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PM edition, Tuesday, January 5, 2021

ACT government extends border restrictions to NSW as Sydney clusters grow

The ACT will extend its hard border restrictions to people from Sydney, the Central Coast and Wollongong for at least another week.

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Permits may be needed if outbreak worsens: Barilaro

NSW acting Premier John Barilaro thought the ACT border checkpoint was functioning well but did question its necessity.

Experts say COVIDSafe app still not effective

The federal government's COVIDSafe app, released in late April 2020, was sold as Australia's ticket out of lockdowns.

Planning Authority had 'no options' but to endorse DA

Subscriber: The authority approved a decade-old development application for a 24-storey tower in Woden.

Man locked up after drug set-up uncovered

Subscriber: Police have discovered an allegedly "sophisticated" methamphetamine trafficking set-up in a Higgins home.

More wet weather on the way for Canberra

Severe thunderstorms are possible in the ACT and the bureau has warned this "could produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall and large hail".

PM has 'no issue' with Assange coming home

Australia has no issue with Julian Assange returning if his massive legal battle with the United States government is resolved in his favour.

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Time to put the cashless debit card scheme to bed

Opinion: The shame and mental health impact of this scheme on its recipients is reason enough to scrap it, writes Zoë Wundenberg.

Cavs to host Aces again as border stays shut

The Canberra Cavalry's upcoming home series has been rescheduled for a third time due to ACT border restrictions.

It's far too early to call this an economic win

Opinion: Claims that Australia is experiencing a V-shaped recovery are misguided, writes Adam Triggs.

Capital Football endorses independent NPL review

Subscriber: A fully fledged review of all NPL divisions will led by Suiko Consulting over the next two months.

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