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South Coast begs Canberrans to 'stay away'

South Coast begs Canberrans to 'stay away' even if they own property

Steve Evans
2hrs ago

Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Public servants forced to go to offices despite commissioner's call

Sally Whyte
1hr ago

Have we finally reached peak COVID-19 support?

ANALYSISMorrison has now gone to the virtual end-game on economic support

Kirsten Lawson

Queues at the Woden Centrelink earlier this month. Picture: Karleen Minney

Hundreds of bureaucrats volunteer to help out Services Australia

Adrian Rollins

ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'A tragic reminder': ACT records first death from coronavirus

Andrew Brown
Dan Jervis-Bardy

The Coalition's bargain-basement version of the NBN is being put to the test. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONFixing the NBN should be a national priority

Kevin Rudd

Here are the symptoms people with coronavirus are reporting

Here are the symptoms people with coronavirus are reporting

Kirsten Lawson

Business leaders have welcomed the $130 billion subsidy package.

Business, industry leaders largely welcome wage subsidy package

Steve Evans

Health authorities to release coronavirus modelling

'This is serious': ACT to introduce 'significant' on the spot fines

More rain forecast after soggy start to autumn

OPINIONKids shouldn't have to repeat a year of school because of coronavirus

South Coast begs Canberrans to 'stay away'

South Coast begs Canberrans to 'stay away' even if they own property

2hrs ago

Pick up all sorts of produce from the Pialligo Grocer. Picture: Supplied

Five ways to get your groceries without going to the supermarket

Emilio Cataldo in his now closed and empty hair salon in Civic on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Cataldo's shuts doors saying industry guidelines are 'ridiculous'

Raiders star John Bateman is set to pick up the tools this week. Picture: NRL Images

Raiders players set to pick up tools during NRL shutdown

Opera singer Placido Domingo has been hospitalised in Mexico with coronavirus.

Placido Domingo hospitalised with virus

The Canberra Times editorial cartoon for Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: Plane sailing

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Wage subsidy package to soften virus' blow

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'Stabilising' hope for Italy, US cases up

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Iran orders halt to printed newspapers

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SA firm to make 100m plus surgical masks

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Music stars continue to shine two years on

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EXCLUSIVE'Like having a tattoo': Warnings of mental health impacts

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Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Public servants forced to go to offices despite commissioner's call

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Patrick McGorry

EXCLUSIVE'Like having a tattoo': Warnings of mental health impacts

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DIRE: Jo Walsh, chief executive of Discovery Early Learning Centres says the sector needs support to be viable and stay open.

Tasmanian childcare centres on brink of collapse

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South Coast begs Canberrans to 'stay away'

South Coast begs Canberrans to 'stay away' even if they own property

2hrs ago

Chelley Penn and Stope exercising at Queen Elizabeth Terrace on the weekend. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINER'Radical' new social distancing restrictions explained

Julia Kanapathippillai

Pick up all sorts of produce from the Pialligo Grocer. Picture: Supplied

Five ways to get your groceries without going to the supermarket

Karen Hardy

Emilio Cataldo in his now closed and empty hair salon in Civic on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Cataldo's shuts doors saying industry guidelines are 'ridiculous'

Megan Doherty

NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner has moved to tighten entry into the Territory. File picture.

NT Chief Minister makes it clear to tourists: we do not want you here

Chris McLennan

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Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Public servants forced to go to offices despite commissioner's call

1hr ago

Have we finally reached peak COVID-19 support?

ANALYSISMorrison has now gone to the virtual end-game on economic support

Queues at the Woden Centrelink earlier this month. Picture: Karleen Minney

Hundreds of bureaucrats volunteer to help out Services Australia

Greg Hunt, Scott Morrison, and Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

$130b 'job keeper' program to keep people in work

Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Dept heads told public servants 'should' work from home

Adrian Rollins

Centrelink offices have been inundated with people attempting to register for Jobseeker allowance.

EXPLAINERHow does the $130b JobKeeper program work?

Adrian Rollins

Business leaders have welcomed the $130 billion subsidy package.

Business, industry leaders largely welcome wage subsidy package

Steve Evans

Opposition public service spokeswoman Katy Gallagher has called for the Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott to "take charge". Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Calls for APS clarity over work-from-home fears

Doug Dingwall
Adrian Rollins

Some cause for hope as crisis drags on

Some cause for hope as crisis drags on

The Canberra Times

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has had to abandon a long-promised stimulus to prime the economy during the coronavirus crisis. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONNo, Australia does not have a debt problem

Adam Triggs
2hrs ago

The Coalition's bargain-basement version of the NBN is being put to the test. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONFixing the NBN should be a national priority

Kevin Rudd

Pick up all sorts of produce from the Pialligo Grocer. Picture: Supplied

Five ways to get your groceries without going to the supermarket

Karen Hardy

Chef David Lockwood picking bunches of sultana grapes at Beaver Galleries. Picture: Emma Lonsdale

