The Latest Breaking News from ACT

Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact

The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 1600 AEDT on Thursday, March 10.

AAP · Mar 10, 2022

ACT reports 821 new COVID-19 cases

The ACT has reported 821 new cases of COVID-19, with 37 patients in hospital in the territory.

AAP · Mar 10, 2022

Prejudice risk in Higgins case: judge

The defence for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has told the ACT Supreme Court the case's publicity risks prejudicing the trial.

AAP · Mar 9, 2022

ACT records rise in infections, 658 cases

Hospitalisations and COVID-19 cases have risen in the ACT, with Canberra registered 658 new infections.

AAP · Mar 8, 2022

Single-use plastic ban expanded in Canberra to include major sport and music events

Canberra's single-use plastic ban is being expanded, with major events at Canberra Stadium and Manuka Oval now going plastic-free, alongside music festivals.

ABC News · Mar 8, 2022

Flood havoc as Central Coast braces for 4.5m swells – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 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 6, 2022

Queensland records 11th flood death; Australia reports 48 Covid deaths – as it happened

Queensland announces financial support of $558.5m for flood-hit communities as insurance claims estimated to hit $1bn. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022

Canberra children eligible for second COVID-19 vaccine dose from Monday as ACT outbreak grows

Vaccinations will begin next week, as the number of infections detected in the ACT continues to trend upwards, especially among young adults.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

ACT records 794 new COVID-19 cases

Another 794 COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the ACT but the number of people in hospital is dropping.

AAP · Mar 4, 2022