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Ronise Niko moved to Canberra from Brisbane to be closer to her family, however she is suprised at how high the rental market is in Canberra.

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ALLHOMESCanberra rents stagnate but city is the most expensive to rent a house

Jessica Taulaga

Dr Vanessa Johnston. Picture: Karleen Minney.

UPDATEDTwo new ACT coronavirus cases under investigation

Andrew Brown

A new data dashboard released by the ACT government shows almost a quarter of cases are located in Tuggeranong. Picture: Shutterstock

Which suburbs have the most COVID-19 cases?

Kathryn Lewis

Centrelink has been swamped by enquiries after hundreds of thousands of workers were forced out of jobs due to shutdowns. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERUnemployment myths prove hollow amid coronavirus crisis

Sue Olney

There was a sharp increase in potential cyber threats to Australian government systems in 2019.

Govt computer systems under threat online

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is still struggling to deliver a clear message to the people. Picture: Dion Georgopolous

SUBSCRIBERPublic servants key to coronavirus recovery

Chas Savage

The fire broke out in the laundry of a Conder home on Good Friday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Crews extinguish Conder house fire

Andrew Brown
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The debate rages - is a basic face mask worthwhile in a COVID-19 climate? Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTTo mask or not to mask?

Janine Graham

Sanity saver: the puzzles keeping Canberrans' brains active

OPINIONHow virus is changing what we eat, and what it should change

Cooma man accused of breaching AVO, threatening woman online

ANALYSISWage freeze risks sending wrong message to public service

Ronise Niko moved to Canberra from Brisbane to be closer to her family, however she is suprised at how high the rental market is in Canberra.

Picture: Jamila Toderas - THE CANBERRA TIMES, ACM.

ALLHOMESCanberra rents stagnate but city is the most expensive to rent a house

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Year 1 student Chloe Tomaz- Barnes participates in the annual Easter hat parade from a safe distance. Picture: Karleen Minney

Students 'grieve' normal school life as Term 2 plans announced

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FishCo Fish Market manager Anthony Fragopoulos with what stock is left after Holy Thursday and Good Friday morning Easter sales. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Fish demand soars, prices dip as Canberrans stay home on Good Friday

One-year-old Chelsea Povey watches the sky darken over her family property in Colinton due to the Clear Ridge bushfire. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONEven with 2020 vision, we didn't see it coming; our Annus horribilis

Mallaluka winemaker Samuel Leyshon and his dog Fig. Picture: Supplied

Canberra's young gun in the wine industry

Who is open for business in Canberra?

Who is open for business in Canberra?

NSW virus toll hits 22 amid Easter warning

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Virus fails to stop Syd Fish Market buying

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NSW prisoner release a possibility if 'absolutely necessary'

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Students 'grieve' normal school life as Term 2 plans announced

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Aust 'on cusp' of making big virus headway

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Shock end to Rottnest Island quarantine for WA cruise ship couple

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Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Year 1 student Chloe Tomaz- Barnes participates in the annual Easter hat parade from a safe distance. Picture: Karleen Minney

Students 'grieve' normal school life as Term 2 plans announced

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NSW prisoner release a possibility if 'absolutely necessary'

NSW prisoner release a possibility if 'absolutely necessary'

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Quarantine on Rottnest Island has been "home" for Bob Lloyd and Peta Semmens for a fortnight.

Shock end to Rottnest Island quarantine for WA cruise ship couple

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HELPING HAND: Meg and Ollie Clothier are offering to help give drought-affected farmers a break. Photo: BEYOND THE FENCE PHOTOGRAPHY

COVID-19 puts Two Young Nomads drought help on hold

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Dr Vanessa Johnston. Picture: Karleen Minney.

UPDATEDTwo new ACT coronavirus cases under investigation

Andrew Brown

NSW Police officers encourage social distancing at Parramatta Police Station during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: NSW POLICE

Shoalhaven tops NSW as regional coronavirus rule-breakers

Rex Martinich

PUB HUMOUR: Jess Bartlett and Angela Graham found a way to stay connected to their regular customers.

You know you're a regular at the pub when ...

