Andrews govt’s $1bn spending spree labelled ‘obscene’
A war of words has broken out over the state government’s massive spend on external consultants while the public service faces job cuts.
Hotel quarantine
Stories about Covid-19 hotel quarantine.
Public servant’s new plum Paris role
A public servant who boasted about the success of the botched Hotel Quarantine program — which led to 801 deaths — has scored a plum new gig.
Revealed: Gobsmacking total of hotel quarantine bills outstanding
Over a year since Queensland’s borders were reopened, the state government is chasing down an eye-watering amount owed to taxpayers.
‘Some closure’: Family of quarantine victim finally meet with Premier
Over two years since requesting a face-to-face meeting with the Premier, the family of Brendan Luxton have finally been granted their wish.
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‘Universally disliked’: Hobart Covid hotel jumper launches appeal
“By the time the applicant found himself in quarantine for that time … he was one of the most well-known and universally disliked people in Tasmania.”
‘Nice surprise’: Early freedom massive World Cup boost
Spending 10 days in quarantine wasn’t ideal World Cup preparation but that could be about to change.
Surprise TV gig among Langer’s many job offers
Justin Langer may take some time off after leaving hotel quarantine but what lies ahead for the former Aussie coach after that? See where he could land next.
Premier, CHO exposed in hotel quarantine probe
WorkSafe may be forced to share details of its investigation into Victoria’s disastrous hotel quarantine system— exposing the Premier and chief health officer.
I’ve done hotel quarantine four times, this is what sucked the most
Tinned mackerel in tomato sauce sounds an unappealing meal at the best of times, not least when it’s served bright and early for breakfast.
NSW Premier clears up tourist booster confusion
Dominic Perrottet has for the first time made it clear whether unboosted international tourists flying into NSW will need to go into hotel quarantine.
Why Vic is going ahead with dedicated quarantine hub
The Andrews government has revealed who will have to quarantine in its $200 million purpose-built facility in Mickleham, which opens this month.
Quarantine-free NZ travel to reopen to Australians
NZ is reopening to the world in five stages that include the return of the bubble with Australia.
‘Shite’ moment: 50 Shades star’s Aussie hell
The Tourist star Jamie Dornan was in the Outback when he got a shocking call that changed his life and left him “a wreck”.
New residents’ shock $50k handbag theft after leaving hotel quarantine
An ‘opportunistic’ handbag theft robbed a couple of $50,000 worth of cash and jewellery just after leaving hotel quarantine, a Brisbane court has heard.
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