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AM Edition, Saturday February 24, 2024

Good morning, Canberra. There's a slight chance of rain and a top of 25 degrees today. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

Canberra's public housing conditions are 'third world'

ACT politics: Mould infestations, broken windows, cracked walls and exposed wiring. The CFMEU says the ACT government has failed to look after its tenants.

Teens allegedly trash businesses on 'ram-raid crime spree'

Court: A group of teenagers are accused of going on a multi-day "crime spree", which allegedly involved "ram-raiding" a string of Canberra businesses.

'Brother, your house has been hit by a rocket'

War: Enver planned to take his family to relative safety and then return to Kyiv to pick up cash and documents. But there would be no going back.

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Why build-to-rent housing hasn't taken off in Canberra

Property: On paper, Canberra is the ideal location for build-to-rent housing.

This Barbie forgot Ken, but he will always remember her

Photos: Less than a year before the soulmates celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, Barbara Dean was diagnosed with a "horrible disease".

The 19 Raiders questions that need to be answered

Sport: Ever wanted to step into Ricky Stuart's shoes and be the Canberra Raiders' coach, selector and NRL agitator? Here's your chance.

Warning over developer licence 'roadblock'

ACT politics: The Property Council is warning the ACT's proposed property developer licensing scheme will put a roadblock in the way of more affordable homes.

The 1860s inn that came in a flat pack

Tim the Yowie Man: And to think I'm still grappling with my daughter's bed/desk combo.

A coin exhibition in the heart of Civic? What a mint idea

What's on: With the Royal Australian Mint undergoing refurbishments, it just made "cents" to create a pop-up exhibition in the heart of Civic.

When the 'gap' is still the 1788 chasm

Opinion: No amount of "consultation" can change the fact that no one is listening, or being heard, writes Jack Waterford.

War photographer reflects on 'tough stories' of invasion

Photos: Images reveal the intensity and heartbreak of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

First Nations programs criticised as ACT sits out event

Sport: Indigenous cricketers have criticised Cricket ACT for a lack of investment.

Where monsters meet: Nature sets the rules on this island

Explore Travel: Luxury, adventure and natural beauty - Tanna in Vanuatu has it all.

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