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Latest news: Pandemic

Easing restrictions halts as ACT records one new COVID-19 case

One new case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the ACT overnight; the person is a close contact of the three cases recorded yesterday.

Three new COVID-19 cases in ACT; links to Melbourne hotspot

ACT Health has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in the ACT overnight (7-8 July), all from the same household and linked to the outbreaks in Victoria.

Calls to reduce onshore detention numbers during pandemic

The Commonwealth Ombudsman has called on the Department of Home Affairs to reduce the number of people in Australian onshore detention centres - particularly those detainees with underlying health issues - to...

Melbourne COVID-19 hotspots prompt ACT Health warning

ACT Health is advising anyone who works in high-risk settings and has travelled to a COVID-19 hotspot in Melbourne to not attend work for a period of 14 days after leaving the hotspot.

Pandemic could cost global economy $21 trillion: ANU

Research from the Australian National University (ANU) indicates the global economy could lose up to $21.8 trillion USD in 2020 alone, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The researchers, led by Professor Warwick McKibbin...

ACT Health leading the way in pandemic response

Canberra is leading the way in the COVID-19 health sphere, as a contact tracing training program developed by the Australian National University (ANU) and ACT Health is being used by international health departments.

CIT Automotive Refinishing apprentices beat away at course work

A quick move to remote assessment during the COVID-19 shutdown for CIT’s Automotive Refinishing students enabled apprentices to continue ticking off schoolwork.

Expanded early voting on the cards for ACT election

Telephone voting and expanded early voting are on the cards for the upcoming ACT election to ensure it can go ahead in a COVID-safe manner.

China’s warnings of racism rejected as ‘disinformation’

Australia's Foreign Minister, Marise Payne, has rejected Chinese government warnings its citizens should reconsider visiting Australia because of racism as disinformation.

Payne denounces pandemic disinformation campaigns

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne has denounced the targeted spread of coronavirus disinformation by international players, including the Chinese Communist Party and Russia.

Master Builders calls on ACT Government to ‘step up’

Master Builders ACT is calling on the ACT Government to step up, following an infrastructure funding boost announcement from the Federal Government.

ACT records first new COVID-19 case since 4 May

The ACT has recorded its first new case of COVID-19 since 4 May.

Millennials’ mental health suffering during pandemic

Young Australians’ mental health has taken a turn under the COVID-19 pandemic with those under 35 experiencing a spike in “severe psychological distress”, according to the Australian National University (ANU). A study from...

NSW towns ready to welcome visitors

NSW wants you back! With travel restrictions easing in NSW from today, 1 June, the State’s smaller towns and cities are looking to tourists to help boost their economies and breathe life...

World MS Day raises awareness during global pandemic

Jerrabomberra mother of three, Janet Drew, has been living with multiple sclerosis for 26 years, having been diagnosed while pregnant with her first child.

Ballet master Paul Knobloch gives back to local dance community

Canberra product and legendary ballet dancer, Paul Knobloch, is giving back to the local dance community by hosting free classes during the COVID-19 crisis.

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