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Police are seven times more likely to use Tasers than they were in the first years of their introduction in the ACT. But serious questions are now being asked about whether they're being used for compliance or even punishment. Tim Piccione continueshis powerful series on police use of force.
With a puff of white smoke and a balcony speech, a new era for the Catholic Church began yesterday with the announcement of the new Pope Leo XIV. Petlee Peter spoke to Canberrans emerging from a midday mass about their opinions of the choice, while Megan Doherty spoke to a school principal who considers Pope Leo a mate and a "good bloke". Jack Waterford looks closely at Anthony Albanese's victory speech last weekend and finds he might just be ready to make something of his prime ministership. Meanwhile, Dana Daniel and Eleanor Campbell take a close look at the cliff-hanger electorate of Bean and examine what an independent win there might mean for Canberra.
Raiders fans don't usually get this excited so early in the year. But Canberra Stadium will be heaving this afternoon as a top-of-the-table clash against an old enemy gets green blood pumping. David Polkinghorne writes about the glorious inspiration that predates most of the squad being alive. If you're lucky enough to have tickets, you can expect a glorious autumn afternoon at the ground. After a low of 1.3 overnight, it should be a sunny day with a top of 20. Up the Milk!! John-Paul Moloney, managing editor | 