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.
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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.
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