How schools will return in your state
Students across Australia will face vastly different plans for returning to school. Here’s everything you need to know.
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New rules as Qld opens international border
International passengers are set to touch down in Queensland for the first time in nearly two years. Here’s what you need to know about the new rules.
State likely to mandate masks for school kids
One state sticking by its promise to send children back to school later this month will likely enforce a mask mandate.
Jail threat over RAT rip-offs
Australian Federal Police have warned anyone busted inflating the prices of rapid antigen tests could face up to five years behind bars.
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ScoMo’s pledge too late for ailing industry
The opening of interstate and international borders will do little to help the crippled tourism sector, according to new data.
‘Prepare for surge’: Dire Covid warning
States around Australia will ease restrictions when 80 per cent of their population is vaccinated, but if they open abruptly the case numbers could be epic, experts claim.
Army called in to help Victoria paramedics
Victoria’s health system is facing extreme pressure, with defence personnel deployed to drive ambulances and the state’s triple-zero authority under review.
Man in 20s dies of Covid at home
NSW has recorded 587 new Covid infections and eight deaths, including a man in his 20s who died at home.
Dan’s plan to get overseas arrivals back
Dan Andrews has hatched out a plan to welcome back a crucial cohort of people who have been barred from flying into the country since March last year.
‘Stupid’: Pauline slams new Covid rule
One Nation senator Pauline Hanson has slammed a ‘stupid’ rule slapped on federal politicians planning to travel to Canberra.
Dozens of reasons to get the Covid jab now
The perks are piling up from some of Australia’s biggest brands. But you have to get vaxxed to get a slice of the pie. See list of amazing freebies.
‘Disrespectful’: Premier’s fiery exchange
Dominic Perrottet was grilled in a fiery exchange where the new Premier was accused of being ‘disrespectful’ to Kerry Chant.
‘Disappointing’: Aussies to cruise overseas but not here
The cruise industry is furious that Aussies will soon be able to sail out of foreign ports, but not local ones – and the government doesn’t even want to talk about it.
PM’s subtle dig at stubborn state
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken a dig at one state leader, accusing them of refusing to give Australians their lives back.
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