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AM edition, Tuesday, May 19
Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a partly cloudy day with a top of 17 degrees on the cards. Here's what's making news in the capital today.

Coronavirus fears spark ACT volunteer downturn

Two-thirds of the ACT's volunteers stopped donating their time due to COVID-19 safety fears since February, but a new digital platform will allow people to help from a safe distance. 

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Gatherings of up to 20 in ACT by next weekend

Canberrans may be able to gather in groups of 20 by next weekend, when plans to reopen businesses like cinemas could also be announced.

DA reform flagged as part of ACT recovery plan

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has flagged changes to streamline the territory's planning system as part of efforts to revive the ACT economy.

CISAC makes the most of coronavirus shutdown

Subscriber only: Where swimmers would usually glide through the water in laps up and down a 50-metre pool, there is an empty basin.

Government rules out transport passenger cap

The govt has ruled out increasing public transport services or capping the number of passengers on each vehicle to allow for social distancing.

Ski season pending resorts' pitch to govt

Thredbo and Perisher will today reveal their proposal to the NSW government on how they will reopen to the public safely.

Teens take over the National Gallery online

Teens are taking over the National Gallery of Australia this Friday, with a virtual event offering an evening of art, music and creativity.

Sport

Raider raises concerns over new ruck rules

Subscriber only: Josh Hodgson is seeking clarification on the NRL's new ruck rules, questioning whether teams can claim the penalty instead.

Lealiifano weighs in on cross-over rugby finals

Subscriber only: Christian Lealiifano says the idea of aligning the best Top League teams with Super Rugby is 'pretty out there'.

United seeks W-League clarity in coach search

Subscriber only: Capital Football wants clarity about the W-League's future to help it re-launch the search for a new Canberra United coach.

Hockeyroo Commerford calls home in crisis

Subscriber only: Hockeyroo Kalindi Commerford says she's been hit with a double whammy on her return to the South Coast.

Times Past

"Firemen's brass may go," made headlines on the front page of The Canberra Times on this day in 1964. The 'brass' was reference to the traditional symbol of the fireman - the brass helmet. It was used by fire brigades from the late 1800s until 1964. On this day, 56 years ago, plastic helmets arrived for the Canberra firefighters. The white helmets were for the firefighters and the red for the senior officers.   READ MORE
 
 
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