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PM edition, Thursday, March 11, 2021

LBG algal blooms now seen from space

Subscriber: Just how bad are the algal blooms that have surfaced across Lake Burley Griffin? So bad that you can see them from space.

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Homebuyers left in dark on massive power lines

Subscriber: Massive power towers erected outside houses at one of Canberra's newest estates were done without homeowners' knowledge.

'Unlikely' October vaccine deadline will be met

Health secretary Brendan Murphy's concession is the first by a prominent official that the government may not meet its goal.

Crash survivor gets $300k after suing drink-driver

Subscriber: A public servant injured in a fatal crash has sued the drink-driver who smashed into a tree for nearly $300,000.

Govt to foot $1.5m repair bill for Gungahlin pool

The ACT government will fork out $1.5 million to fix the damaged 50-metre pool at the Gungahlin Leisure Centre.

Rain and storms expected through weekend in capital

Bring out your brollies and dust off your rain jackets; Canberrans can expect wet and stormy conditions until Sunday.

ACT government to run six-month charity bin trial

The ACT government will commence a six-month charity bin trial in partnership with Canberra-based disability charity Koomarri.

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'The future of the club': Raiders' Young re-signs

Subscriber: The chance to win a premiership with Canberra is the motivation behind Hudson Young's three-year contract extension.

Tina Arena to play third Canberra show

Missed out on Tina Arena tickets? The Aussie icon has announced a third show for the capital after the other two sold out at Llewellyn Hall.

'Forever Brave': Team's tribute to 'brightest talent'

A Canberra ice hockey team has paid tribute to a rising star, Lachlan Seary, who tragically died in a car crash earlier this week.

Matters for judgement: PMs hire and fire

Opinion: The role of the Prime Minister should never be overlooked. It is his job to hire and fire his ministers, writes John Warhurst.

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