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AM edition, Friday, April 10, 2020

Good morning, Canberra. We hope you're staying safe this Good Friday, which is set for a top of 19 with showers. Here's what's making news in the capital. Please note, there is no printed edition of the paper today, but the website will be updated with the latest news.

Which Canberra suburbs are most affected by the coronavirus?

Almost a quarter of coronavirus cases in the ACT are located in one part of Canberra, with men aged between 50-69 the group most affected.

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UK PM Johnson out of ICU, under observation

Boris Johnson has left intensive care as he recovers from COVID-19, but remains under close observation in hospital.

Nurse contracts virus as ACT passes 100

A Canberra intensive care nurse has been diagnosed with the latest confirmed case of coronavirus in the ACT.

IMF chief tips worst recession since the 1930s

The COVID-19 pandemic will turn global growth "sharply negative" this year with only a partial recovery in 2021, Kristalina Georgieva says.

NRL aiming to return next month despite virus fears

It hasn't got a competition structure sorted out yet, but the National Rugby League has set a date to resume the 2020 competition.

Who is open for business in Canberra?

Here's a list of local businesses that are still open or changing the way they work and need your support.

Govt computer systems under threat online

Australia's federal government systems are vulnerable to cyber threats with progress lagging on key security areas.

Leaders issue Easter coronavirus warning

The Easter long weekend looms as a critical test in Australia's battle against coronavirus, with people urged to stay at home.

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Want a peppermint and choc chip hot cross bun?

The Erindale Cakery Bakery was busy yesterday as people got wind of the fact its amazingly flavoured hot cross buns were back.

George Pell and the glory of a jury of one's peers

Opinion: Of course the High Court had the right to overturn the verdict, but there's another vital institution involved, writes Steve Evans.

The Big Issue goes digital to support vendors

The Big Issue has launched a digital version of its much-loved magazine, to help support vendors in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

The eerie ghost towns of Australia in pictures

It's a grim collection of photographs. Our streets across towns and cities in Australia empty as residents listen to health advice and stay home.

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