Mask mandate confusing ACT authorities

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Today’s Headlines PM Edition, Wednesday June 30, 2021 Good afternoon, Canberra. Here’s the latest news from today. Mask mandate creates confusion among ACT authorities Confusion has followed week one of the ACT mask mandate, with both the public and the police apparently unsure of the new rules. Barr surprised by PM's 'captain's call' on AstraZeneca advice ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said he was surprised by the Prime Minister's "captain's call" that Australians under 60 could access the AstraZeneca vaccine. 'B-grade gangster' bailed over 'largely senseless' rant Subscriber:A former bikie boss likened to a character in a "B-grade gangster film" has been bailed over what was described as a "largely senseless" tirade about a police officer. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE Farewell to a Braddon icon: Debacle to call last drinks Debacle, the popular Lonsdale Street bar that witnessed the revival of the Braddon strip, will call last drinks on Friday for the final time after almost two decades. Canberra GPs inundated after PM's vaccine advice change GPs were inundated with calls, with Canberra's under-40s racing to get vaccination appointments, following advice from Prime Minister Scott Morrison that they were free to do so. Should under-40s get the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia? Explainer: What are the new rules and what are the risks of getting the AstraZeneca vaccine? Lanie Tisdale explains the latest changes and the current health advice. Pay rise for high-ranking ATO staff as wage freeze ends Subscriber: Senior executives at the Tax Office will receive a pay rise after a freeze on wage increases lifted for high-ranking public servants. Perisher visitors fined for alleged lockdown breach Five people from Sydney have been fined for travelling to the snow this week, including three men in their 30s stopped near Perisher Valley. ' I take targets seriously': Nats' senator on 2050 net-zero Opinion: We need to support industries and, yes, we need to work towards net zero in a considered and practical way, writes Senator Perin Davey. Kyrgios locked up in Wimbledon epic Nick Kyrgios' thrilling first-round encounter with Frenchman Ugo Humbert was suspended at two sets apiece because of a London curfew. quick links Digital version of today's paper Premium subscribers can read a digitial version of Today's Paper on all devices. Previous editions are also available. Discover Daily crosswords & sudoku Our Cryptic and Quick Crosswords, Sudoku, Word Search, Code Cracker and Ultimate Trivia are updated daily for premium subscribers. Discover Voice Of Real Australia podcast We set out to tell stories about regional Australia for Aussies in the bush and bring you the stories you won't see from city-centric publishers. Discover Talk of the Times Hosts Alex Crowe and Steve Evans tackle some of the big issues of the week in this regular podcast. Discover © 2021 Australian Community Media 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond, NSW (2754) Aus Update your preferences Unsubscribe from this list We are passionate about keeping our communities strong, informed and connected.