Sydney reopens
Rapid antigen tests to be targeted at school communities with large outbreaks
Public school principals will also start chasing up about 3100 unvaccinated teachers this week, after the vaccine mandate came into effect on Monday.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Luxe jeweller Cartier defies the pandemic to sign a flagship lease
Luxury retail is back for cashed-up shoppers and the brands are wasting no time getting a foothold into a new store.
- by Carolyn Cummins
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Life after Lockdown
The time for celebration and optimism is now
In Melbourne, the exit from the latest lockdown has been greeted with genuine relief, exuberance and simple cheerfulness.
- The Age's View
Government, Sydney Airport to lure back airlines with $120m ‘war chest’
Sydney Airport will match the $60 million NSW aviation attraction fund dollar-for-dollar, linking arms with the state government as it seeks to entice international airlines back to Australian soil.
- by Daniella White and Sarah McPhee
‘What time is it? Showtime!’: Hamilton returns to the stage in Sydney
The cast of Hamilton Australia took to the stage on Tuesday night for the first time in four months.
- by Billie Eder
‘I’m just busting to come back to school’: Sydney’s youngest students back in classrooms
At MLC School in Burwood, the heads of school were dressed in unicorn onesies to welcome kindergarten and year 1 back after more than three months of remote learning.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Masks, cohorts, enhanced cleaning: What you need to know about the return to school
On Sunday night, families of students in kindergarten, year 1 and year 12 will be packing their schoolbags and preparing uniforms for the first time since June. The rest will return a week later. Here is what to expect.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
NSW records 301 new COVID cases, 10 deaths on eve of school return and further freedoms
The state has reached its 80 per cent vaccination target and unlocked new levels of freedom for residents that will come into effect on Monday.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Mandatory jabs for students and staff to return to universities
The University of Technology Sydney and University of Melbourne are among city institutions that have decided to make COVID-19 vaccinations compulsory for staff and students to return to campus.
- by Anna Patty
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Back to school
Classroom windows to be open so schools meet COVID-safe air standards
A new report warns there may be some level of student and teacher discomfort when temperatures rise, but that will be necessary to help mitigate COVID-19 transmission.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
‘We can’t turn people back’: Religious services wait until all can attend
Faith leaders are keen to avoid awkward encounters where they’re forced to turn unvaccinated people away, so most are waiting another two weeks to open.
- by Josh Dye
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