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AM edition, Sunday, April 11 , 2021
Good morning, Canberra. Get ready to rug up as we're expecting a windy day with a top of only 14 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

'I was spiralling out of control': Colin comes full circle on life-saving marathon journey

Colin Sampton felt "broken" when he started training in Canberra for his first marathon. On Sunday, he'll line up in the capital for his 14th.

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Canberra EDs to have more lenient targets

ACT Health has, for years, returned disappointing report cards when it comes to emergency department wait times.

Prince Philip, a frequent visitor in 'soulless' ACT

The Duke of Edinburgh's 1965 comments about Canberra hit a nerve, but he remained one of the city's most frequent visitors.

'Inside the tent' approach to tackle housing shortage

Advocates have raised concerns at a shortfall of Canberra social housing while the government has defended its commitment to new builds.

'So easy to talk to': ACT teens interview Prince

Andrew Todd was 15 when he interviewed the Duke of Edinburgh on Canberra television in 1973. Decades later they met again.

Australian-produced vaccines to go to PNG

Australia will continue to send AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Papua New Guinea, despite potential side effects delaying its local rollout.

Poet's Corner protest on 'gender equity'

It will be the gentlest of protests. No police cars will be torched. But words will be spoken at Poet's Corner in Garema Place on Sunday.

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Raiders expect skipper to shake hip injury

Subscriber: Josh Hodgson is likely to play next week's home clash with Parramatta, while another Raiders star will be closely monitored.

Up the milk: Fifty years of a Canberra icon

Still locally-produced and Australian-owned, Canberra Milk has become part of the heart and soul of the national capital.

A little bit of magic via Tommy Raudonikis 

Opinion | Karen Hardy: Remember the days when you actually knew the players and it mattered just a little bit more?

The joy and humanity of a full theatre, finally

Opinion: Hands up who never wants to watch a livestreamed entertainment event? EVER. AGAIN, writes Megan Doherty.

Times Past

The method by which a bride gets to the church on time can be a stressful decision to make, especially in a vehicle where the fares were up to 200 per cent more expensive than local taxis. Thirty years ago, The Canberra Times reported that Commonwealth vehicles were being used for non-government purposes, such as weddings.  READ MORE
 
 
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