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NSW records 1029 new local COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

NSW has reported a record 1029 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, and three deaths

ACT residents can still enter Queensland with ‘compelling reason’

ACT, NSW and Victoria residents can still apply for an exemption to enter Queensland if they have a compelling reason, police say.

ACT prioritising jabs for 12-15-year-olds before ‘big decisions are made’

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr is advocating that 12- to 15-year-olds are vaccinated before “big decisions are made” on easing restrictions.

Single-use facemasks pose environmental and safety risks

While reusable facemasks are becoming increasingly popular, they aren’t always an option for everyone. In numerous healthcare settings, such as COVID testing sites in the ACT, clients are required to wear single-use...

Did Ken Behrens poo in Merimbula? Barr rebuts Barilaro’s claim

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has refuted NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro's suggestion Canberrans are to blame after COVID-19 was detected in sewage at Merimbula.

Free virtual ‘mental fitness’ bootcamp to combat pandemic fatigue

A virtual ‘mental fitness’ bootcamp is launching this Sunday to help combat pandemic fatigue and strengthen mental health during these challenging times. Toyota has teamed up with world champion athlete ambassadors Jess Fox...

Nine new cases recorded in ACT, seven cases in hospital

The ACT has recorded nine new locally acquired confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night with seven now hospitalised.

Farmers markets to reopen as ‘shop and go’ only this weekend

The Capital Region Farmers Market at EPIC and Southside Farmers Market at Canberra College are set to return this weekend after temporary closures due to COVID lockdowns in the ACT and NSW.

Thousands of ACT small businesses eligible for grants, loans

Canberra’s hard-pressed businesses will be able to apply for government grants from Thursday, the ACT Government announced on Tuesday.

ACT real estate market under increasing pressure

The ACT real estate market has been under increasing pressure due to the current COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Institute of ACT Michelle Tynan says the biggest issue...

Two men arrested at ACT border for lockdown breach

ACT Policing arrested two men at the Barton Highway border crossing today who had travelled from Victoria through NSW without an exemption.

NSW lockdown costs economy at least $16b

Spending halted under NSW's lockdown are contributing to a 10 per cent contraction of the state economy.

30 new confirmed cases for ACT, four in hospital

The ACT has recorded 30 new locally acquired confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, a record figure for Canberra.

Stick to national reopening plan: Morrison

Scott Morrison has warned continued lockdowns will cause more harm than good when COVID-19 vaccination coverages reaches 70 per cent.

Clear divide in confidence among Australians

Confidence among Australians has crept higher, although there was a clear divide between those in a COVID-19 lockdown and those who are not.

Find out more about sustainable silver linings this week

Every cloud has a silver lining – and for Canberrans stuck at home during lockdown, that’s more time for DIY projects.

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