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Today’s Headlines

PM Edition, Thursday December 21, 2023

Good afternoon, Canberra. Here’s the latest news from today.

'Various parts' of Lehrmann, Higgins evidence 'can't be accepted': judge

Defamation trial: The two principal witnesses have real credit issues, Justice Michael Lee said as the Federal Court heard closing submissions.

Pedestrians leap to avoid stolen car hitting parked vehicles

Traffic: Police arrested the driver and took him into custody, where a roadside screening test indicated he was positive for alcohol.

Tram rider who exposed himself to schoolkids behind bars

Court: A man who exposed himself multiple times to a group of schoolgirls while in a "drunken stupor" will remain behind bars for his brazen crime.

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Qantas accuses Canberra Airport of 'behaving badly'

Transport: Qantas argues that airports in Australia have too much market power.

Canberra-Sydney Qantas service dramatically lifts

Flights: At one stage, 12 per cent of Canberra-Sydney flights were cancelled, the worst rate of all Qantas' services.

Bachelors stars in love and planning a future together

Reality TV: Former Raiders player Luke Bateman on Wednesday night picked his partner in an emotional finale to The Bachelors Australia.

Sacked ABC host signals legal fight amid social media storm

Media: "I believe I was terminated unlawfully," the fill-in host posted to her Instagram page.

Your 'cozzie livs' Christmas: a feast for four for under $100

Cost of living: There's no need to think like Scrooge this Christmas. Food editor Karen Hardy shows you how to do it cheaply this year.

Man charged for urinating on Jetstar seats

Transport: A man has been charged after he was removed from a Jetstar flight for allegedly vaping, exposing himself and urinating on board.

Push for more cricket at Manuka Oval

Sport: The ACT government is pushing for another Test match at Manuka Oval, as well as securing a raft international fixtures.

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