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Today’s Headlines

PM Edition, Friday May 24, 2024

Good afternoon, Canberra. Here’s the latest news from today.

What are the odds of Lake George flooding?

Region: Higher than you may think. In November 2022, I almost lost the Yowie-mobile due to these fast-rising flood waters, writes Tim the Yowie Man.

The $3.5m reasons the Raiders have re-signed Ricky

Analysis: It's the NRL equivalent of the Thunderdome - where two coaches enter, but one is sacked.

Momentum for governments to fight social media's grip

Opinion: The idea of age-limited access to social media - the next logical step - is guaranteed to be a hot topic, writes Michelle Grattan.

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Rinehart portrait goes global, may light up Times Square

Pop culture: Australian comedian Dan Ilic's campaign has reached its goal of raising $30,000 to display Ms Rinehart on the New York billboards.

Historical child abuse law 'always apt to create confusion'

Court: The ACT's former acting top prosecutor described historical child sexual abuse legislation as "poorly drafted" in a letter to the Attorney-General.

Home-grown burger joint is coming to Belconnen

Food: It will be giving away 300 free burgers tomorrow to celebrate the opening.

Cummins, wife tried to stop Lyon's heroic Ashes moment

Sport: The third season of highly-anticipated series The Test was released on Friday, detailing Lyon's rollercoaster experience.

OK, so now I get why everyone raves about Rebel Rebel

Review: If I had a dollar for every time someone said this restaurant was their favourite, I would have enough to take myself out to dinner, writes Amy Martin.

The humble town pool is at risk in too many communities

Opinion: The role pubs play in our regional communities is well documented, but the pool should also qualify for the same value, writes Liz Ritchie.

An invitation to feast at new Lebanese restaurant Azima

Food: "We wanted to bring that style of home-cooking here; focusing on fresh, healthy, good-quality ingredients."

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