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AM edition, Thursday, June 11, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. After a foggy start we're looking at a pleasant day with a top temperature of 15 degrees. Here's what's making headlines.

Boredom, borders and the kids raring to go: Junior sports on ACT restart radar

The restart of competitions in NSW is putting pressure on the ACT government to follow suit and restart community sport. For Canberra’s sport-starved kids, a return to the field and the codes they love can’t come soon enough. 

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Buyer pulls out of CSIRO land sale: audit reveals

Subscriber only: An Auditor-General's report into CSIRO's 10-year property consolidation plan details a long list of failings.

Less than one in five charities get JobKeeper

The charity sector is struggling to access government support when those who need help are turning to charities.

Being nice saves lives say ANU scientists

Belonging to a community is more important than money when it comes to happiness, acording to new research.

Hail repairs to begin on National Library roof

For the next few months, the National Library's white and grey exterior will be given a bright orange boost.

Putting on a happy face to change driver behaviour

In Sweden, if you drive under the speed limit you go into a lottery. In the ACT, the rewards are not as financial - but certainly more quirky.

Government rejects claims Australia is unsafe

Australia is safe for Chinese international students, says education minister and Universities Australia.

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Should we throw our masks away yet?

Analysis: Advice on wearing masks has changed through the coronavirus crisis. So what is the best advice we should take?

Excited Ivan to ride Soldo in Richmond's ruck

Subscriber only: The Canberra export's excitement for the AFL's return to the field has been building for 83 days.

Cotric back in contract talks after the shutdown

Subscriber only: Canberra Raiders young gun Nick Cotric wants to stay in lime green with extension talks resuming.

Simon's serving up the next challenge - to us 

Canberra boy Simon Toohey is still smiling after being eliminated from MasterChef Australia, just missing out on a spot in the top 10.

Times Past

A report regarding housing appeared on page one of The Canberra Times on this day 47 years ago. "Worsening housing situation predicted" was the report issued by the Housing Industry Association. It stated that thousands of people would face an almost impossible task in trying to buy a house.
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