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PM edition, Thursday, June 24, 2021

Hundreds of ACT residents on stay-at-home orders as virus testing demand surges

About 1400 Canberrans have declared Sydney hotspot travel, while residents are facing COVID-19 testing wait times of more than three hours.

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Driver charged over death of sports star named

Subscriber: The driver charged with manslaughter over a crash that killed a promising young ice hockey player can now be identified.

Thousands snap up Covid vaccine bookings

Canberra COVID-19 vaccine services are booked out until July as health authorities prepare to open a third clinic on Tuesday.

Wild weather increases capital insurance claims

The most recent autumn in Canberra was one of the most destructive in the ACT, new insurance data has revealed.

Alleged shooting accomplice granted bail

Subscriber: The 22-year-old is accused of driving an alleged gunman to and from the scene of a "terrifying" shooting.

More than 5000 drivers caught after limit changed

Subscriber: Cameras clocked more than 5000 motorists driving above the 40-kilometre speed limit through the city this week.

Tougher family violence laws proposed for ACT

Courts would have to give specific consideration when sentencing a person convicted of a family violence crime under the new laws.

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Raiders change their mind over Dragons star Dufty

Subscriber: Canberra's interest in the fullback has cooled, with the Green Machine instead putting their focus into finding a halfback.

'I want my life back', Spears says

After 13 years of near silence in the conservatorship that controls her life and money, Britney Spears has passionately spoken in court.

'Buzzing suburban core' for Molonglo village

Subscriber: A "buzzing suburban core" will be developed in the heart of Coombs and Wright after a successful community consultation.

New baby sharks (doo doo doo doo doo) at the zoo

New arrivals have gone on display at the National Zoo and Aquarium just in time for the school holidays, following the birth of two sharks.

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