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Sunday, October 11, 2020
Happy Sunday, Canberra. We're expecting a partly cloudy day with a top of 21 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

Are Canberrans really moving over the border? 

Subscriber only: It's one of the territory's biggest problems according to the Canberra Liberals but ACT Labor has questioned its prevalence.

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Residents' warning after vicious repeat dog attacks

Subscriber only: An Oxley couple have issued a warning to residents after their pup fell victim to two recent vicious dog attacks.

New unit to cut wait times at emergency: Greens

The ACT Greens believe complex drug and alcohol-related presentations should be treated separately in their latest election bid.

Both parties back Civic site for new stadium

Subscriber only: Replacing Civic's Olympic pool with a purpose-built stadium appears certain to be part of the ACT's long-term plans.

It's cheers to ACT's eased COVID restrictions

A change to outdoor dining restrictions was welcomed on Saturday, as more Canberrans were able to dine and drink together.

Still minds left to change, campaigners say

A third of people have already voted in the ACT after being encouraged to cast ballots early, but candidates say the election is not yet won or lost.

ACT income, poverty rates steady despite recession

New research shows ACT residents have been largely unscathed despite the harsh economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 recession.

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Queensland is open to Raiders fans - with a catch

Subscriber only: It's the COVID side effect that's set to divide Canberra Raiders fans depending on which side of the border you sit.

Young photographers' environmental eyes

Winners of the National Parks Association of the ACT's environmental photography competition have been announced.

'I believe I grew': Alaalatoa relishing fresh start 

Subscriber only: The ACT Brumbies star is ready for his voice to be heard as the Wallabies eye the Bledisloe Cup.

Inside the sad hive mind of host tragics

Opinion: With visions of golden jars lining the pantry, we threw ourselves into welcoming our latest guests - bees, writes B. R. Doherty.

Times Past

The staff at Wanniassa High School weren't exactly happy campers on this day 37 years ago. On the front page of October 11, 1983's The Canberra Times was a story about the school's staff erecting a tent outside to protest a lack of action on extra accommodation, ventilation problems and poor planning and public relations. READ MORE
 
 
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