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AM edition, Thursday, July 16, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. After a cool start, we're in for a partly cloudy day with a top of 13 degrees. Here's what's making news in the capital.

Not quite essential enough: Border restrictions 'crucifying' removal business

Subscriber only: He had a permit from NSW to deliver into Victoria. But when he got home to Canberra, trouble started for removalist Colin Mitchell. 

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What a NSW-ACT border closure would mean

The prospect of ballooning coronavirus case numbers in Sydney has turned minds to the possibility of Canberra being cut off from the state.

Govt to spend $2b on skills and training reform

Subscriber only: The government will extend a wage subsidy program for apprentices and fund almost 350,000 vocational training places.

Eliminating virus would crush economy, PM warns

The prime minister is instead persevering with a suppression strategy, relying on the strength of state and territory health systems.

Firies could be caught up by virus rules

The ACT is planning for a "worst-case scenario" where the territory may not be able to rely on interstate help during a bushfire emergency. 

ACT leads the nation in sobering figures

A national health survey has found that while Canberrans go easy on alcohol, they have issues with illicit opioids.

Party wants to get rid of ACT 'dinosaurs'

Canberra Progressives launch bid to win a seat at the October territory election, saying the party's there to shake-up old and stale major parties.

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Can Australia actually eliminate COVID-19?

Analysis: This isn't the way we thought it would be after such a promising start. So is it time for a new approach?

Raiders welcome a new Semi into the NRL

Subscriber only: There's a new Fijian flyer in Canberra. But winger Semi Valemei's debut comes as the Raiders' injury crisis deepens. 

Why footy means more than tries to Bungendore

There's a big reason why members of the Mudchooks and Tigers will be on the edge of their seats today when Dr Kerryn Coleman speaks.

Whopper Bluefin has scientists 'gob-smacked'

Scientists are amazed after recreational fishers at Narooma lead them to a record-breaking southern bluefin tuna discovery.

Times Past

Two hundred Canberrans came out on a cold night to express their concerns about the future use of four acres of land between the Woden Valley school and the shopping centre, as told by a Canberra Times reporter on this day in 1970. READ MORE
 
 
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