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AM edition, Sunday, April 5, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a cool, partly cloudy day today with a top of 15 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Wines and signs: Neighbourly joy in tough time

Synchronised barbecuing, Friday night Happy Hour and a fun new sign each day are just some of the things this Canberra couple is doing to cheer up their neighbours during the pandemic.

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Canberra pharmacy staff abused and exhausted

Capital Chemist Charnwood has employed security guards after staff were threatened and intimidated due to new coronavirus precautions. 

Second COVID-19 death confirmed in Canberra

A man in his 80s with pre-existing health issues has died at The Canberra Hospital, as the ACT's COVID-19 case total rose to 93.

ANU, UC step up to help in coronavirus response

ANU academics are working on an exit strategy for how and when the ACT might be able to come out of "containment mode" for COVID-19.

ACT nurse on last flight from London full of relief

A week ago Sarah Kiermaier was working as a nurse in the centre of London, grappling with the call of whether to return home to Canberra.

Coronavirus brings Aspen Medical's vital work home

With a history of having assisted emergency medical responses in 17 countries, this month bought Aspen Medical's work closer to home.

One person dead, three hospitalised after crash

One person has died and three people are in hospital with serious injuries after two cars collided head-on in Cook on Saturday morning.

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Step back to '89 and relive the good old Raiders

Those Sydney snobs were convinced it was the Tigers' grand final to win. But we're about to find out if they're right. 

It's important to connect, even though we can't

Opinion: Everyone has their coronavirus story, it's important to listen to them, writes Karen Hardy.

Canberra teen with the need for speed

Alpine skier Isabella Davis can go from zero to 100km/h in a matter of seconds and is showing no signs of slowing down.

This is why we invest in medical research

Opinion: The sane, definitive way out of this crisis is an effective treatment and a scalable vaccine, writes Nadia Levin.

Times Past

Sad news on this day in 1972 with a two-car crash killing three people. A man, a woman and a seven-year-old boy were killed in the collision, while a nine-year-old boy was injured. Two cars collided on the Federal Highway near the Bendora Kennels in Gungahlin. The four were travelling in one car when the accident took place. The two occupants of the second car were treated for minor injuries and later released. The total death toll for the year was 86 compared with a slightly lower 80 the previous year.  READ MORE
 
 
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