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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Health funding, tax relief at heart of $214 million recovery package

Andrew Brown
Dan Jervis-Bardy

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

Attorney-general Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Australian workers to get two weeks of unpaid pandemic leave

Katie Burgess

ACT government could be forced to take a stake in Canberra attractions - such as the zoo and aquarium - to help them survive the pandemic.

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

Dan Jervis-Bardy

ACT Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay, who on Thursday said jury trials during the coronavirus pandemic could put court-goers at unnecessary risk. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Canberrans may lose right to trial by jury during coronavirus 'emergency period'

Cassandra Morgan

Danielle Ballantine is gathering a network of pen-pals to write to isolated elderly people in Sydney

Pen-pals to keep isolated elderly company

Tiffanie Turnbull
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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr.

Coronavirus laws won't go unchecked after Liberals' transparency push

Dan Jervis-Bardy

How COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

IN DEPTHHow COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

Gayle Tomlinson

ACT coronavirus cases rise to 87, after four new cases confirmed

Catch up on all the day's coronavirus news as it happened

SUBSCRIBERBuilder palmed off 'dirty work' to brother in attempt to conceal drugs

Restrictions could be in place for 90 days after new laws pass ACT Assembly

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Health funding, tax relief at heart of $214 million recovery package

Canberra will experience wet weather until Saturday. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Rain expected to continue until Saturday

Kally Monaghan with Alesha Cornelly 12, and puppies Moana and Maui, who have just been adopted as part of ACT Rescue and Foster. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Pet adoptions surge as Canberrans seek coronavirus companions

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

Restaurants deliver the goods in takeaway shake up

The outdoor gym at Henry Rolland Park has been cordoned off as a coronavirus measure. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERHow the ACT's new COVID-19 laws will affect you

Who is open for business?

Who is open for business?

Pen-pals to keep isolated elderly company

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Sixth Victorian dies from coronavirus

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India in biggest single-day virus increase

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More Kimberley restriction as virus spikes

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Tasmania bans racing, sex work amid virus

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'Buying drugs' not essential travel during COVID-19 restrictions

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Racing, garage sales, sex work stopped in Tasmania

Racing, garage sales, sex work stopped in Tasmania

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

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

OPINIONWhat women need during coronavirus

That's not a leaf-blower: Bunnings has launched into a whole new market. Picture: Bunnings.com.au

No snags, but here's a treadmill: Bunnings cracks into new markets

Who is open for business?

Who is open for business?

ACT government could be forced to take a stake in Canberra attractions - such as the zoo and aquarium - to help them survive the pandemic.

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

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Year 12 students' studies have been greatly disrupted by the coronavirus.

Year 12 students next on minister's list

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller wants people to dob in backpackers flouting COVID-19 rules.

NSW cop urges public to dob in backpackers

Callum Godde

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Attorney-general Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Australian workers to get two weeks of unpaid pandemic leave

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

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

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

Associate Professor Ben Phillips, whose models show the communities where the coronavirus could do more damage.

New health index highlights vulnerable communities

Kirsten Lawson

As wonderful as Parliament House is, we should be able to interpret parliamentary "sittings" in a modern way that allows for virtual votes and debates. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONParliament is an essential service and should be sitting

John Warhurst

Australian Public Service commissioner Peter Woolcott AO. Photo: Jamila Toderas

ANALYSISCOVID-19 forces us to re-learn importance of good government

Adrian Rollins
Doug Dingwall

Canberrans need to take social distancing more seriously

Canberrans need to take social distancing more seriously

Letters to the editor

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

APS staff are the unsung heroes of the virus crisis

APS staff are the unsung heroes of the virus crisis

The Canberra Times

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

The gates will remain closed at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club this year.

Major sport events no match for COVID-19

Some Western Bulldogs fans have already had their club memberships refunded.

AFL clubs can refund memberships

The 2020 Wimbledon tennis championships have been cancelled, the All England Club has announced.

Wimbledon canned for 1st time since WWII

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

David Polkinghorne

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

Rapana getting in swing of things

David Polkinghorne

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

David Polkinghorne

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

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

Danielle Ballantine is gathering a network of pen-pals to write to isolated elderly people in Sydney

Pen-pals to keep isolated elderly company

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Victoria's health minister sayd COVID-19 testing of medical and other workers will be expanded.

Sixth Victorian dies from coronavirus

There are now 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases in WA's Kimberley region, including six medicos.

More Kimberley restriction as virus spikes

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has shut down horse and greyhound racing amid tighter restrictions.

Tasmania bans racing, sex work amid virus

WORKING TOGETHER: Superintendents Paul Smith and Paul Hargreaves, from Albury and Wodonga, have both urged members of the public to adhere to the restrictions in place due to COVID-19.

'Buying drugs' not essential travel during COVID-19 restrictions

Blair Thomson

The MDBA has commissioned CSIRO to design seven climate models that the southern, central and northern sections of the Basin could face by 2050.

Inflows to Murray halved, CSIRO research reveals

Olivia Calver

Adelaide's inner-southern suburbs are a coronavirus hotspot, according to new SA Health data.

SA figures give some hope of flatter curve

Emily Cosenza and Tim Dornin

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

India is in lockdown and has has reported its biggest single day increase in coronavirus cases.

India in biggest single-day virus increase