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AM edition, Sunday, May 17, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. After a bit of fog and frost, we're in for a glorious autumn Sunday with a top temperature of 17 degrees. Here's the headlines. 

Coronavirus restrictions ease in Canberra, families head back outside to play

With restrictions lifted on playgrounds, Canberra families took the opportunity to head back outside after weeks of being cooped up.

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Commute times fall as traffic volume decreases

Data showed traffic volumes on the city's arterial roads dropped about 40 per cent as the government told people to avoid non-essential travel.

Four things to remember with a stable caseload

Canberrans are being reminded that the best way to keep you and your family safe from COVID-19 is to stay at home as much as possible.

Home auctions go ahead, some with supervision

Auctions were held across the capital as restrictions were eased. But some real estate firms were in no rush to give up the online platforms.

Older prisoners need dedicated case manager

One explanation for the ageing prison cohort has been the number of offenders identified during the sexual abuse royal commission.

Capitol's second act comes to a close

The site has perhaps attracted the city's most development controversy. Passions still rage over the demolition of the original theatre.

Bums on cafe seats pave way for keep cups' return

With ACT easing its restriction on eating-in this weekend, some cafes have used the occasion to plot a return to the reusable cup.

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Runner's second Centenary ascent

This pair took on more than 145 kilometres of territory's peaks and trails with nothing more than what they could carry.

Surviving the post-lockdown detox

Opinion: Mark Thomas offers some tips for those who are thinking about cutting down on grog post-lockdown.

Raiders keen to have something in reserve

Subscriber only: The NSW Cup has been cancelled, but the Canberra Raiders are looking to set up their own reserves games.

Cavalry could catch Major virus in ABL

Subscriber only: With Major League Baseball in lockdown, clubs could be looking for ABL clubs to give their top talent some game time.

Times Past

Exciting times for Canberra on this day in 1965 with a royal visit from Prince Bertil of Sweden. Prince Bertil would lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial and visit Regatta Point. He would then attend a reception hosted by the Ambassador for Sweden. Following this, he would dine at Government house for dinner. The busy stopover would continue the next day with a visit to a property at Uriarra ahead of a luncheon given by Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies.  READ MORE
 
 
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