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AM edition, Thursday, June 25, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. After another foggy start we're looking at a partly cloudy day with a top of 13 degrees. Here's what's making headlines.

Educate for tomorrow, not just today: UC vice-chancellor's motto for education

University of Canberra vice-chancellor Paddy Nixon says a focus on research, not just filling jobs, will deliver the greatest long-term benefits to the nation.

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Embattled arts secure $250 million lifeline

Australia's struggling arts industry will get a $250 million lifeline, as part of the Morrison government's next tranche of JobMaker funding.

Working from home to drive early tax surge

Subscriber only: With coronavirus restrictions causing people to work from home, taxpayers are expected to claim more deductions this year.

Life-saving cancer research given big boost

Marian Burr, who uses the power of the human body's immune system to find new treatments for cancer, has received an ANU fellowship.

Inch by inch: Respite for QBN makes progress

Subscriber only: Locals in Queanbeyan are using the byelection to gain momentum in their push for a respite centre for the terminally ill.

Mrdak emerges from PM's public service shake-up

Subscriber only: The former Department of Communications and the Arts secretary has a new mission, writes Doug Dingwall.

Carbon price no longer needed: Albanese

Energy Minister Angus Taylor claims Labor leader Anthony Albanese failed to rule out a carbon tax, when pushing for bipartisan energy talks.

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Mundine backs fight against racism 'hell fire'

Subscriber only: Anthony Mundine says racism is always raging - but education is the water that will help put it out.

How to have a happy COVID-19 holiday

It's the eternal parental problem - where do we take the kids this holiday and what do we pack - but this time it comes with a difference.

Brumbies call members to kick off ticket ballot

The Brumbies will prioritise full-season members and have asked only those locked in for round one to apply for a chance to see the game.

Putting the ACT on the map for travellers

Canberra and the South Coast both feature in a special Australian Traveller list of 100 ways Australians can holiday at home this year.

Times Past

On this day in 1959, The Canberra Times reported that the six state premiers had accepted a six-year tax reimbursement plan from the federal government at the annual Premiers' Conference in Canberra. But the final agreement came after days of dramas and "near breakdowns" as the premiers struggled to compromise.  READ MORE
 
 
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