Sydney facing four-week lockdown extension
The Greater Sydney lockdown is expected to be extended four more weeks as New South Wales government authorities adjust some coronavirus restrictions for construction and other sectors.
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172 new Covid cases in New South Wales
172 new Covid cases in New South Wales
New South Wales has reported 172 new locally acquired cases of Covid-19 - a new daily high - and at least 79 of those people were circulating in the community for all or part of their infectious...
Sydney apartment block in lockdown after Covid outbreak
Sydney apartment block in lockdown after Covid outbreak
About 100 people living in an apartment block in Sydney's west have been locked down and the the complex is being guarded by police after cases of Covid-19 were diagnosed in multiple residents.
Close eye on Suhayra Aden, says counter-terror expert
Close eye on Suhayra Aden, says counter-terror expert
A counter-terrorism expert says there is no reason to lay charges against a woman linked to Islamic State who will soon live in New Zealand.
Traveller sparks new Covid fears in Queensland
Traveller sparks new Covid fears in Queensland
A returned traveller who tested positive for Covid-19 after completing hotel quarantine may have been infectious on the Gold Coast for up to 12 days.
145 new local cases in NSW; crisis cabinet meets
145 new local cases in NSW; crisis cabinet meets
New South Wales has reported 145 new locally acquired cases of Covid-19, at least 76 of which were circulating in the community for all or part of their infectious period.
11 new cases in Victoria; restrictions set to ease
11 new cases in Victoria; restrictions set to ease
Victoria has reported 11 new local Covid-19 cases as Premier Daniel Andrews warns some restrictions are likely to remain even if the state's lockdown lifts as planned.
Two deaths, 141 new cases in New South Wales
Two deaths, 141 new cases in New South Wales
New South Wales has reported 141 new locally acquired cases of Covid-19 and two deaths, including a woman in her 30s.
Charges after police horse punched during protest
Charges after police horse punched during protest
Two men will face court in the wake of an anti-lockdown protest in central Sydney, accused among other offences of striking a police horse.
Covid tensions rising in New South Wales
Tensions rising in NSW; police want thousands punished
Tensions are high in New South Wales as Covid-19 case numbers continue to rise and police hunt down thousands of people who ignored public health orders to protest against lockdowns.
Anti-lockdown protesters clash with police in Sydney
Anti-lockdown protesters clash with police in Sydney
Thousands of angry, unmasked people have gathered in Sydney to object to lockdowns prompted by Covid-19.
Another death, 163 new Covid cases in NSW
Another death, 163 new Covid cases in NSW
New South Wales has recorded another Covid-19 death and 163 new locally acquired cases, at least 45 of which were infectious while in the community.
Victoria records 12 cases, labels NSW 'extreme risk'
Victoria records 12 cases, labels NSW 'extreme risk'
Victoria has added a new category to its interstate travel permit system, designating all of New South Wales a COVID-19 "extreme risk zone", as the southern state recorded 12 new locally acquired...
Aussie brand fined $5m for Covid claims
Aussie activewear brand fined $5m for Covid claims
Australian activewear brand Lorna Jane has been fined $5 million for claiming its clothes could eliminate Covid-19 and stop it spreading.
Covid in Australia: NSW has 124 locally acquired virus cases
Covid in Australia: NSW has 124 locally acquired virus cases
NSW has reported 124 new locally acquired cases of Covid-19, the highest daily number since the outbreak began in Sydney in mid-June.
Brisbane to host 2032 Olympics
Brisbane to host 2032 Olympics
Brisbane has been picked to host the 2032 Olympics, the third Australian city to host the Summer Games.
Melbourne slave keepers jailed for 'owning' woman
Melbourne slave keepers jailed for 'owning' woman
An Australian woman who has shown no regret or sorrow for holding another woman captive as a slave for more than eight years will spend the same time behind bars.
Aussie PM denies vaccine rollout tied to lockdown
Aussie PM denies vaccine rollout tied to lockdown
As his rating slides, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he shares the frustrations of Australians in lockdown - but isn't responsible for the return to restrictions.
Quarantine-free travel with South Australia paused
Quarantine-free travel with South Australia paused
Travel from South Australia to New Zealand is on hold from 11.59pm tonight, after the state went into lockdown amid rising Covid-19 cases.
South Australia to lock down after fifth virus case
South Australia to lock down after fifth virus case
South Australia will move into a full seven-day lockdown on Tuesday afternoon after a cluster of Covid-19 cases grew to five.