Cops plan 'cooker' crackdown as key dates loom

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Tuesday December 27, 2022 Good morning, Canberra. We're in for another sunny day, headed for a top of 32 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. Cops plan 'cooker' crackdown as key dates loom Police: Authorities have flagged a tougher enforcement regime and identified two key upcoming dates - January 6 and 26 - as when anti-government protests may ramp up. Two killed in plane crash south of Sydney Transport: Two people have died in a light plane crash which sparked a grass fire south of Sydney. Supermarket issues urgent recall of cheese Health: A popular cheese has been pulled from supermarket shelves after traces of a dangerous contaminant were discovered. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE Celebrating the warm weather? It's not here to stay Weather: The past few days have left many Canberrans feeling summer has finally arrived, however the clear blue skies and warm sun-bathing opportunities are not expected to hang around. Government urged to bail out national institutions Public service: Pressure is mounting on the government to pump money into two of the most prominent national institutions based in Canberra. Passport office projected to raise almost $1 billion Travel: The revenue is expected following an unprecedented number of passport applications as international borders reopened. Canberrans flock to malls as shops rack up Boxing Day sales Business: Canberrans turned out in their thousands to bump shoulders with fellow bargain hunters after Christmas. 2022's two biggest events have one failure in common Opinion: Intelligence agencies and economists failed to take account of some fairly constant human behaviour, writes Crispin Hull. Look away Raiders fans: John Bateman is back in the NRL Rugby league: The man credited with giving the Canberra Raiders premiership-contending mongrel will return to the NRL next year after signing a four-year deal at a "club I know is going places". Why A-League and NBL expansion is closer than you think Analysis: Powerbrokers of both organisations have met with, and are actively lobbying, the government to find ways to get teams in the capital. Branded Content Fast-growing Ron Finemore Transport offers career opportunities and regional lifestyle quick links Digital version of today's paper Premium subscribers can read a digital version of Today's Paper on all devices. Previous editions are also available. Discover Daily crosswords & sudoku Our Cryptic and Quick Crosswords, Sudoku, Word Search, Code Cracker and Ultimate Trivia are updated daily for premium subscribers. Discover Times Past Take a step back in history and see what was making news on the front page of the paper on this day in a past year. Discover © 2021 Australian Community Media 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond, NSW (2754) Aus Update your preferences Unsubscribe from this list We are passionate about keeping our communities strong, informed and connected.