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.
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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.
NSW’s stunning virus turnaround
While Victoria slipped into utter chaos, NSW successfully beat a looming second wave of coronavirus infections – but restrictions will stay.
Journalist targeted after press conference
A journalist at Daniel Andrews’ press conference has been told to “go back to Sydney” after a tense back-and-forth with the Premier today.
World’s media makes Dan Andrews a star
He’s been heckled as “Dictator Dan” and criticised for the handling of the virus but support appears to be swinging for the premier.
Man’s explosive rant at cops
A man has erupted in an explosive rant at Victoria Police in his driveway in the Melbourne suburb of Point Cook that was caught on video.
Mum takes on Andrews at Supreme Court
A mother-of-three and cafe owner who has made a Supreme Court challenge to Victoria’s curfew could free the state from restrictions.
Concerning figure holding back NSW
Just hours after opening the South Australian border with the ACT, the state’s Health Minister said there is a new “concern” hindering NSW.
City in lockdown despite zero cases
A city of 30,000 people closer to Adelaide than Melbourne is locked down despite zero cases for five months. They have a message for the Premier.
Dan slammed over curfew change
Victorian Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien has slammed Daniel Andrews’ shutdown and called to scrap the nightly curfew despite new changes.
‘Barbaric’ arrest caught on video
Shocking new video has caught Victoria Police stomping on a man’s head and piling on top of him during a dramatic Melbourne arrest.
Restriction that could save Melbourne
There are increasing calls for Daniel Andrews to reassess Victoria’s restrictions and one measure could make a difference to those struggling.
‘Queensland’s Trump’: Premier cops it
After a horror week, there are ominous warning signs for Queensland’s Premier who has now been dubbed the state’s “Donald Trump”.
‘Show compassion’: Qantas boss lashed
The Queensland Deputy Premier has hit out at the Qantas boss saying he needed to “show compassion” for stranded Australians.
Cold email exposes Queensland’s cruelty
A cold-hearted email to family mourning the sudden death of a loved one has exposed Queensland’s brutal approach to border requests.
Aussie family forced to live in airport
An Aussie mother-of-three has shared “extremely troubling” images of her living situation while trying to return from London to Perth.
Premier ends press conference in tears
Annastacia Palaszczuk has delivered an emotional press conference, revealing she had “lost loved ones” during the pandemic.
Pathetic funeral offer to grieving daughter
The woman at the centre of a war of words between the Queensland Premier and the PM could attend her dad’s funeral. With one big catch.
One word exposes Queensland’s shame
In an extraordinary admission, Queensland authorities revealed why celebrities like Tom Hanks are allowed in while grieving families aren’t.
‘Don’t make those decisions’: Anna’s cop out
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has extraordinarily distanced herself from a border decision that enraged the nation.
Truth about Sweden’s virus response
Sweden became a COVID-19 rogue state when it refused to lockdown. Now an Aussie epidemiologist living there wants the truth about Sweden’s “success” to be told.
Images that broke Australia’s heart
The PM has revealed what he spoke about with a grieving daughter banned from her dad’s funeral forced to view his body in PPE.
‘Don’t understand’: Qld question baffles
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has hit out at her Queensland counterpart, saying the border closures simply don’t make sense.
‘Gut-wrenching’: Karl’s emotional plea
Today show host Karl Stefanovic has made an emotional plea live on air, asking for a “medium” to be met when it comes to border closures.
Border separates dad from newborn baby
A NSW family has begged the Queensland government to ease its border restrictions, which have forced a fly-in-fly-out dad to be separated from his baby.
Special treatment for COVID sex parties
Coronavirus restrictions in Queensland appear to penalise people hosting weddings more severely than those who attend sex parties. This is why.
Aussie beaches may be forced to close
As the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, Aussies hoping for a summer by the sea may be in for a rude shock.
Pub shut down for COVID-19 breaches
A popular Sydney pub has become the first venue to be forcibly shut down for repeatedly breaching coronavirus safety guidelines.
’Makes no sense’: Fight over wedding rules
A leader in the wedding industry is calling for an easing of restrictions, saying the rules are savaging businesses and hurting couples.
Melbourne Mayor continues lockdown rant
Melbourne’s lord mayor has made an impassioned plea to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and spoken out against his planned road map.
PM defends JobKeeper cut to Victoria
Vital economic support for more than one million Victorians will be slashed this month, just as the harsh stage four lockdown is extended.
Hairdresser: ‘Had to close all my bookings’
A Melbourne hairdresser says she has lost faith in the Victorian government and cancelled all bookings after the state’s roadmap was revealed.
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