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AM edition, Saturday, January 2, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. Some rain could be on the way, with a top of 24 degrees this cloudy Saturday. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

Why ACT officials considered shutting down a primary school and bringing in the army

Subscriber: FOI documents reveal territory authorities grappled with implementing extreme measures in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Confusion reigns for Canberrans at Vic border

People travelling from Canberra to Victoria were being told at the border they needed to self-isolate, despite authorities advising otherwise.

Multimillion-dollar blowout at Hume industrial park

Subscriber: The next stage of the Suburban Land Agency's industrial park in Hume is set to cost ACT taxpayers twice as much as expected.

Fires, pandemic blamed for missed burn targets

The ACT failed to meet its target for hazard-reduction burns by almost 50 per cent in the past financial year due to challenging conditions.

Researchers targeted by foreign actors: ASIO

Australia's domestic spy agency warns the threat of foreign interference cannot be left unchecked.

Man produced loaded gun after breath test: police

It's alleged the man produced a pistol from his pants and threw it on the ground while being walked to the police truck.

Positive COVID-19 cases visited South Coast

Two Victorians who tested positive to COVID-19 visited venues in Eden and Bermagui this week, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says.

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Anthem change is hardly something to celebrate

Opinion: The Uluru dialogues were unanimous: no more symbolism. So excuse us if we don't view this as a "good start", writes Megan Davis.

Hughes' control could bring Melbourne City down

Subscriber: Teen star Laura Hughes could be Canberra United's key to breaking down Melbourne City's wall.

Yowie Man: Trekking across Australia's roof

Subscriber: The 44-kilometre Iconic Snowies Walk will link Thredbo, Charlotte Pass, Guthega, Perisher and Lake Crackenback.

Trump should be the last American president

Opinion: It's not enough for Donald Trump to simply be fired; it is time for the position itself to be made redundant, writes Dan Dixon.

Times Past

A throng of revellers ringing in the new year prompted the ACT Attorney-General to consider changing liquor licensing laws in Canberra's suburbs, The Canberra Times reported on this day 26 years ago. READ MORE
 
 
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