Another lockdown would be unlikely in Canberra due to high vaccination rates, and it was within the realm of possibility a balanced budget could be delivered before the next election, Chief Minister Andrew Barr said.
The ACT's chief health officer said the territory remained on track to lift its lockdown next week despite a rise in case numbers, but warned this could change quickly if COVID-safe behaviours were not maintained.
Video: The ACT's peak medical body has called for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate to be expanded to all health workers in Canberra, as the territory government announced some workers will be required to be fully vaccinated by December.
Australia still needs to reach out to people hesitant over COVID-19 vaccines despite the country hitting a key milestone, the man tasked with co-ordinating its vaccine rollout says.
Subscriber: A "disgusted" Isabella Plains woman was reduced to tears by the repulsive antics of a former public servant, who masturbated outside her house under the glow of street lights.
Questions surround a secret report on how hospitals would manage under the strain of higher COVID-19 cases, as the stoush between the Morrison government and the states and territories over health funding intensifies.
Subscriber: Basketball ACT will look to cut their losses and sell their block of land next to the Belconnen Basketball Stadium, despite a massive court shortage due to continual growth in participation.
Subscriber: A woman living with her daughter in a social housing premises will not be compensated for the emotional toll from more than two years of pursing the government to meet its obligations arising from a discrimination complaint.
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