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AM Edition, Friday November 5, 2021

Good morning, Canberra. The rain is forecast to continue today ahead of more showers this weekend. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

ACT primary school devastated by deliberate playground fire

Years of P&C fundraising efforts went up in flames within minutes.

ACT cancels Geocon contract for delayed Kingston Arts Precinct

Subscriber: The Kingston Arts Precinct has been plagued by delays and community concerns over heritage.

Army canteen took JobKeeper despite being ineligible

Exclusive: Financial documents reveal the army canteen raked in close to a million dollars of JobKeeper, despite not being eligible for the pandemic support scheme.

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WA man charged with abducting Cleo Smith

Western Australian Police have charged a man in relation to the disappearance of Western Australian child Cleo Smith.

Age of criminal responsibility shouldn't be 14, ACT police say

Subscriber: The ACT government has planned to introduce a nation-leading bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility next year.

Barr raises concerns about hospital capacity despite Hunt's assurances

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt insists the hospital system is prepared for reopening, but Andrew Barr remains unconvinced.

Jail deemed undesirable for inmate who set cell fire to protest mind control

Subscriber: A jail inmate who created a fire to protest against what he saw as him being persecuted via mind control has been released onto a suspended jail term.

ACT Labor election candidate quits

Labor's second Senate candidate in the ACT has abruptly quit, forcing the party to find a replacement with a federal election on the horizon.

ACT student wins National Capital Art Prize section with lockdown-inspired piece

The inaugural prize attracted more than 1000 entries.

Solway's chance to add chapter to Canberra sporting legacy

Subscriber: Abby Solway's father is Canberra cricketing royalty. Now she has a chance to forge her own path in the capital.

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