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AM Edition, Thursday April 18, 2024

Good morning, Canberra. It's going to be partly cloudy today with a top of 21 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

Could Lehrmann face contempt of court action in the ACT? Who decides?

Explainer: That's the burning question following a scrupulous defamation judgment from the Federal Court's Justice Michael Lee earlier this week.

More than $1bn in Defence funding for Canberra delayed

Defence: Minister Richard Marles on Wednesday revealed the federal government planned to spend $330 billion on Defence procurement over the next decade.

Canberra United saved! ACT govt rescues club with funding increase

Sport: The ACT government has offered Canberra United a financial lifeline after agreeing to increase funding by 80 per cent.

Gorman lashes Joyce's 'nasty publicity' drive over Anzac Day holiday

Federal politics: Patrick Gorman has accused Barnaby Joyce of going on a "nasty, negative" publicity drive over the public service.

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The jobs most at threat from artificial intelligence

Opinion: It was not long ago that artificial intelligence (AI) was solely the subject of science fiction movies, writes Adam Triggs.

ACT funding requests will need strong business cases: minister

ACT politics: Kristy McBain said the federal government would not pick up the tab alone for infrastructure projects.

We're in an arms race all right. Against ourselves

Opinion: You can often smell the zeal emanating from Labor Party defence ministers, writes Mark Kenny.

City ramp closed for light rail construction

Roads: The ramp is expected to be closed from April 19, 9.30am until Monday, April 22, 6am.

If Albo wants a future built in Australia, here's where he needs to look

Opinion: The principles enunciated by Anthony Albanese strike a chord for regional economies, writes Bob Hawes.

The 'extra emotion' behind the Brumbies as they pull on a new Anzac jersey

Sport: The Brumbies logo rests on rosemary, Australian Defence Force colours adorn the sleeves, and three poppies adorn the back of the jersey.

Canberra Wine Week is a grape time to celebrate local wine

What's on: Harvest is done and Canberra's winemakers are celebrating the vintage and we're all invited to the party.

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