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AM edition, Saturday, April 17, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. After a foggy start we're in for a sunny Saturday with a top of 19 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

Suburbs smash record sale prices in never-ending property boom

Subscriber: Almost 20 Canberra suburbs have hit record-breaking sales this year, including one in the past week.
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Fyshwick site hit with notice over demolition

Subscriber: The lessee of the contentious recycling facility site said he wasn't aware of the notice but would investigate the issue.

Is Australia ready to let the world back in?

Subscriber | Analysis: The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has just begun but there is serious discussion about opening international borders.

Top doctor urges calm after NSW clot death

The Chief Medical Officer, Paul Kelly, has urged the public not to jump to conclusions as the TGA investigates the death.

Suburbs plant seed to help native bees

In a territory first, suburb planners have chosen plants specifically to cater to native bees and improve the ACT's biodiversity.

City cinema building added to heritage register

The ACT Heritage Council found the Cinema Center had made an important contribution to the ACT's cultural life in the 20th century.

Ex-fed agent warns against troop withdrawal

The former AFP agent says heroin could make a rampant return if troops are withdrawn from Afghanistan so soon.

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Yowie Man: Bundanoon weaves its own magic

Subscriber: Have you heard of the legend of Brigadoon? Visit this mystical Southern Highlands village to discover the secret.

Will secrecy trump justice for murdered Afghans?

Subscriber | Opinion: A longer investigation means anyone guilty of a war crime will be less likely to face the music, writes Jack Waterford.

No biff could ironically bring back the NRL's biff

Subscriber | Opinion: The scourge of nigglers could lead to rugby league players lashing out, writes David Polkinghorne.

Move over Beethoven: Festival's women of note

The Canberra International Music Festival has a Viennese theme, but if you look beyond Beethoven, you'll find yourself part of a revolution.

Times Past

While the National Capital Development Commission was considering building small multi-purpose community meeting places, it was business as usual for toddlers, as reported on this day 46 years ago in The Canberra Times. 
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