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AM edition, Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Good morning, Canberra. There could be a bit more rain about with a top of 21 degrees this Wednesday. Here's what's making news in the capital.

'His whole body was rattling': Dramatic rescue as flood water sweeps car 400 metres

Subscriber: Two Canberra workers have told of their miracle escape from the car they were in when it was swept away by a raging torrent.

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PM wrong on investigation claims: News Corp

The Prime Minister wrongly claimed an investigation was under way into a sexual harassment complaint at News Corp, the media company said.

Police seize rifles, replica hand grenade

Subscriber: A number of rifles and other weapons were seized in the ACT during a national firearms crackdown last week.

Region's dams at full capacity and spilling over

In February 2020, capacity across the dams dropped below 45 per cent following a series of extremely dry months.

First plans for new Kenny High School revealed

Subscriber: The ACT government has revealed the first designs for the future 800-place Kenny High School.

New statue joins growing cast of bronze PMs

A sculpture of Coalition prime minister John Gorton is the latest to commemorate a national leader in Canberra's parliamentary zone.

AstraZeneca trial data 'may be incomplete'

AstraZeneca may have provided an incomplete view of efficacy data on its COVID-19 vaccine, a US health agency says.

Dept's labour hire use lets down veterans: union

Subscriber: The Department of Veterans' Affairs racked up an $82 million bill on contract hires last year.

Magnitude of lead, asbestos hidden: MLA

The ACT opposition education spokesman has accused the Education Directorate of hiding the extent of contamination issues.

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Morrison revealed himself as the playground bully

Opinion: Scott Morrison is a playground bully. Big. Powerful. Doesn't care who he hurts along the way, writes Jenna Price.

Captain Croker to be uncorked against Warriors

Subscriber: Raiders co-captain Jarrod Croker has been named to make his return against the New Zealand Warriors on Saturday.

Taste testing some of this year's Easter goodies

The Canberra Times' trusted taste-testing team loosened our belts and sampled some of the best things Canberra has to offer this Easter.

Medical school gutting has far-reaching effects

Opinion: I hope that in the coming days, the ANU leadership will see the error of its ways, writes Anne Cahill Lambert.

Times Past

GASP, also known as Group for Action against Sewage Pollution, formed in Weston to campaign for action to curb the stench of the Weston Creek sewage treatment works, as reported on the front page of The Canberra Times, on this day 50 years ago. READ MORE

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