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.
Closures
‘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.
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