Terrifying Covid-19 warning for WA
Doctors have predicted the state could have a massive surge in daily Omicron cases without tough restrictions. Here’s why.
Coronavirus
State nears Omicron peak
The premier said there were ‘hopeful signs’ the state was at its Omicron peak as 3829 new Covid-19 infections were recorded on Monday.
NT brings in lockdown as cases surge
Parts of the Northern Territory have been forced into a Covid-19 lockdown after a surge in cases that has authorities concerned.
Footage of dramatic Covid cafe arrest
Video has emerged of a dramatic arrest at a Brisbane cafe where the owner allegedly breached Covid rules.
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NSW ‘cannot rule out’ more lockdowns
The NSW Deputy Premier has made a bombshell call on lockdowns even as the state’s vaccination rates surge towards promised freedoms.
New vax advice on the way
Scott Morrison is expected to soon hear whether or not Australia should recognise certain internationally-made vaccines.
MAPPED: Unvaxxed LGAs still lagging behind near you
There are still more than 50 local government areas yet to hit a 40 per cent vaccination target. See where they are.
Key dates beauty services will open
Locked-down Sydneysiders have received new details about when and how beauty services will be able to operate – and salons are already getting calls.
Maccas alert over Qld mystery case
Several venues are on alert including a McDonald’s and child care centre as authorities race to determine the source of a new mystery case.
Regional travel delay for Sydneysiders
Sydneysiders were counting down the days until they could travel to the regions but these plans may be put on hold.
What unvaxxed will be allowed to do in NSW
NSW’s unvaccinated people will largely remain in lockdown until December – but there are a few notable rules that will ease for the non-jabbed before then.
Hungry Jack’s billionaire warns anti-vaxxers
Hungry Jack’s billionaire Jack Cowin has a stern message for Australia’s anti-vaxxers, as well as rogue states playing to their own rules.
Freedom protest ‘ringleader’ arrested
An alleged ringleader has been arrested as police continue their crackdown on Melbourne’s anti-lockdown ‘freedom’ protests.
Key dates in NSW’s freedom plan
The NSW Premier has revealed when fully vaccinated residents will be able to enjoy eased restrictions as a raft of new freedoms were announced.
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