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AM edition, Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. We're heading for a top of 19 degrees todays. Here's what making news this Tuesday.

Coronavirus fight far from over despite no new ACT cases

Health authorities are warning that restrictions designed to slow the spread of coronavirus won't be lifted any time soon.

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UK PM in intensive care, symptoms worsen

Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputise, Downing Street says.

'Hovering Cube' closer to reality at gardens

Subscriber only: One of the most amazing buildings to be built in the ACT has moved a step nearer to realisation at the botanic gardens.

21,000 university jobs could be lost in downturn 

The peak body for universities says a conservative estimate of the revenue decline that will hit the sector is between $3 billion to $4.6 billion.

Your JobKeeper questions answered

The Treasury Department has shed light on some of the curlier questions we've received ahead of parliament considering the legislation.

Police 'generally happy' with social distancing’

The police were notified about a handful of incidents over the weekend, but people complied “quickly when asked to do so”.

Real estate institute hits back at Barr comments

The institute said it was disappointed by the comments from the Chief Minister, which it said inferred the industry was self-serving. 

'This is not just an old person's disease'

Australians in their 30s are in intensive care with the coronavirus, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said.

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Gaming brings people together while apart

During social distancing, many people have turned to video games as a source of fun and connection.

Conference plan may erase Raiders' wins

The NRL is reportedly considering wiping the slate clean for all teams when the competition restarts, which would erase the Raiders' 2/2 start.

Barr leading the way with pokies buyback move

Opinion: The poker machine shutdown has kept $34.2 million in the pockets of Australians every single day, writes Tim Costello.

Cracks in Capital Football board as director hits out

Subscriber only: Director Garth Morrison has criticised the boardroom of being driven by self-interest rather than the game.

Times Past

It was reported on the front page of The Canberra Times, on this date in 1973, that several Canberra schools, particularly in the Belconnen area, were infested by pediculosis capitis, a common condition caused by infestation of the hair and scalp, also known as head lice. 
Parents of some students attending Page Primary and infants schools had been circularised by the ACT Health Services school medical officer. READ MORE
 
 
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