Victorian health officials are now conceding they may not be able to eliminate Covid.

Sydney's health system is under enormous strain from skyrocketing Covid cases.

The curve is bending, says one expert, but not fast enough.

Lockdown restrictions are set to be prolonged in both NSW and Victoria.

The NSW Premier is urging residents to focus on vaccination rates, not infections.

NSW man who went on the run after testing positive to Covid-19 has been arrested.

Man couldn't go to his aunt's funeral so he paid his respects with a novel alternative.

"People are obviously feeling so frustrated with the length of the restrictions."

"They all deteriorated at home," says health officer on deaths as NSW tops 1000 cases.

Despite the grim milestone, NSW is looking to loosen some restrictions.

A 30-year-old mother of three has died at home after being diagnosed with Covid-19.

Kerry Chant warned it's a case of 'God help us' if a new variant emerges in Australia.

While NSW has abandoned elimination, Victoria and Queensland remain committed.

Forty-two of today's cases were infectious in the community; 714 are under investigation.

Among those euthanised was a dog that had recently given birth to a litter of puppies.

"I'm an athlete but I still feel like my life was threatened by the virus," he said.

Sixteen of the approximate 60 people at party now have Covid.

Fears are growing that lockdown will be implemented until next year in Victoria.

A 9pm to 5am curfew will be introduced in 12 Sydney suburbs.

There were nearly 700 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.

Workers fled when police arrived.

NSW's growing Covid-19 crisis continues to threaten the rest of Australia.

Whangārei Mayor says fleeing Aucklanders putting others at grave risk.

The NSW Premier has insisted the state's health orders are strict enough.

The Sydney outbreak that began in mid-June is nearing a total of 10,000 cases.

NSW police enforce lockdown compliance while a curfew comes into effect in Melbourne.