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AM edition, Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Good morning, Canberra. There could be some rain about this Tuesday and a top of 26 degrees on the way. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

'Come up with a story': Former bikie boss allegedly lied, concealed evidence

Subscriber: A former Canberra bikie boss has been granted bail after allegedly conspiring to protect one of his employees by concealing evidence and lying to police about a pursuit.

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Pezzullo, Moriarty set to move as officials reshuffle

Subscriber: Senior public servants are on high alert for a departmental secretary reshuffle, while senior ministers could also shift portfolios.

How lockdowns changed nation's gambling habits

COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown measures led to a drop of more than 2 million people taking part in gambling, new research has found.

'I hope you go through hell': Murderer confronted

Subscriber: Family members and friends of murder victim Richard Cater, 82, faced his killer and read powerful victim impact statements.

No paws for RSPCA staff as cats in care surge

The RSPCA has reached peak capacity when it comes to housing rescue cats in the lead-up to Christmas in Canberra.

Shoppers 'uncomfortable' going to malls; online rises

About 40 per cent of Australians still feel uncomfortable shopping in a large shopping mall or centre, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says.

Homelessness rise in ACT predicted next year

A new report on homelessness and housing stress shows Canberra isn't clear of economic troubles caused by COVID-19 just yet.

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Unpretentious top-rung dining at Temporada

Restaurant review: Still at the top of its game, Temporada's as good a restaurant as you'll find anywhere in Canberra at the moment.

ACT Brumbies' heart and soul 'Quinzo' honoured

Subscriber: Garry Quinlivan walks out of ACT Brumbies headquarters and tears immediately begin to well in his eyes.

Australia punches below weight where it matters

Opinion: The Morrison government seems to think token gestures work with foreign leaders as they do with Aussie voters, writes John Quiggin.

The signs to watch out for to avoid being scammed

Explainer: The police have some warnings. The main one is: if the price looks too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true.

Times Past

A total fire ban - not the kind of thing which is a problem in a wintry Christmas - meant carol singers couldn't light their candles. The event, held outside Parliament House, became Carols by Torchlight. READ MORE

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