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Father’s Day aged care visits may be possible

Canberrans are being urged adhere to COVID-19 restrictions over the Father’s Day weekend but may be able to visit relatives in aged care facilities for the occasion, the ACT Chief Health Officer said today.

Police urge continued compliance over Father’s Day

ACT Policing have conducted 777 compliance checks in the past seven days and are reminding residents to remain vigilant over the upcoming Father’s Day weekend.

Canberra footy crowds increase to 3000 this weekend

Canberrans are reminded to remember their responsibilities in the fight against COVID-19, as the ACT ticks over nearly seven weeks without an active case and some restrictions ease.

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.

Food court freedom as restrictions ease in ACT

As restrictions eased in the ACT today, local food courts re-opened, bringing an end to eating on the go with shopping bags sliding down your body, while leaning against a wall or...

Domestic aviation in ‘state of disaster’ says Canberra Airport

The Canberra Airport is urging National Cabinet to implement a contingency plan within the domestic aviation industry, to address its current “state of disaster”.

More restrictions to ease from Monday in ACT

The ACT Government has today announced that some remaining businesses and activities can recommence under strict COVID guidelines from 9am Monday 10 August.

Police to crack down on non-compliant businesses, patrons

ACT Policing will continue to crack down on businesses not complying with COVID-19 directions, as restrictions are set to ease slightly in the ACT from Monday 10 August.

Queensland to close border to ACT residents from 8 August

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk this morning announced her state will close its borders to NSW and the ACT residents from 1am Saturday 8 August.

Tulip Top Gardens prepares to go digital

Tulip Top Gardens won’t let COVID-19 restrictions stop them from delivering their popular tulip garden experience to the public – even if it means revamping its entire business model.

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.

Mask wearing ‘fourth line of defence’ in ACT, not mandatory

The ACT Government has stated that mask wearing would be “the fourth line of defence” in Canberra, in addition to physical distancing, hand hygiene and staying home if you are unwell.

Canberrans urged to reconsider travel to Sydney as restrictions remain

Canberrans have been urged to avoid travel to Greater Sydney due to “steadily rising” cases of COVID-19 in the area, as the ACT Government announced restrictions would not be eased in the Territory from next Friday.

Hair salons adapt to COVID-19

Hairdressers across the country have been adapting to the ever-changing rules, regulations and restrictions put in place due to COVID-19.

No new cases but no time for complacency

As the ACT welcomes another day with no new COVID-19 cases being recorded overnight, this is no time for complacency, warns Acting ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Vanessa Johnston. While it was important...

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