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15 new cases as business and community funding expanded

The ACT has recorded 15 new cases overnight while targeted funding for the business and community sectors have been announced.

Lockdown for Albury, Lismore after COVID-19 cases

Lismore and Albury are going back into lockdown just days after restrictions lifted, after COVID-19 cases in the regional NSW towns.

Business groups warn lockdown extension could be knockout blow

Many local business leaders are feeling deflated by Tuesday’s announcement that the lockdown would be extended for another month. Many of the capital’s small businesses are already on the ropes, and business leaders fear this could be a knockout blow for them.

Victoria records 514 new cases as Ballarat locked down

Victoria has recorded 514 new locally-acquired COVID-19 cases, as the regional town of Ballarat joins Melbourne in lockdown.

A pet is for life, not just for lockdown

In the week following ACT’s snap lockdown on 12 August, the local RSPCA shelter temporarily closed its doors to take a moment to stop, reassess, and prepare for becoming an essential service. “The...

Canberra businesses are desperate, says Chamber

Desperate Canberra businesses want a significant increase in financial support and more clarity from the ACT Government on its lockdown exit.

Lockdown real estate sales update

The ACT lockdown has drastically altered the real estate market and the daily life of real estate agents for the foreseeable future. For Luton Properties Manuka agent Sophie Luton, she feels relieved she...

Western Sydney welcomes end to curfews

Leaders from locked-down western and southwest Sydney have welcomed the NSW government's decision to end curfews in COVID-19 hotspot areas.

Public transport halt to thwart Melbourne protest

Public transport will be suspended this weekend to prevent protesters travelling to Melbourne's CBD for an anti-lockdown rally.

Local couple celebrates 70 years of happily ever after

Mark and Coral Tully are the epitome of the classic love story, celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this year in Belconnen with a mini wedding cake and singing their favourite love songs from the 1950s.

Further detail on ACT roadmap expected in October and November

Canberrans can expect lockdown restrictions to ease once local and national vaccination thresholds are met in October and November.

Keeping democracy strong in the age of COVID-19

While most Australians accept the need for health restrictions, some fear containing COVID-19 has become more important than civil liberties.

Lockdown exit plan confusing for business

Confusion and fear over vaccine rules, COVID-19 restrictions and exposure risks are plaguing NSW businesses as the end of lockdown looms.

ACT lockdown until nation hits jab targets

Canberra is to start opening up from between mid-October and early November in line with national vaccination rates of 70 and 80 per cent.

13 new cases recorded in ACT, seven now in hospital

The ACT has recorded 13 new cases overnight, eight linked all as household contacts, while seven are now in hospital with or due to COVID-19.

Canberra Business Chamber: Businesses wanted better news

Canberra Business Chamber CEO Graham Catt said businesses were hoping for better news out of yesterday’s lockdown announcements.

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