Potential frontrunner for NSW app trial
There’s one location in Greater Sydney that an expert believes could be ideal to test NSW’s new vaccine passport app.
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Premier warned over NSW re-opening
Premier Gladys Berejiklian was urged to be “cautious” about re-opening the state once 70 per cent of people were vaccinated, a new report suggests.
‘Unfair’ impact of innocent change
Residents in the same Sydney suburb are living very different lives thanks to a change made years ago. No one thought it would make such a difference.
PM’s plan for thousands by Christmas
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken in a new video message about what Christmas could look like for thousands of Australians.
Canberra outbreak jumps by 20
The ACT has recorded 20 new locally acquired cases of Covid-19, as the capital’s outbreak continues to grow.
NSW areas that could test new vax passport
Some lucky suburbs will be able to open up first so NSW can trial new vaccine passport technology. Is your area on the list?
‘Foolish’: Gladys plan slammed by leader
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s goal to ease restrictions by mid-October has been slammed as ‘risky’ by her closest neighbouring leader.
‘Got to happen’: Barnby’s dig at rogue states
Barnaby Joyce has shut down any suggestion of changes to the national reopening plan, insisting states are ‘locked in’ to the vaccination target.
Big vaccine change for Canberra
A major vaccine change has been announced as Canberra’s Covid outbreak grows to 385 cases.
Neighbours star blasts Covid-19 rule
A television actress has blasted a “scandalous” border restriction while launching a public search for a footballer boyfriend.
Young person fighting for life from Covid
A young person, aged only in their 20s, has been taken to intensive care in Canberra and is relying on a ventilator.
Top doctor’s grim death warning for PM
The head of the Australian Medical Association has told the Prime Minister that the hospital system will collapse as health restrictions ease.
‘Breaking point’: Covid-19 crisis grows
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has revealed when NSW is expected to face its worst challenge as she faces criticism over stretched resources.
MPs scramble to flee ACT before lockdown
Panic buying has ensued in Canberra as the ACT is plunged into its first seven-day lockdown in a year and MPs scramble to evacuate.
NSW lockdown exit strategy revealed
Gladys Berejiklian has provided the most detailed look so far at how she thinks NSW will exit the Covid-19 lockdown – starting in weeks.
Dan eyes another lockdown extension
Just a day after adding another week to Melbourne’s latest snap lockdown, it seems Daniel Andrews is mulling a longer shut-in.
NSW Covid strategy could be working
Restrictions in some Sydney suburbs look to be working, providing hope that NSW can drive cases down despite the infectiousness of Delta.
NSW must change covid tactics
NSW needs to change its approach or risk creating a “super mutant” virus it won’t be possible to control, an expert has warned.
‘Must do better’: Doubt over Aussie plan
Australians have now been given a vaccination target to aim for but one expert is concerned it may not be high enough.
First Aussie state that will be free
With large parts of the country locked down once again, and targets set to open up again, one state is on track to get there first.
‘Hard lesson’ Sydney still hasn’t learned
NSW is still trying to crush the virus in Greater Sydney using a method that didn’t work in Melbourne, one expert says.
Proof Sydney still not doing enough
New data points to why cases in Greater Sydney are still continuing to rise despite the area being in lockdown for more than a month.
The truth about NSW’s lockdown
Other states say NSW should take lockdown “seriously” but are its restrictions that different? Here’s how they compare to Victoria’s.
Afghan says Aussie soldiers are ‘infidels’
An Afghan villager and star Nine Newspapers witness has told the Ben Roberts-Smith trial Australian soldiers are “infidels” who “come into our houses … to our women”.
Afghan claims ‘big soldier’ beat him
An Afghan villager has described a “big soldier with blue eyes” who allegedly beat him and kicked his uncle at Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial.
Glamorous WAG fined over covid march
Glamorous WAG Taylor Winterstein has taken to Instagram to film police serving her and her footballer husband two $1000 covid protest fines.
Christmas lockdown a ‘possible scenario’
NSW’s high Covid numbers has some experts thinking it won’t be able to get down to zero cases, meaning lockdown will have to stay in place.
