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PM edition, Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Record retail crash follows panic shopping spree

Shoppers obeying social distancing rules deserted shopping malls and stores in April, driving a record 17.9 per cent fall in purchases that ripped $5.38 billion out of the sector, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Testing increases but still no cases found in the ACT

The ACT has now gone 16 days without a new case of coronavirus with the total number of cases still standing at 107.

Share the word that you are open for customers

Small businesses in Canberra will be encouraged to share the word that they're open through The Canberra Times' Facebook page tonight.

Spend locally before heading to coast: Barr

The Chief Minister doesn't want a rush to South Coast as restrictions ease. "I'd like Canberra people to spend money locally first," he said.

ACT courts backlog may take months to address

"Usual business" is set to resume at the ACT Magistrates and Childrens courts from June 2 - with a few exceptions.

Governments called on to fund respite centre 

Locals pushing for a respite facility for younger people with terminal illness in Queanbeyan are calling for state and federal government help.

NSW travel restarts as virus shuts school

NSW opens up to residents and visitors for regional travel as an independent boys school in Sydney's lower north shore has shut down.

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Googong's first pub opens to roaring takeaway trade

Gorman & Co had planned a huge party to mark its opening. Instead, the bustle of activity was all in the kitchen and in people's living rooms.

Jockey makes comeback after broken back

Subscriber only: Some 1306 days since his last race ride, John Kissick will make his return to the track at Murrrumbidgee Turf Club.

Creeks are full and citizen scientists are overjoyed

Video: Hundreds of the most important volunteers in Canberra are back on duty and they've got some good news to report. 

Your scorecard on the government's first year

We asked you to rate the Morrison government's handling of health, the economy, education, environment, and the fire and COVID-19 crises.
 
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