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10 million more Pfizer vaccine doses ordered, refugees will get doses for free

The Australian government has ordered 10 million more doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, but is still waiting for the first order to arrive.
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ACT declares Melbourne COVID-19 hotspots

Anyone entering the ACT who has been to identified COVID-19 exposure sites in Melbourne will be required to quarantine for 14 days.

Junior ACT doctors face worst conditions in country

Subscriber: Canberra's junior doctors are reporting the worst working conditions, a comprehensive national survey has found.

Concerns over targeted racism during COVID-19

There's concern over the level of racism experienced by some groups despite an overall support for multiculturalism, a new report says.

Busted truckie admits to child sex offences

Subscriber: A truck driver has admitted trying to procure a child for sexual activity after being busted by a police operative on social media.

School's in: New APS academy opens at OPH

A new academy based at Old Parliament House will help agencies schooling public servants in leadership and workplace integrity.

Franklin man confesses to old child sex crimes

Subscriber: A 67-year-old caught with thousands of files containing child abuse material has confessed to crimes dating back nearly a decade.

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When will the real APS problems be tackled?

Subscriber | Opinion: David Thodey's Australian public service review has largely been ignored, writes Paddy Gourley.

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Our pick of what's on in Canberra this weekend, including a village market, a comedy open mic night and a female-led film festival.

Australian Open to definitely proceed

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley is "absolutely confident" the tennis will start on Monday despite links to a man who tested positive for COVID.

Groovin the Moo 2021 cancelled due to virus

Promoters are working on bringing a smaller music festival to Canberra after Groovin the Moo was cancelled due to uncertainty over COVID-19.
 
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