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.
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‘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.
PM urged to fix border confusion
A timeline for Australia’s borders reopening remains elusive after the prime minister rejected reports the nation was shut off indefinitely.
‘Spoiled prat’: Slater slammed over tweets
Michael Slater has received a stinging rebuke over his criticism of the India travel ban as a minister tells the former Test cricketer to ‘grow up’.
‘Unsustainable’: Hotel crisis revealed
An alarming statistic has shown how heavily the hotel sector has been hammered by COVID-19, and the industry is begging for help.
COVID breakout once again fails to spread
Days after millions of Perth residents were forced into lockdown, just one new case has been found, so are snap shutdowns worth the pain?
‘Thought bubble’: Quarantine plan blasted
A Labor minister says there is a significant reason why home quarantine for vaccinated returned travellers could not be successfully managed by the Federal government.
PM: No ban on AstraZeneca
The Prime Minister has stressed there is no blanket ban on people under 50 taking the AstraZeneca vaccine, despite its links to a rare form of blood clotting.
Bad news for international travel
As dancefloors open and flights to New Zealand are set to return, could we be travelling further across the Pacific this year? The news isn’t good.
New step to contain ‘worrying’ cluster
A new measure has been introduced for residents of Greater Brisbane as a COVID-19 outbreak causes concern across the city.
Mardi Gras protest hits Sydney streets
Mardi Gras protesters have hit Sydney’s streets protesting against rape, the police, the lack of the usual parade, and demanding rights for transgender people.
‘Shattered’: Qantas issues border demand
Sudden domestic border closures have had a devastating impact on travel confidence and must be ruled out as Australians become vaccinated, Qantas says.
Radical three-step travel plan proposed
It’s only been a week since the first Australians got their COVID jab and already there’s debate over an ambitious plan for easing travel restrictions.
How the vaccine will change our lives
It’s the game-changer many Australians have been eagerly waiting for, but how long will it take for the vaccine program to change our lives?
Some rules remain as Vic lockdown ends
Victoria’s “short, sharp circuit-breaker” lockdown is over — but some restrictions will stay in place to combat the potential spread of COVID-19.
Dan’s idea slammed as ‘despicable’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been slammed over a suggestion he made which has been labelled as ‘despicable’ and ‘cold hearted’.
Expert’s grim prediction for the future
A leading infectious diseases expert has warned how long it will take to vaccinate the globe, but more worringly, worse could be yet to come.
‘Heavyweight fight’: Albo draws battlelines
The first battlelines of the federal election have been drawn, with Anthony Albanese promising a ‘heavyweight title fight’ with Scott Morrison over workers’ rights.
ScoMo accused of COVID ‘vanishing act’
Scott Morrison has performed a ‘vanishing act’ during the COVID-19 pandemic, an outspoken Labor frontbencher says.
Potential boost for COVID-hit sector
One of Australia’s hardest-hit sectors could receive a boost as the government flags plans for more support after JobKeeper ends next month.
Labor says $40-a-day JobSeeker ‘unfair’
Labor will wait to see what’s on the government’s agenda before revealing its own plan for JobSeeker but says $40 a day isn’t enough.
Lifeline for WA pollies after border chaos
Some of Australia’s most politicians may be allowed to skip quarantine after fears they would be locked up as a result of the WA COVID outbreak.
Border changes following WA COVID case
Queensland has been the first state to react to Western Australia’s new case of COVID-19, given the positive case roamed the city of Perth.
When to expect decision on NZ travel
New Zealand’s ‘tremendous’ job in crushing a worrying COVID-19 outbreak has given hope quarantine free-travel will return, with a decision imminent.
‘Evolving rapidly’: No decision on NZ travel
Australia could extend a ban on quarantine-free travel from New Zealand in the face of a ‘rapidly evolving’ COVID-19 situation.
Aussie industry facing COVID collapse
Many Australian businesses have buckled under the weight of COVID-19, with fears one of the country’s crucial industries could be next.
‘Last thing’: Gloomy travel news revealed
Australia’s international borders are likely to be one of the last things to be opened even after the vaccine is out, our chief medical officer has revealed.
‘Do your job’: Dan Andrews blasted
A Morrison government Minister has laid into Dan Andrews, calling him to stop dragging his feet on an issue vital to the economy.
How much Aussies have in savings
New figures show how much Australian households and businesses have in savings, as the federal government prepares to unwind Jobkeeper.
Big change for northern beaches
Sydney’s northern beaches have been reclassified as the region emerges from a virus cluster that prompted a pre-Christmas lockdown.
Sydney mayor slams ‘cheap COVID excuse’
Councils are using COVID as a “cheap” excuse to ditch Australia Day celebrations, one mayor claims, saying cancel culture is the true reason.
COVID cases double in new China outbreak
China has just recorded its highest number of new coronavirus cases in more than five months, leading to fear another wave in imminent.
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