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Chief Minister Andrew Barr provides an update on COVID-19 in the ACT. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ACT to relax coronavirus restrictions from midnight

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Daniella White
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Prime minister Scott Morrison made the announcement on Friday Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDThree-stage plan revealed by PM, but introduction is up to states

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James Stuart Logue, 30, shields his face with a jacket after a court appearance in February. Picture: Blake Foden

'Pornography addict' jailed after trying to procure children for sex

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Blake Corney, 4, who died at the scene of a crash on the Monaro Highway at Hume in 2018. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERFamily questions adequacy of truck driver's sentence after boy's horrific death

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The ACT's chief health officer, Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Coronavirus testing expanded further as ACT goes another day without new cases

Andrew Brown

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne said the DFAT Chief of Protocol had called a Head of Mission over a self-isolation breach by a diplomat. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Diplomat caught breaching Australia's self-isolation rules

Sally Whyte

The JobKeeper scheme might be wound up early. Picture: Jamila Toderas

JobKeeper might not last full six months

Kirsten Lawson

Police seize 97 tonnes of tobacco from property near Goulburn

Police seize 97 tonnes of tobacco from property near Goulburn

Andrew Brown

850,000 could be back in work by July: PM

How coronavirus is changing insurance claims in Australia

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Govt opens $50m support fund for regional media

Chief Minister Andrew Barr provides an update on COVID-19 in the ACT. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ACT to relax coronavirus restrictions from midnight

2hrs ago

Cartoonist David Pope with his two new bushfire recovery posters featuring Rosedale and Batlow.

Two new works added to David Pope's bushfire series

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The Brumbies could be back together on Monday if the government approves of their plan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BREAKINGBrumbies set to return to training in rugby restart plan

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Pialligo Estate general manager, Scott Taylor and his team in their new click-and-collect service. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pialligo Estate shifts to click-and-collect grocery service

Music legend Bob Dylan will release his 39th studio album, Rough And Rowdy Ways, on June 19.

Bob Dylan's new 'rough and rowdy' album

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Disunity could be death when it comes to dealing with global issues. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONCoronavirus hasn't killed globalisation - it proves why we need it

What it takes to haul an NRL team across the Tasman in a pandemic

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India factory gas leak kills at least 11

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Staggered path back to normal for cafes

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Spike in youth mental health intervention

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Top WA department in 'China cyber attack'

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Victorians wait for COVID-19 rules to lift

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Prime minister Scott Morrison made the announcement on Friday Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDThree-stage plan revealed by PM, but introduction is up to states

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Ohhh, do you miss tap beer? Photo: Shutterstock

But when are pubs and clubs going to open?

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Chief Minister Andrew Barr provides an update on COVID-19 in the ACT. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ACT to relax coronavirus restrictions from midnight

2hrs ago

The Reserve Bank warns not to expect a sharp economic rebound.

850,000 could be back in work by July: PM

The JobKeeper scheme might be wound up early. Picture: Jamila Toderas

JobKeeper might not last full six months

Kirsten Lawson

The ACT's chief health officer, Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Coronavirus testing expanded further as ACT goes another day without new cases

Andrew Brown

The assistant minister taking the reins of the Australian Public Service, Ben Morton. Picture: Jamila Toderas

SUBSCRIBERPublic service a key member of 'Team Australia': assistant minister Ben Morton

Doug Dingwall

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne said the DFAT Chief of Protocol had called a Head of Mission over a self-isolation breach by a diplomat. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Diplomat caught breaching Australia's self-isolation rules

Sally Whyte

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The JobKeeper scheme might be wound up early. Picture: Jamila Toderas

JobKeeper might not last full six months

Prime minister Scott Morrison made the announcement on Friday Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDThree-stage plan revealed by PM, but introduction is up to states

36m ago

The Reserve Bank warns not to expect a sharp economic rebound.

850,000 could be back in work by July: PM

Australia's coronavirus bipartisanship may be tested in the next sitting of parliament.

