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PM edition, Wednesday, November 13, 2019

ACT government releases new footage of light rail near misses

The ACT government has released new footage of light rail near misses. Footage shows cars driving on the light rail lanes and pedestrians rushing to cross the line in front of an oncoming tram.

Top stories

Gel gun lands Canberra man night in watch house

Subscriber only: A Canberra man has spent a night in the watch house after allegedly playing with a realistic gel gun in public view.

Cardinal Pell gets another day in court

George Pell has been granted a last-gasp bid for freedom after the High Court agreed to hear appeal arguments against his  conviction.

Captain too late to stop hard landing: report

A supervising pilot realised a Virgin Australia plane was in trouble too late to escape a hard landing at Canberra airport.

More than 50 homes torched in NSW blazes

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is "hugely relieved" that no more lives were lost amid a day of catastrophic fire danger in the state.

New container deposit scheme app launch 

Canberrans can now recycle and earn some cash without even having to leave the couch with Wednesday's launch of "Uber for recycling".

Crisis talks over ABC Olympics coverage

Crisis talks are being planned between the Australian Olympic Committee and the ABC in a bid to broadcast the Tokyo games on radio.

Featured

Politics on parade: The Wharf Revue returns

For two decades, The Wharf Revue has been summarising the year in politics in the funniest way possible. It's back in Canberra this week.

World's first drive-thru only KFC outlet to open

The fast food chain's new outlet in Newcastle features five lanes, allowing customers more time to make their order.

Five things to do in Canberra this weekend

Here's our pick of what to do in Canberra this weekend, starting with getting down to Lonsdale Street on Saturday for Yes!Fest.

Raiders look for next gen of English Giants

Subscriber only: The Raiders have partnered with English Super League club Huddersfield to bring a couple of players out every year.
 
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