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AM edition, Friday, June 18, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. We're in a for a cold and wet Friday, with rain, fog and a top of just 13 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

'Laziness and corner-cutting' behind former Socceroo's dishonesty crimes: lawyer

Subscriber: The Capital Football hall of famer and his nephew used false documents in order to bring fitness supplements into Australia.
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout 'still on track': minister

The federal Health Minister says Australia remains on track to give a Covid vaccine to every Australian who wants one by the end of 2021.

Exposure sites identified after potential case visit

ACT Health has issued a warning after a man from Sydney who visited Canberra returned test results showing low levels of COVID-19.

Education review the 'last thing' schools want: Berry

Subscriber: The Education Minister has rejected calls for a review of ACT schools, amid claims students are falling behind.

Territory plan may change for more batteries: Barr

Canberra's territory plan could be altered to allow for the construction of community-owned battery storage systems, the Chief Minister says.

'Senseless destruction' of vandals hits public safety

Subscriber: The ACT Rural Fire Service has condemned vandals, after a spate of incidents left fire danger rating signs destroyed.

Doubts over government's green bank expansion 

Subscriber: The questions arise after Rio Tinto was awarded $580K in ARENA funding to explore using hydrogen to process alumina.

New senior role created within ACT Policing

Subscriber: A reshuffle has brought another senior executive across from the Federal Police to fill a newly created position in the ACT.
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Where is ASX leadership on sexual harassment?

Subscriber | Opinion: A new report might just be the weapon we need to force the index into taking action, writes Jenna Price.

'Urgency about this': UC plans to replace AIS Arena

Subscriber: University of Canberra is planning a possible 10,000-seat indoor venue which could reignite the sports and entertainment sector.

The latest salvo in the 'Dark Emu' debate

A new book aims to debunk much of Bruce Pascoe's thesis Indigenous Australians were sophisticated farmers. Does it hold up?

This Fyshwick garage is the Big Kahuna

Photos: The European Garage in Isa Street, Fyshwick is fast becoming part-art gallery, part-ultimate man cave.

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