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AM edition, Sunday, May 24, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a chilly Sunday with a top of 14 degrees and a slight chance of rain. Here's what's making headlines in the capital.

2020: Snow go, or snow you don't?

The Australian ski season is set to go ahead, but in what capacity and under what restrictions even the resorts are finding it hard to say.

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Government's embrace of expertise 'will not last'

Subscriber only: The embrace of advice during COVID-19 is unlikely to mark a sea change in attitudes toward APS expertise, experts warn.

Fioina Kotvojs wins Liberal Eden-Monaro preselection

Fiona Kotvojs is expected to be the Liberal Party's nominee to contest the Eden-Monaro byelection after winning a party vote Saturday night.

Cooleman Court Target closure blow to community

"It is also a blow for those who will lose their employment at this time, and for the centre itself with the largest retail shop closing."

Members divided over NTEU's job-protection plan

ANU says it is "looking at the detail" of the proposal, and any agreement proposed would be made in consultation with staff.

Kangaroo cull decision expected within days

The kangaroo cull has been undertaken annually in Canberra for more than a decade, but is being reassessed in the wake of the fires.

Braddon's café society returns in the new normal

Canberrans braved a persistent drizzle on Saturday morning, trying to secure a table for breakfast - but many were turned away.

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Eased NSW restrictions a reminder of ACT's big dry

King O'Malley, who was home affairs minister when prohibition was in place, was strongly opposed to what he called "stagger juice".

'Life-changing': Nebraska takes a punt on Canberran

Subscriber only: He was a GWS Giants AFL prospect until a random question changed Daniel Cerni's sporting career.

'Settle yourselves': Bateman talks to others

Raiders star John Bateman has attempted to calm speculation about his future despite news emerging he is free to negotiate with rival clubs.

Pandemic puts ANU research on hold

Subscriber only: COVID-19 is already hitting the university sector hard - but it's the knowledge lost that is hardest to fathom.

Times Past

On this day in 1979, The Canberra Times reported a meeting of almost 1000 people had taken place in support of Deakin High School, which was under threat of being closed down by the ACT Schools Authority. About 300 placard-waving students demonstrated against the proposed closure, which had been mooted because of revised population projections and estimated costsREAD MORE
 
 
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