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Chief Minister says 2021 will be like 2020, border restrictions extended

Border restrictions between ACT and NSW will be extended for at least another week and Chief Minister Andrew Barr warned of ‘random breath testing’ style enforcement checks within ACT borders during an announcement this morning, 5 December.

Police seek help identifying man in relation to Canberra Centre incident

Today police released an image of the unknown man with the hope a member of the public will recognise him.

Firefighting choppers land in the ACT ahead of peak season

One of three recently arrived firefighting helicopters, the Firebird 100, is a roving set of eyes for decision makers which uses infrared cameras to monitor the firefront and send footage back to base.

Lack of hands-on experience made it harder to choose studies

As graduates look to the year ahead, it’s a lack of work experience making it difficult to decide what to study next, and when.

Queanbeyan checkpoint improves ACT border control

Police officers will be on the lookout for drivers attempting to enter the Territory who have recently visited declared COVID-affected areas.

Sydney wedding venue disregards restrictions, hosting double its permitted capacity

This morning, NSW Acting Premier John Barilaro condemned the actions of a Fairfield wedding operator caught hosting up to 700 guests over the weekend, double the number it would be allowed under local restrictions.

Close shave for apprentice barbers in 2020

Apprentice barbers nearly didn't make the cut to graduate in 2020, in the face of disruptive shutdowns and economic instability.

Parents must demonstrate sun safety this summer for kids’ sake

Research shows kids of the 1980s and 1990s – many of whom now have children of their own – are failing to protect their skin from the sun’s harmful rays, with 25% reporting they get sunburnt on summer weekends.

Not sharing is caring when it comes to festive food and pets, RSPCA ACT warns

It’s hard to say no when a four-legged friend looks so cute begging for a bite from your plate, which is why RSPCA ACT is sending a friendly public service announcement that festive foods have the potential to make pets seriously sick.

New undies might be the ultimate Aussie Christmas gift

Research indicates Australians consider buying underwear to be a ‘grudge purchase’.

ACT border checkpoint identifies drivers returning from NSW hotspots

ACT Policing Detective Superintendent Matthew Heather said police were pulling over about 300 cars an hour at the border checkpoint and had already identified people who must go into quarantine.

Travel from ACT to NSW discouraged this Christmas

In the last 24 hours there were 704 COVID-19 tests in the ACT and no new cases. Canberrans are asked to reconsider travel to NSW.
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