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AM edition, Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Good morning Canberra and happy new year. It'll be a hot and hazy start to 2020 in the ACT with a top of 35 degrees expected. Here's what's making headlines.

South Coast towns devastated by raging fires

South Coast towns have been left devastated by fires that ravaged regional NSW all the way from Nowra to the Victorian border.

Top stories

Phone, power outage could last for days

Utility providers warn parts of the fire-ravaged NSW South Coast will be without telecommunications and power for days.

Thick smoke over ACT prompts warnings

Thick smoke blanketing Canberra is likely to remain well into Wednesday, authorities say

Truck driver tells of 'fire tornado' horror

The driver of the truck involved in a deadly accident at the Green Valley bushfire has paid tribute to Samuel McPaul, who died at the scene.

Young drivers face new restrictions from today

The restrictions for P-platers is one of a few rule and fee changes rolled out in the new year in Canberra.

ACT and South Coast are set for short heat reprieve

High temperatures and strong winds are expected to ease slightly today, before conditions likely deteriorate later in the week.

Govt plan to tail welfare cheats raised red flags

The Attorney-General's department was afraid plans to tail suspected welfare cheats would target innocent people, cabinet papers reveal.

APS 'at its best' backing up GST push

Subscriber only: Australia's longest-serving treasurer shares some of the credit for his signature economic reform with the APS.

The economic case for increasing Newstart

Opinion: Imagine a single policy that could boost our economy, create an additional 12,000 jobs, and support regional communities.

Sport

Roo beauty: The plan for Canberra rugby league

Subscriber only: Andrew Barr says it makes sense for Canberra to become the home of the Australian rugby league team.

Canberra crystal ball: What's in store in 2020?

NRL, AFL, Super Rugby, Olympics, cricket, basketball and tennis  - let's gaze into Canberra sport's crystal ball and see if this is "our year".

Capitals call on Canberra to pack out the AIS

Subscriber only: Canberra coach Paul Goriss has called on the fans to pack AIS Arena - just like they did for the WNBL championship series.

Simone Charley needs less angel, more devil

She's already got the speed, but Canberra United star Simone Charley says she might need to get sharper elbows as well.

Times Past

Canberra is certainly no stranger to wild weather, however on New Year's Day in 2007 it was a particularly violent storm that caused a surprising scene for residents in and around Chisholm. One 16-year-old resident reported mud and hail one metre deep in her street - forcing her to cancel her New Year's Eve plans. READ MORE
 
 
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