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.
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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.
Qantas’s bold flight plans played down
Qantas plans to sell overseas flights from July 1, but there is no guarantee Australia’s international borders will be open by then.
Outrage over Sydney concert crowd
A photo from inside a Human Nature concert in Sydney on Saturday night with more than 1200 attendees has sparked outrage online.
How virus spread to inner Sydney
Before the northern beaches went into lockdown, this is how a trip to work led to the virus spreading to inner Sydney.
Sydney’s huge mask rule backflip
After months of pressure, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has finally caved in and made masks compulsory in Sydney as virus cases soar in the state.
Australia won’t cut corners for vaccine
Claims a COVID-19 vaccine is effective against a new strand of the virus is positive news but does not change the government’s timeframe for getting Aussies the jab.
Border rules in place for Christmas
Christmas will look a little different this year thanks to closed borders and Sydney’s coronavirus outbreak. Here’s where you can travel to without quarantine.
COVID scare for Canberra bubble
A Liberal MP has been tested for COVID-19 after being in the same Sydney building as a carrier, while two Anthony Albanese staffers have tested negative.
‘Beyond belief’: Albo blasts ScoMo’s call
Anthony Albanese has ripped into Scott Morrison, saying he ‘doesn’t believe in accountability and doesn’t believe in taking responsibility’.
‘No need’ for emergency meeting on outbreak
The Health Minister has resisted calls for emergency Commonwealth action as the COVID-19 outbreak on Sydney’s northern beaches worsens.
Sydney’s ‘mother of all superspreaders’
‘Dangerous’ conditions mean Sydney’s coronavirus outbreak could see up to 3000 people infected, with calls for the city to go into lockdown.
Call for ‘painful’ Christmas lockdown
Sydneysiders should face a ‘painful’ lockdown over the festive season to stop the northern beaches cluster escalating further, according to a peak medical body.
Terrifying new mutant virus strain
A terrifying new strain of COVID-19 is ravaging London and southeast England, thwarting the UK’s chances of returning to normal by Christmas.
‘Cannot continue with Christmas’
In drastic new action from Boris Johnson, Christmas has just been cancelled for 18 million people in England’s capital and south.
‘Explosive’: Suburbs should be in lockdown
Sydney’s northern beaches should be put into lockdown one expert says, as the cluster could risk Australia’s Christmas plans.
PM weighs in on NSW outbreak
Scott Morrison says there’s no reason to worry about a COVID-19 outbreak in New South Wales, after the state confirmed another three cases.
‘Mad’ visa rule a ‘pre-Christmas nightmare’
Hundreds of families are facing a ‘pre-Christmas nightmare’ as a quirk in Australia’s visa laws requires some to leave the country mid-pandemic.
US shocked by Australian COVID rule
Australians who didn’t do anything wrong have been unfairly penalised by strict COVID-19 rules – and the world is paying close attention.
Boost for farmers forced to destroy crops
An influx of seasonal workers to save COVID-hit farms could be on the way after measures were agreed to help them bypass quarantine.
Senators’ bid to ‘save Christmas’
A group of senators say it is hypocritical for states to impose restrictions on Christmas gatherings while thousands are allowed to attend sporting events.
Photo reveals Australia’s sad retail disaster
It has been a brutal year for Aussie retail – and one image perfectly sums up the extent of the devastation facing small businesses.
DFAT accused of ‘cooking books’
Stranded Aussies claim DFAT removed them from a list declaring their desire to come home, prompting accusations of ‘cooking the books’.
Mystery over lies that triggered lockdown
Three days after South Australians were forced into a snap six-day lockdown, authorities were forced into an embarrassing backdown.
Move that gives stranded Aussies hope
Stranded Aussies have received good news, with a Northern Territory quarantine centre to expand its intake of overseas arrivals.
Supermarket boss erupts over loo paper
An interview about panic buying and toilet paper shortages took a hilarious turn after a supermarket boss vented about insane shoppers.
Will Australia be open by Christmas?
Outrage over how some states and territories have approached borders escalated after SA’s virus outbreak. How do you feel about our borders?
‘Stay put’: State issues new travel warning
South Australians are in for a week of lockdown, with the state’s Chief Medical Officer giving a stern warning for those holding on to any travel hope.
‘Grossly unfair’: Border call step too far
As an outbreak in South Australia has the country on edge, some fear the reaction to the new COVID cluster may have much bigger consequences.
‘Problematic’ plan kills NZ travel bubble
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has basically squashed any hope of Australians being able to fly across the ditch by Christmas.
‘Rise up’: Trump doc’s ‘irresponsible’ tweet
A member of Donald Trump’s coronavirus task force has called for people to “rise up” up after a state announced a new three-week lockdown.
