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PM edition, Thursday, July 9, 2020

ACT presses pause on restriction easing after new cases emerge

The easing of restrictions will not go ahead after a fourth new coronavirus case was uncovered in the ACT in the last two days.

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Police identify man who died after pub fight

It's understood the fight between the two men broke out in the pub's pool room, in full view of customers and bar staff.

One new coronavirus case confirmed in ACT

The latest confirmed case, a man in his 20s, is a close contact of one of three cases confirmed on Wednesday.

Which Canberra suburbs are being tested the most?

New figures have revealed the number of people in each Canberra suburb who have been tested for coronavirus.

Public service fraud accused to fight charges

Subscriber only: One of the public servants accused of conspiring to defraud the Commonwealth plans to fight the allegations.

International student plan called off for semester two

No date has been set to reattempt bringing students to the ACT, but the universities are not abandoning the plan altogether.

Former footballer likely to avoid prison for bashing

Subscriber only: He said the act of violence, which he did out of "raw emotion", was completely out of character for him.

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Changing the face of combat sports

Subscriber only: Canberra fighter Benjamin Reid is the man behind Pandemonium with a goal to promote women in martial arts.

Whitlam dismissal 'Palace letters' to be released

The decision follows a years-long legal battle by historian Jenny Hocking to gain access to the documents.

Return of virus keeps NRL Canberra crowds capped

The Raiders were poised to offer nearly 6000 ticketed seats for their round-nine clash with Melbourne on Saturday. Now just 1500 can attend.

Celebrity and public service: an uneasy mix

Subscriber only: While it's better to get praise instead of abuse, Brendan Murphy said the limelight wasn't a natural place for him.

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