WA hits grim Covid milestone
Western Australia has recorded a grim Covid-19 milestone as hospitalisations continue to surge.
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Explainer: Mask rules that change on Friday
New, more relaxed Covid mask rules apply in NSW from Friday. Find out when you are, and are not, required to wear a mask now.
Adelaide bar cops $5k fine for Covid breach
An Adelaide bar has been fined after it filmed people dancing and not wearing masks and posted the breach on Instagram. It comes as the state records another day of high Covid case numbers.
McGowan’s grim Covid-19 prediction
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has issued a harsh warning as Covid-19 cases continue to rise and spread to vulnerable communities.
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Omicron nightclub outbreak spreads to Qld
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NSW close contact definition changes
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Covid scare hits 22 nursing homes as case numbers surge
Medicos with Covid visited 22 aged care homes across Adelaide but SA Health says “exposures were not widespread”, as daily case numbers hit the highest level this year.
All the rules as Victoria changes restrictions
Masks will remain mandatory in retail settings in Victoria, authorities have announced. Vaccine rules are also changing.
Another Newcastle venue exposed to Covid
Multiple positive Covid cases attended Newcastle’s Cambridge Hotel at the same time last Friday night, leading to NSW Health putting out a fresh alert.
Omicron, Delta could join forces: expert
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Major legal fight against Brett Sutton flops
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