‘Critical’ or ‘essential’ workers who are asymptomatic no longer required to self-isolate if job is essential for growing, manufacturing or transporting foodGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingClose contacts of people with Covid-19 wil…
Australia’s New Year’s Eve may be a damp squib as revellers make their own Covid decisions
People wind back plans as epidemiologists warn big night could become a super-spreader eventFollow our Covid live blog for the latest updatesVaccine rollout tracker; cases and data trackerOfficially the new year parties in Australia’s largest cities wi…
Tennis Australia denies seeking loopholes for unvaccinated players amid Novak Djokovic row
Australian Open organisers say ‘all players, participants and staff’ must be vaccinated after Djokovic, who has not revealed his vaccination status, named for Serbia in ATP cupTennis Australia has hit back at suggestions it is seeking to exploit a “loo…
NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian resigns after Icac announces investigation
Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating whether Berejiklian was involved in a ‘breach of public trust’Explainer: What is behind the NSW premier’s resignation?Full text of Berejiklian’s speech announcing her resignationFollow the Aust…
Melbourne and Sydney anti-lockdown protests: violent clashes as police arrest demonstrators
Police deploy pepper spray and dodge projectiles as protests held in Melbourne, Sydney, Byron Bay and BrisbaneFollow the Australia coronavirus blogNSW cases exceed 50,000 since pandemic beganCovid vaccine rollout and rates tracker; Cases, trends and da…
More than 2,000 healthcare workers in isolation placing hospital systems under pressure
Some healthcare staff in NSW, Victoria and ACT are working 16-hour shifts to cover for those unavailable due to infection or exposure to CovidFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesCovid vaccine rollout and rates tracker; Cases, trends a…
‘You’re not made to feel like a beggar’: the local heroes helping the hungry
With lockdowns leaving thousands unable to access food and other essentials, citizens and community groups are stepping upIt’s a Wednesday afternoon, the day before Redfern-based Koori artist Blak Douglas – AKA Adam Douglas – is about to saddle up his …
A love heart made out of sheep: Australian farmer pays tribute to his aunt
Unable to travel to a family funeral due to Covid, Ben Jackson used his sheep in a farewell messageA sheep farmer stuck in lockdown in New South Wales who was unable to attend his aunt’s funeral has honoured her memory with the ultimate tribute: a love…
Remote Indigenous community of Wilcannia under severe strain as Covid spreads
Crowded housing and delayed test results are hindering efforts to contain virus in NSW townshipNSW restrictions; NSW hotspots; border restrictionsVaccine rollout trackerGet our free news app; our morning email briefingCovid is spreading rapidly in the …
Fatigued, not complacent: as lockdowns drag on, Australians find it harder to comply with Covid restrictions
Experts suggest many people are experiencing ‘behavioural fatigue’ as their emotional and financial resilience is worn downCovid Australia daily stats updateFollow our live blog for latest Covid updatesRestrictions: NSW; Vic; Qld; borders. Hotspots: NS…