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PM edition, Tuesday, February 18, 2020

'Worst kind of storm': Canberra on watch for possible hailstorm, strong winds

The capital remains on alert for a hailstorm as the weather worsened to the north of the ACT through the afternoon.

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To like or not to like, that is Morrison's problem

Subscriber only: The PM was on a high after the election, but a summer to forget has him on the nose with voters, writes Kirsten Lawson.

Barry O’Farrell lands Indian diplomatic gig

Former NSW premier Barry O'Farrell has been named as Australia's next high commissioner to India.

No bull: Cow seen roaming Gilmore street

Tuggeranong residents got an udder shock when they woke up this morning, thanks to an unlikely visitor (warning: puns).

PM eyes technology investment climate push

Technology will be at the heart of Australia's submission to a climate change summit, despite pressure for a 2050 net-zero emissions target.

Dutton refuses to budge on Dusty's dad

The Home Affairs Minister has slammed the door shut on the exiled father of AFL superstar Dustin Martin returning to Australia.

Boulders blocking Brown Mountain blown up

Drill and blast company Rock Breaking Solutions posted videos of the boulders being blasted into smithereens on Sunday afternoon.

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Pack the blanket: the best spots to picnic in Canberra

Of course, Commonwealth Park is not the only place to lay out a picnic blanket. Here are some of the other top options.

Why Australians fell out of love with Holdens

Opinion: The jingle used to tell us we loved "football, meat pies, kangaroos and Holden cars". Not any more, writes Gary Mortimer.

South Coast NSW RFS firies join music royalty

The Callala Bay deputy captain was one of 10 RFS volunteers invited to attend the Fire Fight Australia concert.

Highlander suspended for three weeks for Brumby hit

Sio Tomkinson has been slapped with a three-week suspension for his shoulder charge hit on ACT fullback Tom Banks.

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