Extreme way people are escaping lockdown
More and more people in Melbourne are attempting to escape the city’s stage four lockdown – often taking extreme measures to do so.
Travel
‘It could be tomorrow’ SA opens to NSW
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall flagged the possibility of opening borders to NSW and the ACT as soon as Tuesday.
‘It’s a sham’: Barnaby fires up over Hanks
Barnaby Joyce says the decision to let Tom Hanks into Queensland but not a young woman to attend her father’s funeral had angered Australians.
‘Too long’: Couple fined for everyday chore
A couple have been slapped with a coronavirus breach fine for doing an everyday thing – but it’s their excuse that didn’t fly with cops.
‘Nasty’: Border call that doesn’t stack up
This region hasn’t had a COVID case in 62 days, yet it is still considered a “hot spot” by the Queensland Government.
‘Awful’: Brett Sutton’s hotel admission
Brett Sutton has defended Victoria’s contact tracing system but says there’s an element of the second wave he feels “awful” about.
$177m cruise to nowhere
Nobody can say when a $177 million Brisbane cruise terminal, that was to launch ahead of the state election and bring thousands of tourists, will open.
‘Make or break’: Why businesses are anxious
Ongoing lockdown restrictions in Victoria are fuelling fears businesses will not be able to survive or be forced to move interstate.
Qantas boss’ awkward Coles encounter
The chairman of the iconic, and embattled, airline was doing his weekly shop when he was approached by a Qantas staff member in tears.
Aussie’s ‘desperate’ travel ban plea
Colin is frantic about his elderly, sick parents in the UK – but the coronavirus crisis means he’s trapped on the other side of the world.
$26k bag destroyed at customs
A woman escaped a fine at customs for not having a permit for her alligator skin handbag – but the $26,000 designer item was destroyed.
Two bus routes axed as services are added
Another 1000 weekly bus services will be added to Sydney’s network, but two key routes will disappear as part of a shake-up.
Karl slams ‘pile-on’ in fiery interview
Karl Stefanovic has slammed the “pile-on” of the Qld Premier before a heated interview with Peter Dutton about the state’s tough border stance.
AFL grand final: good or bad news?
The AFL grand final is tipped to inject $18 million into Queensland’s economy, but experts say that’s dependent on either Port Adelaide or West Coast reaching the decider.
’Worst trading conditions in 40 years’
Travel group Flight Centre has reported an eye-watering loss as the global pandemic continues to paint a bleak outlook for the travel industry.
Border rules to change at midnight
Premier Steven Marshall has apologised to border communities as he set a midnight change in South Australia’s coronavirus restrictions.
Mass lay-offs at Sydney Airport
Nearly a quarter of the staff at Sydney Airport will be made redundant as the coronavirus pandemic continues to decimate the travel industry.
Qantas to scrap regional air bases in Qld and WA
Qantas’ regional carrier has said it will scrap two of its regional air bases to better reflect travel demand.
New shot fired in casino wars
Get ready to splash some cash because South Australia’s new high-end casino is almost ready to reopen.
Qantas axes top CEO position
Qantas has axed one of its top executive positions as the airline continues to cut staff numbers to reduce operating costs.
Easy way Aussie makes $6K a month
Melbourne man Gregor Gniewosz lost his business and almost lost his home too – but now he’s making thousands without lifting a finger.
‘Devastating’: Flight Centre warns of massive loss
Troubled travel group Flight Centre has warned COVID-19 will cause a massive financial haemorrhage upon its travel and tourism businesses.
Virus’s eye-watering impact on airport
Sydney Airport has revealed the crippling extent of the financial damage caused by the pandemic travel bans – warning job losses are on the table.
Last minute Qld border ‘glitch’
Queensland police reveal who can and can’t cross the state’s border amid fears a new pass won’t be ready in time for the state’s 1am lockout.
Weather system ‘half size of NSW’ to hit
A massive weather system has begun to move in, with some communities preparing for evacuations and others being urged to “stay at home”.
‘Just wrong’: Audi pulls ‘provocative’ ad
The luxury car company has apologised for an “insensitive” campaign which sparked a flurry of complaints over the weekend.
Tourism shock: $5m lost in 72 hours
It has already been a rough period, but then operators of one of Australia’s most-loved tourist destinations lost $5 million in 72 hours.
Border liars go straight to court
Queensland police are slapping those caught lying on their border declaration passes with court notices, threatening hefty penalties.
Woman crushed between two whales
A woman is in a serious condition in hospital after being sandwiched between two whales while on a diving tour in WA.
Residents warned to stay away from NSW
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has warned residents not to head south into NSW, as community transmission cases increase.
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