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Latest news: Lockdown

Discount dining to revitalise inner Melbourne

Diners will be able to claim up to $150 in meal vouchers as part of a $44 million package to revitalise Melbourne's CBD after the city's sixth lockdown.

Unemployment rate likely rose again in October

Australia's unemployment rate is now looking less likely to breach five per cent as feared when the country's major states first went into lockdown battling the coronavirus Delta variant.

Three ways to grow and recover your business post-lockdown

Digital strategist and founder of Synapse Worldwide, Sam Gupta, has put together a list of three things every small business can do with their online presence to grow in the months ahead.

Reopening a relief to small businesses, but not out of the woods yet

Density limits at cafés, restaurants, and pubs increased last week, while cinemas, museums, zoos, and entertainment venues reopened – a relief to Canberra’s struggling businesses.

Work Xmas party tips post lockdown

Is it even worth having an end-of-year work party right now? According to Amanda Rose, CEO of providing guidance to other CEOs, the answer is a booming ‘yes’. “During the hardest year ever,...

ACT COVID restrictions could be eased early

Some COVID-19 restrictions in the ACT could be rolled back earlier than anticipated due to increasing vaccine rates.

NSW man charged over Tasmania quarantine breach

A NSW man who sparked a lockdown in southern Tasmania is facing criminal charges for allegedly leaving hotel quarantine without permission.

ACT looking forward to further easing of restrictions

With a full vaccination rate of 86 per cent for everyone aged 12 or over, ACT residents are looking forward to travelling interstate.

Canberra retail prepares for busy weekend

Canberra retail shops are preparing to open their doors to customers for the first weekend of trade since the territory's lockdown started in mid-August. 

Melburnians wave goodbye to citywide lockdowns

Melburnians can wave goodbye to citywide lockdowns forever, with residents assured the Victorian capital has endured its last.

ACT records 28 new cases, 21 cases hospitalised

The ACT has recorded 28 locally acquired coronavirus cases, as the Territory reports 83.1 per cent of the population aged 12 and over are now fully vaccinated.

Mixed martial arts gym emerging from lockdown

What the Canberran kickboxing community lacks in numbers, it makes up for in Gaz ‘Chopper’ Rees: World Muay Thai Council champion, medallist at the Iran’s Presidents Cup, and all-around gentle giant of...

Retailers banking on Christmas rush

As coronavirus lockdowns ease and borders reopen, retailers are hoping to make up for the substantial trading losses they have suffered.

The Q ‘full of optimism’ emerging out of lockdown

Having just returned to the office after a lengthy hiatus, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre (The Q) artistic director/programming manager, Jordan Best, is working hard to ensure everything runs smoothly as the venue reopens.

ACT retail stores reopening from Friday

ACT non-essential retail will be reopening from Friday, allowed to operate under the one person per four square metre rule.

ACT records 17 new COVID-19 cases as students return

The ACT has recorded 17 new cases of COVID-19, as senior school students returned to the classroom.

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