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Latest news: Lockdown

Victoria records 507 new COVID-19 cases, one death

Victoria has recorded 507 new locally-acquired COVID-19 cases and another fatality ahead of the release of a comprehensive plan for easing lockdown restrictions.

Victoria braces for unrest, 535 new COVID cases

Victoria's police force will embark on its biggest operation in two decades to quash a Melbourne anti-lockdown protest, as "picnic day" arrives for pandemic-fatigued residents.

Sculpture show goes on despite lockdowns

One of Australia's biggest outdoor art shows has managed to defy COVID-19 despite the enforced absence of some star exhibitors.

ADF border patrols set for ACT lockdown

Australian Defence Force troops will help patrol the ACT border in coming days in an attempt to stop people illegally coming into Canberra from NSW.

Governor-General commends HelpingACT’s hard work in lockdown

Mohammed Ali's charity HelpingACT is feeding hungry Canberrans during lockdown - and the Governor-General rang to commend them.

Police continue compliance checks during school holidays

With school holidays starting today, ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans that lockdown rules still apply and travel across the NSW border is heavily restricted.

‘Start your engines’: ACT car dealers to begin delivering vehicles in lockdown

From 11.59pm tonight, restrictions will change to allow ACT car dealerships to safely deliver motor vehicles purchased prior to the lockdown.

Restrictions in Sydney’s west ‘sadistic’

People in west and southwest Sydney have been traumatised and made to feel like criminals in their own homes.

New COVID-19 cases in the ACT climb to 30

The number of new COVID-19 cases in the ACT has risen sharply to 30 overnight, up from 15 the day before.

Raiders to receive funding for lost home games

The NRL will hand out $7 million in COVID-19 relief packages to clubs to make up for lost revenue through a lack of crowds and home games.

Select committee to examine ACT outbreak response

A select committee will examine the ACT Government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, focusing on health and economic recovery, but also its lasting impact on education, housing, transport, and other policy areas.

Awards to recognise business women in tough times

Despite the onerous challenges faced by many local businesses during the extended ACT lockdown, the annual Canberra Women in Business (CWB) awards will go ahead, determined to recognise the outstanding work of business women in our community.

Financial support measures are ‘no concession’, businesses say

Canberra businesses struggling to survive during lockdown say financial support measures from the ACT Government are no concession at all.

Life satisfaction in the ACT has declined since the pandemic

Worried, anxious, and afraid of getting COVID-19 - many Australians believe life has gotten worse, according to ANU research.

ACT Government reveals $26 million package to help Canberrans

The ACT Government will spend $26 million to support Canberra through one of the toughest moments it has ever faced.

Business grants hard to access, slow to arrive

Frustrated by a lengthy delay in support payments and what they say is a lack of direct contact with the Chief Minister, local business groups have been invited to meet tomorrow with government officials from Economic Development who are managing the ACT’s lockdown Business Grant program.

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