Australia’s Covid cases double in weeks
The number of Covid-19 cases in Australia has increased dramatically and within a short period of time.
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One group that could get Covid cash
Those most affected by the Omicron-fuelled spending slump across NSW could soon receive government money. Here’s how.
‘Extreme’: NSW chemists under pressure
Pharmacists in NSW have revealed they are struggling with extreme stress over the lack of rapid tests and Covid-19 jabs.
‘Bumpy’: Prediction on Omicron peak
A leading health expert has revealed his predictions for the Omicron peak in NSW, warning people to brace for a “bumpy” ride.
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State straying from international border plan
One state is planning to stray from the Prime Minister’s plan to open international borders in November, saying 14 days of quarantine would still be likely.
‘Like wildfire’: Grim Covid warning
Calls to relax Covid-19 requirements in Victoria have been met with a grim warning the virus could spread ‘like wildfire’.
Why infected students were missed
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Traders’ blunt message to Dan Andrews
Traders in locked down Melbourne are launching a campaign for an immediate reopening of their city, and some had some blunt words for the state’s leader.
NSW records 594 new Covid cases
NSW has recorded 594 new Covid cases with the state creeping ever closer to ‘freedom day’.
Newborn fighting for life with Covid
A newborn baby has contracted Covid-19 in a Canberra hospital as the ACT records 28 new infections.
‘No control’: Grim Qld Delta warning
Lagging vaccination rates have drawn a sharp response from Queensland authorities with five communities put on notice.
Why vax mandates are good for business
Requiring employee vaccinations isn’t a new thing and now, more than ever, it makes sense for both health and business reasons.
Woman jailed over wild quarantine breach
A police crackdown on home quarantine has landed one Queensland woman in jail after she allegedly refused to comply with the order.
Surprising businesses that survived and thrived during pandemic
Some Aussie businesses have defied the odds to not only survive but thrive during lockdown. This is how they did it.
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