‘State border closures could do more harm than good’
Border closures between states with little or no COVID-19 transmission must not do more harm than good, with premiers warned by a senior medical expert they could further risk the nation’s health.
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Commuters are facing a headache on the M1 after a truck fire shut two southbound lanes, bringing traffic to a crawl at Somersby.
Inner west sports centre and vet close after COVID contacts
A popular inner west sports centre has been shut for deep cleaning today after a young netballer tested positive to COVID-19. An animal hospital has also closed as a precaution after a brief exposure to a person with coronavirus.
Sydney yacht club shut, church alert as COVID-19 cases surface
NSW reported nine COVID-19 cases on Friday but new infections continued to emerge with no known source. It comes as a Rouse Hill church issued an alert after a parishioner tested positive and a Sydney yacht club confirmed a second member had the virus.
‘Token white guy’ wins RBA unfair dismissal case
An unfair dismissal case has revealed racial tensions are rife at Reserve Bank Australia with a man claiming he was bullied for being the “token white guy”, despite himself sending “racist” texts to colleagues.
Bindi Irwin pregnant with her first child
Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell have their very own little wildlife warrior on the way, the couple announcing they are expecting their first child.
Every Sydney bar, gym, shop and restaurant with a COVID alert
As Sydney’s COVID-19 clusters continue to spread a number of venues including restaurants, shops, gyms and bars remain affected. These businesses are either closed for deep cleaning or their patrons have been ordered to self-isolate. SEE THE LIST
NZ’s first new COVID cases in 100 days, Russia claims to have developed vaccine
A family in New Zealand is the country’s first to test positive in 100 days, while Russian state media says the daughter of Vladimir Putin is the first person in the world to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. LATEST DETAILS
Man charged after car shooting in Sydney’s west
A man has been charged after gun shots were fired into a car following a dispute in Sydney’s west. Miraculously, the man in the car escaped uninjured, fleeing to a nearby police station to tell of the terrifying ordeal.
Newcastle ammonium nitrate could cause ‘disaster’: Expert
An explosives expert has warned 40,000 people could be in the blast zone if 12,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored just 3kms from Newcastle were to explode, saying the blast would be four times that of Beirut.
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