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AM edition, Thursday, March 25, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. There could be a shower or two about with a top of 21 degrees on the way today. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

University of Canberra unveils 'ambitious' master plan with light rail stop, sport centre

Subscriber: Light rail and a new indoor sports centre form the centrepiece of the university's ambitious 20-year campus master plan revealed today.
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Scott Morrison signals a turn on Christian Porter

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is contemplating the political future of Christian Porter and whether he remains as Attorney-General.

Alleged murder victim had 'death stare', court told

Subscriber: Joshua Higgins' anxiety rose when he saw his alleged victim holding a knife and giving a "death stare", a court has heard.

Parliament staff call for 'safe working environment'

Political staffers and public servants have united in the call for action on bullying and harassment in Parliament House.

Plans to demolish Anzac Hall up for NCA approval

Subscriber: Plans to demolish Anzac Hall as part of a $500 million redevelopment have been submitted for approval.

Calls to revive in-custody Aboriginal support service

Aboriginal elders have called for the reinstatement of a program to support Indigenous people who are arrested out of hours.

Historic homestead set to be restored

Subscriber: Lendlease has begun negotiations with ACT government to create aged care facility at Gold Creek site.

Premier writes to PM on Abetz comments

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein confirmed Senator Eric Abetz's comments were raised with him "a few weeks ago".

NSW MP on leave after rape allegation

Detectives are investigating claims a NSW government MP raped a sex worker in 2019, as a Nationals MP says he is cooperating police.

Colorado shooting suspect 'prone to rage'

A 21-year-old accused of killing 10 people at a Colorado supermarket has been described him as someone prone to sudden rage.
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Library not lighting up for Greek Independence Day

Other icons such as Telstra Tower, Questacon and the Carillon will be going blue and white to mark 200 years of Greek independence.

Slipper answers Brumbies call, shifts into tighthead

Subscriber: Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has been forced to thrust James Slipper into tighthead prop to resolve his front-row injury crisis

We believed sex belonged to the boys

Opinion: It didn't strike me until many years in that I had as much right to the act as they did, writes Sasha Petrova.

A'Hern takes 12-month hiatus from biking

Subscriber: Just days after claiming another national gong, Sian A'Hern is stepping away from elite mountain bike competition.

Tugs work to free giant ship stuck in Suez

Opinion: It didn't strike me until many years in that I had as much right to the act as they did, writes Sasha Petrova.

Times Past

A tale of two men, two elections, and one bridge, appeared on the front page of The Canberra Times, on this day in 1995.  READ MORE
 
 
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