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AM edition, Monday, November 16, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. There's a slight chance of a late thunderstorm on an otherwise nice day with a top of 29. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

'It hurts to see the land suffer like this': The Canberrans restoring the magic of Namadgi

Milly Cooper spent her childhood ambling around Canberra's bushland, so when she saw the bushfire damage in Namadgi National Park, it hit her hard.

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School investigated after kids allegedly threatened

Subscriber only: Brindabella Christian College's early learning centre was investigated after children were allegedly threatened, force-fed.

Pollen warning as expert calls for better monitoring

Canberra has recorded an unprecedented string of extreme pollen days, and the long-term forecast predicts it could get worse.

Sex offender busted after overseas tip

Subscriber only: Ernest Yardley was caught sharing child abuse material with internet users, and possessing more than 1400 files of it.

Knife-wielding robber admits to two charges

Subscriber only: A man who was accused of making knifepoint death threats and stealing a car in Canberra's north has pleaded guilty.

Sowing the seeds of community renewal

A $250,000 donation from the Waislitz Foundation and ACM will help communities affected by the devastating Black Summer bushfires.

Pandemic heightens temporary visa fears

Zaki Haidari fled war-torn Afghanistan for Australia eight years ago, but says his "future is dark" despite being granted refugee status.

Government blasted on university quarantine

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is "putting the politics ahead of stimulating the economy", say top business people.
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ACT election rung death knell for dogs: Barilaro

Subscriber only: The NSW Deputy Premier said his government will now focus on moving Canberra's greyhound industry to Goulburn.

Why Elizabeth Lee's rise means so much to me

Opinion: Representation at the highest levels of leadership is an inspiration and motivation for Asian Australians, writes Jieh-Yung Lo.

Heyman turns back the clock at Canberra United

Subscriber only: The former Matildas striker will be unveiled as Canberra's newest signing for the 2020-21 W-League season today.

The latest way to experience the lake

There's a new way to enjoy Lake Burley Griffin, with Canoes, Champagne and Canapes heading to Canberra next month.

Times Past

Loads of confidential papers had been found dumped at the Mugga Lane tip, The Canberra Times reported on this day 29 years ago. It turns out personnel-related files from the Aboriginal Development Commission had been unloaded by a government van, along with sealed boxes of thousands of unused envelopes and folders. Also thrown out were boxes of new computer printer parts, still sealed in plastic, and filing cabinets in good condition.  READ MORE
 
 
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