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AM edition, Friday, May 7, 2021

Good morning, Canberra. There could be some more rainfall to see out the working week with a top of 20 degrees forecast. Here’s what’s making news.

'Adventurous' tree plan to grow canopy cover in Canberra's heart

Subscriber: National Capital Authority chief executive Sally Barnes says it's time to get adventurous with tree management in Canberra.

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Prison boss bags $327k role as riot report tabled

Subscriber: Former ACT prison chief Jon Peach was installed into a new role, with no change to his senior executive salary.

New Mr Fluffy fund 'won't ease the pain

Subscriber: Widows of Mr Fluffy asbestos victims have responded with mixed emotions to a new fund to help mesothelioma sufferers.

Old Parliament House to receive $11m restoration

Subscriber: Old Parliament House will receive more than $11 million in next week's federal budget to restore its historic lower house chamber.

Robodebt victims want Morrison held to account

Victims and family members called for the government - including Prime Minister Scott Morrison - to finally be held to account over the bungle.

Health staff told to avoid work after visiting Sydney

Canberra hospital and aged care workers who have visited the Greater Sydney region have been told not to come to work for two weeks.

$58 million to prevent gas shortfall in budget

The government will spend $58 million on natural gas projects to ensure Australia doesn't experience a projected shortfall of gas by 2024.

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Crucial infrastructure our government is forgetting

Opinion: Think of childcare as a bridge. A bridge we can use to cut inequality and give women a way into a career, writes Jenna Price.

Whitehead relishes captain's challenge

Subscriber: Elliott Whitehead has revealed Josh Hodgson's decision to step down as skipper shocked and blindsided the playing group.

Meteor showers to light up Canberra skies

If you missed this morning's light show above the capital don't fear: there will still be an opportunity over the next two nights.

Muirhead leads Brumbies' fight to free the flag

Subscriber: Andy Muirhead walks into ACT Brumbies headquarters and sees the distinctive black T-shirt three, maybe four times.

Times Past

Yvette Lee, an aspiring gymnast, cartwheeled herself up the hall of her home to breakfast on this day in 1979. And so did six of her friends who were members of the Watson primary team, because the girls could no longer use the school hall for their daily morning workouts. READ MORE

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