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ACT health authorities have reported the death of a man in his 20s with COVID-19, as the national capital recorded 537 new cases of the virus.

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Anti-vax mandate protest voices swirl, urging a repeat rally

Protest plans are circulating on social media.

The Canberra Times

Canberrans are rallying to support local businesses targeted by COVID-19 vaccine protesters

Thousands of protesters descended on the ACT over the weekend, with some leaving a negative mark on local Canberra businesses.

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Dispersed protesters find refuge at former ACT festival site

Dispersed anti-vaccination mandate protesters find refuge at former ACT festival site.

The Canberra Times

COVID staffing crisis forces two Southern Cross Care nursing homes to close in NSW

Pandemic-driven staff shortages are being blamed for the closure of two Southern Cross Care homes, but those involved say the sector was in dire trouble long before COVID hit.

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Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact

The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 5:15pm AEDT on Wednesday, February 16.

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ACT government extends rapid antigen test distribution program in Canberra schools

As COVID-19 cases continue to pop up in ACT schools, the government announces it will extend the supply of rapid antigen tests for an additional four weeks.

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Parliament debates character test bill – as it happened

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Canberra's COVID-19 outbreak reaches a plateau

However, almost 30 per cent of new COVID cases attended an ACT school campus last week.

The Canberra Times

ACT heating up after a cool, wet summer

Summer has arrived in Canberra, with temperatures to hover around 30 degrees this week.

The Canberra Times

Steel marks start to Monaro Highway upgrade with call for more rural road funding

Chris Steel joined Senator Zed Seselja to mark the start of a $230.5 million upgrade to the Monaro Highway, which includes $115.25 million of federal funding.

The Canberra Times

ACT schools report 900 COVID-19 infections in week two

Nine out of 10 Canberra schools reported at least one case of COVID-19.

The Canberra Times

ACT records 455 cases, visitor ban eased

ACT hospital patients will now be allowed to have visitors after a temporary ban, as Canberra records 455 new COVID-19 cases.

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Four arrested at overcrowded Cotter campground overnight

Hundreds of campers migrated down to the Cotter after visitors involved in the anti-vax, anti-mandate "freedom" protest were evicted from Exhibition Park on Sunday.

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COVID updates: All the coronavirus news from around Australia in one place

Catch up on today's coronavirus news from across Australia.

The Canberra Times

Convoy to Canberra: Police consider potential incitement as EPIC cleared

Police are considering whether comments made by Convoy to Canberra protests were incitement, as the move splinters across the ACT.

The Guardian - AU

Home affairs department paid $16,000 to rent senior official’s ACT home through Airbnb

Deal was part of a half-a-million-dollar program for staff quarantining on returning from overseas

The Canberra Times

Illegal campers moved on from Cotter Campground as protesters search for next site

The campsite, which has the capacity for 200 people, has been overwhelmed with campers vowing to remain in the ACT.

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QR Code Check-Ins Could Be Wound Back In Vic Because Compliance Has Dropped By More Than Half

Daniel Andrews said on Sunday the codes were “under very active review” as COVID case numbers keep dropping.

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Four protesters arrested for trespassing

ACT police have charged four anti-vaccination protesters with trespassing, after an operation to evict demonstrators from a Canberra campsite.

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Home Affairs racks up $500,000 Airbnb bill on quarantine for 72 staff

The Home Affairs department has blamed strict quarantine requirements for its $500,000 bill spent on Airbnbs for 72 government staffers.

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Three people arrested as police move on protesters refusing to leave EPIC showground in Canberra

Three people are arrested as police tell a small group of remaining protesters to leave the Exhibition Park campgrounds in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

'Read between the lines': Barr takes aim at protesters' political backers

But ACT authorities have limited options to prevent protesters from gathering in Canberra, even if the locals don't like the people who turned up.

The Guardian - AU

PM got copy of report into Tudge allegations on 28 January – as it happened

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The Canberra Times

Politician amid new ACT COVID cases as ventilation numbers spike

A federal politician has confirmed he has been struck down with COVID-19 while in Canberra.

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