Good morning, Canberra. Some early fog will lift to reveal a glorious day with a top of 28 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. |
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Subscriber only: Australians are braced for a dark day of revelations about alleged war crimes. For commando veteran David Wegman, the unmasking of a secretive culture of ‘kill counts’ should prompt deep introspection - and not just in the army. |
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Harry Grant has announced himself as Queensland's next big thing after leading the hosts to a dramatic State of Origin series win in Brisbane. |
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Subscriber only: New secrecy provisions prohibit commissioners from reporting on evidence or findings relating to MPs and staff. |
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Pfizer Inc says final results from the late-stage trial of its COVID-19 vaccine show it was 95 per cent effective. |
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Explainer: Australians have been warned to brace themselves as the findings of an inquiry into potential war crimes are handed down today. |
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Subscriber only: Parents are worried a lack of funding and long term vision for school maintenance could put students and staff at risk. |
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The Australian Medical Association says people shouldn't be rushing back to offices or public transport just yet. |
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A health service that offers support to Canberra's vulnerable will be upgraded from a suitcase to a van. |
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Opinion: The COVID-19 pandemic has masked the state of affairs at Canberra Hospital, writes Daniella White. |
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Subscriber only: The Raiders will lock in the young gun for two years, ensuring they'll keep their Sydney game kebab supplier on board. |
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Opinion: In challenging times, Ali fights to keep his dream of reuniting with his family alive, writes Kim Huynh. |
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Subscriber only: Abe Archibald is set to defend his NSW title as the National Boxing Series puts Canberra live on Fox Sports. |
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| Times Past Two boys were swept nearly a mile along an open storm drain before being rescued by a policeman and ambulance officer, reported The Canberra Times, on this day 50 years ago. The incident happened during a heavy storm which hit Canberra and deposited more than an inch of rain in two hours. READ MORE |
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