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Australian states are shutting their doors to NSW as the Sydney cluster continues to grow.
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Airline crew cops $13k fine for ignoring Sydney isolation rules
As NSW battles a new outbreak, the premier reveals struggle with air crew 'disobedience'.
'Brace yourselves': Sydney cluster hits 28, spreads to Qld
The NSW Premier is imploring residents in the northern beaches area to stay home.
Sydney Airport packed as border restrictions announced
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NZ-based doctor misses Kiwi Christmas after denied flight home
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Sydney's northern beaches cluster likely linked to 'superspreader event'
An expert has labelled the new northern beaches cluster "extremely concerning".
NSW cases explode: Covid cluster grows as Sydney area called into lockdown
Selected Australians warned to self-isolate as a coronavirus cluster explodes in Sydney.
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Top Aussie soldier steps down over 'disgusting' photo
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