Viral business crusader breaks down
Carly Soderstrom went viral in a video attacking lockdowns. Supporters quickly raised $60k for her but a background check revealed problems.
Sydney’s worst fears realised
Covid spread in five Sydney areas pose a threat to the rest of the city, the state and even Australia. This is why the risk is so high.
Shock figure shows how lucky Aussies are
About half of Australia’s population is in lockdown and we are facing a long winter but one figure brings home how lucky we still are.
What radical lockdown could look like
Harsh new measures may be required in NSW to get Covid-19 cases down. Here’s what desperate authorities could still do.
‘Not good news’: NSW going backwards
NSW’s jump in covid cases has set back the state’s recovery and tougher restrictions may be needed to get the outbreak under control.
Ferocious global phase as Delta cases surge
The Delta strain’s global surge amid the relaxation of restrictions is causing a ferocious new stage of the pandemic around the world.
‘Atrocious’ decision crushing tradies
Gladys Berejiklian has been urged not to extend the “atrocious” two-week shut down of Greater Sydney’s construction industry.
Ben Roberts-Smith with blonde trainer
Ben Roberts-Smith has been exercising in the park with a blonde trainer as he awaits a decision on how long the lockdown will delay his trial.
Sydney’s new restrictions explained
Sydney has woken up to tougher restrictions with only 16 types of businesses now allowed to open, and construction to come to a halt.
‘Frightening’: We can’t go back to normal
Life won’t be able to go back to normal after the latest Delta outbreaks, one expert warns, as she points to one ‘frightening’ situation.
Australia’s economic progress in peril
A key figure is pointing to dire times ahead for Australians as half the country deals with the economic consequences of lockdowns.
‘He’s worn out’: Pressure on minister
One week after Brad Hazzard snapped at reporters to “move on” over the school Pfizer bungle, the Health Minister is being to take a break.
Big win for struggling NSW parents
Parents struggling to juggle working from home and their children under Sydney’s strict lockdown have been given a sliver of hope.
‘Not at all’: Bad news for Sydney
Sydney won’t be able to open up even once the two-week lockdown extension is complete, an expert says, pointing to one key figure.
‘Horrendous’: Fight over harsh new rule
A group is backing the decision for compulsory Covid-19 testing after fury over hundreds of essential workers left queuing for up hours.
‘Massive costs’: Call for end to lockdown
A senator has demanded an end to the NSW lockdown, claiming Australians should ‘learn to live’ with Covid-19.
‘End of August’: Dire lockdown prediction
Sydney’s lockdown could run until the end of August, one expert says, as the number of new covid cases continue to set records.
Best case scenario for ‘unstable’ Sydney
Sydney’s numbers keep getting worse but certain crucial figures will provide a hint about how long the lockdown is likely to last.
‘Highly unlikely’: Grim view on lockdown
Gladys Berejiklian has weighed in on when the NSW restrictions will end – and it’s not good news for those after a short, sharp lockdown.
Who will get PM’s new Covid cash bonus
The PM is preparing to offer new cash Covid disaster relief assistance to families and more business support amid fears of a protracted lockdown in NSW.
‘Mayhem’ as Sydney crowds defy lockdown
Crowds of people have been caught thronging outdoors in Sydney in defiance of lockdown pleas to stay at home, with one venue reporting scenes of “mayhem”.
The ‘soft’ rule that could doom NSW
There’s increasing nervousness that NSW’s brutal two-week lockdown could be extended, with one expert saying some rules were too “soft”.
Demand ahead of tense national cabinet
At least two premiers will take a big demand to crisis talks with the PM tomorrow, and it could have a big impact on stranded Aussies.
Just two Aussie states remain covid-free
Just two jurisdictions in Australia remain covid-free with cases spreading across the country in less than one week, sparking lockdowns in four states.
Reason behind new jab rules revealed
Australians aged 18 and above can get the AstraZeneca vaccine, but a senior minister has denied an oversupply has forced the government’s hand.
‘Head scratcher’: Vaccine delay slammed
Aged care workers will soon be forced to get vaccinated, but critics say the government has been too slow to act.
