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PM edition, Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Cops question why assaults on police and civilians attract the same jail time

Subscriber only: Emergency workers call for harsher penalties to be imposed on anyone who assaults first responders, saying ACT laws must be tougher.
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'Not something I give a rat's arse about'

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has slammed Jon Stanhope's decision to accept an offer to spearhead the Liberals' proposed poverty taskforce.

It's official: Australia is in recession

Australia's GDP dropped by 7 per cent in the June quarter, confirming what everyone already knew to be true: Australia is in a recession.

Collaery trial: Jury may not see all the evidence

Subscriber only: Lawyer Bernard Collaery says a jury may be asked to decide his fate without seeing all of the evidence against him.

Australia urged to invest in diplomatic corps

Subscriber only: DFAT boss Frances Adamson says it's the best move to tackle an uncertain future and international instability.

ACT continues virus-free run as 79,000 tested

It has been 54 days since a new coronavirus infection was found in the ACT, but the community has been warned against complacency.

Only the ACT's rents have increased

Subscriber only: The ACT is the only state or territory where rental affordability has declined, an REIA report has found.

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AFL grand final is under lights at the Gabba

Queensland overcame bids from South Australia and Western Australia to win the right to host the 2020 AFL grand final.

Kuenzle gives Brumbies thumbs up for 2021

Subscriber only: He's had the swine flu and mumps this year. Now ACT Brumbies flyhalf Bayley Kuenzle is catching championship fever.

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