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Chief Minister Andrew Barr gives a COVID-19 update. Picture: Karleen Minney

BREAKINGACT records 23 new Covid cases, as Barr issues plea to Canberrans

Sarah Lansdown
1hr ago

Canberra's lockdown will continue for a further two weeks. Picture: Karleen Minney

Live updates: Aust should aim to be 'highest vaccinated country in region': Deloitte

Miriam Webber

Business compliance checks found a significant number of staff not wearing masks properly or at all. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Compliance checks find a third of businesses not complying with Covid rules

Jasper Lindell
2hrs ago

Canberra house prices rose more than any other capital city in August, according to CoreLogic. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra records nation's highest monthly growth in house values

Brittney Levinson
1hr ago

An ex-Department of Agriculture employee engaged in corrupt conduct by helping a bikie-linked company import goods from China. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBEREx-public servant 'abused office' by working with bikie-linked company

Finn McHugh
1hr ago

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced the lockdown extension on Tuesday. Picture: Karleen Minney

Businesses warned of difficult times ahead after ACT lockdown extension

Lucy Bladen

The coronavirus variant Mu, or B.1.621, was first identified in Colombia.

WHO monitors new coronavirus variant

Alexander Britton
57m ago

Chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman addresses the media on Tuesday. Picture: Karleen Minney

Sources for some cases in Covid outbreak may never be identified

Jasper Lindell

Pfizer vaccine bookings opened to Canberrans aged 16 to 29

WATCHDelta death toll hits 100 in NSW, 1116 new cases

2hrs ago

Another ACT school becomes Covid exposure location

EXPLAINERWhat you need to know about Canberra's lockdown restriction changes

Chief Minister Andrew Barr gives a COVID-19 update. Picture: Karleen Minney

BREAKINGACT records 23 new Covid cases, as Barr issues plea to Canberrans

1hr ago

Six-year-old Amelia Cross of Forrest appreciates the spring daffodils in Bowen Park during her hour of lockdown excercise. Picture: Karleen Minney

You can take your jacket off, but not for long

1hr ago

FORCED TO ISOLATE: Production on Russell Crowe's new film which stars Liam Hemsworth has been forced to shut down after a crew member has tested positive to COVID-19. File image.

COVID-19 shuts down Russell Crowe's film

Canberra Hedge and Lawn landscapers Tim Dennett and Nathan Hall are pleased to be getting back to work and in time for spring. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Outdoor services to open up for locked down Spring

Ulrika Ericksson and her daughter, Stella Posa, 11, are playing table tennis every day during lockdown to have fun during a difficult time. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Children battling loneliness while learning from home

Father's Day, Man Tea. Picture: Zachary Griffith

Spoil dad with some Canberra foodie treats this Father's Day

Greens seek virus policy oversight in Qld

5m ago

No class return for Vic students this term

9m ago

Greyhound trainer's killer jailed 18 years

9m ago

Molan's mum recalls her trauma and despair

12m ago

Snapshot of Victoria's COVID-19 roadmap

19m ago

Ex-Tas premier wants murder appeal opened

26m ago

Chief Minister Andrew Barr gives a COVID-19 update. Picture: Karleen Minney

BREAKINGACT records 23 new Covid cases, as Barr issues plea to Canberrans

Sarah Lansdown
1hr ago

Office for Mental Health and Wellbeing coordinator-general Dr Elizabeth Moore. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT government to look at more mental health support as lockdown extended

Lucy Bladen

The AMA has called for mandatory vaccines in all healthcare centres, including receptionists and cleaners. Picture: Anthony Brady

Mandatory jabs for healthcare workers 'high on the agenda': Hunt

Finn McHugh

Chief Minister Andrew Barr gives a COVID-19 update. Picture: Karleen Minney

BREAKINGACT records 23 new Covid cases, as Barr issues plea to Canberrans

1hr ago

Business compliance checks found a significant number of staff not wearing masks properly or at all. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Compliance checks find a third of businesses not complying with Covid rules

Jasper Lindell
2hrs ago

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Canberra lockdown extended as ACT records 13 new Covid cases

Andrew Brown

Playgrounds are set to reopen, but with strict rules for children and parents or carers.

Snapshot of Victoria's COVID-19 roadmap

19m ago

Member for Indi Helen Haines. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

PM faces pressure on anti-corruption body delay

Susan Neill-Fraser is serving 23 years' jail for killing partner Bob Chappell on the couple's yacht.

Ex-Tas premier wants murder appeal opened

26m ago

NOT ALONE: A fear of needles, trypanophobia, is real and could stop people from getting important vaccinations. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

REAL AUSTRALIAFear of needles stopping you? You're not alone

32m ago

House prices are growing at their fastest annual pace since 1989, according to CoreLogic.

Affordability constraining housing boom

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
47m ago

More than 22,000 people have contracted the coronavirus in NSW in the latest outbreak.

