ACT lockdown unlikely to end next week: latest figures

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Thursday September 9, 2021 Good morning, Canberra. A partly cloudy day and a top of 19 degrees is forecast for today. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. A data scientist worked out when to play 'exposure roulette' at the shops Milan Leonard spent two weeks in quarantine. He wanted to find the best time shop for essentials to avoid doing it again. Latest figures suggest lockdown increasingly unlikely to end next week Chief Minister Andrew Barr has warned even when lockdown does ease, Canberrans will be subject to strong public health measures. Border Force officer engaged in corrupt conduct: integrity watchdog Subscriber: A former Border Force employee gave information to a friend, helping them avoid detection by the agency's vessels in importing a drug precursor, an investigation has found. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE 'It had a runaway effect': Woman with 62 animals faces charges Subscriber: A woman living with 62 animals escaped harsher penalties after she left a dog's injury untreated and kept lizards in such poor conditions that led to one dying. Vaccine passports are no 'magic ticket of freedom', Canberrans warned In preparation for international jetting to again take flight, Australia has cleared vaccine passports for take-off from next month. Industry presents plan to help businesses open up earlier Businesses facing snap closures due to COVID-19 should be given rapid tests, industry says. Business warned of hit to workforce even after lockdowns end Economists warn up to a third of workers could out of action on any given day due to mandated isolation when Australia begins living with COVID-19. 'No evidence' of COVID public toilet transfer You might be wary of public toilets during the pandemic, but new research suggests you shouldn't be. Some Canberrans waiting a year for new car as COVID causes delays Canberra Toyota's dealer principal said the industry was stuck in limbo due to restrictions. Hollywood heavyweight is here to help aspiring filmmakers If you dream of a Hollywood career but don't know how to make it happen, look no further. quick links Digital version of today's paper Premium subscribers can read a digitial version of Today's Paper on all devices. Previous editions are also available. Discover Daily crosswords & sudoku Our Cryptic and Quick Crosswords, Sudoku, Word Search, Code Cracker and Ultimate Trivia are updated daily for premium subscribers. Discover Morning audio briefing Listen to The Canberra Times Today from 7am for this morning's top stories. You can also find us on smart speakers and your favourite podcast app. Discover Times Past Take a step back in history and see what was making news on the front page of the paper on this day in a past year. Discover © 2021 Australian Community Media 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond, NSW (2754) Aus Update your preferences Unsubscribe from this list We are passionate about keeping our communities strong, informed and connected.