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PM edition, Monday, March 23, 2020

Senator Rex Patrick tests positive to coronavirus

Crossbench Senator Rex Patrick has become the fourth parliamentarian to test positive to the coronavirus.

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13 new coronavirus cases in ACT, total rises to 32

Of the 13 new cases, the patients are aged between 14 and 83, and five patients were linked with the Ruby Princess cruise ship.

Australia shuts down because of COVID-19

Live blog: We're bringing you the latest developments as governments explain more details of how the coronavirus shut down works.

ACT schools remain open for those who need it: Barr

Canberra schools will remain open to students who "absolutely need to attend", Chief Minister Andrew Barr has confirmed.

Huge queues as myGov crashes due to demand

Stuart Robert walked away from earlier claims that the Australian government's myGov website was hit with a cyber attack.

Scott Morrison's rallying cry to the nation

This year will be the toughest that many Australians have faced, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told Parliament this morning.

Man dead after crashing while fleeing police in Yass

NSW police have launched an investigation after officers had been patrolling the Yass CBD and tried to stop a vehicle on Laidlaw Street.

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Virus threat means we are all in this together

Analysis: The actions we are being asked to take to stop the spread of COVID-19 are not about individuals but as members of society.

National Gallery closes due to coronavirus

"This is an uncertain time for everyone and our thoughts are with our extended family of artists and the arts industry,” a spokesperson said.

Travel ban adds further turmoil to Raiders season

The federal government's planned domestic travel ban has cast another pall of uncertainty over the NRL and the Canberra Raiders.

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