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PM edition, Friday, December 6, 2019

South Coast fire destroys multiple buildings

Multiple buildings have been destroyed as the Currowan bushfire rages out of control towards homes on the South Coast.

Top stories

Former cyber chief urges action on pornography

Subscriber only: Alastair MacGibbon has urged parliament to take action to curb children's access to pornography online.

Crews work to contain North Black Range fire

The fire near Braidwood forced the closure of parts of the Kings Highway on Friday afternoon.

State-led review of NAPLAN flags changes

Four states who defied the government to launch a breakaway review of NAPLAN have released its interim report.

Armed anti-terror police to patrol Canberra Airport

Anti-terror police armed with assault rifles will patrol Brisbane and Canberra airports this Christmas.

APS shake-up betrays a contempt for the arts

Opinion: From February, Australia will have no federal department named for the arts. The neglect is embarrassing, writes Dan Dixon.

Bus patronage falls in some suburbs

The ACT government is facing renewed calls to fix the problems plaguing the bus system.

Featured

11 ways to give the gift of Canberra this Christmas

Bus stop socks? The Telstra Tower in your shower? Here's our annual round-up of the best Canberra-themed presents.

In pictures: Standing in the face of the fires

Between them our photographers have captured the devastation of the fires burning east of Canberra. Here's a selection of their photos.

'Hitting close to home': Players reach out to firies

Brumbies players used a day off from their Super Rugby schedule to visit the Queanbeyan fire control centre this week.

Lambie proves she's not who she pretended to be

Opinion: The most authentic, heartfelt and unscripted voice in the Senate? Jenna Price thought so once.

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