Canberrans taking to the couch to watch their local ABC news bulletin on Monday night may have been surprised when newsreader Craig Allen was nowhere to be seen.
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The broadcaster and its journalists soon tweeted that they were forced to show NSW news instead, citing "technical issues".
They assured the Canberra bulletin would be back on Tuesday night.
Viewers also took to twitter to express their reactions to the missing local touch and the technical hiccup.
ABC has been contacted for comment.
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