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AM edition, Thursday, January 21, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. We've got a sunny Thursday in store with a top of 31 degrees on the way. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

What will the new dawn in Washington mean for Australian politics?

Subscriber: The new American administration could re-energise debates on climate, racial justice and the militarisation of the region.
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Joe Biden sworn in as 46th US president

Joe Biden has become the 46th President of the United States of America, officially ending Donald Trump's four-year term.

Booming businesses should repay JobKeeper

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said the funds could be redirected to businesses still struggling from the pandemic-induced downturn.

Convicted road rager wins $46k for discrimination

Subscriber: Tribunal finds man's criminal record should be irrelevant in determining his application for a motor vehicle sales licence.

Police target Hells Angels bikies in South Coast sting

During South Coast raids yesterday, police seized steroids, knuckle dusters and OMCG paraphernalia among other items.

'Stand up for the territory on euthanasia rights'

The Canberra Liberals are under renewed pressure to publicly lobby their federal counterparts to give the ACT the power legalise euthanasia.

'Jester of genocide' sentenced over attack

Subscriber: He urged another man to throw the victim off a balcony, and later said: "Get back into your unit or I'll stab you and finish you off".

Canberra's aged care standards worst in nation

The ACT was the worst performing jurisdiction for aged-care accreditation checks, according to a new report.
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The issues waiting for Joe Biden in his in-tray

Explainer: Canberra's Democrats Abroad members see a new era dawning. So what can they and other Americans expect?

Brumbies buck trend to make a preseason splash

Subscriber: Fun and preseason training usually go together as well as two positively charged ions. But the Brumbies are bucking the trend.

The Rubies shine bright on stage and screens

A group of Jerrabomberra-based dancers have proved their place on the national stage without even leaving town.

The deadly consequences of 'alternative facts'

Opinion: Donald Trump's term was steeped in conspiracy theories. Now the US must deal with the fallout, writes Jennifer S. Hunt.

Times Past

A leakage of sewage into the lake from Telopea Park 47 years ago delayed a recommendation that Lake Burley Griffin was safe for swimming and other primary-contact sports. READ MORE
 
 
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