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No active COVID-19 cases in ACT for first time in 7 weeks

For the first time since 12 March when the first COVID-19 case was recorded in Canberra, there are no active cases in the ACT.

Pandemic profiteering: Fake vaccines and PPE flood the dark web

The sale of fake vaccines and other compromised medical items on the dark web poses a real risk to the health and safety of the public and needs to be dealt with swiftly, according to the Australian Institute of Criminology.

Photographers capture snapshots of life in isolation

A number of photographers in Canberra are taking the opportunity to document family life amid the COVID-19 pandemic through creative family portraits. Tracy Hebden, of Tracy Lee Photography, was inspired by a Lithuanian...

‘Potentially hazardous’ asteroid set to miss Earth. Phew!

As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, ANU astronomer Dr Brad Tucker says we can be thankful that humanity will be spared from another catastrophe tonight, 29 April, when a big asteroid skims past Earth.

Survival tips from an expert in lockdown survival

Survival tips from an expert in lockdown survival by Martin Ed Chatterton, author of The Tell and many other fine books. I knew things had crossed a line when I read an article...

Inspiring Australians share words of wisdom to help us through COVID-19 pandemic

From reassuring advice for pregnant and breastfeeding women to messages of resilience and kindness, the 2020 Australian of the Year Award recipients are sharing their tips on staying happy, healthy and positive...

Petrol retailers urged to pass on savings as oil prices fall

As oil prices fall, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging petrol retailers to pass on the full benefit to motorists. “Especially at this difficult time, retailers must not take advantage...

ACT expands COVID-19 testing criteria for two weeks

The ACT's designated COVID-19 testing sites will take samples from all symptomatic people who present over the next two weeks to get an even better view of the situation in the community.

Plan urgently needed to survive global risks

A new report is calling for humanity to urgently prepare a plan so our species can survive and thrive well into the future in the face of multiple catastrophic global risks. The report,...

Construction spending vital for post-pandemic recovery

An ANU expert has called on governments around the country to increase infrastructure spending as a key part of Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting construction spending is critical for post-pandemic...

Unemployment rates steady in March, but set to rise

National unemployment figures for March saw a negligible difference month on month, but the economic impact of COVID-19 was yet to be registered by the ABS.

Three new COVID-19 cases in ACT; total now 103

This story has since been updated. There have been three new confirmed COVID-19 cases recorded in the ACT in the past 24 hours, bringing the Territory’s total to 103.   The new confirmed cases...

New COVID-19 Helpline to assist Canberrans through challenges of pandemic

The ACT Government has established a new COVID-19 Helpline to assist Canberrans with the challenges of the current pandemic.

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