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PM edition, Thursday, February 27, 2020

Orroral Valley bushfire officially extinguished

After burning for more than a month and sparking the worst bushfire crisis in Canberra since 2003, the Orroral Valley bushfire is officially out.

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Risk of a global pandemic 'is very much upon us'

Prime Minister Scott Morrison activated the national pandemic plan today as the coronavirus spreads to 42 countries.

Sport Australia stuck in grants feedback loop

Subscriber only: Sport Australia did not cover itself with glory at the hearing into the controversial sports grants, Kirsten Lawson writes.

More than 70 Canberra construction sites closed

The ACT's workplace compliance watchdog has completed a four-week inquiry into 84 construction sites across the territory.

Former brothel owner jailed for raping recruits

Subscriber only: A former brothel owner who raped new recruits under the guise of training them has been jailed for 11 years.

Canberra says goodbye to record-breaking summer

After a horror three months, the Bureau of Meteorology says the most recent summer is shaping up to be one of the warmest on record.

Brumbies-Sunwolves match to be relocated

Super Rugby is trying to find an alternate venue for the ACT Brumbies' clash against the Japan Sunwolves.

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Resilient farmers join forces for Canberra Show

John Hudson has been cattle farming for more than 30 years, but recent years have proven to be some of the most difficult.

Raiders star to miss first seven NRL games

Subscriber only: John Bateman was hopeful of being ready to face the Titans in round one, but now he's expected to be fit for round 7-8.

Cheers to the Night Noodle Markets

Toast the opening night of The Canberra Times Night Noodle Markets with a limited-edition beer from Capital Brewing Co.

The cuter dogs are, the harder we fall

Analysis: Australians are slightly obsessed with our dogs. But are we obsessed enough to watch a reality doggy makeover show?

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