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AM edition, Friday, July 31, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. After a cold and foggy start, we're looking at a pleasant sunny day with a top of 14 degrees. Here are the headlines.

'It's important we lead the way': Woolworths 'strongly encourages' masks in ACT stores

Canberrans will be urged to wear masks at Woolworths stores from Monday under a new policy covering the ACT, NSW and parts of Queensland. 

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Program or programme? APS style guide released

The Digital Transformation Agency has released the Beta version of the government's new style manual for the public to provide feedback.

Masks could be like 'hats in playground'

Public health experts say wearing a mask could become like wearing a hat in the playground during future bushfire seasons.

Union duo's roles on advisory boards queried

Subscriber only: The opposition says two union officials fined for unlawful picketing should be ditched from government boards.

How to change air traffic control from space

Canberra company Skykraft has developed a prototype chassis for a constellation of satellites that will monitor aircraft around the world.

Protection laws don't serve kids' interests

The ACT's child protection laws have fostered a culture of secrecy, a Legislative Assembly inquiry has found.

Johns hits back at calls to change charities laws

The head of Australia's charities watchdog has hit back at calls to change laws to allow donations raised by comedian Celeste Barber.

An Academy Award and Priscilla's shoes find home

Something that began its life on the shelves of Kmart has ended up on display at the National Film and Sound Archive.

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Kyrgios is named but what will he do?

Subscriber only: Nick Kyrgios is yet to finalise his return to tennis despite being named as an entrant for a New York event next month.

What is the future of air travel in the pandemic?

Explainer: It's hard to think of an industry which has been hit harder by the coronavirus than aviation. But it can get back to normal.

Papalii and Tapine cleared for take off

Subscriber only: It's the good news the Canberra Raiders have been waiting for. And waiting. And waiting.

Will Canberra's Sophie become a farmer's wife?

Canberra girl Sophie Pereira has gone on national television and travelled all the way to Far North Queensland looking for love.

Times Past

Reports that Canberra butchers were unhappy with plans to open Friday nights made front page news on this day in 1963. The need for the additional working hours came as more and more stores were selling pre-packaged meat. In order to stay competitive with the larger stores, butchers would need to work more than their already stretched hours.  READ MORE
 
 
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