Virus app privacy focus for parliament

Andrew Constance has been stripped of a parliamentary post after he abandoned his Eden-Monaro bid.

Coalition 'deserves uppercut': Littleproud

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'They will be treated very forcefully': Tax Office warns bosses

Kirsten Lawson

The national cabinet has agreed on a three-phase plan to ease most coronavirus restrictions by July.

Australia reveals path to exit virus rules

Matt Coughlan
27m ago

NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance. Picture: Getty Images

UPDATED'Bugger this for a joke': What prompted Constance's byelection withdrawal

Kirsten Lawson
Katie Burgess

Acton project is a tale of two city visions

Acton project is a tale of two city visions

The Canberra Times

The role of urban planners and designers is then to create a background for public life to happen in social and healthy ways. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONUrban design must adapt to coronavirus risks and fears

Silvia Tavares Nicholas Stevens

Govt indifference paved the way for Acton redevelopment

Govt indifference paved the way for Acton redevelopment

Letters to the editor

CSO violinist Lucy Macourt, left, in the CSO pop-up studio, with audio engineer Craig Greening of the ANU School of Music. Picture: Martin Ollman

Musicians build an orchestral performance in isolation

Ron Cerabona

Mother's Day: Spoil mum with some food and wine

Mother's Day: Spoil mum with some food and wine

Karen Hardy

Bring the day spa experience to your mum's living room this Mother's Day. Picture: Shutterstock

Here are seven ways to spend Mother's Day at home

Amy Martin

CSO violinist Lucy Macourt, left, in the CSO pop-up studio, with audio engineer Craig Greening of the ANU School of Music. Picture: Martin Ollman

Musicians build an orchestral performance in isolation

Tiffiny Hall says there are many reasons why we snack. Picture: Jeremy Simons

Beating the COVID-19 snack attack: step away from the biscuit tin

Karen Hardy

Many of the contestants in MasterChef Australia: Back to Win have published great cookbooks. Picture: Supplied

MasterChef favourites cooking the books

Karen Hardy

The originals: Joe Roff, Stephen Larkham, Owen Finegan, George Gregan and David Giffin. Picture: Gary Schafer

SUBSCRIBER'Do you want to be a part of this?': The question that started a Brumbies revolution

Three Raiders players, including Josh Papalii and Sia Soliola, have been cleared to play after signing the NRL's waiver. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERRaiders trio waived on

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GWS star Jeremy Cameron has spent time fishing during isolation. Picture: Getty

Cameron backs Giant fund to grassroots footy

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The Brumbies could be back together on Monday if the government approves of their plan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BREAKINGBrumbies set to return to training in rugby restart plan

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Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook says his players have either got the flu job or signed the waiver.

Titans' Cartwright signs NRL waiver form

Matt Encarnacion

Dean Laidley (left) is expected to seek bail after police leaked photos of him in a wig and dress.

Ex-AFL coach bail bid after leaked photos

Georgie Moore

Morgan Stevens, Leo Lahey, Katherine Ghirardello, Luke Andreatta and Jim Rice wear the new Tuggeranong Valley colours. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERTuggeranong honours past in new club identity

Lucie Bertoldo

Jordan Rapana has signed a short-term deal for the remainder of the 2020 NRL season. Picture: Karleen Minney

Rapana done now Cotric waiting in the wings

David Polkinghorne

The Virtual Traveller: Landmarks and monuments around the world

The Virtual Traveller: Landmarks and monuments around the world

Nicole Phillips

The world's best oysters, on our doorstep

The world's best oysters, on our doorstep

Kirsty Horton

Take a big view of the world, virtually

Take a big view of the world, virtually

John Rozentals

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

This pandemic is above politics - we are here to help

This pandemic is above politics - we are here to help

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

Agra Fort is a three-hour journey from Delhi, where most tourists start their Indian adventure. Its famous 'sister', the Taj Mahal, lies across the Yamuna River.

