Jail escape bid thwarted

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Sunday April 3, 2022 Good morning, Canberra. There's a chance of more rain today with a top temperature of just 19 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. Faulty meters lead to power bill surge Subscriber: A $450 increase to a Monash family's electricity bill alerted them to a problem their energy provider knew about for some time, despite failing to raise the alarm. Daring Canberra jail escape bid thwarted in nick of time Subscriber: In a scenario reminiscent of a movie script, two armed inmates attempted a daring escape bid from Canberra's jail. ACT manufacturer receives $12m contract to supply defence A Canberra-based manufacturer will receive $12 million from the federal government after gaining a contract to supply the military with mission critical centres storing computer equipment. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE We can't complain about MPs when we keep rewarding them Subscriber | Opinion: Only a decade ago, Tony Abbott's vituperative politics received an emphatic tick from voters, writes Mark Kenny. Canberra's Russian community despair over 'Putin's war' The Russian community in Canberra is "fragile and conflicted" after the invasion of Ukraine, one of its religious leaders has said. Passing the baton at beloved art space David Broker has plenty to be proud of as he marks the end of 16 years at the helm of one of Canberra's best-loved arts organisations. Raiders fall to DCE masterclass in Mudgee Raiders coach Ricky Stuart was in awe as Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans sunk the boot into the Green Machine. The ACT government is barking up the wrong trees Opinion | Larry O'Loughlin: Are we on a path to protection and recovery or extinction of our mature native trees? Delving into the murals of the Surface street art festival Photos: We can now discover at our leisure more than 30 stunning works around the city. Why the Canberra marathon is so special The Canberra Times Marathon Festival means more than winning a race, according to a seasoned runner. Marred by the card: Brumbies lose top-of-the-table clash How much further can rugby wander down this dark alley? It's the question on every Super Rugby fan's lips after this controversial match. 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.