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Virtuoso composes virtual music for ‘Covid Time’

A track which is billed as the sound of COVID-19 and can be played virtually has been composed and recorded by musicians at The Australian National University.

AFL grand final upset: night game at the Gabba

The historic bond between the AFL grand final and the MCG is yet another casualty of 2020, after an announcement the event will be played at the Gabba (Brisbane Cricket Ground) in Queensland this year.

Lockdown prioritises sex, say leading academics

Two leading academics from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) and the University of Sydney say recent Victorian lockdown restrictions should have Australians rethinking sexual relationships.

Canberrans still in limbo on Victorian border

Nearly 100 Canberrans are still stranded on the Victorian border as at 5pm today, after the NSW Government has failed to budge on its decision not to honour in-transit permits for travel through NSW to the ACT.

250,000 job losses as Victoria faces Stage 4 restrictions

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced further restrictions for Melbourne businesses and estimated another 250,000 Victorians will lose their jobs as the state struggles to reduce community movement and get the virus under control.

Human noise down 50% globally during lockdown, study shows

COVID-19 lockdown restrictions have caused a 50% reduction in seismic noise globally.

Helping Canberrans nurture relationships during COVID

Canberra not-for-profit organisation, Relationships Australia Canberra & Region (RACR) have committed to improving family and partner connections following COVID-19 isolation and pressure.

Dating lessons from lockdown: what have we learned?

Rachel Givney is an Australian writer and filmmaker. and the author of 'Jane in Love', published by Penguin. Here she shares her views on dating during lockdown - and finds plenty of positives.

Canberra’s restaurants surviving in lockdown

It seems many of Canberra's restaurants have thought of creative ways to accommodate the different restrictions faced from COVID-19.    While ACT restaurants are now permitted to hold up to 20 people at...

Six ways to improve liveability in a lockdown

A leading urban planner has revealed six changes governments could implement to improve liveability for Australians if the existing shutdown becomes a lockdown. Mike Day, co-founder and director of Australian urban planning and design...

Burger bar thinks outside the box

In response to the changing landscape for hospitality businesses, one Canberra burger joint is thinking outside the box when it comes to their offerings. Kingston Foreshore eatery, Beef & Barley has designed...

Which indoor activities burn the most calories?

Dancing is one of the best ways to burn calories and stay active, according to a new list of the best home-based activities for quarantined people who want to keep fit. In particular,...

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