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Here comes the sun: Rooftop solar panels on the rise in the ACT

More Canberrans are installing rooftop solar panels on their properties, determined to act on climate change and reduce electricity bills.

Brumbies trial match against Waratahs cancelled

The Brumbies have announced today that their Super Rugby trial match against the NSW Waratahs in Bowral has been cancelled.

Bacteria and blue-green algae close ACT’s recreational water spots

Toxic algae and bacteria outbreaks in the ACT’s waterways has resulted in a number of popular water spots being closed for recreational use.

Patience needed for ACT’s growing number of hospital patients

The ACT’s hospital infrastructure is in an unhealthy condition, the Canberra Liberals say, but the government promises they're on track.

Quarantine ends for hundreds in Canberra as NSW hotspot list changes

Hundreds of people who were in quarantine in the ACT after visiting COVID-19 affected areas of NSW resumed their normal lives this afternoon.

One month left to nominate ACT Woman of the Year 2021

Reflecting on the year, Cindy Mitchell said being 2020 ACT Woman of the Year gave her work momentum and inspired local communities.

Three of the best investment suburbs in the ACT in 2021

The three suburbs around Canberra promising to be the best investment in 2021 are Franklin to the north, Jerrabomberra on the border and Coombs in the developing Molonglo Valley, according to a...

Mandatory quarantine for ACT travellers returned from Greater Brisbane backdated

Anyone in the ACT who was in Greater Brisbane on or after 2 January must go into a 14 day quarantine immediately and fill out an ACT Health declaration form.

ACT man faces court for uploading intimate content online without consent

The man facing court filmed himself having sexual intercourse with the victim and allegedly uploaded it to a pornographic website without the victim’s knowledge at a later date.

ACT Companion Dog Club rounds up containers for funds

The ACT Companion Dog Club raised funds via the container deposit scheme in 2020 as COVID restrictions made other methods unfeasible.

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.

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.

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.

Exemption now mandatory for non-ACT arrivals from Greater Sydney

Continued non-ACT arrivals in Canberra has prompted ACT Health to introduce new travel rules for people coming to the ACT from Greater Sydney.

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.

ACT Young Lawyers’ Networking Drinks

Canberra Daily's social photos at the ACT Young Lawyers' Networking Drinks, Badger & Co, Kambri precinct, ANU. Photos Denholm Samaras.

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