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Mark Conley and his sign. Picture: Karleen Minney

The big sign of the times for Canberra's front-line workers

Steve Evans

Many tax officials won't be going into this building - which houses the Australian Taxation Office in Canberra - for a while. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

Mass APS work-from-home shift under way

Doug Dingwall
Adrian Rollins

The latest coronavirus news, updates and announcements

LIVE20th virus death, and two Border Force officials reportedly test positive

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Picture: Shutterstock

New Zealand modelling gives insight into Australian virus numbers

Kirsten Lawson

It was a tragic end to March 2020 in many countries, sadly. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTEntering April with hope in our hearts as global COVID-19 death toll leaps

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Physios are deemed "essential" but are battling on many fronts during this pandemic. Photo: Shutterstock.

The list of hurdles 'essential' businesses are fighting to stay open

Shana Morgan

Queues at the Woden Centrelink after the coronavirus pandemic forced the shutdown of industry after industry. Picture: Karleen Minney

Hundreds of thousands register for subsidy, but some questions remain

Katie Burgess

ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry. Picture: Jamila Toderas

ATAR scores could be adjusted due to coronavirus

Dan Jervis-Bardy

ACT to introduce tough new fines for breaching social distancing rules

Thousands of blood donations needed by Easter

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Access Canberra to close service centres

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Bottle shop limits come into effect to prevent panic buying

Mark Conley and his sign. Picture: Karleen Minney

The big sign of the times for Canberra's front-line workers

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Big Tidbinbilla crowds force nature reserve closure

Quality Resort and Siesta

EXCLUSIVE'They are now cancelling for Christmas': heartbreaking message from regional hotels

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Raiders star John Bateman during his first day on the job. Picture: Supplied

Bateman bends back to help out

Goats have taken advantage of the COVID-19 lockdown in the town of Llandudno in Wales.

Goats invade locked-down Welsh town

The Canberra Times' editorial cartoon for Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

SUBSCRIBERDavid Pope's view: I have seen the light!

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NSW coronavirus death tolls rises to nine

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Education vital for circular waste economy

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Australians told to get flu jab this month

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US death toll eclipses China

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Virus expected to peak in coming months

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News from around the world

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Quality Resort and Siesta

EXCLUSIVE'They are now cancelling for Christmas': heartbreaking message from regional hotels

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The latest coronavirus news, updates and announcements

LIVE20th virus death, and two Border Force officials reportedly test positive

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Access Canberra centres in Gungahlin and Tuggeranong will be closed until Monday. Picture: Jay Cronan

Access Canberra to close service centres

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Queensland to ban interstate FIFO workers

Queensland to ban interstate FIFO workers

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Derek Aitken isolated after the positive test result.

Man tested positive to COVID-19 after event near Albury

Blair Thomson

Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Virus response drives massive APS changes

Doug Dingwall
Adrian Rollins

Australians are being urged to get early flu shots this year. Picture: Shutterstock

Public urged to get early flu vaccines due to coronavirus

Julia Kanapathippillai

Bricks are not compulsory! Use supplies at home to make your own weights. Picture: Supplied

Quarantine workouts: six easy exercises

Julia Kanapathippillai

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Health Minister Greg Hunt made the announcement on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Private hospitals to be used in coronavirus fight

Many tax officials won't be going into this building - which houses the Australian Taxation Office in Canberra - for a while. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

Mass APS work-from-home shift under way

Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Public servants forced to go to offices despite commissioner's call

Queues at the Woden Centrelink after the coronavirus pandemic forced the shutdown of industry after industry. Picture: Karleen Minney

Hundreds of thousands register for subsidy, but some questions remain

Australian Auditor-General Grant Hehir. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Charities watchdog criticised for 'light touch' approach

Katie Burgess

Have we finally reached peak COVID-19 support?

ANALYSISMorrison has now gone to the virtual end-game on economic support

Kirsten Lawson

Queues at the Woden Centrelink earlier this month. Picture: Karleen Minney

Hundreds of bureaucrats volunteer to help out Services Australia

Adrian Rollins

Greg Hunt, Scott Morrison, and Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

$130b 'job keeper' program to keep people in work

Sally Whyte

Fines show the severity of our situation

Fines show the severity of our situation

The Canberra Times

The Centrelink system is completely broken from go to whoa, as perhaps a million Australians are about to find out. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONDoubled dole a rare ray of sunshine in dark times

Andrew Messenger

Is the Asian model for coronavirus response transferable to Australia?

