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AM edition, Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. It looks like we're in for a shower or two today, with a top of 13 degrees in store. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Parents angry after ACT public schools' email breach sparks cyber bullying, harassment

Subscriber only: Parents have questioned the security of ACT public school information technology systems after an email breach led to "distressing" incidents of cyber bullying and harassment.
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ATO staff leave 'egos at door' in virus response

Subscriber only: COVID-19 has shown the need for public servants to be adaptable and ready to take on new tasks, the ATO's boss has said.

Pandemic's 'distressing' effect on disabled Aussies

The royal commission into violence and exploitation of disabled people will hear evidence about COVID-19's impact on disabled Australians.

Up to 1300 dwellings slated for Fyshwick

Subscriber only: A proposed draft variation to the territory plan could see up to 1300 residential dwellings built at Dairy Road in Fyshwick. 

Canberrans financially aware during pandemic

New research shows Canberrans are the most financially-conscious people in the nation in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Pelosi to call House back over postal bill

Speaker Nancy Pelosi is setting up a showdown amid concerns Donald Trump is trying to undermine the agency ahead of the election.

Ruby Princess saga sails to Senate inquiry

Australian Border Force and agriculture officials are set to face questioning over the ill-fated Ruby Princess cruise ship.

Ex-cop avoids conviction over 'aggressive' arrest

Subscriber only: James Head, 32, was a probationary constable with ACT Policing when he and a then-senior constable assaulted a man.

Love hearts, messages for Canberra's space selfie

National institutions, ambassadors and over 120 schools have put their design skills to the test in a unique approach to National Science Week.

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How is eating animals still essential for humans?

Opinion: COVID-19 has forced us to abandon many practices for the greater good. Animal use should be one of them, writes Emily Rice.

Raiders lead calls to end NRL salary cap limbo

Subscriber only: The Canberra Raiders have called for the 2021 salary cap to be finalised by month's end, with NRL clubs left in limbo.

Our best wines from the worst year imaginable

Food and Wine: James Halliday's latest Wine Companion has plenty of top suggestions to help drown our sorrows, writes Karen Hardy.

The app connecting the ACT online and in person

The ACT-designed Fluttr is designed to connect Canberrans who are out socialising in venues across the capital.

Times Past

Four members of the Havelock House for the Homeless committee were arrested, reported The Canberra Times, on this day in 1983. The group were arrested after they attempted to occupy a Turner building which housed police offices, which the committee said could be put to better use as housing. Havelock House in Turner was formerly a government hostel but had been allocated to the Australian Federal Police in June. READ MORE
 
 
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