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PM edition, Thursday, April 9, 2020

ACT records 100 coronavirus cases including one ICU nurse

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the ACT now stands at 100, after a man in his 50s was diagnosed in the past 24 hours.

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Public servant wage rises delayed for six months

The CPSU says its members are working longer and harder than ever before to meet an unprecedented surge in demand.

Woman alleged to have spat on worker

The woman, aged 35, allegedly became verbally abusive to one staff member before she then spat on the South Coast supermarket worker.

Authorities consider relaxing restrictions

Today was the first day in three weeks there were fewer than 100 new coronavirus cases across the nation in a 24-hour period.

Remote learning could increase deferrals

University students say they aren't getting what they pay for and the transition to online learning has severely impacted their learning.

Work begins on COVID-19 ED at Garran Oval

The coronavirus-dedicated 50-bed facility, which will be run by Aspen Medical, is expected to be up and running by May.

Police out in force to keep people home for Easter

Officers will be patrolling areas near the Namadgi National Park, which has been closed to the public, along with other outdoor areas.

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Wage freeze risks sending wrong message

Analysis: Words go far, but some argue the best way to acknowledge good work is appropriate pay, writes Doug Dingwall.

An NRL return (done right) will be good for everyone

Analysis: But a hasty return also has the potential to send a dangerous message to Australian society, writes David Polkinghorne.

A power balance between advisers and ministers

Opinion: The bonds between ministers and their advisers are always the same. "They kill each other", writes Mark Thomas.

Brumbies women find a reason to keep training

Brumbies skipper Jane Garraway calls on sports to keep backing female athletes when dust settles after the coronavirus uncertainty.

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