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‘6000 tests a day’: ACT COVID testing capacity lifts to meet surge in demand

Since the first case in the ACT outbreak was detected last week, COVID testing capacity has been increasing to meet the surge in demand.

Emergency food relief for needy in ACT lockdown

Canberrans in need can receive emergency food relief and other essential items during the ACT lockdown which has today been extended to Thursday 2 September, at the earliest.

ACT lockdown extended a fortnight until 2 September

It was today announced by Chief Minister Andrew Barr the ACT’s lockdown will be extended a further two weeks until Thursday 2 September.

JB Hi-Fi profit soars, lockdowns hit sales

JB Hi-Fi has warned of disruptions from the ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns despite delivering a jump in full-year profits.

NSW records 478 new COVID-19 cases, eight deaths

NSW has reported another record daily high with 478 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, with 91 of them circulating in the community.

National concern mounts as COVID situation worsens

NSW has recorded another record day of local coronavirus cases, while longer, harsher or new restrictions will be imposed in Melbourne, Canberra and Darwin.

COVID-19 spike in western NSW towns

COVID-19 is continuing its spread throughout western NSW with the towns of Dubbo and Walgett notching up 35 new cases.

NT COVID-19 case travelled via Canberra

Parts of the Northern Territory will go into a 72-hour lockdown after a COVID-19 infected traveller spent four days in the community.

Economists fear even deeper downturn

Australia's economic downturn appears to be going from bad to worse as virus lockdowns in the nation's biggest states become broader.

Binge-worthy TV shows to get you through lockdown

If you're looking for something to watch during lockdown, we’ve got you covered with this list of binge-worthy TV shows.

NSW records 415 new cases, four deaths

SW has reported 415 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 and four more people have died as the whole state continues in lockdown.

Crackdown on illegal Victoria gatherings

Victoria has recorded 25 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, more than half in the community at some stage while infectious.

Local business owner worried ‘stores like us won’t survive’

On a usual Sunday, local business As Nature Intended is pumping with people dining indoors and outside and shopping for essentials.

McGowan wants NSW to crush coronavirus

Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan is urging the NSW government to take an even tougher stance on eradicating the coronavirus for the sake of the country.

Seven cars turned away from ACT border, fines issued

turned around with several cautions and fines issued yesterday as ACT Policing and NSW Police spoke with 365 drivers at Lanyon Drive on the ACT-NSW border.

NSW in statewide lockdown after 466 new virus cases

All of NSW is under strict lockdown after a record number of COVID-19 cases that have authorities concerned for the healthcare system.

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