New South Wales records 296 new local COVID-19 cases
New South Wales has recorded 296 new local COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. There are currently 480 people in hospital with COVID-19 in the state. There are 119…
United States no longer has ‘overwhelming military power’
Liberal Senator Jim Molan says the United States no longer has the “overwhelming military power" many Australians seem to take for granted when talking about the threat posed by China…
Brickworks transforms quarry sites into distribution centres, land value soars
Land value has soared for Brickworks – Australia’s largest brickmaker – as massive distribution centres are set up on sites which had been set aside for future quarries. The company’s…
NSW government announces ‘massive investment’ to address domestic violence
Sky News Darwin Bureau Chief Matt Cunningham says the NSW government deserves a “big tick” for announcing a “massive investment” in emergency accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence.…
‘It’s a monster’: Wild weather lashes Gold Coast
Sky News Queensland Editor Peter Gleeson says the biggest storm he has seen for a "long, long time" has hit the Gold Coast. "I tell ya what, there will be…
Businesses confident high vaccination rates a catalyst for strong economic recovery
New South Wales’ high vaccination rates have given hard-hit businesses confidence of a “strong recovery and bounce back” following 107 days in lockdown, says Committee for Sydney’s deputy CEO Ehssan…
Victoria records eight COVID-19 deaths
Victoria Health Minister Martin Foley says the state has recorded eight further deaths related to COVID-19. "Those were a man in his 90s from the Hume area, a man in…
NSW premier facing criticism after decision to halt press conferences
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has come under fire over her decision to stop her daily press conferences updating the community on the daily COVID situation. The premier announced the decision…
Biden and Xi Jinping discuss Indo-Pacific peace
The US and Chinese presidents have pledged to work more closely to avoid conflict. President Biden and Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday morning for the second time since…
Foreign farm workers to assist NZ’s struggling horticulture industry
New Zealand will soon allow some foreign farm workers into the country. Vaccinated people from Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will be allowed to enter from October without having to go…
‘Un-Australian’ for NSW Health to limit residents’ alcohol
Liberal Senator James McGrath says NSW Health limiting the amount of alcohol residents in an apartment block drink is the “most un-Australian thing” to happen this week. "Of the many…
Removal of statue in Virginia shows ‘they want to rewrite history’
Sky News host Gary Hardgrave says the 21st century is "so filled with red tape processes and bureaucratic oversight" after Virginia's governor called for the removal of a historic statue.…
NSW Ambulance workers ditch leave voluntarily return to ‘man the frontline’
NSW Ambulance Commissioner Dominic Morgan says from the beginning of the week, 50 paramedics returned voluntarily from their leave to be on the frontline. “I know that every doctor, every…
‘We need to live with COVID’: Berejiklian defends decision to end daily briefings
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says her decision to end daily press conferences is necessary for the community to transition to living with COVID-19. “Can I just say very, very clearly…
NSW Ambulance to bring in resources and additional crew in regional NSW
NSW Ambulance Commissioner Dominic Morgan says 5,900 COVID or suspected COVID patients were transported to hospitals on Friday. “Across NSW, we tend to have smaller hospitals in regional settings. The…
New South Wales records nine deaths
New South Wales Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Marianne Gale says nine people have died overnight that had COVID-19 with the youngest being in their 30s. Dr Gale said three…
NSW records 1,542 cases, nine deaths with infections to peak next week
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian said COVID-19 cases in the state are expected to peak next week after recording 1,542 cases overnight with an additional nine deaths. Of the…
Regional Victoria freed from lockdown
More than one million residents in Victoria are enjoying loosened restrictions after lockdown was lifted for all regional areas except Greater Shepparton. Stay at home orders and the five-kilometre travel…
Dan Andrews has to ‘step up’ and give Victorians a roadmap
Adoni Media’s Leisa Goddard says it’s time for Premier Daniel Andrews to “step up” and give Victorians hope by providing them with a roadmap out of the pandemic. The Herald…
Berejiklian is ‘very smart’ to be ‘giving people hope’
Premier Gladys Berejiklian is “very smart” to be “giving people hope” by unveiling a roadmap out of the pandemic, says Adoni Media’s Leisa Goddard. The Daily Telegraph is reporting Sydneysiders…