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PM edition, Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Bomb threat closes down parts of Civic as police search for alleged perpetrator

Video: ACT Police say a man behaving erratically left a bundle of clothing in Civic Library and made several concerning comments about bombs.

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Garbage truck drivers consider another strike

Subscriber only: Garbage truck drivers could strike again as early as Friday, as they remain locked in a pay dispute with contractor Suez.

Charges linked to bikie shooting dismissed

Subscriber only: A Comanchero bikie had been accused of shooting a fellow outlaw and trying to cover up the crime with "backyard surgery".

Growth rebound provides 'hope': Frydenberg

Treasurer says the latest national accounts should give Australians optimism after posting the biggest quarterly expansion since 1976.

Tiler fights Narrabundah shooting allegations

Subscriber only: A 31-year-old man says he will fight allegations he shot up a Narrabundah house in the midst of a debt dispute.

Treasury has work to do on executive gender parity

Subscriber only: Figures show while the agency's gender split across the board is almost even, women still fall behind at senior levels.

ACT govt explores Mr Fluffy compensation

The ACT government is looking into a compensation scheme for people who suffer mesothelioma as a result of Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos.

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ACT Greens keen to end horse racing funding

Subscriber only: Greens member Jo Clay has tabled a petition that claims the ACT racing industry has links to organised crime.

'Lasting impact': $74m cultural and civic centre

The Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council has received approval for a huge development it hopes will have a "lasting impact" on the city.

Canberra fighter can derail Huni's title dream

Subscriber only: Boxing promoter Dean Lonergan has grand plans for young gun Justis Huni. But there is a big problem standing in his way.

Three popular Canberra events have joined forces

Dairy Road Market is bringing together The Forage, Cellar Door and Suitcase Rummage in a festival of food, wine, music and shopping.

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