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PM edition, Friday, May 22, 2020

Canberra coronavirus stage two restrictions to be announced next week

Chief Minister Andrew Barr said he would not speculate whether the ACT's stage two restrictions would be the same as NSW's.

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JobKeeper package revised down by $60b

Treasury says the error means the number of likely JobKeeper recipients has been revised down from 6.5 million to 3.5 million.

'Double-down' on recruiting skilled migrants

Former PM&C chief Martin Parkinson, warned there would be "massive economic ramifications" from the sudden halt to migration.

Prisoner unattended for 45 mins after cell bashing

Subscriber only: Prisoners covered cell door windows with towels, meaning staff had "no idea" what was going on inside.

Target stores to close in major restructuring

The Target brand will remain, with some stores still open but most will either be closed or converted to Kmart.

Expert warns shop local sentiment won't last

One expert believed customers would return to large chains as unemployment rose and wages fell as a result of the pandemic.

Alleged Canberra cocaine trafficker granted bail

Subscriber only: ACT police Detective Superintendent Scott Moller said the cocaine had an estimated street value of $230,000.

Featured

The day Kmart devoured Target

Opinion: So what happens now? Kmart marches on. Will we now all have the same-looking homes, asks Megan Doherty.

Stuart fears Raiders will be forced out of ACT

Coach Ricky Stuart conceded his side might be forced to spend an entire campaign on the road to avenge grand final heartbreak.

Don't grieve for the latest domestic violence talkfest

Opinion: If we want change, we don't need one more review or inquiry. Have a national royal commission, writes Jenna Price.

Soccer ends board wars to focus on restarting comps

Subscriber only: Capital Football teams are keen to restart their season, with clubs submitting their plans to return to training this week.

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