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AM edition, Saturday, May 15, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. There's a slight chance of a rain today with a top temperature of just 11 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

Muslim community celebrates end of Ramadan

The Canberran Muslim community is preparing for Eid festivities as the 2021 Canberra Eid - Al Fitr Festival takes place in Monash tomorrow.

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Court ruling paves way for speeding challenges

Subscriber: Booked by an ACT fixed speed camera? Check the details carefully; major network errors have emerged.

Energy bills increase as rise approved by regulator

Canberra electricity prices will rise from July 1, after the Australian Energy Regulator formally approved a proposed price hike by Evoenergy.

Labor housing proposal gets warm reception

Community groups have cautiously welcomed Labor's budget reply speech, but warn the promised social housing won't meet demand.

Ramsay nabs gambling reform advocacy job

Gordon Ramsay, who lost his Legislative Assembly seat last year, has been made chief executive of the Alliance for Gambling Reform.

ANU keeps neuroscience but 15 jobs still axed 

The neuroscience department at the Australian National University won't be scrapped and the medical school will keep its independence.

The eternal Middle Eastern 'doom loop'

Explainer: The Israel-Palestine conflict has been called a "doom loop" of endless violence. Can anything bring it to an end?

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Yowie Man: Solving a 171-year-old bush mystery

Subscriber: It's heartening to see a spotlight being shone on Namadgi's long-lost pioneering past. In fact, I can't wait to watch the documentary.

Jack Waterford: The way, the truth and life of Reilly

Subscriber | Opinion: I am astounded at the restraint exercised by Morrison and Frydenberg. Where's the imagination?

Canberra Raiders review processes to end drought

Subscriber: The Raiders have reviewed their coaching to ensure they are doing everything they can to get their NRL season back on track.

Marking time: the life and work of artist eX de Medici

Canberra artist eX de Medici has long been hot property in the art world, and she's also, finally, making waves in her home town. 

Times Past

A plea for financial relief for pensioners in Canberra went unheard - literally - in the House of Representatives, with a minster falling asleep on the job, reported The Canberra Times on this day 53 years ago. READ MORE
 
 
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