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AM edition, Sunday, March 14, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a wet Sunday with plenty of rain tipped and a top of just 19 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital. 

From nose swab to text message: here's how your COVID test is processed

It's the brief moment of discomfort more than 170,000 Canberrans have endured as part of the effort to keep a pandemic in check. But what happens to the swab after it's put so far enough up your nose your eyes begin to water?

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ACT principals suffer worst violence in nation

Subscriber: ACT principals were exposed to the highest rates of physical violence in the country last year, a new survey has revealed.

Veterans left behind amid AWM's $500m expansion

ACT pill testing advocate David Caldicott has voiced disgust over the $500 million expansion of the Australian War Memorial.

How Canberra Liberals can chart path to victory

Subscriber | Opinion: Labor's unclear succession plan may just be the Liberals' best chance at grabbing an against-the-odds victory in 2024.

Road safety inquiry aims to avoid 'horrific carnage'

Over 12,000 people are set to die on Australia's roads over the next decade without action.

The A to Z of cycling through Canberra

"How many 69-year-old dictionary-writing, alphabetical Canberra suburb cyclists do you know?"
 

Canberra wine region facing picker shortage 

Floods, droughts, plagues and pandemics. It's hard to imagine much surprises the country's grape growers any more.

Liberal wipe-out in bloodbath WA election

It is a nightmare scenario for the Liberals, who are set to be reduced to as few as two MPs and lose their opposition status to the Nationals.

Virtual vigils in UK for Sarah Everard

Online vigils and doorstep events will be held across the UK in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard.

Premier Andrews on slow road to recovery

Daniel Andrews has shared a photo from his Melbourne hospital bed where he continues to recover from a broken vertebrae.

Cormann 'can't wait' to be new OECD leader

The former finance minister will take over as secretary-general of the Paris-based organisation from outgoing Angel Gurria.

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It's time to talk about sex ... good sex, that is 

Opinion: What's needed is a conversation that starts at the kitchen bench and continues in the bedroom, writes Karen Hardy.

Raiders star tipped to overtake 'old mate' rake

Subscriber: Jarrod Croker has backed fellow Canberra Raiders co-captain Josh Hodgson to assume the mantle of No.1 hooker in the world.

Bathing beauties: The joy of vintage swimwear

Photos: A story of fashion, community and social history as Canberra's iconic Manuka Pool celebrates its 90th birthday.

Rage is powering a new movement for women

Subscriber: The March 4 Justice taps into the power of recent acts of courage as well as a deep and ancient anger.
 
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