‘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”.
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‘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.
Only overseas bubble likely for Aussies
If you’ve been hoping for an overseas jaunt for Christmas you may want to think again – unless you’re thinking of this island escape.
The man leading lockdown uprising
A former soldier and bodybuilder, arrested by police while on the toilet today, is urging Aussies to fight back against coronavirus measures.
Defiant Premier slams ‘relentless’ attacks
Annastacia Palaszczuk vows she won’t be “intimidated” on Queensland’s border, revealing “relentless attacks” have taken a toll on her family.
‘What a joke’: Aussies lash cash offer
Aussies stuck overseas have blasted the government’s offer of loans for hardship as cruel and a joke, saying the real problem is simple to fix.
‘Disgraceful’ truth about mum’s arrest
An MP has blasted the Victorian Government, saying its arrest of a pregnant mother proves something disturbing about the state.
Magic number for Qld border to reopen
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says NSW will need to meet a pretty tough figure of community transmission cases before her state reopens.
‘No relationship’: QLD border spat gets ugly
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has hit out at Queensland’s Annastacia Palaszczuk and her lack of “compassion” over border closures.
‘Time to open up’: PM’s border demand
Scott Morrison is fed up with the state of border closures and is urging premiers to reopen by Christmas, labelling Australia a “dislocated nation”.
Premier scraps ‘difficult’ border rule
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced new details of the highly anticipated changes to the border bubble between NSW and Victoria.
Premier extends QLD border closure
Anyone hoping to catch some Queensland sun in September will have to wait, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announcing the borders will stay shut.
Mum’s ‘heartbreak’ 17,000km from home
Ella Kilgour and her daughter have been trapped in the UK since March. Now, she joins a growing number of Aussies turning to crowd-funding to get home.
Aussie ban that’s strictest in the world
Most Australians who have asked for permission to travel internationally while borders are shut have been rejected. So who’s allowed out?
Fresh claims about magnate’s yacht voyage
Fresh claims have been made about Melbourne property magnate Mark Simonds’ family trip to Queensland aboard luxury yacht, Lady Pamela.
Inside luxury yacht in COVID controversy
Inside the luxury superyacht at the centre of the Melbourne multi-millionaire magnate family’s COVID voyage controversy.
Stroppy Brit cops Melbourne mask fine
A video shows a stroppy British man’s indignant tirade on the streets of Melbourne after being seen without a mask. One cop’s response is priceless.
Magnate forced off yacht to quarantine
A multi-millionaire magnate who escaped Victoria’s lockdown on a luxury yacht has been forced to move into hotel quarantine at his own expense.
State may open to NSW in two weeks
The border between South Australia and NSW may reopen within weeks, as the daily cases of COVID-19 continue to drop.
Mum evicted in ‘heartless’ note
A struggling mother-of-two found out she had just one day to get her things packed when her property manager left a harsh eviction notice.
‘Low blow’: Sydney venue’s bitter closure
The owner of a Sydney live music venue says she is in shock after being forced to close her business amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Reason Victoria’s lockdowns are failing
Dan Andrews locked his state down earlier and harder than the rest of Australia – but there’s one ‘perverse’ reason it’s not working.
Premiers slammed over border closures
State premiers have been accused of shutting down their borders to win votes rather than save lives, costing hundreds of jobs and devastating the economy.
Virus cluster fears at elite Sydney school
An elite Catholic Sydney school has quietly shut its doors after one of its students tested positive to coronavirus last week.
Victorian lockdown must be extended
Modelling shows where Victoria is headed and when Melbourne’s stage 4 coronavirus lockdown, already in place for two weeks, could be lifted.
State to keep borders closed until December
Another state has made a grim Christmas prediction, with Tasmania announcing they will keep borders closed until at least December.
Cases not falling as steeply as expected
Victorians are living with some of the world’s harshest coronavirus restrictions, but infections just aren’t dropping as expected.
Aussie banks, ATMs disappearing
New figures reveal 2100 ATMs in Australia were removed between April and June, while the big four banks have shut 175 branches collectively.
Queensland border to stay shut
Annastacia Palaszczuk says she has no intention of reopening the state unless there are no cases of community transmission in NSW and Victoria.
‘Not surprised’: Mum reacts to setback
A Sydney mum who is stranded in the “rape capital of the world” has reacted to another setback in her quest to return home.
Why NZ’s outbreak should worry Australia
No industry has been hit harder than tourism. But the latest outbreak of virus cases in New Zealand should serve as a warning.
Trial HSC exams cancelled after virus case
A Sydney high school has suspended its trial HSC exams and students and staff are self-isolating after a student tested positive for COVID-19.
