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PM edition, Wednesday, June 24

Woden Valley Community Council president to run as independent in ACT election

Fiona Carrick says she wants to bring a voice to the Legislative Assembly that is not aligned with party politics.

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Jobs and content to be cut in ABC shake-up

The ABC will slash up to 250 jobs and axe its flagship 7.45am radio news bulletin in a major shake-up at the national broadcaster.

Warning not to panic buy as toilet paper goes again

Supermarkets are again urging shoppers not to engage in panic buying amid reports of items being stockpiled in Victoria.

ANU staff vote to defer pay increase for two years

ANU's vice-chancellor said it could save $6.75 million this year and $13.5 million over 12 months but more budget cuts may be necessary.

Deaths could point to undetected COVID-19

More deaths were recorded in Australia from pneumonia, diabetes and dementia in the last week in March than past years, the ABS says.

ACT DPP urges AFP to investigate Heydon claims

Subscriber only: The ACT's top prosecutor has called for a criminal investigation into former High Court judge Dyson Heydon.

Shopping centres must count customers: union

Shopping centres must limit people entering communal areas or risk a second wave taking hold, the retail workers' union has warned.

Featured

How Trump rally saw the Wiggles trend on Twitter

Hands up if you had the blue Wiggle using Twitter to troll US President Donald Trump on your 2020 bingo card. Anyone?

Is Nick Kyrgios the voice of reason?

Podcast: Listen in as Chris Dutton and David Polkinghorne discuss all the latest news in Canberra sport.

An ill-considered, anti-intellectual 'initiative'

Opinion: There's a remarkable degree of intellectual arrogance underlying Dan Tehan's model of education, writes Nicholas Stuart.

'Rugby's biggest issue': Slipper's call for clarity

Subscriber only: Ex-Wallabies captain says Australian players must develop a winning mindset to play their part in a rugby reboot.

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