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Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Education Minister Dan Tehan, and Attorney-General Christian Porter walk out for a press conference on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONMaybe, after all this, we can hold on to the things which make this a better country for all

Jenna Price

The Tax Office's building on Narellan St in Canberra. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Disconnections, lags mar ATO work-from-home changes

Doug Dingwall

Coronavirus live updates latest news and announcements, April 3

LIVEWorldwide cases top the 1 million mark, as Aust records another death

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Tanya Murray, 25, says young people are doing their best during coronavirus.

Our 20-somethings speak out. The age group with most confirmed COVID-19 cases

Gayle Tomlinson

Hugo Botham and Celia Jardine, both 4, at the University Preschool and Child Care Centre on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Govt to provide free childcare for parents who need it during pandemic

Kirsten Lawson

Suspicious fire in three-storey apartment building in Gungahlin

Suspicious fire in three-storey apartment building in Gungahlin

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced childcare would be free for working parents. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Big jump in jobless forecast as expected recession bites, but it could have been worse

Steve Evans

Death Cap mushrooms commonly grow under established oak trees following wet weather.

Death Cap mushroom sightings expected across Canberra following heavy rain

Sarah Lansdown

'We could buy a zoo': Barr flags potential bailout amid coronavirus crisis

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Rain expected to continue until Saturday

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Australian workers to get two weeks of unpaid pandemic leave

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Education Minister Dan Tehan, and Attorney-General Christian Porter walk out for a press conference on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONMaybe, after all this, we can hold on to the things which make this a better country for all

Kiosk in Kingston owner, Louis Couttoupes, offers daily takeaway menu options during the coronavirus crisis. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Free parking for Canberrans in restaurant and cafe precincts

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The right way to do it: nobody nearby and just two people. Chelley Penn and partner, Stope, shadow box near Lake Burley Griffin. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERHow to exercise outside during these restrictions - if you must

The Ruby Princess cruise ship is seen from Kurnell National Park in Sydney. There are more than 450 COVID-19 infections linked to cruise ships. Picture: AAP

New rules order foreign cruise ships from Australian waters

The team at Capital Chemist Chisholm with owner Rebecca Young (front, second from right) Picture: Supplied

Capital Chemist Chisholm simply the best

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Friday, April 3, 2020.

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Victoria records seventh coronavirus death

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Daniel Pearl's accused killers to go free

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Politician pay cut not helpful: Morrison

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NSW small business relief amid COVID-19

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New Yorkers urged to wear masks in public

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Resilience can defeat virus, experts say

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Kiosk in Kingston owner, Louis Couttoupes, offers daily takeaway menu options during the coronavirus crisis. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Free parking for Canberrans in restaurant and cafe precincts

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Coronavirus live updates latest news and announcements, April 3

LIVEWorldwide cases top the 1 million mark, as Aust records another death

1hr ago

Hugo Botham and Celia Jardine, both 4, at the University Preschool and Child Care Centre on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINEREverything you need to know about the free childcare announcement

2hrs ago

Tanya Murray, 25, says young people are doing their best during coronavirus.

Our 20-somethings speak out. The age group with most confirmed COVID-19 cases

The Tax Office's building on Narellan St in Canberra. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Disconnections, lags mar ATO work-from-home changes

Doug Dingwall

Social distancing during question time during Parliament's last sitting day. There are concerns the reduction in the number of sitting days will reduce scrutiny of the Morrison government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Call for more oversight after unprecedented parliament suspension

Katie Burgess

The right way to do it: nobody nearby and just two people. Chelley Penn and partner, Stope, shadow box near Lake Burley Griffin. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERHow to exercise outside during these restrictions - if you must

Steve Evans

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced childcare would be free for working parents. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Big jump in jobless forecast as expected recession bites, but it could have been worse

Steve Evans

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The Tax Office's building on Narellan St in Canberra. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Disconnections, lags mar ATO work-from-home changes

Attorney-general Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Australian workers to get two weeks of unpaid pandemic leave

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced childcare would be free for working parents. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Big jump in jobless forecast as expected recession bites, but it could have been worse

Hugo Botham and Celia Jardine, both 4, at the University Preschool and Child Care Centre on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Govt to provide free childcare for parents who need it during pandemic

The government has announced more than $200 billion in financial support for workers and businesses.

Labor demands audit into spending on virus

Daniel McCulloch

Hugo Botham and Celia Jardine, both 4, at the University Preschool and Child Care Centre on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINEREverything you need to know about the free childcare announcement

Doug Dingwall
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Deloitte Access Economics economist Chris Richardson says the government has room to do more on the economy if needed.

Low debt gives government more fiscal firepower

Adrian Rollins

Will the NBN be able to cope with a surge of people working from home. Picture: Shutterstock

EXCLUSIVEHow Australia's internet is coping with the mass migration to working from home

Katie Burgess

If, as the prime minister has repeatedly said, "we are all in this together" then Australia has obligations that extend far beyond its own borders. Picture: Karleen Minney.

