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PM edition, Friday, April 3, 2020

Modelling of expected infections to be released next week

On Friday, Australia had 5274 cases of coronavirus. The Prime Minister said that would have been 10,500 without the partial shutdown.

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'The scene was chaotic': academic in quarantine

As a leading expert in the way diseases spread, Associate Professor Yohannes Kinfu immediately noticed serious gaps in the system.

Alan Jones' suggestion: cut public service pay

Pay cuts weren't ruled out, but Mr Morrison said it wasn't a priority for the government as many workers face tough times.

Four new cases of coronavirus in Canberra

ACT Health has confirmed the new cases consist of two males and two females between the ages of 31 and 59.

Jervis Bay Territory closed to all visitors until April 23

People must stay away from the territory or risk fines of up to $10,500. Those in the Jervis Bay Territory must not leave their home.

Hailstorm creates brief flash of joy for car sales

As car sales nationally fell 18 per cent in March, the ACT was still buoyed by the sales aftermath of the January hailstorm.

When the Coalition gets the warm fuzzies

Analysis: Without understating the seriousness, NSW is embarking on enforcement in a way that will only alienate, writes Kirsten Lawson.

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Free parking in restaurant and cafe precincts

The government is relaxing restrictions to allow drivers to park for 15 minutes for free in restaurant and cafe precincts.

Want to go to happy hour this Friday night?

Pubs, vineyards and venues across Australia are getting creative to keep in touch with their regulars and provide an escape.

JobKeeper throws lifeline to some Raiders staff

The Raiders were forced to stand down all their administration staff following the postponement of the 2020 NRL season.

Can the Brumbies survive the coronavirus lockdown?

The majority of sponsors and members have decided to stick with the club. But cash reserves are dwindling quickly.

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