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AM edition, Monday, June 1, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a rainy start to the week, with a top of 12 degrees expected. Here's what's making news in the capital today. 

Huon asked for a 20% cut to his rent. His landlord gave him 25% off

The ACT government's rent reduction scheme, announced as part of COVID-19 economic response measures, has received mixed reviews from Canberrans.

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Dickson Coles project stalled yet again

Subscriber only: The long-awaited Dickson Coles development has been delayed, with the supermarket giant blaming the COVID-19 pandemic.

Revived rank for ACT's inspector brothers

Subscriber only: The Craft brothers, Adrian and Matt, proudly now assume the same ACT rank as their father did in the police.

QIC pitches 'smaller' vision for city car park project

Subscriber only: The owners of Canberra Centre have scaled back their plans to transform their Cooyong Street outdoor car park.

Chippy who impersonated cop avoids more jail time

Subscriber only: A social media fanatic whose online rants on police extended into real world threats to kill has avoided more jail time. 

UC College staff prepare for further job cuts

University of Canberra College staff are bracing for job losses as the school grapples with the fallout of coronavirus.

Outrage simmers after US night of violence

Another night of outrage left stores looted and cars smouldering in many cities as curfews failed to quell violence after peaceful protests.

Canberra in for chilly, frosty start to winter

Snow bunnies can rejoice as the start of winter is expected to bring falls at the Brindabellas and prime snow-making conditions a bit below.

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Bateman in the selection mix to face Newcastle

Subscriber only: If you thought the Raiders were good against Melbourne, spare a thought for Newcastle this weekend.

Robodebt a weapon of planned political cruelty

Opinion: No refund can make up for the harm caused by robodebt. But demanding back every cent this govt stole is a start, writes Asher Wolf.

Giants Netball look to extend deal in Canberra

Giants Netball is set to open negotiations with the ACT government about extending their Super Netball deal beyond 2020.

New Fink project to see one-off versions of icon

It's the jug which launched Fink & Co and not only became a mainstay of the Queanbeyan design company but has been described as an Aussie icon.

Times Past

On this day in 1988, The Canberra Times reported on the heroic act of a local Canberra man in Aranda. Glenn Sage, of Cook, was driving home with his wife when he witnessed an accident between a Toyota utility and a Ford Falcon sedan at the intersection of Belconnen Way and Bindubi Street. As the cars ignited, Sage was able to pull several children and adults from the Ford after smashing a window withhis own fire extinguisher. Six people were taken to hospital to be treated for burns and lacerations.  READ MORE
 
 
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