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Hundreds of thousands of businesses register for new JobKeeper payment

Nearly 290,000 Australian businesses have registered for the federal government's new JobKeeper wage subsidy in less than 24 hours.

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Raiders star Bateman bends back to help out

John Bateman picked up the tools on Tuesday as several Raiders have gone to work in the coronavirus-induced NRL shutdown.

Bottle shop limits to prevent panic buying

Those looking to stock up on alcohol for self-isolation will be hit with limits at most bottle shops across the country.

Brumbies put 89 per cent of staff on reduced hours

The Brumbies will run on the smell of an oily rag until further notice to ease coronavirus pressure after a board meeting on Tuesday.

On a swing and a prayer: Golf clubs stay open

Four Canberra golf courses remain open for play, going against Golf Australia's recommendation to close due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Times Past

More than 1300 people walked 20 miles (32 kilometres) around Lake Burley Griffin, reported The Canberra Times on this day in 1968. The walk accumulated an estimated 1500 blisters and raised at least $15,000 for the Narrabundah Marymead Children's Centre. Still located in Narrabundah, Marymead is a community-based not-for-profit organisation. It provides a range of high-quality, innovative support services to children, young people and their families. READ MORE