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AM edition, Friday, February 5, 2021

Good morning, Canberra. There could be a storm to see out the working week and a top of 29 degrees on the way. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

'It's in your DNA': The north Canberra farm that used to be five suburbs

When John Starr moved to Gold Creek Station farm in 1970 it was more than 1400 hectares, but it's now closer to 400 hectares.

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JobKeeper cliff fears for travel industry

Fears of the impact of JobKeeper's removal appear to have been realised after travel agent Hello World asked staff to take five-figure pay cuts.

Lead paint finds prompt inquiry into ACT schools

The Legislative Assembly will look into the management of hazardous materials in schools after lead dust was found at a fourth school.

Libs eye action on ACT's 'spiralling rental costs'

Canberra Liberals will call on the ACT government to provide land to community housing providers to curb ACT's "spiralling rental costs".

Dogs stabbed while trying to protect their owner

Subscriber | Video: Two dogs trying to protect their owner from a drug addict on a violent rampage were stabbed and had to get stapled.

Electric vehicle trial in Canberra to test grid

ACT homes will be part of a new trial to help energy networks understand the impact of electric vehicles on the grid.

Community victory on Cooleman Court car park

An area of parkland near Cooleman Court has been saved after the ACT government walked away from plans to build a 'temporary' car park.

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I went three days without Google and this happened

Opinion: Imagine there's no Google search. It's easy if you try, writes Doug Dingwall.

One more conspiracy and you're grounded, Craig

Opinion: Tanya Plibersek gave a class in how to discipline and dismantle a raging lunatic, writes Jenna Price.

'His word means nothing': Browne comes under fire

Boxing: A "scared" Lucas Browne is under fire for trying to walk away from a fight with rising Canberra boxer Arsene Fosso.

Where you can celebrate Valentine's Day in the ACT

They say love is all you need. But sometimes you also need a good meal. And if you can book a room upstairs for later, even better.

Times Past

Two Canberra girls were chosen to represent the ACT-Southern Tablelands district in the NSW area final of the Miss Universe Quest, reported The Canberra Times 42 years ago. READ MORE

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