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PM edition, Friday, June 5, 2020

Canberra Black Lives Matter protests: Hundreds gather in ACT against PM's pleas

Aunty Matilda House welcomed protestors to "send a message to the government" about Aboriginal deaths in custody and racism in Australia.

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Former bikie boss set to argue self-defence

Subscriber only: A former bikie boss argues he only used his father's rifle to defend himself against armed assailants who tried to kill him.

ACT has its coldest morning in 10 months

The bureau forecasts the chilly weather will continue in Canberra into the long weekend with more sub-zero temperatures on the way.

Barilaro wants brumby cull to be suspended

John Barilaro told the NSW Environment Minister the proposed cull was "causing great distress within the local community".

Rising sports star found guilty of raping girl

Subscriber only: The victim said that when she started crying, the offender asked: "What, were you being serious?"

Is Googong's Grass Man the Aussie of the Year?

Megan Doherty makes the case for our bare-footed, tracky-dacked hero to receive the honour, after he politely shooed the PM off his lawn.

NZ Travel bubble hits turbulence

Our friends in Wellington think it might be wishful thinking for Canberrans to start packing their bags just yet.

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He'll be back! Bateman will return to field in 2020

Subscriber only: Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says John Bateman will definitely be back this season after successful shoulder surgery.

Stop stealing Aboriginal kids from their families

Opinion: Governments already know what they can do to stop Aboriginal deaths in custody, writes Jenna Price.

Brumbies players banned from Canberra comp

Fringe ACT Brumbies will have no avenue to force their way into the Super Rugby team for the immediate future after a Rugby Australia ruling.

Now is the time to listen, not stand in judgment

Opinion: I don't know how it feels to be an African American or an Indigenous Australian. But I can reach out, writes Jody Lindbeck.

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