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Good morning, Canberra. We could be in for a wet start to the working week along with a top of 21 degrees on the way. Here’s what’s making news.

Big battery to power west Belconnen homes

Subscriber: Homes in parts of Canberra's north will be powered by the country's largest commercially provided battery as soon as this month.
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JobKeeper payback push could reap $1 billion

The Greens will seek to amend the upcoming federal budget to force the repayment of JobKeeper subsidies from companies.

Second mass vaccine hub at Calvary opens

The ACT government's second mass vaccine hub will open at the Calvary Public Hospital today, administering AstraZeneca shots to over-50s.

Canberrans discouraged from WA travel

New measures have been implemented for travellers entering the ACT from WA after three new COVID-19 cases were recorded.

Economists warn against rushing to repair budget

Australia's "red-hot recovery" has helped improve the budget, but economists have warned against a rush to repair.

Mistakes of past revisit Canberra's troubled jail

Subscriber: Advice was ignored, and Canberra's jail is now crowded with bored prisoners, FOI documents have revealed.

Accessible construction standards introduced

A national reform to the construction code would require new houses and apartments to meet minimum accessibility standards.
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'Your interchanges are killing us'

Subscriber: The Canberra Raiders are unhappy with comments Joe Tapine's wife made criticising Ricky Stuart over her husband's game time.

What do Biden's first 100 days mean for Australia?

Explainer: It may be relations as normal under President Joe Biden, but areas like climate change are producing some strain.

Valetini vows to lead ACT Brumbies in final

Subscriber: Rob Valetini has declared himself ready to fill the void at the back of the ACT Brumbies' scrum in the Super Rugby AU final.

We need principles before Australians start dying

Opinion: Analysing Mike Pezzullo's words isn't a comfortable activity because, in so many ways, he's absolutely right, writes Nic Stuart.

Times Past

There was an emotional airport farewell depicted on the front page of The Canberra Times on this day 42 years ago. Cancer patient Sandra Lindh, 28, appeared calm as she waited with her husband, Robert, to begin her pilgrimage to Lourdes. READ MORE
 
 
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