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AM edition, Sunday, June 13, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. We've got a frosty Sunday on the cards with a top of 13 degrees forecast. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

'Strong bridge between peoples': Canberra Indigenous rights advocate honoured

One of Canberra's leading Indigenous rights advocates for more than 30 years has been honoured for her cultural awareness dedication.
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Nurses and midwives in distress, survey reveals

Subscriber: Canberra nurses and midwives are being forced to neglect some of their patients' care because of unrealistic time pressures.

Parents' plea as teen with blindness refused visa

A Queanbeyan family is pleading with the government to provide a health waiver for one member to allow her to stay in the country.

ACT union official loses right to enter worksites

Subscriber: CFMMEU ACT branch secretary Jason O'Mara has lost his right to enter building worksites after his access permit was revoked.

Hotels struggle to meet demand in staff shortage

ACT hoteliers are struggling to meet winter demand as the sector is experiencing a downturn in labour workforce due to Covid uncertainty.

ACT Indigenous justice royal commission fears

Subscriber: The imbalance of First Nations people in the ACT justice system still needs a royal commission, despite ministers' fears.

Sailors' hotel quarantine exemption denied

Despite two weeks sailing alone in the Pacific Ocean, a Queensland couple's hotel quarantine exemption has been denied.

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Centenarians are fastest-growing demographic

The number of people in Australia receiving 100th birthday messages from the Queen has more than tripled in the past 20 years.

Simonsson shines in Canberra Raiders victory

Geez the Canberra Raiders needed that. And they might've found their replacement fullback in the process after thrashing Brisbane last night.

Realising you no longer make the cut

Opinion: The person with whom you entrust your hair with should be special. Magisterial, writes B.R. Doherty.

Brumbies welcome shift back to Trans Tasman

Subscriber: The Super Rugby AU series will cease to exist next season, with a 12-team Trans Tasman competition on the cards in 2022.

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