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AM edition, Thursday, May 13, 2021

Good morning, Canberra. We can look forward to a mostly clear Thursday with a top of 18 degrees forecast. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

'People are feeling confident': The plan that could save a Canberra school

Subscriber: Catholic Education has pledged funding to upgrade a small inner south school that was facing closure, restoring hopes St Bede's may stay open.

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High-rise not ruled out for Gungahlin centre

Subscriber: Four Gungahlin town blocks sold yesterday for a combined $22 million with two bidders going halves in the available land.

Labor set to unveil plan to stem jobs exodus

Federal Labor will move to stem the flow of Australian ideas and jobs offshore by championing innovation in its budget reply.

Budget's changing winds favour the APS

Opinion | Stephen Bartos: The Coalition is now effectively a party of big government - and it wants an active and effective public sector.

Greens propose billionaire pandemic levy

The Greens are proposing to raise $11 billion over four years through a one-off "Bernie tax" applied only to Australia's richest people.

Govt blasted for response to work culture review

The ACT opposition says it's been 800 days since the workplace review, and only a few recommendations have been implemented.

ASIO boost 'generous', but regulators can't be ignored

Subscriber: ASIO has received a large pot of money in the federal budget but experts warn its watchdogs can't be neglected.

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Brumbies' chance to stand up for Australian rugby

Subscriber: The ACT Brumbies can make a huge statement for Australia when they face the hardest start to the Trans-Tasman competition.

Land sales drama exposes gap in ACT government

Subscriber | Analysis: When an ACT Greens backbencher agreed to support the Gungahlin proposal it set off sirens among Labor members.

Rise and shine: Inside the Canberra 5.30 Club

There's no agenda. There's no group goal for the 5.30 Club. It's just a reason to get people out of bed to be productive.

Enjoy Taste Local Festival at the Canberra Centre

Want to try a complimentary local wine and nibbles in an Insta-friendly bar area on a Friday evening to wind up the week?

Times Past

The front page of The Canberra Times on this day 47 days ago reported on the end of an era. After 50 years of trading, the Hotel Canberra closed its doors and the last breakfast was served on this day in 1974. READ MORE

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