Subtle dig at Gladys over lockdown
An outspoken MP has taken aim at NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian over the state’s response to the worsening Covid-19 outbreak in Sydney.
Anger over crowds, lockdown brews
Debate is brewing over the large crowds seen at Bondi Beach as one medical expert warns the highly infectious strain has “outrun” us.
Sydney family fined for Covid breach
A family from Sydney’s east have been slapped with massive fines after allegedly flouting the city’s strict Covid-19 rules and travelling across the state.
100 per cent spread among key group
NSW has introduced a lockdown in parts of Sydney as alarming infection rates among certain groups show just how infectious the virus is.
When NSW restrictions will be able to lift
Has NSW done it again? It’s unclear whether the state will definitely be able to avoid lockdown, but the numbers are looking promising.
Next restrictions NSW is facing
NSW has decided not to go into lockdown yet – and there are still other actions it could take before committing to such a drastic measure.
New virus workplace rules explained
It’s no longer just customer-facing or frontline workers who have to wear a mask to their job. Here’s everything you need to know.
‘Zero’ truth to reports of NSW lockdown
There are no plans to announce NSW lockdown by Friday despite reports, NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has told news.com.au.
Big change to your gym workout
NSW has announced a significant change to how people are allowed to workout at gyms, starting from 4pm today.
‘A mess’: Aussie border chaos slammed
State border closures are creating turmoil in the Australian community – but show no signs of changing despite the vaccination program.
Vic won’t get any more federal support
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says support for Victorians is now a matter for the state government after its lockdown ‘dented confidence’.
PM’s crushing border warning
Scott Morrison has dashed the hopes of keen travellers once again, warning that there’s “no finish line” when it comes to the virus.
Why VIC can’t seem to avoid lockdowns
It’s the question on every Victorian’s lips — why is the state so unlucky when it comes to lockdowns? And what is NSW doing differently? Here’s what we know.
Aged care vaccine mandate ‘unlikely’: PM
Aged care workers are ‘unlikely’ to be forced to get vaccinated despite Victoria’s growing Covid-19 outbreak, Scott Morrison has revealed.
Why NSW has not hit the panic button
While Victoria settles in for a longer lockdown, NSW has ruled out restrictions even after a family tested positive to Covid-19. This is why.
Decision that cost Melbourne man $4k
As Victoria braces for news of an extended lockdown, one business says it won’t survive if restrictions continue for weeks longer.
Vic facing ‘another 7 days’ in lockdown
Victorian residents should brace themselves for another seven days in lockdown as the state’s Covid-19 cluster continues to grow – fast.
Fringe group targets ‘ignorant’ Aussies
The uprising against lockdown led to wild scenes in Melbourne as a new group denying Covid-19 took aim at “mindless, ignorant” Australians.
Change to Trans-Tasman travel bubble
New Zealand has introduced a new requirement for certain people flying in the trans-Tasman travel bubble from Australia.
Leigh Sales fumes in TV interview
Leigh Sales has ripped into Health Minister Greg Hunt over the slow vaccine rollout in a night of TV heavily focused on Covid-19.
Victoria’s fury over snap lockdown
Irate Victorians have taken to the streets and social media to voice their outrage as the state’s fourth brutal coronavirus lockdown looms.
Fears outbreak has jumped the border
NSW Health is urgently contacting people from a state sporting club after one person tested positive for Covid-19 linked to the Victoria cluster.
Melbourne on brink of new lockdown
The Victorian Government is said to be considering five-day lockdown as an epidemiologist says he is “nervous” about the Melbourne outbreak.
Warning over Indian variant in Victoria
The Indian variant of Covid-19 detected among the nine cases in the Victorian virus outbreak is ‘of concern’, experts have warned.
How ‘fortress Australia’ can ever reopen
Experts have revealed just what it will take to help reopen “fortress Australia’s” international borders — and there’s a few steps to go.
‘Not safe’: ScoMo’s border message
Scott Morrison has a message for critics as he comes under increased pressure to outline Australia’s reopening with the world.
What we really think about closed border
The reopening of the international border has become a vexed issue, but a new opinion poll makes it clear what the majority of Aussies think.
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