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PM edition, Monday, January 25, 2021

What you need to know about the Pfizer vaccine in the ACT

One year to the day since COVID-19 was first detected in Australia, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the Pfizer vaccine for use.

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Top stories

Child sex offender cries on floor after jail sentence

Subscriber: The man refused to accept the sentence and had to be lifted off the ground by corrections' staff.

Libs 'very disturbed' by bushfire conflict

One Canberra Liberal accused the Barr government off taking its eye of the ball in the wake of last summer's fire season.

Car theft spikes as Canberrans return to office

Subscriber: Perhaps predictably, there were three districts where thieves were most active, according to new figures.

Cyclist dies after roundabout crash

The 40-year-old cyclist was treated at the scene and airlifted to Canberra Hospital in a serious condition and died a short time later.

Australia Day protests 'problematic': Hazzard

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said he understood why some Australians wanted to protest on January 26, but public health came first.

Private school regulations could tighten in law reform

Independent schools could face increased scrutiny under reforms to the Education Act which are expected to be progressed this year.

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What to expect from the Great Aussie Picnic

After months wihtout large events due to COVID, the capital will once again see Canberrans gather for Australia Day - at a social distance.

Cavalry fire a warning shot to their ABL rivals

"Nobody within our organisation is surprised to see what this squad can do at full strength," the Cavalry's GM, Sunny Singh, said.

Bushfire.io founder's Australia Day nomination

Tristan Morris founded Bushfire.io hoping the ability to pool together data to map and predict fire hotspots could help save lives.

Nightmares, tears, surgery and the Duke's comeback

Subscriber: Doctors said Duke Didier would never fight again due to a blood clot which should have forced him into retirement.

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