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AM edition, Monday, February 22, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a shower or two today and a top of 28 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Fifty Canberrans set to receive a COVID-19 vaccine today on first day of rollout

If you'd told Sanjaya Senanayake last February he'd be lining up in a year's time to get one of the ACT's first COVID-19 vaccines, he'd have been dumbfounded.

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JobKeeper cut could end ACT's live music scene

Subscriber: Canberra's struggling live music sector will be devastated and may never recover when the federal government ends JobKeeper.

Mystery surrounds death in Page on Saturday

Subscriber: Mystery surrounds a violent incident in Page on Saturday, where one man was found dead and three others badly injured.

ACT in race with Toyota to get hydrogen flowing

Subscriber: Hydrogen fuel will begin flowing from Canberra's first "service station" soon, with public servants as its first customers.

Higgins case to haunt parliamentary debate

Shocking allegations of a sexual assault in a minister's office is likely to haunt the Morrison government as politicians return to Parliament.

PM's popularity grows despite scandal

Scott Morrison's popularity has grown despite criticism over his handling of an alleged rape at Parliament House.

ACT rescuers remember NZ disaster 10 years on

ACT ESA crew members were among an Australian contingent helping in the recovery mission following the earthquake.

What is next for Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout?

Explainer: After 11 long months of lockdowns, social distancing and mask-wearing, the national COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins today.

Are terrace houses the future of urban ACT infill?

Architect Philip Leeson says terrace houses in Gould Street, Turner, are a great example of urban infill.
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Djokovic eyes more history after Open win

Novak Djokovic admits he's on a mission to hunt down every major record in tennis after continuing his mastery of Melbourne Park.

Fruit juice, heroin and the culture wars

Opinion: Yes, diet soft drink should have more health stars than pure fruit juice. Here's why, writes Christopher Budd.

Hodgson back for trial against Roosters

Subscriber: The pivotal Raiders hooker has been injured since round nine last year, but his long stint on the sidelines is set to end.

Passion still burns for ACT guitar legend at 70

Tim Kain's latest project is to commission composers to write pieces for the guitar based on popular songs.

'No turning back' for ACT Brumbies centre Simone

Subscriber: Rising Brumbies star Irae Simone is playing like a man with a chip on his shoulder.
 

Times Past

Mullygrubbers, googlies and yorkers: the girls of Telopea Park School were well acquainted with these ball delivery tactics, yet they were refused permission to take part in a major ACT primary schools' cricket competition. The story featured on the front page of The Canberra Times 37 years ago, as the ACT Primary Schools' Sports Association rules did not allow girls to compete in interschool knockouts or in district competitions for sports designated for boys only. READ MORE
 
 
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