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AM edition, Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. After some early frost, it'll warm up to a nice day with a top temperature of 18 degrees. Here's what's making headlines.

Campus calling: ANU staff to return next month 

ANU maps out return plan for staff as eager students wait in the wings. "We are targeting June 2, but with strict social distancing requirements in place," Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt said.

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Morrison warned: don't stop spending yet

Federal government faces calls for a second wave of economic assistance to stave off a deeper downturn when emergency measures phase out.

ACT parents rush to sign up for 'hub' schools

The ACT isn't planning to open more 'hub' schools for students unable to learn from home in Term 2, despite hundreds of extras signing up.

Hope of return to open homes and auctions

Canberra real estate agents are hopeful of following NSW into a return to auctions and open homes soon.

How comedians in vans kept Centrelink open

When a hand sanitiser shortage threatened to close Centrelink offices in eastern Australia, a Canberra distillery helped to save the day.

Renewed bid to sue Don Burke fails

Subscriber only: A woman who says Don Burke asked her to audition topless for Burke's Backyard has failed in a bid to sue for defamation.

Aged care home offering screen time visits

An ACT aged care facility has continued use of an outdoor marquee for visits with residents, despite ACT Health questions.

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Canberra's oldest rugby club fights to stay alive

Subscriber only: Canberra foundation club Easts is hanging on as officials search for a way to keep alive more than 80 years of history.

A gift of thanks given to Queanbeyan nurses

When the co-owners of The Lab Skincare Clinic had an opportunity to say thank you, they jumped at the chance.

'Fire still burns' for Croker's Raiders

Subscriber only: Canberra skipper says the grand final defeat will still fuel them after the NRL reached a pay deal to return to training.

How will world air travel take off again?

Analysis: Flights will pick up but each country would need to trust the statistics and the measures at the other end.

Times Past

Canberra newlyweds Peter and Jacqueline Vardos were lucky to be honeymooning in South Molle Island thanks to Peter's win on the game show Sale of the Century. The Canberra Times reported on this day in 1984 that the lucky man had been very successful on the popular game show. In addition to the South Molle Island holiday, Peter won two BMW cars and more than $80,000 ($254,000 in today's money) in prizes. The couple had not intended to go anywhere for their honeymoon because they couldn't afford to, so this win was a great wedding gift.  READ MORE
 
 
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