Home Affairs loses bid to clamp down on sickies

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Thursday November 4, 2021 Good morning, Canberra. It will be a rainy day in the ACT today, with a top of 18 degrees forecast. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. Pharmacies to downscale COVID booster rollout due to underfunding Some pharmacists say they are too underfunded to administer the full supply of booster doses available to them. Home Affairs loses bid to clamp down on sickies Subscriber:A Fair Work commissioner says the possibility of workers taking Melbourne Cup Day sickies might show why the department wanted proof for unplanned absences. Car 'wiped out' with loader in 'explosive' business bust-up Subscriber: Richard Lanigan experienced "a complete loss of control" when he chased and rammed his business partner before destroying a company asset. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE One oversized real estate sign has posed a big issue for the ACT govt Subscriber: Most of the signage on ACT streets is not compliant with current regulations, one real estate agent says. Lawyer fined for 'reckless' taking of trust money to ease financial burden Subscriber: A lawyer has been fined $12,000 and ordered to undergo more training after being found guilty of misconduct for taking money from trust accounts. 'Over the moon': ANU researcher receives nearly $2m in grants Medical researchers have been handed more than $200 million to combat a host of deadly diseases. Why some conservationists want farmers to shoot kangaroos Subscriber: To some, kangaroos are a national icon or a cute and cuddly delight, to others they're jacked-up predators - and, to many more, a pest. Grateful ACT families receive a lifeline during remote learning Variety, the children's charity, received a record number of applications for grants for laptops and other educational supplies. Raiders' round one opponent revealed for 2022 Subscriber: The full NRL fixture list is set to be published in the coming days. Big Bash brings big crowds back to Manuka Subscriber: The Sydney Thunder are hoping for a full house, which will almost be full capacity when the Big Bash League returns to Manuka Oval. quick links Digital version of today's paper Premium subscribers can read a digital version of Today's Paper on all devices. Previous editions are also available. Discover Daily crosswords & sudoku Our Cryptic and Quick Crosswords, Sudoku, Word Search, Code Cracker and Ultimate Trivia are updated daily for premium subscribers. Discover Morning audio briefing Listen to The Canberra Times Today from 7am for this morning's top stories. You can also find us on smart speakers and your favourite podcast app. Discover Times Past Take a step back in history and see what was making news on the front page of the paper on this day in a past year. Discover © 2021 Australian Community Media 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond, NSW (2754) Aus Update your preferences Unsubscribe from this list We are passionate about keeping our communities strong, informed and connected.