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Most public servants working from home during lockdown

The Australian Public Service is the ACT’s biggest employer – and most public servants are working from home during the lockdown, quietly keeping the country running smoothly despite the turmoil.

Lockdown ends for some NSW regions, not southern parts

A handful of regions across NSW are in their last day of lockdown, with dining out, weddings and household gathering soon back on the agenda.

ACT records 24 new cases, 18 linked; 15 cases in hospital

The ACT has recorded 24 new cases overnight, 18 linked to exposure sites or identified close contacts while six are under investigation.

Victoria records 334 COVID-19 cases, one death

Victoria has recorded 334 new locally-acquired COVID-19 cases and one death, as lockdown lifts for most of the state's regions. 

Australians turn to unhealthy habits during pandemic: report

Restrictions designed to preserve the health of Australians saw millions of them feed unhealthy habits and turn to their vices to cope.

Call for any vaccine passport to balance human rights

The ACT Human Rights Commission has released a paper outlining their position on the human rights issues of legislating a vaccine passport.

ACT’s ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown to be released next week

A ‘roadmap’ that will guide the ACT out of lockdown over the coming months is slated to be released next Tuesday, according to Andrew Barr.

Lockdown extended in Queanbeyan, Goulburn

Queanbeyan-Palerang and Goulburn Mulwaree are among 38 NSW Local Government Areas where lockdown has been extended, while “low risk” parts of regional NSW will emerge from lockdown at 12:01am Saturday 11 September.

ACT rental affordability second worse in Australia

The latest Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) report from the June quarter reveals bleak times for ACT rental affordability, while much of the rest of Australia is slowly starting to improve. Across...

MBA seeking government support for workers mental health

With R U OK? Day this week, Master Builders ACT is hoping to shine a spotlight on the impacts of lockdown on building and construction industry workers who are struggling with their...

How to enjoy spring in Canberra safely in lockdown

The killjoy that is COVID-19 has yet again ruined the usual month-long celebration of spring that blooms in Commonwealth Park during September and October most years.

Every day is R U OK? Day in lockdown

Today, 9 September, is R U OK? Day and with the current public health situation, many Canberrans could use the check-up now more than ever. The harm prevention charity endeavours to open up...

Online auctions booming in lockdown

With lockdown impact the property market, local real estate auctions have had to move online if agents wanted houses to keep selling.

Vaccine passports a ‘solution to problem that doesn’t exist’ in ACT

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr believes vaccine passports are unnecessary for Canberrans given the eagerness of residents to get vaccinated.

Demand for workers drops as lockdowns bite

Employers are feeling the pinch from lockdowns in Australia's two major states and capital, putting aside thoughts of expanding their staff.

ACT records 20 new cases as another vaccination record set

The ACT has 20 new cases overnight; nine of those are linked with 11 still under investigation as another daily vaccination record is set.

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