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Today is JUNE 15, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, A federal MP has aired disappointment about the $500m war memorial plans, while police warn trafficking could increase if drug decriminalisation is pushed.

Today is JUNE 14, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Lengthy list of local legends named in Queen’s Birthday honours, Tide of support turns for Tamil family in Christmas Island detention.

Today is JUNE 11, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Floriade returns to Commonwealth Park, and minister rules out resettling Biloela family.

Today is JUNE 10, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The ACT government has been forced to delay the opening of a new Covid vaccine clinic, and more snow has been forecast for parts of the territory.

Today is JUNE 9, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, a cold front sweeping through the region could bring snow to parts of Canberra, and pharmacists are being asked express interest to be included in the Covid vaccine rollout.

Today is JUNE 8, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, allegations that war hero Ben Roberts-Smith unlawfully killed Afghans on the field of battle have been labelled ludicrous on the first day of a defamation lawsuit, and Canberra households could face an almost $200 spike in their power bills in the coming financial year, with electricity prices set to rise by up to 11.95 per cent.

Today is June 7, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Curtis Scott allegedly caught on camera in Kokomo’s fight, and the first official buyers in the now South Jerrabomberra estate hope to move in by Christmas.

Today is JUNE 4, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, the ACT government will consider declaring Canberra a national park city, and members of the main public sector union will defy Defence Minister Peter Dutton and hold their own morning teas to support LGBTI colleagues in the department.

Today is JUNE 3, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The ACT government has extended eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine, the numbers of COVID-19 exposure sites in NSW grows, and land sales in Gungahlin will go ahead.

Today is JUNE 2, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, a coronavirus public health alert has been issued for venues in Jervis Bay and Goulburn, and the federal government is under pressure over the vaccine rollout amid claims it has abandoned aged care.