COVID-19's impact on NSW: the numbers

52m ago

Victoria to remain in lockdown until at least September 23

Victoria to remain in lockdown until at least September 23

Sophie Boyd
1hr ago

Indigenous elder 'Riverbank' Frank calls for unity and faith in the system to get us through the pandemic. Photo: Belinda Soole

Indigenous elder leads vaccine push

Emily Wheeler
1hr ago

An ex-Department of Agriculture employee engaged in corrupt conduct by helping a bikie-linked company import goods from China. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBEREx-public servant 'abused office' by working with bikie-linked company

1hr ago

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Public spending to save economy from double-dip recession

A court has prevented the ABC's unredacted defence in Christian Porter's case being published.

Porter gets court order shielding ABC file

The AMA has called for mandatory vaccines in all healthcare centres, including receptionists and cleaners. Picture: Anthony Brady

Mandatory jabs for healthcare workers 'high on the agenda': Hunt

Higgins MP Katie Allen believes the Morrison government will commit to net zero by 2050. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER'I think he will deliver': Liberal MP confident of 2050 pledge after major climate poll

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Harvey Norman chairman Gerry Harvey. Picture: Rohan Thomson

Political stoush erupts over JobKeeper debate

Gerard Cockburn

Member for Indi Helen Haines. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Taking them for fools': PM faces pressure on anti-corruption body delay

Sarah Basford Canales

The consumer watchdog is worried about underperforming broadband plans for the home.

Call for NBN to do more on internet speeds

Marion Rae

Thirteen superannuation funds are about to have to write a humiliating letter to their members. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONMy super fund just failed the APRA performance test. What's next?

Peter Martin

Will this new legislation be robodebt 2.0? We can't yet know for sure, but there are some concerning signs. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONDid the government learn nothing from the robodebt scandal?

Asher Wolf

Flawed home quarantine system puts Canberrans at risk

Flawed home quarantine system puts Canberrans at risk

Letters to the Editor

Cody Thomas Watts failed in his third bid for bail. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBERMeat cleaver-wielding man chased trio down Civic street

Timothy van Eyle leaves court on Monday afternoon. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERGroping masseur 'not criminal mastermind'

Darcy Page leaves court on Monday after avoiding time behind bars. Picture: Blake Foden

SUBSCRIBERMan who fathered child with underage girl gets suspended sentence

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Father's Day, Man Tea. Picture: Zachary Griffith

Spoil dad with some Canberra foodie treats this Father's Day

Ron Cerabona

Go online to discover some quirky gems in the collection of the National Film and Sound Archive. Picture: Katherine Griffiths.

Online gems at Film and Sound Archive

Join in the annual trivia night with prizes and entertainment on the night - all online. Picture: Shutterstock

Wear It Purple trivia night goes online

Father's Day, Man Tea. Picture: Zachary Griffith

Spoil dad with some Canberra foodie treats this Father's Day

Otis executive chef Damian Brabender is keen to stay connected with diners. Picture: Supplied

A special taste of Otis at home

Karen Hardy

The new gin Ad Crescendum var. Flosferam. Picture: Paul Chapman, Mode Imagery

A taste of Australia with a new gin

Karen Hardy

Chief Minister Andrew Barr gives a COVID-19 update. Picture: Karleen Minney

BREAKINGACT records 23 new Covid cases, as Barr issues plea to Canberrans

1hr ago

Chief Minister Andrew Barr gives a COVID-19 update. Picture: Karleen Minney

BREAKINGACT records 23 new Covid cases, as Barr issues plea to Canberrans

1hr ago

Business compliance checks found a significant number of staff not wearing masks properly or at all. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Compliance checks find a third of businesses not complying with Covid rules

2hrs ago

Business compliance checks found a significant number of staff not wearing masks properly or at all. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Compliance checks find a third of businesses not complying with Covid rules

2hrs ago

Canberra's lockdown will continue for a further two weeks. Picture: Karleen Minney

Live updates: Aust should aim to be 'highest vaccinated country in region': Deloitte

Canberra's lockdown will continue for a further two weeks. Picture: Karleen Minney

Live updates: Aust should aim to be 'highest vaccinated country in region': Deloitte

Emma Ilijoski has signed on with Canberra United for her second W-League season. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

One of the 'most consistent' United players is back in lime green

Canberra's rugby league competitions have been cancelled. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Canberra rugby league cancels rest of season

Nick Kyrgios is out of the US Open, exiting in straight sets at the hands of Roberto Bautista Agut.

