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Floodgates are open at Scrivener Dam as rainfall fills Lake Burley Griffin. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Lake George covered in water, Scrivener Dam floodgates open, as rain drenches ACT

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ACT Chief Minister and Labor leader Andrew Barr Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERLabor on track to win 2020 ACT election despite losing votes: poll

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ACT residents have been stranded at the Albury-Wodonga border. File picture: Getty Images

UPDATEDPolice escort needed for Canberrans trapped at NSW-Victoria border

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US President Donald Trump faces off against Axios reporter Jonathan Swan. Picture: Axios on HBO

OPINIONTrump's interview is just more evidence everything is broken

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NSW emergency services have responded to more than 700 calls as rain batters the south coast.

Southern NSW battered by rain, SES kept busy

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison with Acting Chief Health Officer Paul Kelly after Friday's national cabinet meeting. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Eleven Victorian MPs to quarantine in ACT as virtual parliament option explored

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Queensland has barred all NSW residents as community transmission of coronavirus continues.

Hospital worker among 10 NSW virus cases

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Victoria Police have issued almost 270 fines for breaching COVID restrictions in a 24-hour period.

Almost 270 fined for Vic virus breaches

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More funding to help break Indigenous prison cycle

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One dead, two hurt in truck crash north of Batemans Bay

Lake George covered in water, Scrivener Dam floodgates open, as rain drenches ACT

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Didi driver Kishan Prajapati disinfects his car in preparation for the app's launch on Monday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Fourth rideshare platform for Canberra set to launch

Canberra's Michael Matthews claimed third in the Milan-Sanremo despite a crash. Picture: Team Sunweb

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Patrons play blackjack at Casino Canberra which boasts new COVID-19 measures to ensure social distancing between players. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ACT entertainment venues open doors for next stage of reboot

Viliame Kikau was at his devastating best against the Raiders. Picture: NRL Imagery

Analysis: Raiders fall in heavyweight bout

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The national cabinet will meet to get the latest health and economic advice concerning COVID-19.

Feds urge unity as Vic premier faces heat

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned the tough restrictions in Victoria will push unemployment closer to 10 per cent. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

JobKeeper rules to change due to Victorian outbreak

Prime Minister Scott Morrison holds a press conference at Parliament House. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Economic cost of Victorian lockdown revealed

MPs sit at a distance during question time in July. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Parliament to go ahead but Victorian MPs pose 'significant risk' to ACT

So much crossover of responsibilities in a federal system means it is difficult for close watchers to discern who is at fault for what - let alone someone who isn't paying much attention. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHow do we know who we're meant to hold accountable on COVID-19?

John Warhurst

Is it time to make a real Canberra bubble? Picture: Shutterstock

ANALYSISWill the Canberra bubble become a reality?

Sally Whyte

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne said Australia would give $1 million each to the World Food Program and Red Cross. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Australian government pledges $2m to Lebanon after horrific blast

Kathryn Lewis

Lake George covered in water, Scrivener Dam floodgates open, as rain drenches ACT

SUBSCRIBERLabor on track to win 2020 ACT election despite losing votes: poll

UPDATEDPolice escort needed for Canberrans trapped at NSW-Victoria border

OPINIONTrump's interview is just more evidence everything is broken

Southern NSW battered by rain, SES kept busy

Eleven Victorian MPs to quarantine in ACT as virtual parliament option explored

Hospital worker among 10 NSW virus cases

Almost 270 fined for Vic virus breaches

SUBSCRIBER'They don't have security, don't have certainty': The hard road ahead for young Canberrans

More funding to help break Indigenous prison cycle

Government wants more COVID-19 help from states

One dead, two hurt in truck crash north of Batemans Bay

Lake George covered in water, Scrivener Dam floodgates open, as rain drenches ACT

Fourth rideshare platform for Canberra set to launch

SUBSCRIBERMatthews shines in Monumental podium despite crash

ACT entertainment venues open doors for next stage of reboot

Analysis: Raiders fall in heavyweight bout

SUBSCRIBERPeter Broelman's view: Highway to hell

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Feds urge unity as Vic premier faces heat

JobKeeper rules to change due to Victorian outbreak

Economic cost of Victorian lockdown revealed

Parliament to go ahead but Victorian MPs pose 'significant risk' to ACT

OPINIONHow do we know who we're meant to hold accountable on COVID-19?

ANALYSISWill the Canberra bubble become a reality?

Australian government pledges $2m to Lebanon after horrific blast