. |
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New restrictions are in place for non-ACT residents after four new cases of coronavirus in Victoria were identified. |
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Subscriber: Crashed electric and hydrogen cars pose a unique, "evolving" set of dangers to first responders. |
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Two ANU academics have been recognised as leaders in their fields by being elected fellows of the Australian Academy of Science. |
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Subscriber: A former major in the Australian army has pleaded guilty to fraud after using his defence credit card to fund $44,000 worth of travel. |
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The success of solar panels in Australia is threatening the stability of the national grid and low energy prices, the energy minister warns. |
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The new netball uniform for Queanbeyan is full of meaning for young Indigenous players. Even moreso for its two designers. |
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Subscriber: The ACT's work health and safety commissioner will oversee strict new licensing laws for labour hire companies in the territory. |
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Subscriber: A man with young kids has been jailed after viewing more than 1600 files depicting the sexual abuse of other children. |
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Subscriber: Jack Wighton is still definitely in the State of Origin mix, despite the Canberra Raiders' struggles this season. |
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Food & Wine: Air fryers, pie makers, slow cookers, pancake presses, doughnut makers. Which ones need to go, asks Karen Hardy. |
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Opinion: Relatives are often last to be consulted about priorities for people with serious illness, writes Gabrielle Carey. |
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Subscriber: Australian athletes have been hit hard by the pandemic, with 43 per cent earning below the poverty line in 2020. |
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| Times Past Canberra was alight on Commonwealth night The Canberra Times reported on this day 60 years ago. Police had received 24 complaints of larrikinism and the fire brigade answered six calls as Canberra celebrated Commonwealth Day. READ MORE |
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