AM edition, Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a partly cloudy and windy day with a top of 25 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

What you need to know about the latest COVID-19 travel restrictions

As the northern beaches cluster grows, holiday plans have been thrown into disarray. So can you get a refund on accommodation or flights? Does travel insurance cover COVID-19? Is there anywhere you can still travel to?

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Umpire howler spoils Manuka Big Bash clash

"The bat hit the ground? It was that far off the ground!" Another umpiring howler has sparked fresh calls for the DRS in the Big Bash.

Is the mutant virus a threat to humans?

Explainer: A coronavirus variant has emerged in Britain which has led to an emergency lockdown in London. Should we be concerned?

The Duke of Canberra boosts the Raiders

Subscriber: The Raiders have turned to an MMA champion as they leave no stone unturned in a bid to snap their NRL title drought.

Christmas treats a hit at Braidwood bakery

The Braidwood Bakery has turned 500 kilograms of fruit mince into 8500 mince pies ahead of a busy Christmas season.

Times Past

The Pham family of Downer were set to enjoy their Christmas together after seven years of separation, The Canberra Times reported 41 years ago today. When communist troops smashed their way into Saigon in 1975, the nightmares began for the family of Quang Lan Pham. A republic foreign ministry official, Mr Pham, (with his wife, Lan, and their daughter, Anne), had left three sons behind in Canberra to complete their education when he had been posted back to Saigon in 1973.
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