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AM edition, Monday, November 9, 2020

Good morning, Canberra. There could be some fog about with a top of 23 degrees to start the week. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

This is the time to heal in America: Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden declared during his acceptance speech it was "time to heal" America, after prevailing in a bitter election, even as President Donald Trump refused to concede.

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Seselja to face moderate challenger for Senate seat

Subscriber only: Zed Seselja will face off against a moderate challenger in his first preselection battle since ousting Gary Humphries.

Canberrans build the nation's largest houses

The ACT is building the largest houses in Australia as the nation reverses a trend towards smaller homes.

ACT police officers test positive to substances

Subscriber only: Canberra police officers have resigned from the force after testing positive for cocaine and illegal steroid-like substances.

Questacon attendance drops to a fraction

It's been a tough year for public institutions all around Australia but Questacon, a schooltime favourite, has been hit with a number of blows.

Indigenous artworks light up National Carillon

Indigenous artworks will illuminate the National Carillon for just the second time in 50 years to mark this week's rescheduled NAIDOC Week.

Biden to White House and where to for Trump?

Analysis: With Donald Trump, we may be about to see an epic drama worthy of those we binge-watch on HBO, writes Steve Evans.

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Overwhelming support for a new world order

Opinion: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris understand the old ways have failed. There is a need to change course, writes Nicholas Stuart.

Wright keen to build on dream Wallabies debut

Subscriber only: ACT Brumbies winger Tom Wright scored a try with his first touch of the ball on debut for the Wallabies on Saturday night.

Tina Arena to bring her 2021 tour to Canberra

Like a lot of people, Tina Arena is looking forward to the "new normal" that will follow COVID-19.

NAIDOC Week and its significance for all Aussies

Explainer: NAIDOC Week is "to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples".

Times Past

The front page of The Canberra Times on this day 56 years ago reported five Canberrans were injured while using power lawn mowers. The injured, including a woman and a girl, were treated at the Canberra Community Hospital for cuts to their feet and hands. READ MORE

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