Larraine Sathicq

Lanyon High School teacher Cameron Steer, with a sign of thanks he's made for all healthcare workers in the time of coronavirus. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Sign of the times: One man's show of thanks to health workers

Andrew Brown

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There was a sharp increase in potential cyber threats to Australian government systems in 2019.

Govt computer systems under threat online

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged people to stay home this Easter because of the coronavirus.

Aust 'on cusp' of making big virus headway

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Assistant minister overseeing the public service Ben Morton. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Public servant wage rises delayed for six months

Health Minister Greg Hunt says there are positive signs, but Australia still has a long way to go. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Govt considering if restrictions can be relaxed in virus fight

Question Time in a vastly truncated Parliament on Wednesday, ending with a whimper. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

One MP didn't get the message in an otherwise sombre parliament

Kirsten Lawson

Qantas will put on three more coronavirus rescue flights from Peru, Argentina and South Africa.

Three more flights to bring Aussies home

Matt Coughlan

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg speaks in Question Time on Wednesday. Picture: AAP

$130b wage subsidy package passed to help millions of workers

Sally Whyte

Queues at the Woden Centrelink in March. Picture: Karleen Minney

More than 200,000 register for government support

Sally Whyte

More than 60 people are being detained in a Melbourne hotel after they were transferred out of Nauru for health treatment. Picture: Sebastian Grochowicz/Unsplash

OPINIONAre we really all in this together? Australia's COVID-19 blind spot

John Minns

Labor may as well pack its bags and go home

OPINIONLabor may as well pack its bags and go home

Nicholas Stuart

COVID-19: Australians first, foreigners second?

OPINIONAustralians first, foreigners second for COVID-19?

John Warhurst

A quick and easy gift idea for Easter. Picture: Supplied

Recipe of the day: an eggs-cellent Easter treat

Karen Hardy

Kathy Selby (piano), artistic director of Selby & Friends. Picture: Selby & Friends

What's on in the Canberra arts scene

Ron Cerabona

Father Trenton Van Reesch will be delivering Easter services online with some technical interventions from Jasper Geelen and Jeanine Doyle. Picture: Karleen Minney

Churches embrace online intervention ahead of Easter celebration

Steve Evans

A quick and easy gift idea for Easter. Picture: Supplied

Recipe of the day: an eggs-cellent Easter treat

Les Mills is huge in the fitness industry. Picture: supplied

Les Mills and the Y will keep you active

Matt Preston's flourless chocolate cake is a dessert for the time. Picture: Supplied

Recipe of the day: The best flourless chocolate cake ever

Karen Hardy

The Raiders have been given May 28th as a possible return. Picture: NRL Imagery

UPDATEDNRL announces May return date despite virus fears

Belconnen Basketball Stadium will be running at full capacity when Basketball ACT can open the doors. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Basketball ACT brace for player downturn

KICKING ON: North Melbourne's Flynn Perez, GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron and AFL draft hopeful Isaac Wareham. Pictures: Getty Images, Morgan Hancock

Football standstill forces teens to play draft lotto

Raelene Castle will take another pay cut until rugby union "is back in good shape physically".

RU chief to take further pay cut: report

Having the footy back at the end of the May could be both good and bad. Picture: NRL Imagery

An NRL return will be good for everyone - provided it's not too soon

David Polkinghorne

The NRL is hoping to resume in May. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Nine accuses NRL of mismangement

Matt Encarnacion

Stephen Moore says Australia needs to take a hard look at its involvement with Super Rugby.

Super Rugby not working for Aust: Moore

WA's mental health campaign comes as people face higher levels of anxiety and stress over COVID-19.

WA police clear Fyfe for COVID surf breach

Take a tour of the Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna from the comfort of your home.

Join a breathtaking tour through Austria from your armchair

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Inhabitants of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary near Brisbane are keeping viewers entertained. Pictures: Supplied

A whole world at your fingertips

Michael Turtle

Take yourself on a journey of your own home by looking deeply at the objects it contains. Picture: Shutterstock

Choose your own adventure

Ben Stubbs

This pandemic is above politics - we are here to help

This pandemic is above politics - we are here to help

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

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