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AM edition, Saturday, December 5, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. We're in for some showers and a top of 29 degrees today. Here's what's making news in the capital.

'Time to mend this gap': Mr Fluffy victim's family in heartbreaking plea to Greg Hunt

Subscriber only: A Canberra man diagnosed with mesothelioma has accused the federal government of "passing the buck" after Health Minister Greg Hunt said supporting Mr Fluffy victims was a territory matter.

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ACT airfares still high despite reopened borders

While airlines are putting on more flights, a booming domestic market means ticket prices will remain high for interstate travellers.

Events industry eyes resurgence in 2021

The business community has written off the $1 billion events industry for the rest of the year, despite relaxed COVID-19 restrictions in Canberra.

Oscar set to see his family for the first time this year

Canberra Grammar School 13-year-old Oscar Bowen learned to be independent and resilient when things didn't go to plan in 2020.

Has Australia's drift from trade with China started?

Subscriber only: Analysis: Reducing Australia's exposure to Chinese coercion may be a long-term project, writes Doug Dingwall.

Christmas beetles could return after a wet spring 

Nothing screams summer more than a chorus of cicadas, but the real surprise this year could be the return of the Christmas beetle.

Students scrap travel for COVID-19 jobs

ANU student Guy Nicol had hoped to travel the world. Instead he's picking fruit to help with a virus-induced shortage. And he's excited about it.

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India wins controversial T20 at Manuka Oval

India's like-for-like concussion replacement claimed man of the match honours to leave Australian coach Justin Langer fuming.

Why is Morrison playing games with China?

Subscriber only: Scott Morrison has proven his decisions are calculated - so what exactly is he playing at, asks Jack Waterford.

The ultimate Canberra Christmas gift guide

Our gift guide has something for almost anyone with a bit of Canberra in them - a born-and-bred resident, newly minted voter, or casual visitor.

Yowie Man: Memories of a mountain hideaway

Subscriber only: Klaus Hueneke is focused on telling the story of a special hut that was destroyed by bushfire - and seeing it rebuilt.

Times Past

When Christopher Lowe was 13 years old, he decided to go into business to get enough money together to buy a racing cycle worth $300. The Canberra Times reported on Christopher's entrepreneurial skills on this day 45 years ago, when the then second-form Canberra High School student had made wooden children's toys for sale at the Jamison Centre Trash-'n'-Treasure markets. READ MORE
 
 
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