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PM edition, Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Barilaro text sparks Constance's Eden-Monaro byelection back-down

Andrew Constance said "Labor will be rubbing their little hands together" over John Barilaro's attack on him which torpedoed byelection plans.

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ACT coronavirus caseload remains stable

The ACT's chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman said more tests were needed to be done as authorities reach a significant milestone.

Lakeside revamp open for consultation

Long-held animosity towards the lakefront's transformation has also reignited since the land deal was finalised in late March.

Almost 6000 public servants redeployed

Almost 5 per cent of public servants have volunteered for redeployment as the government mobilises to meet demand for services.

Leaders want to let people back in to pray

Canberra's church leaders have urged governments to allow people and small groups into churches for private prayer.

Calls for a 'balanced view' on Ruby Princess decision

Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo said the people who chose to allow the ship to make port had saved "tens of thousands of lives".

Former Macarthur House site goes onto the market

A key slice of land on Northbourne Avenue is up for sale which is expected to yield more than 400 apartments.

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Home hits market for the first time in about 50 years

In Belconnen’s suburb of Cook, you’ll find a five-bedroom home where time has stood still with an in-built feature you wouldn’t expect.

They're back: Raiders training at Braddon

Subscriber only: They tackled bags instead of teammates. And they trained in groups of 10 instead of as a squad.

How will we combat our future dangers?

Opinion: At some point we'll need to reconfigure the nation to effectively combat these dangers, writes Nicholas Stuart.

A campaign to rescue declining tastebuds

As we age, eating becomes more hazardous. A person older than 65 is seven times more likely to choke on their food than an infant.

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