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AM edition, Thursday, June 10, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. It'll be another chilly one in the capital with snow above 600 metres and a top of 10 degrees. Here’s what’s making news.

New festival to celebrate Canberra's graffiti

What does the word "graffiti" mean to you? If it's tags, offensive words and unsightliness, a new urban street art festival aims to change your thinking.

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Volatile energy market slugs consumers

Subscribers: As the ACT government rushes ahead in renewables, recent market volatility has surprised experienced modellers.

More falls on the way as snow recorded in ACT

Dustings of snow were seen in elevated parts of the ACT throughout Wednesday, with snow also forecast to fall in the early hours of Thursday.

NSW towns on alert after virus visit scare

Several NSW towns are on high alert after a woman with COVID-19 travelled by road from Victoria to Queensland.

Traffic lights and bike path for Sulwood Drive

Subscriber: No timeline has been given by the ACT government, which will instead be seeking feedback on the proposed designs.

Lee hits out at govt for ignoring serious issues

The ACT Opposition Leader said the government was ignoring serious issues while focusing on "divorcing Parliament House".

PM's security pitch 'makes for good PR'

Subscriber: A privacy expert has warned civil liberties shouldn't be compromised for stronger national security laws.
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Trbojevic, Blues inflict record Origin win on Qld

The Blues' backs were too strong and too fast for Queensland, annihilating the home side 50-6 in their biggest ever State of Origin romp.

Afghan interpreters have earned a place in Australia

Subscriber | Opinion: I believe to move slowly on this important issue brings dishonour to our country, writes MP Luke Gosling.

Bye George: Sam's ready to be the Raiders' man

Subscriber: Raiders veteran Sam Williams is out to prove he is more than just a stop-gap solution as halfback against the Broncos.

'Not going out that way': Kent rethinks retirement

Subscriber: A Covid curveball has smashed Steve Kent's hope for an Olympic swansong - but the Cavalry star is questioning his planned exit.

Times Past

A Canberra Times reporter interviewed a 17-year-old drug addict on this day 35 years ago. The youth said he was expecting his $100 fortnightly dole cheque, from which he would dedicate $80 to his drug dealer and keep $20 for rent and food. READ MORE
 
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