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Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ANALYSISThe unusual things that happen when Coalition gets the warm fuzzies

Kirsten Lawson

Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDFour new cases of coronavirus in Canberra as testing expanded

Lucy Bladen

Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Canberra on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Modelling suggests health system will cope, PM says

Kirsten Lawson

Cheers to us: Let's keep it going, Australia. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTGood news warning. Our hard work staying indoors appears to be working

Janine Graham
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As it happened: Coronavirus updates and announcements on April 3

As it happened: Day's highlights, including how one person got virus here is a mystery

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

Coronavirus death toll rises to 12 in NSW

Dominica Sanda and Steven Trask
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Solicitor David Healey, who - like most in Canberra's legal community - believes taking away the right to a jury trial during the coronavirus pandemic is not in the interests of justice. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Legal groups rejected 'terrible' loss of right to jury trials, but change went ahead anyway

Cassandra Morgan

ON THE JOB: Builder and owner of Tailored Construction Group Jonathan Hayes said government measures do not stop a tradie from doing their job.

Got a job that needs doing in the home? You can still call a tradie

Kate Benson

Police call for witnesses after morning pursuit led to crash

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UPDATEDCut public service pay: Alan Jones' suggestion to the PM

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

Can the Brumbies survive the coronavirus lockdown?

ANALYSISThe unusual things that happen when Coalition gets the warm fuzzies

Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Out of touch': Barr slams real estate lobby over rent concerns

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Laws: Tourists from Canberra heading to the South Coast because they think they're exempt from the new COVID-19 laws could find themselves in for a nasty surprise.

South Coast holidaymakers could end up with fines or jail time

IN DEPTHHow COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

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Dr Yohannes Kinfu working inside his hotel room in Sydney. Picture: Supplied

'The scene was chaotic': Canberran in hotel quarantine reveals gaps in detection system

Who is open for business?

Anti-parasitic drug kills COVID-19 in lab

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COVID-19 kills cruise ship passenger in WA

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Papalii considers long-term financial health amid virus crisis

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Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Vic premier says tougher lockdown likely

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SUBSCRIBERGreat Glen proves to be a Smart choice

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Tips from the farm: Pappinbarra couple George and Jean Hegarty say there are a number of ways to maintain sanity during times of isolation.

GOOD NEWSThree top tips for keeping your sanity during COVID-19

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'Out of touch': Barr slams real estate lobby over rent concerns

2hrs ago

UPDATEDFour new cases of coronavirus in Canberra as testing expanded

Modelling suggests health system will cope, PM says

CSIRO scientist have begun testing a potential vaccine for COVID-19. Picture: supplied

ANALYSISWhere are we at with developing a vaccine for coronavirus?

Kylie Quinn and Damian Purcell

ANALYSISThe unusual things that happen when Coalition gets the warm fuzzies

Kirsten Lawson

ANALYSISHow to boost your internet speed when everyone is working from home

James Jin Kang and Paul Haskell-Dowland

Jervis Bay Territory is closed to all (human) visitors until April 23.

Jervis Bay Territory closed to all visitors until April 23

Sarah Lansdown

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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

EXPLAINEREverything you need to know about the free childcare announcement

Doug Dingwall

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

Remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for all

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

Tulip Top Gardens. Picture: Megan Doherty

Tulip Top Gardens still to open in NSW

2hrs ago

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

Tulip Top Gardens still to open in NSW

2hrs ago

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

Recipe of the day: Zucchetti and meatballs

Karen Hardy

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 AIS will focus on Olympic and Paralympic athletes rather than the NRL. Picture: Shutterstock

Could the AIS become an NRL quarantine hub?

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Patty Mills visited the south coast earlier this year to visit fire-affected regions. Picture: Matthew Adekponya

'I felt helpless': Patty Mills on bushfires, Tokyo and COVID-19

2hrs ago

Raiders prop Josh Papalii says the pay deal "wasn't too bad". Picture: NRL Imagery

Papalii considers long-term financial health amid virus crisis

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Rugby's future looks grim, but there is hope a shutdown can be the trigger for change. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONRugby is sick, but can quarantine save it?

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The coronavirus has put the brakes on Australian cyclist Michael Matthews' promising career.

Brakes applied to Matthews' 2020 tilt

Murray Wenzel

The Brumbies' Super W season is over after Rugby Australia were forced to cancel the finals series. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Rugby Australia cancels Super W play-offs, Waratahs awarded title

Lucie Bertoldo

SUBSCRIBERGreat Glen proves to be a Smart choice

Lucie Bertoldo
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Dane Haylett-Petty is annoyed by the COVID-19 pay cut impasse between Rugby Australia and players.

Wallaby irked as virus pay cut talks lag

Mel Woods and Murray Wenzel
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The target: Youngsters of Kenyas Masai Mara.

Lessons in luxury and responsible tourism

John Rozentals

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

This pandemic is above politics - we are here to help

How Adelaide is becoming Australia's innovation capital

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

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

Emma Brown

An anti-parasitic drug has been found to kill COVID-19 in the lab within 48 hours.

Anti-parasitic drug kills COVID-19 in lab

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A passenger from German cruise ship the Artania has died from coronavirus in a Perth hospital.

COVID-19 kills cruise ship passenger in WA

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The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton says more needs to be done to flatten Victoria's infection curve.

Vic premier says tougher lockdown likely

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Only Queensland residents or those with exemption can enter the state from midnight on Friday.

Queensland months away from infection peak

Tracey Ferrier
1hr ago

Coronavirus death toll rises to 12 in NSW

Dominica Sanda and Steven Trask
1hr ago

DIGESTGood news warning. Our hard work staying indoors appears to be working

Janine Graham
1hr ago

SA chief health officer Nicola Spurrier says it's much too early to lift COVID-19 restrictions.

SA virus measures to stay amid good signs

Tim Dornin
1hr ago

Chris Collins will begin his 26-month sentence on June 23 at a prison camp in South Carolina.

Congressman virus fear delays prison stint

China will hold a day of national mourning for coronavirus victims, as officials fear a second wave.

China plans to mourn coronavirus 'martyrs'

All but four of Africa's 54 countries have coronavirus cases as the continent appeals for supplies.

Virus poses 'existential threat' to Africa

What to consider when you design your baby's nursery

GOING UP: The principles of compounding apply to money and pandemics.

Compounding principle shows why we need to isolate

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

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

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