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PM edition, Monday, March 2, 2020

Canberra's emergency services personnel honoured as Citizens of the Year

After a horror summer, every member of the ACT ESA and Parks and Conservation has been awarded one of Canberra's highest honours.

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Australia upgrades travel advice for parts of Italy

The travel advice comes as Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy says it is no longer possible to stop coronavirus entering Australia.

Questions over Angus Taylor's wife sparks uproar

Subscriber only: Angus Taylor's wife has refuted claims she plans on running against Clover Moore to be Sydney's lord mayor.

McKenzie accused of backdating approvals

Labor senator Penny Wong has suggested the approval of sports grant funding was backdated so it didn't fall into the caretaker period.

Canberra housing values hit record high

Subscriber only: Property values have continued to climb as experts warn consumer confidence could take a hit due to coronavirus.

Man arrested, $70K worth of heroin seized

ACT police seized nearly $70,000 worth of heroin following a months-long investigation into a heroin-trafficking ring in Canberra's north.

Dutton chips 'regrettable' Ardern comments

Peter Dutton has lashed out at New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for challenging Australia's deportation laws.

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ACT to get double its monthly rainfall in a week

The national capital is on track to receive almost double its average March rainfall in just a week.

What you didn't know about hot air balloons

With the Canberra Balloon Spectacular only days away, it's time you knew more about the majestic mode of transport.

Canberra is a small town with big ears

Subscriber only: Knowing when to be chill and when to stay mum shouldn't be so hard, writes Sally Whyte.

Logging is the last thing our wildlife needs

Opinion: The science on the impacts of post-fire logging is clear: it can significantly impair the recovery of burned ecosystems.

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