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AM edition, Thursday, July 30, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. We're off to a brisk start with a top of 15 degrees on the way this Thursday. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

Cock-a-hoop: Good signs for Narrabundah's famous peafowl

Patrick Peascod was worried for the safety of the peacocks and peahens which cross Narrabundah's streets. Now the birds have their own signs.
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Community endorses new Woden CIT

Subscriber only: A campus with six-to-12-storey buildings is the community's preferred option for the Woden CIT, a survey has found.

Calls for fuel companies to pay for disasters

Black Summer bushfires survivors say fossil fuel companies must shoulder some costs of disasters exacerbated by climate change.

'Doesn't stack up': Uni fee shakeup questioned

The Greens say the Morrison government must abandon plans to shake up university fees in order to drive enrollments in priority areas.

Airservices Australia cuts costs as virus hits airlines

Subscriber only: Airservices Australia faces a hit to its revenue from airlines because of the disruption to the aviation industry.

Renters offered free energy assessments

A new free in-home assessment program from the ACT government is aimed at reducing energy bills for renters.

Bikie set for retrial after convictions quashed

Subscriber only: A Comanchero bikie is set to face a retrial over an alleged assassination attempt in Canberra.

Push for hairdressers' leave scheme

Canberra hairdressers may soon be able to accumulate long service leave even if they move between businesses.

CFMMEU officials fined for unlawful picketing

Subscriber only: A union and its ACT officials have been slapped with almost $160,000 in fines for acting as though they were "above the law".

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'Rocks in your head?': Kyrgios slams Coric

Subscriber only: Nick Kyrgios is standing by his condemnation of tennis players flouting coronavirus restrictions.

Key Raiders pair are running out of time 

Subscriber only: The NRL says it's the Queensland government's decision. But a government spokeswoman says contact the NRL.

President Trump or President Biden?

Analysis: With 100 days to go, here's all you need to know about the election for President of the United States of America.

Man's best friend needs some help

We're leaning on our dogs more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not always returning them the love.

Times Past

On July 30, 1981, Australia was abuzz with the news of the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. An article on the front page of The Canberra Times stated that 700 million people watched the marriage ceremony.  READ MORE
 
 
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