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PM edition, Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Businessman charged over $144 million drug bust 'close' to guilty plea, co-accused to face trial

Subscriber only: Negotiations around the facts of the case remain a sticking point for Adam Hunter, as Timothy Engstrom is committed for trial.

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Drug-running 'gopher' dodges jail

Subscriber only: A teenage "gopher" busted running drugs from Canberra to the Snowy Mountains has walked free with a fistful of fines.

'Maybe I'm immune' to coronavirus: Trump

US President Donald Trump has returned to the White House after spending three days at a medical centre battling COVID-19.

'Barbaric': Moncrieff torture victim living a nightmare

Subscriber only: A court was shown pictures of the victim's injuries on Tuesday, including a clothing iron-shaped burn on his leg.

P olice issue 183 long weekend infringements

ACT Policing were kept busy over the Labour Day weekend with more than 100 of those infringements given to speeding drivers.

One in four Canberra units sell at a loss

Subscriber only: New data shows almost 26 per cent of Canberra units failed to resell at a higher value in the June quarter.

C ontroversial uni fee bill expected to pass

Centre Alliance senator Rebekha Sharkie's support for the govt's proposal to restructure university fees means it is expected to pass.

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W ill the government deliver a scrutiny deficit?

Opinion: Most people don't realise just how much they have to thank the audit office for, writes Sally Whyte.

Is this the perfect lakeside venue?

The Boat House has been one venue that's managed to get through COVID-19 with a few ideas outside of the box.

Origin bubble would be no trouble for Jack Wighton

Subscriber only: Raiders star would jump at the chance to play for the Blues this year, even if it means six more weeks in a bubble.

In the red October budget, will PM sink the economy?

Opinion: Scott Morrison's challenge between now and the next election has a certain submarine quality to it, writes Mark Kenny.

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