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PM edition, Thursday, January 23, 2020

Live updates on Canberra fire

The fire has hit the recycling centre in Beard, producing dangerous levels of smoke.

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Merged fire burns at emergency level

The Kallaroo and the Pialligo Redwood Forest fires have merged. It is now called the Beard fire and is burning at emergency level.

RFS investigates air tanker disappearance

The NSW Rural Fire Service is searching for a large air tanker after it lost contact with the aircraft in the state's south today.

McKenzie digs in, as PM refuses to comment

Embattled Deputy Nationals leader Bridget McKenzie has denied reports she will resign over the damning audit report.

Casino Canberra sale falls through

Aquis Entertainment Limited yesterday announced a deal to transfer ownership to Blue Whale Entertainment had been terminated.

Steepest median house price growth since 2017

Allhomes: Canberrans are showing more confidence in the housing market as new data reveals the city’s house prices have rebounded.

Man admits to dousing stranger in diesel fuel

Subscriber only: His passenger, a woman, is accused of trying to set a tampon on fire and throwing it at the same man.

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Mollison's legacy stretched far beyond Blue Poles

The NGA's inaugural director James Mollison was a giant in the art world, both nationally and internationally.

Canberra's climate sings a song of ice and fire

Opinion: We all know Canberra is frigid. Some wear it like a badge of honour, while others find comfort in the beauty of crisp mornings.

Monty Python star Terry Jones dies aged 77

Monty Python star Terry Jones, who directed the religious satire Life of Brian, has died at the age of 77 after a long battle with dementia.

Nationals celebrate centenary amid scandal

The National Party celebrated while its deputy leader is under investigation for her role in a $100 million sports grant scandal.

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