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PM edition, Thursday, February 11, 2021

'Permanently changed': Canberra cafes toast APS return but worry about what lies ahead

The start of February marks the reawakening of life in Canberra each year. But 2021 is like no other February the city's had before.

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Lead dust found at site of Old Bus Depot Markets

The hazardous dust was discovered during renovations of the Kingston site this month and could have been in the building for many years.

Back-breaking drink-driver dodges jail time

Subscriber: A P-plater who broke a woman's back while driving drunk through Canberra is set to avoid spending a single day behind bars.

ACT considers extra tests for repatriated Aussies

The ACT government is considering ramping up the testing of arrivals from abroad following a COVID-19 incident in New Zealand.

Bill aims to decriminalise drugs possession

Subscriber: A bill to decriminalise small amounts of heroin, ice and MDMA has been presented to the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Tomahawk-wielding men steal cash from post office

Subscriber: Police are searching for two men who stole money from the O'Connor post office while wielding tomahawks.

Senator urges audit office to investigate Dutton

Kristina Keneally said Australians deserved to know about "Peter Dutton's pre-election Safer Seats Rorts wheeling and dealing".

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Built-to-sell house breaks Curtin suburb record

All Homes: A four-bedroom house in Curtin has quietly broken the suburb sales record, beating the previous record by $200,000.

Why is sport a priority during a pandemic?

Opinion: While sport has been privileged, music and the arts have been shamefully neglected, writes John Warhurst.

Dan's the man: McKellar signs Brumbies extension

Subscriber: The ACT Brumbies' championship-winning coach looks to fulfil a burning desire to turn the club into "the best in the world".

Shelly the snail spreads pre-Valentine's Day love

The gallivanting gastropod wandered through Braddon and Civic as part of the City Renewal Authority's Lunchtime Acoustics program.

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