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PM edition, Thursday, March 4, 2021

ACT working to change name of 'sexual relationship with a child' crime

Subscriber: The ACT government wants to change the wording of the crime, as calls grow for states and territories to reform sexual assault laws.

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Two active cases of COVID-19 in quarantine

Two cases of COVID-19 have been identified in hotel quarantine, which the Health Minister says were likely acquired in transit to the ACT.

Sexual violence numbers within APS a mystery

Subscriber: The prevalence of sexual assault and harassment within the public service remains a "real gap", according to a law expert.

Canberra AstraZeneca vaccine rollout set to begin

The ACT's rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine is set to begin within days with the Garran Oval Pfizer vaccination hub set to double up.

ACT Corrections boss dumped amid turmoil

ACT Corrective Services Commissioner Jon Peach has been dumped from the most senior role in Canberra's prison.

Hospital failed patients who died by suicide

Subscriber: Canberra Hospital failed four mentally unwell patients who died by suicide while in its care, an inquest has found.

Canberra could be electric vehicle 'capital of Australia'

An import agent buying second-hand vehicles from Japan has identified Canberra as "the potential electric vehicle capital of Australia".

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Neville surges onto the Wallabies' radar

Subscriber: Justin Harrison could see it almost from the moment the lock first walked through the doors of ACT Brumbies HQ a decade ago.

Avocado-loving tree kangaroo enjoys party

Simbu, one of the most-loved animals at the National Zoo and Aquarium, is their new face of World Wildlife Day.

Maxwell's big hit to yield charity payout

Glenn Maxwell's seat-shattering assault on New Zealand's bowlers not only helped Australia win, but also helped a Wellington charity.

Not sure how to start a grazing board? Try this

Whether you want to make it or buy it, these tips are all you'll need to create the perfect grazing board for your party.

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