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AM edition, Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a cloudy day with a slight chance of rain and a top of 19 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

'Nothing is done in a rush': What it's like working in Canberra's hotel quarantine

Subscriber: Quarantine worker Rhian Blackwell says the possibility of bringing COVID-19 home with him is always in the back of his mind.
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ACT government in the dark on vaccine supply

The ACT has bolstered its capacity to administer vaccines, but doesn't know how many doses will come from the Commonwealth.

Police not trained on unconscious bias

There are a number of gaps in policy and procedure in the way ACT police deal with Indigenous Canberrans, the Ombudsman has found.

'Time to act' on sexual assault reform 

The ACT's sexual assault processes need to be overhauled to put survivors' experiences first, the ACT Victims of Crime Commissioner says.

Trouble in paradise: Food shortage on Norfolk Island

Subscriber: With travel to Norfolk Island resuming, the tourism destination is struggling with food supply.

Australia not on track for 2050 emissions target

The report comes despite Australia building solar and wind power facilities faster per capita than other countries.

Last drinks called for Canberra's Irish stout

What would St Patrick say on his big day? It seems that Canberra may have become too trendy for Guinness.

Europe reels from AstraZeneca suspensions

Sweden and Latvia joined other countries suspending their use of the coronavirus shot in a further blow to Europe's vaccination rollout.
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Can-berra Stadium: Special Brumbies beer

Subscriber: Gage Roads has released a commemorative beer can celebrating the Brumbies' 2020 Super Rugby AU championship win.

Prince Philip leaves London hospital

The 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth, has left hospital after a four-week stay for treatment for an infection, and a heart procedure.

Is letting a book go out of print really censorship?

Opinion: When it comes to the big issues of the day, Dr Seuss books shouldn't be on the list, writes Laurie Hertzel.

Saintly conduct: Captain of Steele ready to lead way

Subscriber: Amazing. But bizarre. It's been quite a ride for Canberra AFL player Jack Steele over the past 12 months.

Academia and art join forces for exhibition

What happens when art meets academia? That is the idea at the centre of one of the latest exhibitions at aMBUSH Gallery Kambri.

Times Past

Generally, Lake Burley Griffin is an ideal water playground. The last thing rowers expected was to get run over by the ACT Water Police, as reported on the front page of The Canberra Times on this day in 1965. READ MORE
 
 
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