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PM edition, Friday, June 19, 2020

'Our customers have been stinging for a beer'

At 12pm today, the territory moved to step 2.2 of its easing of coronavirus restrictions. And plenty of people were ready to celebrate.

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Cyber attack hits critical Australian infrastructure

Australia is the target of a large-scale malicious cyber attack that spans all levels of government, business, politics, education and health.

How our eateries and pubs survived the pandemic

Subscriber only: Friday marked the day 100 diners were allowed back in for a meal, but it wasn't an easy road to get back to business.

ACT govt unprepared for data breaches: audit

The ACT government has no whole-of-government response plan for a data breach, a scathing audit report has found.

Driving lessons essential, even during a pandemic

The ACT has avoided a lengthy backlog of driving lessons, given the service was considered essential during the pandemic.

Australia's minimum wage to rise by $13 a week

Australia's lowest-paid workers are set to get $13 more a week, but the pay rise won't kick in until next year for some of them.

Murrays' Canberra to Sydney back on the road

Buses from Canberra to Sydney are back on the road as more coronavirus restrictions lift in the ACT from today.

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Raiders, Brumbies cleared for crowds in Canberra

The Canberra Raiders and ACT Brumbies will have fans in the stands when live sport returns to the capital for the first time in four months.

Pandemic no barrier to infidelity in the capital

Canberra was in the top five Australian cities with people looking to cheat on their partners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brumbies' Simone backs attacking law changes

Subscriber only: ACT Brumbies centre Irae Simone expects new kicking incentives to create more attacking opportunities for teams.

Rural women delivering watermelons by roadside

Opinion: If men had to give birth, there's no way the access rural areas have to maternity services would be so dire, writes Jenna Price.

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