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Lockdown boom in online grocery shopping

A third of Australians have taken up grocery shopping online since COVID lockdowns began in 2020.

Victoria records 64 new virus cases

Victoria has added 64 new COVID-19 infections to its caseload, 28 of them involving community exposure.

Enjoy the little things

When we feel vulnerable, when our lives are disrupted, when we’re placed in uncomfortable situations, our instincts are to brace.

Chefs help OzHarvest provide gourmet meals to vulnerable locals

Australia’s biggest food rescue organisation OzHarvest has seen a drastic increase in demand for food relief from residents of the Capital Region, particularly around Queanbeyan. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, many of the businesses...

Local scarecrow competition brings community together

Another community event has fallen victim to COVID-19 restrictions but the Weston Creek Community Council (WCCC) have refused to let lockdown dampen their spirits. The council’s infamous yearly Father’s Day Scarecrow Competition has...

ACTCOSS demands better support for Condamine Court residents

The ACT Council of Social Service has called on the ACT Government to urgently provide support for residents of Condamine Court public housing complex in Turner, which has been locked down as a close contact site.

Leisurely drives off limits in lockdown as police checks continue

Anyone considering taking a leisurely drive on ACT roads during lockdown is urged to think again. The current ACT lockdown restrictions prohibit driving your vehicle without a legitimate reason, yet police are concerned...

ACT lockdown restrictions modified to allow contactless retail trade

From midnight tonight, contactless retail trade will be permitted for non-essential businesses under modified ACT lockdown restrictions.

ACT records 21 new cases, non-essential retailers allowed contactless trade

The ACT has recorded 21 new locally acquired confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night with 11 in hospital.

Leaders primed for reopening plan showdown

Australia's leaders are set for a showdown on the national reopening plan after a week of tensions over vaccine coverage and infections.

COVID leaves Canberra businesses ‘critical’

COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions have been a catastrophe for the local economy, Canberra businesses say.

Local retailers hope safe online operation can resume under lockdown

Local retailers hope they can resume online contactless delivery and click-and-collect when lockdown adjustments are announced tomorrow.

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.

Local businesses vexed by delays in government support

Two weeks after lockdown was announced, Canberra businesses affected by restrictions can now apply for support grants but the business community is frustrated by the delay.

ACT COVID-19 update: 14 new cases, nine in hospital

The ACT has recorded fourteen locally acquired confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours to 8pm last night, nine are in hospital.

Regional NSW lockdown extended until 10 September

A lockdown in regional NSW has been extended by two weeks due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, particularly in the state's west.

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