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PM edition, Monday, August 10, 2020

'Every avenue of diplomacy': Barr says ACT doing all it can to retrieve stranded Canberrans

The NSW government is yet to approve a plan it's been sitting on since the weekend to get Canberrans stranded on the Victorian border home.

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Residents trapped after bridge collapses in flood

Heavy flooding has washed away large sections of a road crossing near Araluen, east of Canberra, leaving multiple residents trapped.

AFP official faces weapon, abuse of office charges

Subscriber only: An AFP deputy commissioner allegedly took his service weapon kangaroo shooting whilst on leave, one charge alleges.

'Backwards': Canberra Airport to close Saturdays

The move is a bid to save money as state border closures halt interstate travel, leaving the industry in a "state of disaster".

Man who killed Canberra soldier set for release

Families of three Australian soldiers killed by a rogue Afghan prisoner in 2012 have been advised the killer appears certain to be released.

Canberra records 31st day without new infection

It has also been more than a week since the ACT harboured any active infections - but authorities say Canberrans must take precautions.

SES responds to 700 calls on South Coast

A local council wants NSW to declare a natural disaster and assist local governments with recovery after rain caused widespread flooding.

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Titans captain James officially joins the Raiders

Subscriber only: Canberra hopes the addition of Ryan James will not only bolster its forward pack next year, but develop its future as well.

Canberra food courts reopen in latest easing

No more balancing a burger on your knees for lunch. Forget about wrestling with a kebab as you walk. The days of juggling sushi are over.

In the COVID-19 era, the future comes at you fast

Opinion: Historically, Australian governments have done better at dealing with crises than managing prosperity, says Frank Bongiorno.

No Moore: Canberra rower calls it a day

Subscriber only: Somewhere in a parallel universe, where crowds still attend live sport, Angus Moore has realised his Olympic dream.

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