Thousands to flood state for border opening
From midnight, one of the hardest borders in the country will begin easing restrictions, but the reopening comes with a big warning.
New dodgy trick to travel overseas
Desperate for a trip overseas, some travellers are taking to the black market to get fake COVID-19 test results in order to jump borders.
Ardern’s warning over NZ travel bubble
With a growing number Kiwis entering Australia, PM Jacinda Ardern said there’s a big reason why she’s not ready to return the favour.
Qantas drop new flights as borders lift
Following the announcement of the NSW and Victoria border reopening, Aussie airlines have been given a much-needed lifeline.
‘Last resort’: Sydney couple’s desperate plea
A NZ couple based in Sydney say their newborn baby will not meet his dying grandfather if they cannot find space in a managed isolation facility.
Andrews’ swipe at Gladys over border
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has hit out at comments made by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian amid the ongoing border lifting discussion.
‘Inhumane’ state lashed over border
A global human rights group has slammed one state for inflicting “trauma” on everyday Australians with its strict coronavirus restrictions.
Oz virus measure Fauci won’t endorse
In a candid new interview, Dr Anthony Fauci admits he wouldn’t dare publicly endorse one key aspect of Australia’s coronavirus response.
‘Brutal lesson’: Premier attacks her rivals
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has attacked her political rivals and talked about the “brutal lesson” Victoria had to learn.
‘Insane’ reaction to city’s reopening
Melburnians desperate to head out for dinner and drinks after months in lockdown could be bitterly disappointed over coming weeks.
New hurdle for NSW border opening
As Melburnians step out to enjoy their first morning of freedom, all eyes are on when NSW will lift their hard border with the Garden State.
Premier shuts down NSW border opening
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has shut down hope of the border opening with Victoria, saying the state still has a big test to pass.
Qld opening with NSW now in doubt
As Australians eagerly wait to see if Australian borders will reopen by Christmas, there is fresh doubt if Queensland will lift restrictions in November.
Bali’s ‘great concern’ over Aussie decision
After announcing Australians probably won’t travel overseas until later in 2021, Bali fears the decision could cripple the popular tourist island.
Fury over Melbourne virus change
Premier Daniel Andrews has eased coronavirus restrictions in Melbourne but one crucial group are angry they’ve missed out.
Hairdresser’s $10k fine for defying rules
A Melbourne hairdresser opened her shop’s doors in a blatant refusal to follow the state’s strict Stage 4 lockdown rules. But she soon regretted it.
Date Victoria will finally ease lockdown
Melburnians have been in lockdown for two months and patience is wearing thin but modelling has shown the date the city will reach its 14-day target.
‘I don’t understand’: Sales on Vic rules
Leigh Sales overnight lit up social media with a question on the lips of all Victorians – why are they locked down when other states aren’t?
Fresh hope for Qld border opening
Time is almost up for NSW contact tracers to find the source of new cases, but it looks like Queensland will still swing open their border next month.
Premier hits back at ‘offensive’ virus jibe
The NSW Premier has hit back at a suggestion from Queensland that she has given up on a key part of the battle against the coronavirus.
Ardern: ‘We’ve beat the virus again’
New Zealanders will again enjoy a restriction-free life just two months after the country was hit by a worrying second wave of cases.
Weirdest idea yet to salvage cruising
A Qantas “flight to nowhere” sold out in minutes, and now the cruise industry is looking at how to get people sailing despite border shutdowns.
Qld border reopening could be scrapped
Queensland’s target of reopening to NSW on November 1 has been plunged into serious doubt after a flare up of new coronavirus cases.
Plan to keep Aussie state closed until April
Details buried within the federal budget apparently reveal a quiet plot to keep one Australian state’s borders closed for six more months.
New York prepares to shut down again
Authorities will rush back coronavirus restrictions in nine neighbourhoods in New York City after cases surge, sparking fears of a second wave.
Aussie teen stuck 17,000km from family
An Aussie teen and his parents were due to fly to Australia last week. He boarded a flight and they became stranded half a world away.
Australia’s chaotic border rules explained
Travelling around Australia is confusing, especially as the rules seem to change every day. Here’s everything you need to know about border restrictions.
What our COVID-summer will look like
Summer in Australia will look very different this year and experts have revealed what restrictions we’ll likely still be dealing with.
Flight Centre to close even more stores
Australia’s largest travel agency is set to get smaller, announcing they will close another 90 store fronts and axe hundreds of jobs.
Cops on park patrol hunting picnickers
Victorians have been partly released from their homes this week but new rules mean a gathering of six people in the park could cost almost $30,000.
Extra easing of Victoria‘s virus rules to be revealed
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is set to announce a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions for Melbourne today, after cases have remained consistently low for the past few weeks.
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