Witnesses share stories of Canberra Airport chaos

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Monday August 15, 2022 Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a shower or two and a top of 11 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. Witnesses share stories of Canberra Airport chaos Airport shooting: Some people went home. Others waited, hoping their cancelled flights would be replaced. Most were shaken. Data reveals how many ACT homes could be sitting empty ACT politics: The data comes as an ACT inquiry explores the potential for a vacancy tax for property owners. Pocock urges changes to Midwinter Ball sponsorship Federal politics: There's been a call to boycott the fundrasiser over sponsorship from Woodside and Shell. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE Meet the crims set straight by 'transformational' sentencing Court: For the eight offenders who have graduated so far, treatment orders ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury calls "transformational" have proven to be just that. Frame freedom for kids with limited mobility Fun Run: ACT Now I Can Run has eight regular members with varying mobility and plans to attend The Canberra Times Fun Run in November. University of Canberra grant to help India fight malaria Health: It is hoped, once proven and successful in the field, the proposed technology could be used for other diseases and regions. VR work challenges concepts of time Watch: In Everywhen, Canberra artist Kate Matthews' virtual reality series, she has appropriated the Google Street View platform and challenges concepts of time. 'You don't do it for recognition': first responders honoured Community: ACT Policing officer Senior Constable Loryn Reynolds and ACT Rural Fire Service volunteer Joel Doble were the winners at the Rotary Clubs of ACT Emergency Services Community Awards. Momentous climate bills shouldn't herald complacency Opinion: This means no new coal or gas projects and rapidly moving towards 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030. More US politicians visit Taiwan World: It is the second high-level US group to visit while military tensions simmer between the self-ruled island and China. 'This week doesn't define Ricky': White Rugby league: Canberra Raiders win confines week of turmoil to the past and keeps their NRL finals hopes alive. quick links Digital version of today's paper Premium subscribers can read a digital version of Today's Paper on all devices. Previous editions are also available. Discover Daily crosswords & sudoku Our Cryptic and Quick Crosswords, Sudoku, Word Search, Code Cracker and Ultimate Trivia are updated daily for premium subscribers. Discover Morning audio briefing Listen to The Canberra Times Today from 7am for this morning's top stories. You can also find us on smart speakers and your favourite podcast app. Discover Times Past Take a step back in history and see what was making news on the front page of the paper on this day in a past year. Discover © 2021 Australian Community Media 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond, NSW (2754) Aus Update your preferences Unsubscribe from this list We are passionate about keeping our communities strong, informed and connected.