Kyrgios overheats in early US Open exit

Raiders fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad will start his first NRL game since round five. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERCharnze named for Raiders' must-win clash against Roosters

Paratriathlete Emily Tapp suffered more heartbreak, after crashing in Tokyo during the bike leg of the event on Sunday morning. Picture: Getty

Tapp suffers heartbreaking crash in Tokyo

Isobel Cootes

Raiders co-captain Elliott Whitehead got his wish with Sia Soliola returning to the Green Machine starting side. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXCLUSIVERaiders leaders call for Soliola return

David Polkinghorne

Canberra's soccer and rugby union codes are yet to make calls on their seasons, while hockey is seeking clarification on whether its regular season is cancelled. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Footy codes yet to make call on season, as hockey seeks clarification

Isobel Cootes

Giants young gun Tom Green requires surgery on a broken arm. Picture: Phil Hillyard

SUBSCRIBERGreen travels to Perth despite season-ending arm injury

James Buckley

Daniel Michel has won a Paralympics bronze medal for Australia in the boccia.

Daniel Michel snares Para boccia bronze

15m ago

Daniel Michel has won a Paralympics bronze medal for Australia in the boccia.

Daniel Michel snares Para boccia bronze

15m ago

Angelina Melnikova says Russian Olympic medallists must quarantine before meeting Vladimir Putin.

Quarantine for Putin visit: medallist

Angelina Melnikova says Russian Olympic medallists must quarantine before meeting Vladimir Putin.

Quarantine for Putin visit: medallist

Australia's James Turner has won gold in the T36 400m final at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Turner wins gold, de Rozario takes bronze

Australia's James Turner has won gold in the T36 400m final at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Turner wins gold, de Rozario takes bronze

The coronavirus variant Mu, or B.1.621, was first identified in Colombia.

WHO monitors new coronavirus variant

57m ago

The coronavirus variant Mu, or B.1.621, was first identified in Colombia.

WHO monitors new coronavirus variant

57m ago

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Opposition Leader Judith Collins are fully vaccinated.

NZ MPs outpacing Kiwis for COVID jabs

58m ago

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Opposition Leader Judith Collins are fully vaccinated.

NZ MPs outpacing Kiwis for COVID jabs

58m ago

The real choice in Afghanistan was "between leaving or escalating", President Joe Biden says.

Biden fends off criticism of Afghan exit

1hr ago

The real choice in Afghanistan was "between leaving or escalating", President Joe Biden says.

Biden fends off criticism of Afghan exit

1hr ago

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Willie Creek pearl farm in Broome. Source: Shutterstock

Been on holidays recently?

Willie Creek pearl farm in Broome. Source: Shutterstock

Been on holidays recently?

Regional education a first choice for many families

Regional education a first choice for many families

Regional education a first choice for many families

Regional education a first choice for many families

FINAL GIFT: Brian Jenkins, pictured in his orchard in 2002, is one of the thousands of generous Australians who have left a gift to a charity in their Wills. His bequest to The Alfred Hospital allowed his family to create a life-changing cancer research fellowship in his name. Picture: Supplied

Australian legends: How to make a difference by including a charity in your Will

Changing lives: The Australian-made AirPhysio device helps clear airways and strengthen lungs. Picture: Supplied

Fast-growing regional business helping people breathe again

This Cheesy Leek and Bacon Macaroni Bake recipe is amazing!

This Cheesy Leek and Bacon Macaroni Bake recipe is amazing!

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

After joining the Perx program, William, pictured right, says he's been able to confidently manage his daily tasks and find encouragement to stick to his routine.

Helping patients with dementia retain confidence, control and independence

Judging a track on its 'flow' says a lot about you as a driver. Photo: Shutterstock.

'Flow' isn't a thing, so stop expecting circuits to have it

Sam Hollier

VIEW FROM A WINDOW: Sheer curtains can conceal a ho-hum view while still letting in the light. Photo: Supplied

Improve the view from your window

Blue hydrogen is made from natural gas using carbon capture and storage. Picture: Shutterstock

What is blue hydrogen?

Dr Fiona J. Beck, ANU School of Engineering

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Picture by reader @profond.photo

Instagrammers of Canberra

Canberra kiddies (from left) Michael Blacker, Michael Dobbs, Kelly Blacker and Kate Dobbs, "touch the past" at the war memorial's hands on discovery room in 1990.

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: Little kids in big shoes

Edwin McTaggart, 3, tries on a soldiers uniform in 1997.

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: Reliving the past

Brian McKelvie (right) at Misty Hills, Marrar, with his son Damien and grandson Lachlan and their maiden Australian White ewes.

Ewe record held at Marrar

2hrs ago

Brian McKelvie (right) at Misty Hills, Marrar, with his son Damien and grandson Lachlan and their maiden Australian White ewes.

Ewe record held at Marrar

2hrs ago

The global malt market is starting to detach from the feed barley market and may provide opportunities for growers at harvest.

New malt spreads are coming to life for barley growers

The global malt market is starting to detach from the feed barley market and may provide opportunities for growers at harvest.

New malt spreads are coming to life for barley growers

Laura Broughton advises measuring quality and quantity of pastures prior to stocking. Photo: Laura Broughton

Measure your pastures for profit

Laura Broughton advises measuring quality and quantity of pastures prior to stocking. Photo: Laura Broughton

Measure your pastures for profit