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AM edition, Friday, June 26, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. After a cold and foggy start to your Friday, the sun will come out for a top of 12 degrees. Here's what's making headlines.

'The ramifications will come to Canberra': More pain predicted for airport

Canberra Airport chief executive Stephen Byron has fired a broadside at Premiers of the states which remain closed to flights from outside.

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ACT enforcement of restrictions 'over-the-top'

Subscriber only: Canberra businesses have accused inspectors enforcing coronavirus restrictions of being heavy-handed.

'HECS-style loans should replace JobKeeper'

Economist Warwick McKibbin says the pandemic will continue much longer and an economic plan is needed.

Arts relief welcomed, but some say it's too little

Canberra arts groups have welcomed news of a $250 million funding boost for Australia's arts industry, which has been struggling in the pandemic.

Study on long-term impacts of bushfire smoke 

The true extent of bushfire smoke on people is still largely unknown, according to researcher Professor Phil Hansbro.

ABC boss sorry for jobs email bungle

The boss of the ABC's Canberra office apologised after staff found out details about proposed redundancies from a Greens press release.

Qantas grounding spells big turbulence

Explainer: To find out what Qantas' cost cuts and job losses mean for aviation, we talked to the world's top experts on the industry.

Sport

Golden tickets provide chance to see footy

Fancy a one-in-10 chance? Then set your alarm for 2pm on Monday. That's when Raiders fans can vie for a golden ticket to the footy.

Green gets Giant chance against Collingwood

Subscriber only: GWS Giants have called on Canberra's Tom Green to help revive their AFL campaign and avoid a third successive defeat.

Super trial set to ignite Brumbies selection battles

Subscriber only: The ACT Brumbies will today unleash fury on each other before they turn their attention to the Melbourne Rebels.

Floros to take Bulls by the horns in Queensland

Subscriber only: ACT youngster Benji Floros is determined to prove Canberra can be a breeding ground for elite cricket talent.

Australia and NZ to host 2023 Women's World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino believes Australia and New Zealand are the perfect hosts to deliver the greatest ever Women's World Cup.

Times Past

On this day in 1976, The Canberra Times reported a revolutionary microscope purchased for the Canberra Hospital to help neurosurgeons performing delicate surgeries. The microscope was reported to have cost more than $30,000 and was unique because surgeons operated it using their teeth.  READ MORE
 
 
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