Good morning, Canberra. There could be some fog about with a top of 23 degrees to start the week. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. |
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US President-elect Joe Biden declared during his acceptance speech it was "time to heal" America, after prevailing in a bitter election, even as President Donald Trump refused to concede. |
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Subscriber only: Zed Seselja will face off against a moderate challenger in his first preselection battle since ousting Gary Humphries. |
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The ACT is building the largest houses in Australia as the nation reverses a trend towards smaller homes. |
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Subscriber only: Canberra police officers have resigned from the force after testing positive for cocaine and illegal steroid-like substances. |
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It's been a tough year for public institutions all around Australia but Questacon, a schooltime favourite, has been hit with a number of blows. |
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Indigenous artworks will illuminate the National Carillon for just the second time in 50 years to mark this week's rescheduled NAIDOC Week. |
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Analysis: With Donald Trump, we may be about to see an epic drama worthy of those we binge-watch on HBO, writes Steve Evans. |
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Opinion: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris understand the old ways have failed. There is a need to change course, writes Nicholas Stuart. |
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Subscriber only: ACT Brumbies winger Tom Wright scored a try with his first touch of the ball on debut for the Wallabies on Saturday night. |
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Like a lot of people, Tina Arena is looking forward to the "new normal" that will follow COVID-19. |
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Explainer: NAIDOC Week is "to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples". |
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| Times Past The front page of The Canberra Times on this day 56 years ago reported five Canberrans were injured while using power lawn mowers. The injured, including a woman and a girl, were treated at the Canberra Community Hospital for cuts to their feet and hands. READ MORE |
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