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PM edition, Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Axe murderer Marcus Rappel 'would have made a fantastic father', mother tells court

Marcus Rappel's mother has told a court her son would have made a "fantastic father" if the opportunity wasn't "taken away from him" when he was jailed.

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Floriade cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Thousands of tulip bulbs that were slated to be planted in Commonwealth Park as part of Floriade won't be wasted.

Live updates on the coronavirus response

Live blog: All the latest COVID-19 news from the capital and around Australia for Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

Relearning the importance of good government

Analysis: The COVID-19 pandemic is teaching Australians that government is at the very centre of our lives.

Some tradies struggle while others flourish

Some have found the thinnest silver lining, but many tradespeople are suffering as people start shunning contact and retreat to their homes.

ACT records five new coronavirus cases

There are now 84 cases of coronavirus in the ACT, after five new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.

Police union calls for priority COVID-19 testing

Officers should be treated like healthcare workers, who can be tested if they report respiratory and fever symptoms, the union says.

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The trick to getting your kids hooked on books

Opinion: If it's difficult for me to find a book I want to read, it's much harder for kids - especially ones who don't know the hunt is worthwhile.

Canberra golf clubs defy Golf Australia guidelines

Four Canberra golf courses remain open for play, going against Golf Australia's recommendation to close due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Six exercises to do while self-isolating at home

With gyms closed and a lack of equipment, we spoke to an exercise physiologist to create an easy workout you can do at home.

Recipe of the day: A one-pot midweek lamb roast

There's nothing better than a simple, hearty roast for a weekend dinner during the cooler months. This dish is full of flavour and easy to clean up.

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