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PM edition, Friday, August 7, 2020

'It's not going to help anybody': Kelly blasts Canberrans using fake names for contact tracing

Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly has dismissed privacy concerns about contact-tracing registers in Canberra venues.

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Judge awards ANU rape victim more than $420k

Subscriber only: A judge has found a residential college breached its duty of care to a former student before and after she was raped.

Ex-child soldier jailed for witchcraft, sex work claims

Subscriber only: A "well-recognised leader" in the ACT's Sudanese community was jailed for falsely branding another member.

ACT records one month without new virus case

It has been four weeks since a coronavirus infection was recorded in the ACT, as residents prepare for eased restrictions next week.

PM opens the door to a virtual parliament

Scott Morrison said he understood the challenge faced by Victorian MPs who must quarantine before attending Parliament this month.

Dickson's Common Ground gets fast approval

Subscriber only: ACT Planning Minister Mick Gentleman uses his "call in" powers to fast-track the approval of the housing project.

ATO flags interest in vaccinating for COVID-19

Subscriber only: The Tax Office has suggested it could provide staff with COVID-19 vaccinations once they become available.

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'NRL needs to make example of rule breakers'

Subscriber only: Ricky Stuart says the NRL needs to make an example of Wayne Bennett and anyone else who breaks their virus protocols.

Wet weekend ahead for Canberra region

A wet weekend is on the way for the Canberra region, with up to 70mm expected to fall over the next three days.

Harten cops Super Netball changes on the chin

Subscriber only: Giants captain Jo Harten says her side is ready for a brutal stretch of Super Netball as it braces for two matches in four days.

The COVIDload will stop women entering politics

Opinion: COVID-19 is busily stuffing everything up - and here is one thing I hadn't even considered, writes Jenna Price.

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