World's poor will suffer most from coronavirus

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Public gatherings of more than two people are currently forbidden in the ACT. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHuman rights are more important than ever as we tackle COVID-19

Helen Watchirs

A driver is sprayed with disinfectant in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONIndonesia's civil society is stepping up to fight coronavirus. We can too

Erin Cook

You could win an Easter hamper for your dog. No chocolate but chew toys and snuggle mat. Picture: Shutterstock.

ACT Pet Crisis Easter raffle - for you and dog

Storytime goes online with ACT Libraries

Storytime goes online with ACT Libraries

Meatballs, a simple dish with a new twist. Picture Supplied

Recipe of the day: Zucchetti and meatballs

Karen Hardy

You could win an Easter hamper for your dog. No chocolate but chew toys and snuggle mat. Picture: Shutterstock.

ACT Pet Crisis Easter raffle - for you and dog

Mohammed Ali at home in Canberra on Wednesday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz.

Mohammed Ali offering support, positivity through coronavirus crisis

Megan Doherty

Akiba owner Michael Harrington, right, with delivery drivers Ruby Smith and Ella Hrstic. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Restaurants deliver the goods in takeaway shake up

Karen Hardy

Fishing is allowed in NSW, provided you practice social distancing. Picture: Ross Caddaye

To fish or not to fish? Just make sure you follow the strict new rules

Raiders CEO Don Furner says the JobKeeper allowance will be a lifeline for some staff members. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

JobKeeper allowance throws lifeline to some Raiders staff

Ex-Raider Jordan Rapana is self-isolating in Canberra. Picture: NRL Imagery

Rapana getting in swing of things

Queanbeyan trainer Joe Cleary has Bart running in the Federal Hadicap on Friday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'One slip and everyone's out of a job': Regulations very Cleary

Wallabies players are waiting to find out how much money they'll lose. Picture: Stuart Walmsley/RugbyAU Media

Rugby Australia and players still at pay standoff

Chris Dutton

Sponsor Huawei will stick by the Raiders despite the NRL lockdown. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDRaiders get good news in tough times

David Polkinghorne

Canberra Racing boss Andrew Clark says they can keep their prize money as per normal - for now. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Canberra's racing cabbage doesn't need trimming

David Polkinghorne

Laura Peel at home in Lyons with the World Cup crystal globe. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

In isolation with the world's best aerial skier

Chris Dutton
Lucie Bertoldo

Zoos across the globe are temporarily closed for now. But they have cameras!

Zoos go online for a daily dose of cute

Maeve McKenna

Agra Fort is a three-hour journey from Delhi, where most tourists start their Indian adventure.

How to step away from the tourist traps on your next Indian adventure

Lydia Roberts

The Great Beach Drive takes you through Fraser Island's rugged interior. Picture: TEQ

Dreaming of the 10 best Australian road trips

Craig Tansley

This pandemic is above politics - we are here to help

This pandemic is above politics - we are here to help

How Adelaide is becoming Australia's innovation capital

How Adelaide is becoming Australia's innovation capital

Special Counsel to ACT victims of birth trauma: seek legal advice

Special Counsel to ACT victims of birth trauma: seek legal advice

Calling all foodies: celebrate local producers, farmers and chefs at F.O.O.D Week 2020

Calling all foodies: celebrate local producers, farmers and chefs at F.O.O.D Week 2020

See the light: Overlooking Manuka, this latest new inner south development has design and style at its heart

See the light: Overlooking Manuka, this latest new inner south development has design and style at its heart

One of the couples that feature in the Love is Not Enough video.

Love is not enough for end-of-life decisions

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

Tighter restrictions are in place to prevent last weekend's scenes of people flocking to beaches.

Victoria records seventh coronavirus death

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The Morrison government has rejected calls for politicians and public servants to take a pay cut.

Politician pay cut not helpful: Morrison

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Small businesses in NSW will be able to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to help them stay afloat.

NSW small business relief amid COVID-19

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Professor Nick Titov: "One thing this pandemic is highlighting is our shared humanity."

Resilience can defeat virus, experts say

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Around 16,000 Australians decided to travel overseas despite government advice to the contrary.

Morrison slams travellers defying advice

Matt Coughlan
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The NSW government wants cruise ships in its waters to move on to stop the spread of COVID-19.

NSW COVID-19 infections start to stabilise

Steven Trask and Ashlea Witoslawski
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Police are looking for this man after a teenage girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Melbourne.

Police hunt for Vic man who assaulted teen

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PM Scott Morrison says the childcare package will prioritise parents working during the pandemic.

Housing, child care solutions on table

Ashlea Witoslawski and Finbar O'Mallon
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