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PM edition, Thursday, May 14, 2020

'Not reasonable': Opposition wants the ACT government to 'urgently' reassess 10-person rule

Alistair Coe says the ACT is in a unique position to ease restrictions quicker than NSW, by making customised assessments for different venues.

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No new cases as ACT increases its testing

In the past 24 hours, 429 COVID-19 tests were completed in Canberra, all negative. There have been almost 13,000 negative tests in the ACT.

'Frightening': Tough day for Aussie unemployment

The unemployment rate has jumped to 6.2 per cent as nearly 600,000 people lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic.

5G rollout milestone as Canberra gets coverage

More than 50 of Canberra's suburbs now have more than 50 per cent coverage under Telstra's new 5G network.

Govt rushes cannabis bill to get Hanson's vote

The federal government has rushed through legislation that will make it easier to export medical cannabis and hemp products.

ACT clubs to reopen for lunch and dinner

While the new rules will only allow them to serve 10 people at a time, the Southern Cross Club's decision to open was an easy one.

Alleged fraudster 'claimed $70k for fire, virus'

Sydney man due to face court in July accused of assuming 64 mostly-fake identities to make false claims for government benefits this year.

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Green-eyed fans challenge Raiders stars

Ever wonder how you would stack up against the Canberra Raiders on the training track? Now is your chance to see if you can beat them.

Wearing gloves or a mask? How to do it right

Analysis: You won't get protection if you don't take care when putting on these items, while you're wearing them, and when you take them off.

'Pretty magic': Mills raises $100k in seven hours

Subscriber only: Canberra-born basketballer Patty Mills is making a big impact even when he can't get on the court.

She beat COVID-19, now her plasma takes up fight

Anna was one of first plasma donors at Lifeblood in NSW to donate after COVID-19 recovery. "I just wanted to give back to helpers," she said.

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