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5 sustainable things to do during lockdown

CW journalist Abbey Halter shares five sustainable things you can do from home during lockdown. Join a Zoom workshop with Canberra Environment Centre CEC is offering some free online workshops, including: Introduction to Seed...

2021 Canberra rugby league seasons cancelled

The Canberra Region Rugby League (CRRL) have made the decision to cancel the remainder of the junior and senior rugby league seasons.

Meeting Canberra’s demand for mental health services

Coronavirus and the lockdown have worsened anxiety and distress for some of Canberra’s most vulnerable people: expectant mothers and new parents, LGBTIQA+ people, young people with mental illnesses, homeless people, and carers of people with disabilities.

Anti-lockdown protests squashed across NSW

Police have broken up almost 70 mini-protests against COVID-19 lockdowns across NSW and arrested 135 people.

ACT lockdown extended until 17 September

The ACT's lockdown has been extended until midnight Friday 17 September with some minor amendments to restrictions coming into effect.

NSW records 1164 new local COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

NSW has reported 1164 new locally-acquired cases of COVID-19 and three deaths, including a woman in her 50s with underlying health issues.

Reopening country at 70 per cent a ‘significant risk’

The national discussion about the level of vaccine coverage required to open borders has been unfolding since the rollout began in February.

ANU Covid response about protecting students

While the Australian National University’s response to the campus closure due to COVID-19 restrictions may have started off somewhat rocky, any kinks in the system have been smoothed out, the University says. ANU’s...

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 records 12 new cases, lockdown end uncertain

The ACT has recorded 12 new cases in the 24 hours to 8pm yesterday, and there are now 12 people in hospital with or due to COVID-19.

Sydney families struggling under lockdown

A federal funding top-up for Wesley Mission to help families struggling in Sydney's worst-affected COVID-19 hotspots is running out.

Pre-existing mental illness exacerbated during lockdown

While research suggests pandemic restrictions may adversely impact the mental health of many Australians, not necessarily long-term, a new study has found the impacts are worse for those already experiencing mental illness. The...

How lockdown has been weighing on rideshare drivers

Since the beginning of lockdown, public transport, including taxis and rideshare services, have been classed as essential workers in the ACT. Unlike standard public transport, rideshare drivers are particularly financially vulnerable, given that...

The play’s the thing: COVID shuts theatres, but show will go on somewhen

COVID has temporarily shut theatres, forcing local production companies to reschedule in the hope the show will go on.

Moving to a territory without lockdown fatigue (yet)

Moving from Queensland to Canberra amid the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a more difficult adventure than I originally foresaw. After experiencing my fourth lockdown in South-East Queensland, under the watchful eye of...

ACT records 26 new COVID cases, six not linked

The ACT has recorded 26 new locally acquired confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.

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