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AM edition, Monday, May 18, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. It's another foggy start to the day in the capital with the temperature tipped to hit 17 in the afternnon. Here's what's making news.

'Manuka needs new energy': Traders welcome development to bring new life

The streets known as the 'Rodeo Drive of Canberra' are full of empty shops and For Lease signs.

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Recycling firm pleads for verdict on stalled project

Subscriber only: Capital Recycling Solutions says government's "bureaucratic processes" are holding up $30 million in investment.

Four-in-five self-employed workers worse off

The number of businesses that wouldn't be feasible increased to 40 per cent if the economy stayed the same for the next six months.

'Disappointed': Concerns raised with SPIRE project

Subscriber only: Health groups have hit out at the government for failing to consult and rushing its planning of a hospital expansion.

Businesses should consider China risk

Australia's relationship with its major trading partner is often tense, but it has been strained after China threatened to introduce tariffs.

Virus stimulus bushfire recovery jobs begin

More than 20 Canberrans will be hired to carry out recovery work in devastated areas such as Namadgi National Park.

ACT goes 13 days without a new coronavirus case

There has been almost 14,000 negative tests at Canberra's clinics as the ACT approaches a fortnight without a new case.

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AFL leaves door ajar for Giants to return to Manuka

GWS has opened discussions with the ACT government, but the move would hinge on crowds being allowed to attend.

Ruck rules open door for Hodgson to go on attack

Subscriber only: Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says the new ruck rules will open things up in attack - if they're interpreted correctly.

Ways to keep motivated while working from home

With everything from meetings to after-work drinks going virtual, it's more important than ever to step away from the screen when you can.

Killer cats and muddled human beings

Opinion: Steve Evans writes every time the media runs this kind of story, cat-lovers get upset. Could our fluffy friend be a "killing machine"?

Times Past

Forty accidents, 14 hurt on roads in Canberra was one of the headlines featured on the front page of The Canberra Times on this day 50 years ago. Among the accidents mentioned in the story included one man who was critically injured and 13 people received minor injuries on Canberra roads during the weekend. READ MORE
 
 
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