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AM edition, Thursday, May 6, 2021

Good morning, Canberra. We're in for another cloudy day with a top of 19 degrees and a shower or two forecast. Here’s what’s making headlines.

'The right thing to do': New fund to support Mr Fluffy asbestos victims

The fund will help cover medical expenses for Mr Fluffy victims, with the federal government agreeing to give up to $8 million to the ACT-run program.

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Push to stop Gungahlin government land sales

Subscriber: The Gungahlin Community Council has submitted a petition that said residents had "lost confidence" in the planning system.

Albanese to accuse PM of aged care neglect

Anthony Albanese will accuse the Prime Minister of neglect, saying that the government has had ample time to move on aged care problems.

More ED space in planned hospital expansion

Plans for the long-awaited Canberra Hospital upgrade have been revealed, including more emergency department treatment space.

ACT will permanently recognise the gift of life

From today, families of people who donated their organs in the Australian Capital Territory can have the deed formally recognised.

Warning for Canberrans after Sydney Covid case

ACT health authorities have warned Canberrans to monitor for symptoms if they have travelled to Sydney in recent days.

Stuart MacGill's kidnap 'horribly traumatic'

Former cricket star Stuart MacGill was so afraid after being kidnapped, assaulted and threatened with a gun that he waited days to go to police.

Federal govt to create $1.2b digital economy fund

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce a $1.2 billion Digital Economy Strategy to put "our foot on the digital accelerator".

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Too Christian for some, not enough for others?

Opinion: It's almost unthinkable Scott Morrison hasn't thought about public perception of his faith. But does he care, asks John Warhurst.

Is it time for Canberra Raiders fans to worry?

Subscriber | James Buckley:
They've lost four in a row, a captain has quit, and players' wives are taking pot shots. Is it time to worry?

Sarah Jane: from Big Brother to Dirty Jane's

In TV-land she's holed up in the Big Brother house, but in reality reality, Sarah Jane Adams will be in Canberra on Thursday evening.

Stowers gets shock grand final Brumbies call-up

Subscriber: ACT ring-in Henry Stowers will suit up in front of a capacity crowd at Lang Park for the Super Rugby AU final.

Times Past

On this day 41 years ago, the finishing touches were being put on Canberra's first revolving restaurant. The Canberra Times' city reporter, Ross Andrews, reported on the front page that the last grey woollen carpet was being laid in the entry lobby. READ MORE

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