Police shoot at Melbourne curfew breacher
Melbourne police have fired through the car window of a driver breaching coronavirus curfew who allegedly drove towards officers.
Possible Australia link in NZ cases
New Zealand authorities are investigating whether an outbreak came from chilled products from a Melbourne coolstore.
Aussie ‘homeless’ because of COVID rule
This man has been sleeping under a tree in a park in one of Australia’s major cities, all because he’s been stranded by a COVID-19 rule.
‘On our doorstep’: New border warning
As harder borders continue to be enforced across the country, the Queensland Premier says she will keep her state shut.
Pete Evans taunts Jacinda on Instagram
Former celebrity chef Pete Evans has taunted the New Zealand PM, urging a vote against her and sparking wild conspiracies about the country.
Car graveyard shows virus devastation
Photos show thousands of cars being stored at a large holding area in England amid a slump in demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jim’s Mowing boss’ brutal attack
Outspoken CEO Jim Penman has again lashed out at Daniel Andrews, claiming the Premier has “brought much of Victoria to its knees”.
What postcodes are allowed across border
As residents in Queensland and NSW grapple with new border restrictions, here is a complete list of those who can enter the Sunshine State.
‘Devastated’: Virus tourists shut down cafe
A restaurant on the NSW south coast has been forced to close after two Sydneysiders dined at the premises and tested positive for COVID-19.
Phantom lockdown that’s crippling NSW
NSW is not currently in lockdown, but you wouldn’t know it from the state’s cafes and restaurants – and it’s all thanks to a nervous Gladys.
Kmart slammed over empty shelves
The discount department store favourite has been forced to apologise to customers for an annoying issue with its online operation.
‘Inhumane’ fight to see critically ill son
A Melbourne mother is pleading with authorities to be allowed to see her critically ill son who she is banned from visiting because of virus restrictions.
‘Thousands’ of Victorians flee with loophole
Thousands of fed-up Victorians are using a loophole to escape stage 4 lockdown and head north – and many will likely never return.
How to still shop during lockdown
As Melbourne shops close their doors due to stage 4 restrictions, here’s how you can still shop at stores including Kmart, JB Hi-Fi, and Harvey Norman.
Kmart’s ‘admirable’ move for staff
Workers at the discount department store can breathe a sigh of relief while the industry union is calling for others to follow.
‘Unsatisfactory’ posties expect more delays
The pandemic this year has created a perfect storm for the delivery industry but Victoria’s new lockdown could make it even worse.
More Woolies stores impacted by COVID
Eight more Woolworth stores around Victoria were deep cleaned overnight after staff members and contractors tested positive for coronavirus.
Uber’s new rule for passengers
Victoria has made face coverings mandatory and NSW has urged people to wear masks in some situations. Now Uber has also upgraded its rules.
Aussies who face $3000 bill to enter NSW
The opportunity to travel from Melbourne to Sydney without entering mandatory hotel quarantine has now ended, and will cost you $3000.
‘Shut down NSW now’: Expert
There are increasing calls for tighter restrictions in NSW including mandatory masks and the possibility of a stage 3 lockdown.
Proof Vic‘s outbreak may have peaked
Victoria’s virus outbreak may have already peaked, new analysis provided to news.com.au suggests. There’s hope the state has passed the worst.
Eerie photos of abandoned Melbourne
The creepy images have to be seen to be believed on a sunny winter’s day typically adored by millions of tourists, shoppers and workers.
Why Vic cases are stubbornly high
Victoria has suffered another 725 virus cases, but one expert warns “don’t be thrown” by the number, and the probable reason for the jump.
Next three weeks will seal Victoria’s fate
Victoria’s fate hangs in the balance and what happens in the next few weeks could decide if the state remains isolated from the rest of the country.
Aussies missing out on JobKeeper
Victoria’s tough stage 4 restrictions will leave hundreds of thousands out of work. But not everyone will be eligible for government support.
Melbourne permit website crashes
As the almost total shutdown of Melbourne looms, a site where people can obtain a permit to show authorities buckled under pressure.
Extreme lockdown: Victoria’s next move
Melbourne residents are living under some of the strictest restrictions in the world but things could get tougher if lockdown doesn’t work.
The jobs at risk in ‘most severe recession’
Victoria’s drastic stage 4 restrictions have left many businesses “against the wall” and certain industries teetering on the brink of collapse.
Melburnians will need permit to go out
People out and about for legitimate reasons in Greater Melbourne during stage four lockdown will need to show a permit if stopped by authorities.
Woolies slams ‘disappointing’ staff move
Supermarket giant Woolworths is preparing for delays in orders after workers walked off the job amid a coronavirus infection scare.
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