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ACT looking to have 95 per cent of population vaccinated by Christmas

The ACT Government wants 95 per cent of Canberrans over the age of 12 to be vaccinated by Christmas, as Australia hits 80 per cent.

ACT to remain in some form of lockdown until ‘end of spring’

The ACT will gently step out of lockdown under “very careful” management over a “difficult” spring, according to Chief Minister Andrew Barr.

Did Ken Behrens poo in Merimbula? Barr rebuts Barilaro’s claim

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has refuted NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro's suggestion Canberrans are to blame after COVID-19 was detected in sewage at Merimbula.

ACT facing ‘gentle emergence’ from lockdown when time comes

Chief Minister Andrew Barr today flagged restrictions would be eased gradually once the ACT is in a position to move out of lockdown.

ACT records 19 new COVID-19 cases

The ACT has recorded 19 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 to 8pm last night, bringing the total number of active cases to 121.

‘Five-hour waits’: Canberra’s COVID testing lines boom

Canberra's COVID testing lines were seemingly never-ending outside the Weston Creek Community Centre with an active case in the ACT today.

Barr predicts ‘rosy’ future for ACT economy

COVID-19 had created massive uncertainty for government and businesses, but Andrew Barr predicted a rosy future for the ACT’s economy.

Vaccination is ACT’s highest priority: Barr

The single highest priority for the ACT was to vaccinate as many people, as quickly as possible, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said.

New ANU lab will make ACT a renewable energy leader

A world-class research laboratory at ANU aims to develop a resilient and decarbonised energy system for Australia.

Borders could be closed to the ACT ‘throughout winter’

The ACT recorded no cases of the virus today, which marks more than a year since the last locally acquired case in the Territory.

‘Remove border restrictions as soon as possible’: Barr

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has requested all states to remove their restrictions on the ACT “as soon as possible”.

More funding for community services

A wide range of ACT community organisations will receive funding through the forthcoming ACT Budget, the Chief Minister has announced.

The highest COVID-19 risk period for some time: Barr

Australia faces a perfect storm of potential COVID-19 spread, but the Chief Minister is confident the ACT health system can handle an outbreak.

Canberra to get another Pfizer vaccination centre as Commonwealth supplies more doses

The ACT’s second major Pfizer vaccination hub will open at the Canberra airport next week, the ACT Government announced today.

Does the Liberals’ attack on the government hold water?

Canberra Liberals have accused the government of mismanaging hospitals, schools, housing, prisons, police, and electricity.

Labor has lost its way and its heart, says Liberals’ Elizabeth Lee

Labor is not governing for the best interests of Canberrans, claims Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee.

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