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AM edition, Monday, April 19, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. We've got a chilly start to the week with temperatures tipped to top out at 20 degrees this Monday. Here’s what’s making news.

Inner north could need new school within 10 years, enrolment data suggests

Subscriber: Inner-north enrolments are expected to soar by 2030, making a strong case for a new school or permanent expansions.

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Braddon group calls for removal of car spaces

Subscriber: A plan to remove several car spaces from Braddon's retail hub has received support from a group of residents.

National cabinet to hold vaccine rollout meeting

Changes are expected to be made to the government's vaccination policy and strategy to account for updated health advice.

Rex flights could provide $200m boost to economy

Subscriber: Rex will operate seven return flights per day between Sydney and Canberra with the first service to touch down this morning.

Rule change could bring new supermarket

Subscriber: The government is working to reverse a decision which limits the size of supermarkets in suburban shopping centres.

Ex-Australia Post boss' actions labelled 'unwise'

Employment Minister Stuart Robert was asked whether the $1.2 billion robodebt saga was an appalling waste of money, too.

How our vaccine rollout fares globally

Explainer: Australia's vaccine rollout has been shaky so far but how it compares globally tells an interesting tale.
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Brumbies set sights on do-or-die final

Subscriber: "It's not going to be gifted to you," Brumbies coach Dan McKellar said of the prospect of a grand final appearance.

Things I've learned from Married at First Sight

Opinion: I'll no longer give anyone the time if I can identify the mere flicker of that gaslight, writes Karen Hardy.

'Are we fair dinkum?': Raiders demand answers

Subscriber: Raiders players need to ask themselves if they're "fair dinkum" about stamping themselves as NRL premiership contenders.

What Scott Morrison needs now is JabMaker

Opinion: After all, it's the jabless rate, rather than the jobless rate, that could decide the next election, writes Mark Kenny.

Times Past

A young platypus, possibly from the banks of the Molonglo River, above Lake Burley Griffin, had a very exciting Easter Day, The Canberra Times reported on this day in 1976. The platypus was found in the gardens of Duntroon House, about one kilometre from the river. READ MORE
 
 
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