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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDACT to introduce tough new fines for breaching social distancing rules

Andrew Brown
Dan Jervis-Bardy

ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT records three new cases of coronavirus

Andrew Brown

Latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in Canberra, Tuesday, March 31

LIVETen per cent of Australia's coronavirus cases have come from one cruise ship

Lucy Bladen

How the coronavirus pandemic is unfolding across Australia

IN DEPTHHow COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

Gayle Tomlinson

Owner of Farrah's Liquor Collective, Matthew Farrah says he's seen a boost in business from people stockpiling on alcohol. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Bottle shop limits come into effect to prevent panic buying

Andrew Brown
1hr ago

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
1hr ago

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

Private hospitals to be used in coronavirus fight

Sally Whyte

The Coalition's bargain-basement version of the NBN is being put to the test. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONFixing the NBN should be a national priority

Kevin Rudd

SUBSCRIBERMan jailed after victim violently assaulted, dumped across border

1hr ago

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

NSW residents face jail terms if they leave home without a 'reasonable excuse'

IN DEPTHHow will you cope with six months in coronavirus isolation?

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDACT to introduce tough new fines for breaching social distancing rules

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

Nurses are worried by the lack of personal personal protection equipment in Ballarat. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTOur healthcare workers: 'Why are we falling down in these critical hours?'

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Cartoon by Peter Lewis

Frontline hospital staff share how they are preparing for COVID-19

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

Getting back in the game

Centrelink offices have been inundated with people attempting to register for Jobseeker allowance. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERHow does the $130b JobKeeper program work?

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DIGESTOur healthcare workers: 'Why are we falling down in these critical hours?'

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Concerns in China of virus second wave

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Tiger pilots to be axed by Friday: Union

28m ago

GOOD NEWSHere's today's mental health break

36m ago

Helping children manage virus anxiety

48m ago

Private hospitals join coronavirus fight

55m ago

Owner of Farrah's Liquor Collective, Matthew Farrah says he's seen a boost in business from people stockpiling on alcohol. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Bottle shop limits come into effect to prevent panic buying

1hr ago

Centrelink offices have been inundated with people attempting to register for Jobseeker allowance. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERHow does the $130b JobKeeper program work?

1hr ago

JOBS ON OFFER: Telstra is looking for 1000 new customer service employees at six sites across Australia. Photo: FILE

Telco calls for 1000 new staff due to coronavirus surge

2hrs ago

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDACT to introduce tough new fines for breaching social distancing rules

There are concerns that fighting COVID-19 during winter might be even more difficult.

Will winter make fighting COVID-19 harder?

John Kidman

ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT records three new cases of coronavirus

Andrew Brown

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

Private hospitals to be used in coronavirus fight

Sally Whyte

Josh Frydenberg and Scott Morrison announced further subsidies to stimulate the Australian economy during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONThe key factor in the success of the $130b wage subsidy

Peter Martin

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Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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

Have we finally reached peak COVID-19 support?

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

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

Hundreds of bureaucrats volunteer to help out Services Australia

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

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

Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Dept heads told public servants 'should' work from home

Adrian Rollins

Centrelink offices have been inundated with people attempting to register for Jobseeker allowance. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERHow does the $130b JobKeeper program work?

Adrian Rollins
1hr ago

Business leaders have welcomed the $130 billion subsidy package.

Business, industry leaders largely welcome wage subsidy package

Steve Evans

Opposition public service spokeswoman Katy Gallagher has called for the Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott to "take charge". Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Calls for APS clarity over work-from-home fears

Doug Dingwall
Adrian Rollins

Hairdressers an essential service, tattoo parlours aren't

Hairdressers an essential service, tattoo parlours aren't

Letters to the editor

Josh Frydenberg and Scott Morrison announced further subsidies to stimulate the Australian economy during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONThe key factor in the success of the $130b wage subsidy

Peter Martin

The Coalition's bargain-basement version of the NBN is being put to the test. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONFixing the NBN should be a national priority

Kevin Rudd

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

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

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

Five ways to get your groceries without going to the supermarket

Chocolate Bavarian pie. Picture: Emily Weaving

A generous serve

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

Rugby Australia will meet with the players association on Tuesday to discuss potential wage cuts. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We need to survive': Brumbies lack board voice as cost cutting begins

Raiders star John Bateman is set to pick up the tools this week. Picture: NRL Images

Raiders players set to pick up tools during NRL shutdown

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

Burgled Test skipper's healthy perspective

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

Tasmania noise is nonsense: AFL club North

1hr ago

IOC boss Thomas Bach says the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 will be the light at the end of the tunnel.

Tokyo Olympics set for July-Aug in 2021

Takehiko Kambayashi

The NRL and RLPA's Clint Newton are close to finalising a 46 per cent cut in players' pay.

Transparency on NRL funds is crucial: RLPA

Matt Encarnacion

Kaarle McCulloch is one of many cycling veterans affected by the Olympics delay, Anna Meares says.

Uncertainty for Olympic veterans: Meares

Rob Forsaith

Canberra's Nikolai Topor-Stanley has been cleared of having the coronavirus after one of his Newcastle teammates tested positive. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Topor-Stanley cleared

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

Virgin Australia has confirmed it is seeking a federal government bailout amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Tiger pilots to be axed by Friday: Union

28m ago

Here's today's mental health break

GOOD NEWSHere's today's mental health break

36m ago

Often it takes children - especially those with special needs - weeks to get accustomed to change.

Helping children manage virus anxiety

48m ago

Greg Hunt says 34,000 hospital beds will be integrated into the public hospital system.

Private hospitals join coronavirus fight

55m ago

William Wilson has denied a series of charges over a crash which killed Helena Broadbent.

New charges over pregnant Vic mum's death

Karen Sweeney
57m ago

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
1hr ago

New restrictions ban outdoor gatherings of more than two people with police ready to hand out fines.

Four Vic babies diagnosed with coronavirus

Benita Kolovos, Carly Waters and Caroline Schelle
1hr ago

Laura Gerber has been elected in the seat of Currumbin, holding it for the LNP in Queensland.

LNP holds Gold Coast seat in by-election

Sonia Kohlbacher
1hr ago

Concerns are being raised of a second wave of coronavirus cases in China as travellers return home.

Concerns in China of virus second wave

13m ago

Concerns are being raised of a second wave of coronavirus cases in China as travellers return home.

Concerns in China of virus second wave

13m ago

A forest fire in southwest China has killed 19 people.

Forest fire kills 19 in China

2hrs ago