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PM edition, Thursday, May 7, 2020

'We can't continue to live our lives in lockdown': ACT set to loosen restrictions

Chief Minister Andrew Barr says Canberrans can expect a "measured" loosening of restrictions to be announced on Friday.

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Coe claims COVID-19 pandemic 'has ended'

Speaking on ABC radio, the ACT Opposition Leader questioned why students have to wait several weeks to go back to school.

ACT goes three days without new virus case

The ACT's chief health officer says while there's been a decline in COVID-19 cases, restrictions on hospital visitors remained.

Uncertainty on ski season despite restrictions easing

Despite large snow falls last weekend, uncertainty still surrounds whether skiers will be able to hit the slopes due to coronavirus.

150 people lose up to $10,000 of super in fraud

Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan said people should be "extraordinarily careful about keeping their personal information private and secure".

Parents welcome 'clear plan' for return to schools

Parents are happy with the ACT's plan but have stressed the need for "really clear communication" to help manage the transition.

AFP recruits 'well and truly caned' over late party

The AFP Commissioner said 76 recruits had been investigated, with 53 sanctioned and two issued with "show cause" notices.

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ARL Commission to determine Raiders' fate

Josh Papalii, Sia Soliola and Joe Tapine were back at training on Thursday, but their fate lies in the hands of the ARL Commission.

Airport owner donates $5m for virus research

The Snow Medical Research Foundation will fund $5.5 million worth of projects to better understand the impact of COVID-19.

The case for fast rail from Canberra to Sydney

Opinion: Here are four reasons we should back the proposed Sydney-Canberra rail project, writes Phil Potterton and Anthony Ockwell.

Seven ways to spend Mother's Day at home

Social distancing restrictions have eased just in time. Here are seven ways to celebrate the woman who raised you while staying inside.

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