Quietly smug Australians now trapped and scared
The perfect storm of a low-vaccine roll-out and the doubly-infectious Delta variant.
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Sydney crisis: 239 new cases, Premier urges higher vaccination rates
The Sydney outbreak has now grown to 3,427 cases.
NSW cops stymie new lockdown protests after last weekend's chaos
NSW cops have impeded a repeat protest that rocked Sydney last weekend as cases soar.
Sydney crisis: 210 new cases, lockdown protesters warned
Would-be lockdown protesters in Sydney have been warned to expect thousands of police.
Sydney Covid outbreak: Fury after infected tradie leaves home
The incident comes days after another tradie was fined $10k for flouting restrictions.
NSW records 170 cases, experts doubt latest restrictions will halt outbreak
The NSW Premier has said the outbreak is still likely to get worse before it gets better.
NSW fears: Chilling Covid warning for under 20s
An alarming number of young people are in intensive care as Delta ravages the state.
Sydney crisis: 239 cases, community spread threatens longer lockdown
The Greater Sydney lockdown was yesterday extended by another four weeks.
Sydney Covid crisis: Record 177 new cases; lockdown extended for 4 weeks
NSW's crisis cabinet made the call last night after daily infections hit a new high.
NSW reportedly considering four-week lockdown extension
There are reports that Sydney's lockdown could be extended by four weeks from Friday.
'I just want to come home to my babies': Mum stuck in NSW until September
Kim Kennedy travelled to Newcastle to visit her sick mum, who has since died.
NSW records 172 community Covid cases - highest daily tally so far
The daily cases recorded today is the worst since Sydney's outbreak began in June.
David Beck: Some NRL players are simply selfish
OPINION: Covid-19 quarantine breaches defy belief.
Two more Covid deaths in Sydney; Christmas lockdown a 'possible scenario'
After a month of lockdown, NSW today recorded two more deaths and 145 community cases.
Stranded Kiwis face anxious wait for extra flights out of Sydney
'There were 170 people in the queue when we spoke to Air NZ this morning.'
Covid-19: NSW outbreak grows by 145, lockdowns to end in Victoria and SA
Sydney's harsh restrictions could be extended while Victoria and SA end their lockdowns.
The Sydney woman in her 30s who died from Covid - friends in shock
She was in her 30s and had no pre-existing medical conditions. Days later she was dead.
Editorial: Prudent travel bubble pause works - for now
EDITORIAL: The Government has stamped on a political risk as well as a health one.
NSW records 141 new Covid cases and 2 deaths - including a woman in her 30s
The state has recorded two new deaths including a woman in her late 30's.
'Awful': Police horse punched by anti-lockdown protestor
The horse, named Tobruk, was seen allegedly being punched by a man wearing yellow.
'Utterly disgusted': Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters storm Sydney, Melbourne
Thousands of protesters have broken lockdown rules to march through the CBD.
NSW Covid crisis: 163 new cases, military could enforce 'indefinite' lockdown
Sydney's lockdown is set to remain until most residents are vaccinated.
When words come back to bite
Editorial: Attempts at more acceptable language have, at times, surprising results.
Business trip from hell: He went to Sydney for one night, a month later he's still there
Goodburn has had to buy new clothes and rely on meals from fast-food outlets.
Caught in the bubble burst: Families split across Tasman
Quarantine-free travel with Australia comes to an end tonight for at least eight weeks.
'National emergency': NSW records 136 Covid cases - highest daily tally so far
The state yesterday recorded 124 community cases.
NSW Covid cases set to spike; radical lockdown overhaul tipped
An alert has now been issued for Byron Bay after Covid fragments were found in sewage.
Australia struggling with Delta: 124 cases in NSW, 26 in Victoria, two in SA
Three states remain in lockdown as states grapple with the Delta strain of the virus.
Thor star Chris Hemsworth snaps selfie with KFC staff
The 37-year-old Aussie actor is famous for making time for his fans.
Sydney spike: NSW records 110 new community Covid cases
At least 43 of today's 110 new cases were infectious while in the community.
Bubble trouble: South Australia travel freeze starts, Kiwis urged to get home
The update comes after a third Australian state announced a snap lockdown.
Opinion: Aussie-stranded Kiwis deserve better than radio silence
OPINION: In a confusing twist, Air NZ claimed a priority-based system never existed.
Covid: 13 million Australians in lockdown as Delta spreads
Half of Australia's population is now locked down after another day of grim developments.
NSW records 78 cases, expert predicts prolonged lockdown
A clinical epidemiologist says NSW health authorities tightened lockdown rules too late.