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PM edition, Monday, April 6, 2020

Australians urged to log respiratory symptoms online to track hotspots

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly urged people to sign up online to help track cases where the source remained unknown.

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Morrison ally takes reins of public service

Subscriber only: Ben Morton will take over the role, with Health Minister Greg Hunt's focus shifting entirely to the coronavirus.

Porter invokes World War II over IR scrap

Labor and the ACTU warned the government against taking a "sledgehammer approach" to the industrial relations system.

No new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

The acting ACT chief health officer said while the news was welcome, Canberrans should be wary of complacency in the community.

Zoo not considering sale amid virus shutdown

Depsite various government lifelines, Chief Minister Andrew Barr warned that not every business would survive the coming months.

AFP recruits could face fines for partying

The Health Minister said it was a serious breach of social distancing guidelines and $8000 fines could apply for individuals involved.

Murrays suspends Canberra-Sydney services

The bus company remains unsure when the Sydney-Canberra route will resume as coronavirus halts most travel.

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What help is available if I can't pay my rent?

Analysis: There's unlikely to be any other national assistance for residential tenants, but your state or territory might be providing help.

Ardern's crisis management masterclass

Opinion: New Zealand's Prime Minister is giving most Western politicians a masterclass in crisis leadership, writes Suze Wilson.

Coronavirus confusion causes election drama

Subscriber only: Capital Football received six nominations but only three were deemed valid, including two re-election submissions.

Sweeney takes extra rides by the reins

Subscriber only: Without competition travelling from Sydney, it's so far provided more gigs for riders like Sweeney.

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