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AM edition, Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Good morning Canberra. Things are hotting up with today's expected top of 32 degrees forecast to be the lowest of the week. Here's the headlines.

It's hot - and getting hotter as mercury soars above the November normal

Canberra has started on a heatwave which should last until the weekend, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

Top stories

Think-tank slams 'Canberra swamp'

Subscriber only: The conservative Institute of Public Affairs wants more power in the hands of councils and state governments.

Cory Bernardi will quit politics by end of the year

Senator Cory Bernardi will quit politics, after failing to make his start-up Conservatives party a dominant political force.

Science took 'grit' for CSIRO leader

Subscriber only: Cathy Foley grew up as a "closet researcher" but was preparing herself for a teaching career before a chance encounter.

War Memorial plans fail to win over opponents

Subscriber only: Canberra's architects haven't given up on saving a part of the memorial despite plans which involve its demolition.

Decision looms on new Woden CIT

The ACT government is close to announcing the location for a new Woden CIT, as it prepares to demolish the former Philip campus.

Man stopped from adopting stepdaughter

Subscriber only: Canberra man's application stalled because it falls between the cracks of outdated legislation, a judge has said.

Sport

Play it again, Sam: Williams rejects England

The chance to help the Canberra Raiders bring the NRL premiership home that meant more to halfback Sam Williams.

Flying start: Banks steps up as Brumbies kick off

A World Cup omission will fuel Tom Banks' desire to be a better player in 2020, revealing his plans to develop into an ACT Brumbies leader.

Big pitching boots to fill for Cavalry's Baystars

Canberra Cavalry starting pitcher Kosuke Sakaguchi has the unenviable job of trying to fill the massive boots of Shota Imanaga.

The Raiders are moving on and off the field

Subscriber only: While the Green Machine will look to claim the NRL premiership in 2020, they also want to make an impact off the paddock.

Times Past

A Kaleen family were the focus of a slimy story on this day in 1978 when they complained about the large number of snails appearing in their garden after heavy rainfall. Julie Hopkins, a resident of Hastings Court in Kaleen, reported that dozens of snails often ventured into her garden from the nearby paddock and storm water drains. Julie's husband, Steven Hopkins, was able to collect 50 snails in a matter of minutes. Julie had complained to the National Capital Development Commission, which is responsible for the paddock, but had no response. READ MORE
 
 
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