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Latest news: Lockdown

All NSW students in classrooms by October 25

All NSW school students will be back in the classroom by October 25 as part of changes to the state's roadmap out of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Melbourne principal defends flouting COVID rules

A Melbourne principal will contest a suspension after inviting students to attend school during lockdown, as Victoria reported 1638 new local COVID-19 cases.

New ACT COVID-related death as baby tests positive

A woman in her 70s has died from COVID in the ACT, bringing the territory's death toll from the current outbreak to six.

Canberra businesses trading through lockdown

Here at Canberra Daily we are committed to getting the word out about Canberra businesses who are hard at work serving the local community.

ACT records 33 new cases with 14 in hospital

The ACT has recorded 33 new cases overnight with 28 linked to existing clusters or are identified close contacts; 14 are now in hospital.

CSO abandons spring programming due to lockdown

Earlier in September, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) made the foregone yet still painful decision to abandon their spring programming. It means two recitals, two chamber performances, two main stage concerts, an Australian...

To the editor: Mt Taylor walks closed during lockdown

A reader who gets regular aerobic exercise during lockdown by climbing Mt Taylor is concerned to see the main paths will be closed for maintenance from 6 October until 2022.

New Zealand records 29 COVID cases, lockdown call looms

Additional parts of New Zealand are waking up to lockdown as Jacinda Ardern's government mulls its next COVID-19 move.

ACT records two deaths and 28 new COVID-19 cases

The ACT has recorded 28 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths, taking the death toll to five for the current outbreak.

Melbourne claims most locked down city record

Melbourne has claimed the unwanted title of the world's most locked down city, as Victoria halves its Pfizer coronavirus vaccine interval.

Canberrans warned against large gatherings

The ACT health authorities aren't getting too carried away by a reduction in new COVID-19 cases, concerned what the long weekend in the capital might bring.

ACT records 38 new COVID-19 cases

The ACT has recorded 38 new coronavirus cases overnight, with 24 linked to existing cases or ongoing clusters.

ACT roadmap intact despite case highs

The ACT's roadmap out of lockdown remains intact for now at least, despite consecutive days of COVID-19 case highs.

ACT lockdown end depends on health advice as outbreak continues

Chief Minister Andrew Barr says plans to end the ACT's lockdown as scheduled in a fortnight's time will depend primarily on the Chief Health Officer's advice as the Territory reported a record-equalling 52 COVID-19 cases today for the second consecutive day.

Local Nordic walkers step out for World Walking Day

From Murrumbateman to Mt Tuggeranong, Nordic walkers in the Canberra region will participate in a World Walking Day relay event this weekend, 2-3 October.

Daylight saving a lifestyle adjustment, even in lockdown

Although much of Australia experiences daylight saving time changes twice a year, many people find it difficult to adapt, according to Professor Greg Murray of Swinburne University of Technology.

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