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AM edition, Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a cool day with a top of 14 degrees and a little bit of rain predicted. Here's what's making headlines in the capital.

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South Coast trips back in time for long weekend

Canberrans will be able to return to their favourite holiday spots in time for a June long weekend getaway after changes to NSW travel bans.

Testing rates slide as economy opens up

Coronavirus testing rates have plateaued around the country, with some states doing fewer tests last week than the week before.

'Huge excitement': Gyms prepare to pump it up

The ACT is due to proceed to stage two coronavirus restrictions on May 30, when gyms may be allowed to open for up to 20 people at a time.

Eden Waugh killer likely to be re-sentenced

Subscriber only: A killer is likely to be re-sentenced after the ACT Court of Appeal was told sentencing judge appeared to have made errors.

Canberra faces huge surgery backlog

The ACT has accumulated a backlog of thousands of public surgeries, after coronavirus restrictions halted most elective procedures for months.

Govt releases new Woden CIT designs

A new Canberra Institute of Technology campus is one step closer, with the ACT government unveiling concept plans.

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What are the next steps for businesses?

Explainer: As small business owners navigate the new world they operate in, our experts discuss a difficult but innovative path ahead.

Will there be footy in Canberra this year?

Subscriber only: The Raiders will be on the road for two months, but a cross-code partnership could seal the deal for a Canberra return.

'Like new': Belconnen Stadium gets a facelift

Belconnen Basketball Stadium's forced closure has given officials the chance to resurface courts and revitalise the ageing venue.

Canberra musician rocks Goodwin Aged Care

Rob Jarrah was invited to perform for the elderly residents from a courtyard while they sat on nearby balconies to listen.

Times Past


On this day in 1976, The Canberra Times reported the Whisketts pet food was found to contain a toxic pesticide, toxaphene. It was reported that ill cats and dogs within Canberra had consumed Whisketts pet food. Mrs Lily Parfitt of Ainslie, said her two cats began to shake and froth at the mouth after eating the food. A cat in her same street had shown the same symptoms.  READ MORE
 
 
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