Time to plan your passage to India

WA leader Mark McGowan says he wasn't aware of an attempt to hack the Department of Premier.

Top WA department in 'China cyber attack'

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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says he'll be careful about lifting coronavirus restrictions.

Victorians wait for COVID-19 rules to lift

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The first stage of easing Queensland's coronavirus restrictions is just a week away.

Countdown on for Qld lockdown being eased

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Andrew Constance has been stripped of a parliamentary post after he abandoned his Eden-Monaro bid.

Coalition 'deserves uppercut': Littleproud

21m ago

The national cabinet has agreed on a three-phase plan to ease most coronavirus restrictions by July.

Australia reveals path to exit virus rules

Matt Coughlan
27m ago

Workers from the a mine at Moranbah had to be evacuated to a Brisbane hospital after an explosion.

Inquiry possible after coalmine explosion

Shae McDonald
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"Our pathway back will be gradual, it will be careful," Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein says.

Tas reveals path out of virus restrictions

Ethan James
36m ago

Prime minister Scott Morrison made the announcement on Friday Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDThree-stage plan revealed by PM, but introduction is up to states

Sally Whyte
36m ago

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says COVID-19 is continuing to unleash a tsunami of hate.

COVID-19 unleashing hate tsunami: UN chief

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says COVID-19 is continuing to unleash a tsunami of hate.

COVID-19 unleashing hate tsunami: UN chief

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An Australian expat and her colleagues are helping foreign women escape domestic violence in France.

French DV charity helps expats in lockdown

An Australian expat and her colleagues are helping foreign women escape domestic violence in France.

French DV charity helps expats in lockdown

A leak of toxic gas from a factory in southern India's Visakhapatnam killed at least 11 people.

India factory gas leak kills at least 11

A leak of toxic gas from a factory in southern India's Visakhapatnam killed at least 11 people.

India factory gas leak kills at least 11

SIMPLY HAPPINESS: Getting lost in a Lego build can make a world of difference in troubled times.

Lego isn't just for kids - practice your daily mindfulness

Balance mortgage repayments against investing early

Balance mortgage repayments against investing early

Photographer Scott Leggo was forced to shut his gallery due to coronavirus, but has now turned his prints into puzzles to cash in on social distancing boredom. Picture: Karleen Minney

Gallery owner turns photographs into ultimate lockdown activity

Katie Burgess

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

(2/4/71) Three top prize winners during the nurses graduation ceremony held at Canberra community hospital (from left): Sisters Pat Morris (Mona Tait May Hayman Prize), Eileen Cullen (Helen Loomes Memorial Prize) and Jennifer Forsyth (Proxime Accessit Prize).

Flashback: Canberra's amazing nurses

Reader picture by @cakphotography_

Instagrammers of Canberra

Anzac Day crowds at the Australian War Memorial, 2019.

Once upon a time on Anzac Day

Capacity yarding at Grafton on Thursday.

Largest yarding in 40 years at Grafton

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Capacity yarding at Grafton on Thursday.

Largest yarding in 40 years at Grafton

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Matt Pitzen, Nutrien, Albury with a pen of seven Hereford steers offered by Aintree Farms, Ruffy, Vic, weighing ave 366kg, which sold for $1635. Photo by NVLX.

Wodonga steers sell to $1640

Matt Pitzen, Nutrien, Albury with a pen of seven Hereford steers offered by Aintree Farms, Ruffy, Vic, weighing ave 366kg, which sold for $1635. Photo by NVLX.

Wodonga steers sell to $1640

Geurie Lions' Peter Perry and Anne Jones with state member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders pictured among the hundreds of hay bales destined for drought relief to farmers.

Drought relief still on Lions agenda

Geurie Lions' Peter Perry and Anne Jones with state member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders pictured among the hundreds of hay bales destined for drought relief to farmers.

Drought relief still on Lions agenda