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PM edition, Thursday, April 16, 2020

Restrictions won't change for at least four weeks

Authorities will set up more extensive "industrial capacity" testing, not only of people with coronavirus symptoms as restrictions remain in place.

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Parliament set to return for 'trial week' in May

The trial week would give the opportunity to look at how parliamentary sitting would continue under social distancing measures.

Unemployment rises slightly in March figures

The latest unemployment figures from the ABS give an insight into the state of the economy before shutdowns were enforced.

Travel around lake asked to be clockwise only

The National Capital Authority said signs had been placed around the central basin of the lake, in a bid to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

ACT's bid to triple ICU beds in doubt

To reach the target of 170 beds, the government needs to source new equipment from overseas, a process which is proving difficult.

Real cost of public service wage freeze revealed

Subscriber only: Public sector wage freezes will cost workers tens of thousands of dollars over their lifetime, a new report has found.

No new coronavirus cases recorded in ACT

ACT Health figures show there has been just one new case of COVID-19 recorded in the ACT in the past six days.

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Veteran raises millions by walking in his back garden

The day the world's confirmed COVID-19 case tally tops two million, we're going to focus on one gent: Captain Tom Moore.

Economists warn recovery could be long and bumpy

Claims by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg that IMF has overstated the extent of the downturn are disputed.

History can teach us to 'make do' with food

Analysis: The sight of empty shelves has led some Australians to look for alternative ways to feed themselves and their families.

Kanga Cup cancelled for the first time in its history

The largest junior football tournament in the southern hemisphere was scheduled to be held in Canberra from July 5-10 this year.

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