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AM edition, Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. We've got a cool top of 25 degrees and some sunshine on the way this Wednesday. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

'My kids would be proud': Marisa Paterson's on a mission to take on bullies

Labor's Marisa Paterson is one of eight new members in the ACT Legislative Assembly. But that won't stop her from standing up for Canberra.
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Dunlop shooter claims his gun misfired

Subscriber: A cannabis grower who shot an innocent father through the front door of his home claims he only meant to let off a warning shot.

Federal government gives crucial light rail approval

Subscriber: Chief Minister Andrew Barr is relieved as the federal government signs off on the first stage of light rail to Woden.

Kelly 'trying to bully public sector workers': union

The Liberal backbencher's misinformation campaign on COVID-19 is part of an "unhealthy ideological war on the public sector".

Who spent what at last year's ACT election?

One party forked out more than double the cash another did on election advertising in the lead-up to the 2020 election.

Greens donation proposal to lock out big four

The big four consulting and accounting companies would be banned under a proposal to clean up political donations from the Greens.

Unis lost thousands of jobs but worst is yet to come

Australian universities lost 17,300 staff and an estimated $1.8 billion of revenue in 2020, but even greater losses are expected this year.
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Kelly campaign dealt with in uniquely Australian way

Analysis: Craig Kelly's conspiracies have been condemned by conservatives, just not in Australia, writes Harley Dennett.

Brumbies forced to move Force trial

Subscriber: They've got a new kit but the ACT Brumbies must find a new date to wear it in action after cornonavirus struck in Perth.

Stepping out to support veterans' welfare

Latter-day pilgrim Glenn Richards humbly described himself as "just a bloke who went for a walk" - a 21-day walk from Melbourne to Canberra.

Kyrgios wins after 11 months out of tennis

Canberra's Nick Kyrgios has breathed a sigh of relief after making a typically lively return to tennis following a near year-long hiatus.

Times Past

On the front page on this day in 1976, The Canberra Times reported police were trying to unlock a bizarre mystery. The story stated that 10,000 unclaimed keys had been handed in to the Canberra police property office. READ MORE
 
 
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