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AM edition, Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Good morning, Canberra. After a cool start, we're looking at a nice sunny day with a top of 25 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Drinks subscription service saves Canberra business through COVID-19

As lockdown had more people reaching for the liquor cabinet after a long day, a business decision to send alcohol-free alternatives straight to customers' homes has sent a Canberra enterprise to new heights.

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Could Australians pay to get COVID vaccine faster?

What if someone wanted to skip the government's priority list and get the jab early? Is it possible? How much would it cost?

ChooseCBR voucher scheme starts today

Thousands of Canberrans will be able to use their ChooseCBR vouchers from today, as the ACT govt aims to boost local businesses.

Reshuffle-ready public servants finalise briefs

Subscriber only: A number of federal depts are quietly preparing incoming minister briefs as they await an imminent cabinet reshuffle.

'Rampaging' crim could be out of jail before 2021

Subscriber only: The man will be eligible for parole in September, following a two-day "rampage" that ended with an injured police officer.

First vaccine results published in journal

The vaccine AZD1222 was about 70-per-cent effective, scientist Andrew Pollard and his team write in the academic journal The Lancet.

Zed Seselja calls for federal support for victims

Subscriber only: Liberal senator asks federal Health Minister Greg Hunt to consider Commonwealth support for Mr Fluffy victims.

ADF officers 'unwilling' to serve with robot warriors

Subscriber only: Trainee officers were asked whether they'd be willing to operate alongside automated machines with the ability to kill.

Former Jetstar workers get new home on F-35s

Aviation workers made redundant in the pandemic-driven downturn have been snapped up by defence industry.

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COVID paves road to nowhere for author

"Unless you're JK Rowling", author Stephanie Owen Reeder says, "pay starts at a low base rate". But COVID has cut her earnings by 75 per cent.

A vintage year fuelled by very expensive wine

How do you forget about COVID-19? With a $2000 bottle of wine from award-winning Canberra restaurant Italian and Sons.

Cooper sets his sights on a national crown

Subscriber only: The unbeaten local fighter will look to shine on a huge platform in Canberra this weekend.

Last-minute Christmas lunch ideas

Here are a few suggestions of ways to feed your people over the Christmas period, with minimal work required by you.

Times Past

Dairy Farmers Milk manager Ivon Culver had launched a drive to make Canberrans feel guilty about milk crates being stashed away in their houses and shops, The Canberra Times reported on this day in 1979. It came as $50,000 worth of crates disappeared each year, or about 1000 crates a month in the ACT. Mr Culver said the crates had so many uses and appealed to almost everyone. READ MORE

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