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AM edition, Monday, April 20
Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a cloudy day with a top of just 16 degrees. Here's what's making news today in the capital.

A critical role teaching staff on COVID-19 frontline

As one of the few Canberra nurses trained for situations like a pandemic, Claudia Corradini plays a vital role in the city's fight against coronavirus.

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APS redeploys 1100 staff in response to pandemic

Public servants redeployed to Services Australia are working in four Tuggeranong buildings as staff respond to 21 times the usual claims.

Sixth day in a row with no new coronavirus cases

ACT chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman said Canberra was in a "very good position" but urged the community not to get complacent.

ACT parents' heartbreak at son's restricted funeral

The parents of a Canberra man killed in a recent car accident have had their grief compounded by the new cap on mourners allowed at funerals.

Australian nurses rush to meet coronavirus demand

Healthcare workers are making sacrifices and working hard to protect the community, says the chief nursing and midwifery officer.

Extended period for AWM expansion consultation 

Members of the public will have four weeks to comment on the Australian War Memorial's expansion plans. 

ACT 'well placed' to push ahead with development

The ACT is 'well placed' to move forward with new development projects to aid in economic recovery amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Turnbull's memoir a tale of loathing and betrayal

Malcolm Turnbull's memoir traces a career hobbled by colleagues out to destroy him, a hard-right rump that also controls politics in Canberra.

Early virus return could be NRL's Achilles' heel

Analysis: A hoped-for May 28 NRL return raises the question of conditioning-related injuries as club staff race to get their squads fit.

Cabin fever threat looms in new workplace reality

Opinion: Having your soulmate as your new home-bound co-worker requires a modicum or more of adjustment, writes Gary Martin.

Cost restructuring begins at NRL Headquarters

The cost restructuring at NRL HQ has begun after chief executive Todd Greenberg warned employees of their need to "reshape the business".

Times Past

The Coalition pressed ahead with plans to introduce a goods and services tax on this day in 1992. A story on the front page of The Canberra Times said the Coalition would not budge in its commitment to bring in the tax despite evidence it would win wider community support without the tax. Shadow treasurer Peter Reith rejected any movement in the Opposition's zero-tariff target, another policy that had come under fire from within the Coalition.  READ MORE
 
 
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