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MLA tested for virus, authorities continue to track confirmed cases

ACT health authorities have uncovered more close contacts of the second person to test positive for COVID-19 in the territory, as it is revealed a Legislative Assembly member has been tested for the virus.
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APS told to pay self-isolating casuals

Employers have been told to pay public servants while self-isolating or sick with COVID-19 and to trial large numbers of staff working from home.

Expert doubts 20 per cent infection rate

A Canberra professor has cast doubt over modelling which suggests more than 51,000 Australians could die from coronavirus.

More masks for people taking virus samples

The Health Minister said test kits were sufficient and Australia's testing was "one of the highest rates of any country in the world".

Schools learn COVID-19  'new normal' 

Canberra schools are trying to maintain as much normality as possible as they begin to adjust to life amid the coronavirus pandemic.

ANU to move to online delivery of large classes 

Brian Schmidt said ‘less draconian measures’ won't need to be taken if the institution plays its part containing the disease now.

Coach quit after molestation allegation

Subscriber only: Police allege that, on separate occasions, he "lured" two young girls into privacy on club grounds, before assaulting them.

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Stuart warns of fallout from NRL shutdown

The code faces a financial freefall if the season is suspended following a positive COVID-19 test to a player or other person involved with a team.

Groovin the Moo music festival cancelled

Issues over logistics, as well as the ban on public gatherings, has meant the music festival was unable to be rescheduled to a later date.

Warm spell set to hit Canberra

A late burst of summer could send temperatures soaring in the capital later this week, but there could be some cooler nights over the horizon.

What has been cancelled due to coronavirus?

Check your diary: there is a rapidly growing list of events which have been cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
 
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