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AM edition, Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Welcome to your morning The Canberra Times newsletter. We're in for a warm one, with a sunny 24 degrees ahead. Here are this morning's top headlines.

Garbage collection strike to impact 60 suburbs

Subscriber only: Rubbish collection has been cancelled or delayed in much of Canberra this week as negotiations struggle.

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Removing 2% cap may slow APS wage growth

Subscriber only: Public servants will likely get a smaller pay rise thanks to a new Commonwealth public sector wage policy.

ACT to screen all arriving SA passengers

Passengers returning from South Australia will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival at Canberra Airport.

There was a 'breakdown in chain of command': expert

The author of the report that sparked Australia's war crimes probe says soldiers described their behaviour as "normalised".

Prisoner refuses to be 'dog' in co-accused's trial

Subscriber only: Prosecutors claimed Michael Mundy was one of two men involved in a violent city robbery, but they could not prove it.

Two repatriation flights by Christmas for Canberra

Dates the flights will arrive and how many passengers will be allowed to return are issues that are still being discussed.

Moderna vaccine '94.5 per cent effective'

Moderna Inc's experimental vaccine is 94.5 per cent effective in preventing COVID-19 based on interim data, the company says.

Baby giraffe born at National Zoo

The new addition came in at between 70 and 100 kilograms, stood two metres tall and will be named by visitors to the zoo.

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Jade Melbourne stands tall for Canberra Capitals

Subscriber only: Jade Melbourne made a statement against Bendigo, playing a key role as her side capped off a frantic 24 hours.

Yoga, beats and beer: A relaxing Sunday combo

Local Yoga was conceived as a practical way to support Canberrans during the tumultuous year that has been 2020.

If accountability isn't dead, it's on life support

Analysis: It will be on voters to decide whether a personal price ought to be paid for robodebt, writes Harley Dennett.

A girl's gourmet guide to Canberra eateries

Food and Wine: It's time to get the squad together for a catch-up with the women in your life who bring you strength and make you laugh.

Times Past

Allegations that people had been sold vehicles without good title were being investigated and reported in The Canberra Times on this day, 43 years ago. A Scullin man had lost $4500 because a car he had purchased was repossessed by a finance company. The fellow had bought the car with $2500 cash and traded his previous vehicle for $2000. READ MORE

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