Chef heard it on the grapevine

Susan Parsons

Gamers are finding new ways to play in the social-distancing era. Picture: Shutterstock

Getting back in the game

Pick up all sorts of produce from the Pialligo Grocer. Picture: Supplied

Five ways to get your groceries without going to the supermarket

Chocolate Bavarian pie. Picture: Emily Weaving

A generous serve

Karen Hardy

Beatrix's buns are soft, sticky and redolent with interesting spices. Picture: Beatrix Bakes

Don't be cross, time to put a bun in the oven

Karen Hardy

Rugby Australia will meet with the players association on Tuesday to discuss potential wage cuts. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We need to survive': Brumbies lack board voice as cost cutting begins

Raiders star John Bateman is set to pick up the tools this week. Picture: NRL Images

Raiders players set to pick up tools during NRL shutdown

NRL CEO Todd Greenberg (l) and ARLC Commission chairman Peter V'landys.

NRL clubs to get $2.5m to survive crisis

PASSIONATE: Tony Sage estimates he has spent $35 million on the Perth Glory over the past 14 seasons. He considers that an "investment" in soccer's future. Picture: Getty Images

Sage advice provides little comfort for A-League

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has warned that reducing clubs' support staff will harm AFL games.

AFL secures lifeline from banks

Shayne Hope

Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle will take a 50 per cent pay cut.

Rugby Aust boss takes 50 per cent pay cut

Adrian Warren

St George Illawarra are committed to playing the 2020 NRLW season despite the coronavirus impact.

NRLW in limbo, Dragons want to play on

Pamela Whaley

A lack of regular upkeep could put Australia's sports facilities at $5b risk, say industry experts.

Australia's sport assets 'at $5b risk'

Steve Larkin

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

Dreaming of the 10 best Australian road trips

Craig Tansley

Hallgrmskirkja, is a Lutheran church in Reykjavk, is the largest church and the tallest structure in Iceland. Picture: Shutterstock

Could cruise ships become floating hospitals?

Daisy Huntly

Stone walls criss cross through farmland on the largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mor. Photo: Kathy Sharpe

Ancient relics and wild landscapes enchant on the Aran Islands

Kathy Sharpe

This pandemic is above politics - we are here to help

This pandemic is above politics - we are here to help

Exotic ports of call are awaiting our return

Exotic ports of call are awaiting our return

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

Playgrounds are among the places closed as part of new restrictions as COVID-19 cases keep rising.

Wage subsidy package to soften virus' blow

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A South Australian company will make more than 100 million surgical masks to help beat coronavirus.

SA firm to make 100m plus surgical masks

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Gold Coast electronic/indie/pop singer-songwriter Ella Fence's career goes from strength to strength

Music stars continue to shine two years on

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Source: Telstra

How Telstra is coping with a 50 per cent increase in usage

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Patrick McGorry

EXCLUSIVE'Like having a tattoo': Warnings of mental health impacts

Matthew Kelly
1hr ago

Scientists are worried about the damage caused by the first heatwave recorded in Antarctica.

First heatwave recorded in Antarctica

Rebecca Gredley
2hrs ago

DIRE: Jo Walsh, chief executive of Discovery Early Learning Centres says the sector needs support to be viable and stay open.

Tasmanian childcare centres on brink of collapse

Sue Bailey
2hrs ago

New restrictions ban outdoor gatherings of more than two people with police read to hand out fines.

Victoria warned to obey lockdown rules

Three-quarters of a million people have become infected with COVID-19 and about 35,000 have died.

'Stabilising' hope for Italy, US cases up

38m ago

Three-quarters of a million people have become infected with COVID-19 and about 35,000 have died.

'Stabilising' hope for Italy, US cases up

38m ago

Iran's government says print editions of newspapers will be banned after April 8 to fight COVID-19.

Iran orders halt to printed newspapers

1hr ago

Iran's government says print editions of newspapers will be banned after April 8 to fight COVID-19.

Iran orders halt to printed newspapers

1hr ago

Researchers believe eight strains of the coronavirus are circulating after the virus mutated.

Mutating coronavirus 'now has 8 strains'

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Researchers believe eight strains of the coronavirus are circulating after the virus mutated.

Mutating coronavirus 'now has 8 strains'

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A sleep study can assist in pinpointing underlying issues to your sleep.

What is a sleep study and why do I need it?

We're all entering into long-distance relationships - but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONLessons learned from surviving a long-distance relationship

Sarah Lansdown

Naomi Atkins and Jess Cram are the new presenters of the Museum of Australian Democracy's On Air PlayUP livestream. Picture: Supplied

The places we love are moving online

Kimberley Le Lievre

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

April, Daniel, Chelsea, 8, and Ellie Buchanan, 6, of Kaleen.

PHOTOSSocials: Guests go wild at National Zoo and Aquarium

Dion Georgopoulos

Karen and Peter Shearther of Isabella Plains

Socials: It ain't over til it's clover

Elesa Kurtz