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PM edition, Wednesday, January 6, 2021

War Memorial drops 'young and free' branding after national anthem update

The memorial has started removing the phrase, which was dropped from the national anthem to acknowledge Australia's Indigenous history.

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Canberra travellers to Vic get new quarantine advice

After four days of confusion, authorities have confirmed people who drove from Canberra are not required to home quarantine.

Extreme algae levels in Lake Burley Griffin

Lake Burley Griffin's central basin has been closed to swimmers and the Captain Cook Memorial Jet has been switched off.

Where are the border protections for Qbn?

Analysis: How many people in Queanbeyan who have recently travelled to Sydney are wandering around town, asks Lucy Bladen.

Buses to partially replace light rail for two weeks

The ACT's light rail network will be partially shut down for two weeks from Sunday with construction to start on a new stop.

Sydney records four new local virus cases

News of possible transmission at the MCG sharpens anxieties over Sydney's cricket Test this week as virus numbers grow.

First vaccinations expected in early March

The Morrison government had previously set a target date of late March for the first vaccinations to be rolled out.

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War of the flies: The invasion has arrived

CSIRO expert David Yeates gives us the rundown on the swarms of six-legged guests who've made themselves at home lately.

Thunder gun unlikely for Hurricanes clash

Subscriber: Thunder all-rounder Daniel Sams was struck on the head by a bouncer in Monday's loss to Brisbane.

Trump's last stand: How it will play out in Congress

Opinion: At most, this last-ditch attempt to overturn the election result will only delay the inevitable, writes John Hart.

Sasha seeks more success after sweet 16

Subscriber: After an unexpected debut iced with a last-minute win, Sasha Grove has turned her focus to maintaining United's perfect start.

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