NSW officer dies trying to save woman
NSW officer dies trying to save woman
The bodies of a police officer and a woman who drowned on a canyoning trip in the New South Wales Blue Mountains have been recovered.
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NSW tightens restrictions as cluster grows
NSW tightens restrictions as cluster grows
Australia's most populous state of New South Wales on Saturday made masks compulsory and imposed new restrictions as its coronavirus cluster expanded by seven, while neighbouring Victoria recorded...
Aussies tweak anthem 'in spirit of unity'
Aussies tweak anthem 'in spirit of unity'
One word has been changed in Australia's national anthem to reflect what the prime minister calls "the spirit of unity".
Crowds stay away for Sydney fireworks display
Crowds stay away for Sydney fireworks display
Sydney has rung in 2021 with a shortened fireworks display on a vacated harbour, with police declaring their satisfaction with compliance to coronavirus-prompted public health orders.
New cases, new restrictions in Victoria
New cases, new restrictions in Victoria
Another three locally acquired coronavirus cases have been identified in Victoria, on top of three women whose positive tests ended a two-month streak without infections.
Victoria virus streak broken, Sydney fears grow
Victoria virus streak broken, Sydney fears grow
Australia's two most populous states are staring down the barrel of fresh Covid-19 outbreaks after three new locally-acquired cases were discovered in Victoria, breaking its 61-day infection-free run.
Sydney outbreak grows ahead of New Years Eve
Sydney outbreak grows ahead of New Years Eve
New Years Eve restrictions in Sydney have been tightened after NSW reported 18 cases of community transmission of coronavirus and a second cluster of the deadly disease in the inner west.
'Bastard act': Sydney Covid breaches slammed
'Bastard act': Sydney Covid breaches slammed
New South Wales authorities say they are frustrated at repeated breaches of gathering restrictions over the Christmas holiday period.
Last-minute reprieve allows Kiwi family time with ill daughter
Last-minute reprieve allows Kiwi family time with ill daughter
The Kiwi family of a 12-year-old girl under treatment for leukaemia in Melbourne have had their application to change their stay in managed isolation approved at the last minute.
South African Covid strain detected in Australia
South African Covid strain detected in Australia
The first Australian case of a South African variant of Covid-19 thought to be more contagious has been detected in Queensland.
Sydney told to watch famous NYE fireworks from home
Sydney told to watch famous NYE fireworks from home
Sydney, one of the world's first major cities to welcome each New Year with a public countdown featuring a fireworks display over its well-known Opera House, has banned large gatherings that night...
Sydney New Year's Eve plans up in the air
Sydney New Year's Eve plans up in the air
Sydney's Covid-19 outbreak continued on Sunday with more than a quarter million people in lockdown as Australia's largest city awaited word on whether any public New Year's Eve celebrations will be...
Sydney beach restrictions snap back
Sydney beach restrictions snap back
The stay-at-home order imposed on residents of Sydney's northern beaches has been reinstated after the conclusion of Christmas festivities.
Complex medical evacuation undertaken in Antarctica
Complex medical evacuation undertaken in Antarctica
Australia, China and the US have collaborated on a mission to medically evacuate an Australian expeditioner from Antarctica.
Woman attacked with meat cleaver in Sydney
Woman attacked with meat cleaver in Sydney
A 48-year-old woman is in a serious condition in hospital after a 17-year-old girl allegedly attacked her with a meat cleaver in Sydney's west.
Aussies behind bars in Bali for Christmas
Aussies behind bars in Bali for Christmas
Nine Aussies who are spending Christmas in Bali jails will be banned from the traditional festive family visits as a result of Covid-19.
Aussies gather for Covid-safe Christmas
Aussies gather for Covid-safe Christmas
Covid-safe Christmas Day gatherings will be allowed to proceed across Australia, as authorities monitor the unfolding outbreak on Sydney's northern beaches.
Christmas in Sydney salvaged as spread of cluster slows
Christmas in Sydney salvaged as spread of cluster slows
Christmas in Sydney's coronavirus-hit northern beaches has been partially salvaged to allow households to welcome up to five visitors from Thursday.
'Justice maker': Man left note for police after killing sister
'Justice maker': Man left note for police after killing sister
A Melbourne man who fatally bashed his sister and left a note for police signed "justice maker" has been jailed for more than a decade.
Record tests uncover 8 NSW virus cases
Record tests uncover 8 NSW virus cases
The Australian state of New South Wales has recorded eight new local Covid-19 cases, offering hope some restrictions may be lifted across greater Sydney in time for Christmas.