COVID's mental health cost on kids laid bare

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Friday September 24, 2021 Good morning, Canberra. A mostly sunny day and a top of 20 degrees is forecast for today. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. 'This needle is one I'm keen for': ACT families encouraged to book vaccines together Families are being encouraged to get vaccinated together at the pharmacy, with children now able to book in for the Moderna jab and plenty of AstraZeneca available for parents. 'I have a higher value on human life': Barr hits back Video: Chief Minister Andrew Barr has defended the decision of prioritising vaccination rates before relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, declaring: "maybe I just have a higher value on human life". Pandemic's mental health cost on kids laid bare Young adults have suffered the worst mental health effects of COVID-19 as the pandemic cuts them off from vital social interaction, new research suggests. Kokomo's brawlers avoid further time behind bars for 'extreme violence' Subscriber: Three men have avoided further time behind bars after infamously brawling with bikies in "an exhibition of extreme and unrelenting violence" at Kokomo's nightclub in Civic. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE Burglar leaves blood at crime scenes after saying 'I can go back' to jail Subscriber: Kambah man Stanley William King has been sentenced to suspended jail terms of 3-9 months for burglaries, stealing cars, driving while disqualified, unlawfully having stolen property and affray. Fresh plans for redevelopment of former AFP site in Weston Subscriber: Redevelopment of the troubled Weston Creek residential site on Streeton Drive has passed an important milestone. Canberra Hospital gets $90m boost for expanded ICU, emergency surgery The additional beds are expected to be used to help treat COVID-19 patients. 'You are all very strong': Sadness and silver linings in our lockdown audio diary Video: There is a sense of hope in this week's audio diary from The Canberra Times. 'Batsman' bowled out for good in amendments to the Laws of Cricket The change in the rules of cricket so that a "batsman" will be called a "batter" has been welcomed by the batters of Canberra. Labor has missed the mark yet again Subscriber | Opinion: Overlooking a slew of qualified locals, Albanese has made a captain's call for Joel Fitzgibbon's soon-to-be former seat. Liberal, Carlton elder john Elliott dead at 79 Liberal Party elder, businessman, and the Carlton Football Club's longest-serving president, John Elliott, has died in hospital aged 79. Gold Coast Titans block Canberra Raiders' Jamal Fogarty interest Subscriber: The Canberra Raiders' halfback hunt has hit another roadblock with the Gold Coast Titans refusing to release Jamal Fogarty. quick links Digital version of today's paper Premium subscribers can read a digitial 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 Morning audio briefing Listen to The Canberra Times Today from 7am for this morning's top stories. You can also find us on smart speakers and your favourite podcast app. 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.