Australia: A nation in disarray as Omicron takes hold
Australia approaches a grim two-year anniversary of life with Covid; now Omicron has hit.
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Omicron dials up Christmas Eve chaos in Australia
Omicron outbreaks are growing across the country.
2022 travel: What's new for your Australian wish-list?
Think you've been there, done that, bought the t-shirt when it comes to Aus? Think again.
Grisly revelation in missing campers case
A former Jetstar pilot has been charged with murdering Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
560 new Covid cases in NSW, 1193 in Victoria
There has been another spike in Covid cases in New South Wales.
Open for Christmas? Australians get indication of border reopening date
A recent comment has indicated whether Australia will be open in time for Christmas.
Covid 19 Australia: NSW Omicron cluster linked to Nigeria, Qld faces new outbreak
The source of the growing Omicron cluster in Sydney has been identified.
'Baptism of fire' for ex-Jetstar pilot accused of killing campers
Greg Lynn will spend 23 hours a day alone in a high-security prison while on remand.
'Unsung hero': Victoria mourns nurse after Covid death
Mother-of-three Gillian Dempsey had been an emergency department nurse since 2007.
Remains found: Breakthrough in search for missing Australian campers
Police locate human remains which could be missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
Jetstar pilot charged with murder of missing Australian campers
Police have charged a Victorian man over the murders of Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
Australia prepares for 200,000 arrivals by January
Australia set to see 200,000 quarantine-free arrivals by January.
Australia records youngest Covid death
The child was listed among the five people who died from the virus in Victoria on Friday.
Restrictions to end in Victoria after state hits 90 per cent
Dan Andrews has announced major changes to Covid restrictions across Victoria.
Singapore's warning to Australia as cases soar
Singapore is recording three times the numbers of Covid cases as Australia at the moment.
Driver arrested over alleged hit-and-run that killed Kiwi dad
Man is accused of leaving a cherished Kiwi man for dead on side of road in Melbourne.
'Own up': Kiwi victim's family speaks out after hit and run in Melbourne
Loved ones have spoken out as the desperate search continues for the driver who fled.
Hard borders to remain within Australia as WA pursues Covid elimination
Western Australia is the only jurisdiction yet to cement a formal reopening timeline.
'Terrifying': Wind rocks city high-rise
High-rise feels the full force of howling winds as wild weather wreaks havoc across city.
Victoria's huge drop in Covid cases with new freedoms this week
Covid cases in Victoria have plummeted by almost 500.
'It's real': Auckland councillor's heartache after aunt dies of Covid
Alf Filipaina's uncle is still fighting for his life in ICU.
Watch: Victoria emerges from lockdown after 262 days
After 262 days of lockdown across Victoria, the embattled state is finally "free".
'Freedom Day': Melbourne lockdown ends tonight as 70% jabbed even as 2200 cases today
It is the second highest number of cases anywhere in Australia throughout the pandemic.
'Devoted' husband and father unmasked as sadistic rapist
"The offending leaves the court bereft of words to describe its depravity," judge says.
'Lock out, not down': New details on Victoria reopening revealed
A surge in vaccinations has had a major impact on the Victoria's projected Covid figures.
Melbourne embraced zero-Covid... now it remains isolated
OPINION: Melbourne is sharing alarming similarities with Orwell's Oceania.
1612 new cases, 8 deaths in Victoria as Covid surges in Melbourne
It comes after the state recorded its second-highest day of new cases yesterday.
Victoria outbreak grows by 1890 cases, roadmap remains 'on track'
The number of lives lost during the outbreak in Victoria has now risen to 85.
Victoria 'on track' to reach 3000 daily Covid-19 cases
The grim milestone could be reached by the end of this month.
'People will die': Grim warning as Victoria's reopening plan is criticised
There are growing fears Victoria's reopening plan could prove disastrous.
Covid in Aus: NSW roadmap 'risks far too much', Vic's worst day of new cases
NSW's chief health officer reportedly did not endorse changes made to the state's roadmap.
Covid in Australia: NSW to ease lockdown next week, Victoria outbreak spikes
Both states will ease lockdown restrictions once vaccination targets are met.
'Incredibly frightening': 24yo Aussie Covid survivor describes 18-month ordeal
'You don't have to be on a ventilator to have your life turned upside down.'
Victoria records biggest number of daily Covid cases in entire pandemic
Officials are warning cases have tripled in some areas of Melbourne in the past week.