OPINIONIs the Asian model for coronavirus response transferable to Australia?

Nicholas Stuart

Sophie Dumaresq, Hairy Panic, Untitled#15. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWUsing pink to make you think

Brian Rope

Pick up all sorts of produce from the Pialligo Grocer. Picture: Supplied

Five ways to get your groceries without going to the supermarket

Karen Hardy

Beatrix's buns are soft, sticky and redolent with interesting spices. Picture: Beatrix Bakes

Don't be cross, time to put a bun in the oven

Karen Hardy

Sophie Dumaresq, Hairy Panic, Untitled#15. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWUsing pink to make you think

Gamers are finding new ways to play in the social-distancing era. Picture: Shutterstock

Getting back in the game

Chef David Lockwood picking bunches of sultana grapes at Beaver Galleries. Picture: Emma Lonsdale

Chef heard it on the grapevine

Susan Parsons

JobKeeper payments could prove pivotal for NRL players affected by the COVID-19 shutdown.

NRL players could apply for govt handouts

Raiders star John Bateman during his first day on the job. Picture: Supplied

Bateman bends back to help out

Brumbies chief executive Phil Thomson has announced major job cuts. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Hardest decision I've made': Bulk of Brumbies staff on reduced hours

Sam Bremner wants the NRL to stand up and support the NRLW competition.

NRLW on agenda after Jillaroo speaks out

North Melbourne chairman Ben Buckley has rubbished talk about a move for the club to Tasmania.

Tasmania noise is nonsense: AFL club North

Rob Forsaith

Tim Paine has had his car broken into and wallet stolen while setting up a garage gym.

Burgled Test skipper's healthy perspective

Murray Wenzel

Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle has announced drastic cost-cutting measures at headquarters.

Players wait, Rugby Aust cut 75% of staff

Murray Wenzel

Royal Canberra will remain open for golf despite Golf Australia's recommendation to shut their gates. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Golf clubs stay open in defiance of GA

David Polkinghorne

The Great Beach Drive takes you through Fraser Island's rugged interior. Picture: TEQ

Dreaming of the 10 best Australian road trips

Craig Tansley

Hallgrmskirkja, is a Lutheran church in Reykjavk, is the largest church and the tallest structure in Iceland. Picture: Shutterstock

Could cruise ships become floating hospitals?

Daisy Huntly

Stone walls criss cross through farmland on the largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mor. Photo: Kathy Sharpe

Ancient relics and wild landscapes enchant on the Aran Islands

Kathy Sharpe

This pandemic is above politics - we are here to help

This pandemic is above politics - we are here to help

Exotic ports of call are awaiting our return

Exotic ports of call are awaiting our return

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

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

Clusters of infection among backpackers at Bondi has led to a pop-up clinic to test the community.

NSW coronavirus death tolls rises to nine

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The government has outlined the next steps for Australia achieving its 2025 recycling targets.

Education vital for circular waste economy

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Health Minister Greg Hunt says Australians should get their flu shots early.

Australians told to get flu jab this month

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The government is working with private hospitals to add an extra 34,000 beds and 100,000 staff.

Virus expected to peak in coming months

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Australian produce and fish will begin to be air freighted overseas after disruption from COVID-19.

Freight's back on the menu after virus hit

Finbar O'Mallon
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Dr Michael Ben-Meir says Cabrini has prepared its ICU for a possible flood of coronavirus patients.

Hospital prepares for coronavirus flood

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

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Quality Resort and Siesta

EXCLUSIVE'They are now cancelling for Christmas': heartbreaking message from regional hotels

Matthew Kelly
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TV presenter and brother of the New York state governor Chris Cuomo has contracted the coronavirus.

US death toll eclipses China

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TV presenter and brother of the New York state governor Chris Cuomo has contracted the coronavirus.

US death toll eclipses China

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is under pressure to declare a coronavirus lockdown.

News from around the world

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is under pressure to declare a coronavirus lockdown.

News from around the world

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Everything will pass, a banner says on a balcony in Rome amid Italy's coronavirus lockdown.

Italy posts 837 more dead, contagion slows

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Everything will pass, a banner says on a balcony in Rome amid Italy's coronavirus lockdown.

Italy posts 837 more dead, contagion slows

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What to consider when you design your baby's nursery

What to consider when you design your baby's nursery

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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

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