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PM edition, Thursday, April 30, 2020

Eden-Monaro by-election: political history beckons after Mike Kelly resignation

Subscriber only: If the Coalition manages to win the looming Eden-Monaro by-election it will have pulled off a very rare political feat.

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JobKeeper applications climb to one million

Almost 12,000 people have been moved into Services Australia revealing the mammoth public service restructure.

Campaign shows ACT's strength in lockdown

The Canberra strong together video shows empty streets and parks before giving a glimpse of where the action is - inside people's homes.

We'll stop second virus wave: health chief

Infection rates have grown overseas after measures were eased. But the Prime Minister is adamant Australia can lift restrictions in a safe way.

Perisher records first snowfall of the year

It's estimated 40 centimetres will fall at Perisher over the weekend, as a cold front sweeps across the south of NSW and the ACT.

Drug dealer jailed after near-fatal stabbing

Subscriber only: A drug dealer has been sentenced after he stabbed a man with such ferocity the knife bent at a 90-degree angle.

'Heartbroken' Mike Kelly resigns from politics

The Eden-Monaro MP will resign from federal parliament, triggering a crucial, and potentially high-profile, by-election in the seat.

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Virus won't suck in women's sport: Perry

Women's sports could emerge from the coronavirus better off, says Ellyse Perry, as codes try to extend their reach and find new revenue streams.

Comedian gets warm and fuzzy in isolation

Former Batemans Bay local, now acclaimed comedian Daniel Connell is not letting the coronavirus ban on live gigs get him down.

Make your own Chinese takeaway

Until you can get to your favourite Chinese restaurant, here are some recipes for a few classic dishes to easily make at home.

Art classics recreated in a time of lockdown

Emma Briggs wasn't about to let self-isolation get her down. Instead, she's turned April into a month of ingenious artistic wonderment.

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