Many struggle to meet health costs: survey Many financially disadvantaged Australians and those with chronic conditions face difficulty meeting healthcare costs, a survey of 5000 adults shows. AAP · Mar 27, 2022
Labor’s Katy Gallagher says ‘mean girls’ label ‘diminishes women’; 11 virus deaths – as it happened This blog has now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2022
Christian pastor who sexually assaulted his son to spend more time in jail A 70-year-old man will spend more time in jail after the ACT Court of Appeal found his sentence for sexually assaulting his son was manifestly inadequate. ABC News · Mar 26, 2022
Omicron subvariant BA.2 rapidly dominates Canberra COVID-19 cases as ACT government predicts 'a few weeks' of infection surge Almost all new infections in Canberra are now of the rapidly spreading BA.2 Omicron subvariant, as vulnerable Canberrans gain access to winter vaccine boosters. ABC News · Mar 25, 2022
Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 1700 AEDT Wednesday, March 23. AAP · Mar 23, 2022
New ACT Legislative Assembly motion seeks to allow prospective renters to request a landlord reference Sydney comedian Tom Cashman shared his experience asking for a landlord reference on TikTok, and inspired ACT Labor politician Michael Pettersson to introduce a motion in Canberra to allow prospective renters to request a landlord reference. ABC News · Mar 22, 2022
Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 1800 AEDT Sunday, March 20. AAP · Mar 20, 2022
Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 1600 AEDT Saturday, March 19. AAP · Mar 19, 2022
Death cap mushroom warning for the ACT A young child was hospitalised in the ACT after ingesting a death cap mushroom on Friday. AAP · Mar 19, 2022
How a sports stadium became a federal election issue for Canberra It may be the national capital, but Canberra is woefully lacking when it comes to major sporting facilities. On this, everyone is agreed, with federal election candidates this week making clear that they would take it on as an election issue. ABC News · Mar 18, 2022
Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 1730 AEDT on Friday, March 18. AAP · Mar 18, 2022
More support for aviation critical: report A parliamentary committee has recommended the federal government provide ongoing support to the aviation industry as it recovers from the impacts of COVID-19. AAP · Mar 17, 2022
What states and territories are doing to help Australians buy electric cars State and territory governments are investing in charging infrastructure and offering a range of incentives to reduce the financial burden on Australians wanting to make the switch to electric cars. ABC News · Mar 17, 2022
COVID-19 updates: Every state and territory's coronavirus numbers in one place Looking for your state or territory's latest COVID-19 statistics? Here's where to find them. ABC News · Mar 14, 2022
ABC News · Mar 14, 2022 ACT government's stamp duty reprieve extended for buyers purchasing off-the-plan properties up to $600,000 In an effort to address housing supply issues, the ACT government extends stamp duty concession for buyers purchasing an off-the-plan home of up to $600,000.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2022 Cruise ship ban to end; nation records 24 Covid deaths – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Mar 14, 2022 Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 1500 AEDT Monday, March 14.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2022 Pressure mounts on federal government to cut fuel excise – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Mar 13, 2022 Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 1600 AEDT Sunday, March 13.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2022 Nation records 16 Covid deaths; 25% of assessed Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley properties uninhabitable after floods – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Mar 12, 2022 Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 1600 AEDT Saturday, March 12.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2022 Scott Morrison says Covid close contact isolation rule ‘redundant’, more mobile homes on way to NSW flood victims – as it happened Prime minister says old rules are ‘starving businesses of staff’. This blog is now closed
AAP · Mar 11, 2022 Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 1600 AEDT on Friday, March 11.
ABC News · Mar 11, 2022 ACT records three more COVID-19 deaths and 791 new cases Three more people have died with COVID-19 in Canberra as the ACT records 791 new cases.
AAP · Mar 11, 2022 ACT records three deaths, 791 COVID cases The ACT has reported another 791 COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths, one of which occurred in February.