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AM edition, Sunday, February 23
Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a partly cloudy day with a top of 28 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital today.

Canberra couple quarantined in Darwin workers' camp over virus fears

Subscriber only: A Canberra couple is among those being held at a camp in Darwin following two weeks of quarantine on the Diamond Princess. 

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Rail trail would be $2m boost to Bungendore

Subscriber only: A 42-kilometre rail trail linking Bungendore to Captains Flat would bring in about $2 million each year, a study finds.

Chinese students will be welcome in ACT: Berry

About 60 year 11 and 12 students will be welcomed back after the federal government relaxed restrictions for students stuck in China.

Drones to be considered as fireworks alternative

Canberra could welcome in 2021 with a futuristic twist in the form of a drone light show - one of the options considered a fireworks alternative.

Furry friends dished up some vegan treats

In the last year an ACT trio have quit their medical science, vet regulation and government jobs to focus full-time on producing vegan dog treats.

Canberra trainers get fit for eating disorder fight

Excessive exercise is a common symptom of some types of eating disorders, which puts trainers on the front line of tackling the problem.

Multicultural Festival parade brings city to life

Canberra's multicultural heart was on display as troupes representing groups from all over the world paraded through Civic on Saturday.

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Brilliant Brumbies smash New Zealand hoodoos

Subscriber only: One-trick ponies, they said. Only good for rolling mauls and beating up Australia's whipping boys, they giggled.

Vegan trend sees meat off the menu for many

Subscriber only: A growing appetite for vegan meals is giving the plant-based industry a healthy boost. So what's behind its popularity?

Garriock ready for new coaching venture

Subscriber only: Outgoing Canberra United coach Heather Garriock says the past three years have been the hardest of her career.

At Blundell's Cottage, walls tell their own story

Subscriber only: For archaeologist Dr Ash Lenton, walls really can talk. And the walls of Blundell's Cottage tell quite the story.

Times Past

"Inspirational Hawke looks to 21st century", read The Canberra Times' front page headline 30 years ago today. Prime Minister Bob Hawke unveiled a 10-point plan which he said would underpin major, lasting economic reforms that would take Australia through the 1990s and into the 21st century.  READ MORE
 
 
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