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AM edition, Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. We're heading for a slightly cooler 35 degrees this Australia Day, with a high chance of showers today and tomorrow.

Survivor advocate Grace Tame named 2021 Australian of the Year

"The shame sits at the feet of predators," said Ms Tame, awarded for her tireless campaign to repeal a law that silenced Tasmanian sexual assault survivors.

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Top journo rejects Australia Day award

Veteran journalist Kerry O'Brien has rejected his Australia Day honour amid controversy surrounding Margaret Court's appointment.

How a Canberra farm changed the future

A year ago, the Gullets were under great stress. But in less than a year their fortunes have drastically changed.

Impact of tobacco 'far worse' than thought

An ANU study has found smoking causes half of the deaths among Indigenous Australians over 45, far worse than previously thought.

Your life is longer thanks to this researcher's efforts

Thousands of Australians have benefited from Professor Emily Banks' work in public health but they may never know who she is.

Sotiria Liangis gets recognition for giving back

Sotiria's generosity has changed countless lives, but it's not thanks she's after. "I know what I do. I feel good. I write the cheque and smile."

Refugee honoured for supporting violence victims

For the past 15 years as a police liaison officer, local hero Rosemary Kariuki has been helping victims of domestic violence.
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A Canberran's guide to the benefits of face yoga

"Before I was doing Botox and using expensive creams - like $300 creams." Now, Elena Amani says she can actually see a difference.

The card that changed Petria Thomas' life

Subscriber: As the AIS celebrates its 40th anniversary, Olympian Petria Thomas and Julian Jones look back at their first meeting.

Surely I'm not the only ambivalent republican?

Opinion: Despite my support, I'm increasingly indifferent about whether Australia actually becomes a republic, writes Osmond Chiu.

A decade at the top: Sio set for season 10

Subscriber: This pre-season training looked like no other as Scott Sio prepares to enter his 10th season with the Brumbies.

Times Past

An 11-hour siege took place in East Row, where about 95 shots were fired from the East Row gun shop, The Canberra Times reported on this day 36 years ago. The proprietor of the T&T Sports shop, Mr Graham Thompson, was taken hostage. Mr Thompson was freed some three hours later and police continued telephone negotiations with a man in the shop shortly before 4am.  READ MORE
 
 
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