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AM Edition, Thursday May 11, 2023

Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a chance of early morning fog on the way to a top of 17 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

How the Calvary takeover will impact patients, staff

Explainer: The ACT government and Canberra Health Services have promised a smooth transition following their takeover of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce.

Legislation to compulsorily acquire Calvary to be introduced

ACT politics: Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith is introducing the legislation only one day after publicly announcing plans to acquire the hospital.

Why a compulsory acquisition is no longer a 'disaster'

Analysis: The government previously said this would cause "disarray". What is different this time?

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Is compulsory acquisition based on more than a vibe?

ACT politics: No one should be able to come in and take it off you - just terms or otherwise - should they?

High-end apartments to replace Elouera Street flats

Development: A block of 16 units in Braddon would be replaced with about 105 apartments, under plans released by the site's new owner.

Man on 'spree of criminality' drove at officers

Court: Dylan Bowler, 27, evaded police capture for more than two months.

Barr against fresh overseas financier discussions

ACT politics: It was right nothing came of Middle East talks, Chief Minister Andrew Barr said.

Key watchdog funding failed by budget cycles: advocates

Federal politics: Less than half of this year's planned audits have been completed.

Federal budget funds for NDIS Commission after WHS issues

Budget: The average staffing level at the agency will rise by 252 places to 683 in the next financial year.

Why Barr says a Civic stadium plan is futile

Sport: ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says Canberra's 14-year stadium saga is a "10th order issue" as he prepares to finalise an AIS revitalisation deal.

Minister flies to China in latest bid to ease trade row

International affairs: Australia hopes to put a years-long trade dispute with China in the rear view mirror as the trade minister prepares to head to Beijing.

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