| | New research shows that under the current settings, Sydney could be in COVID-19 lockdown for weeks and that even a small drop in compliance could extend it significantly. | | | Once more, it's a case of deja vu all over again for repeatedly locked-down Victorians, who are asking what went wrong so rapidly. | | | Victorian police confirm they're investigating the removalists who came to Melbourne from New South Wales and then went on to South Australia, while infectious. Follow live. | | | Scott Morrison and Dan Andrews reach an agreement on a new support package for out-of-pocket workers, as National Cabinet plans to meet to confront another wave of lockdowns around the country. | | | Have you ever had COVID-19? Where, when and what brand was your vaccination? And have you had a third dose? These are some of the questions you will have to answer when overseas travel resumes. | | | A leading group representing taxation professionals says Australia's 10,000-plus pages of tax laws are way too complex, and many of the taxes levied are archaic, inefficient and inequitable. | | | The number of COVID-19 patients in NSW's hospitals has reached its highest level since April last year, and experts are warning the Delta variant causes the virus to be more severe. | | | The move is splitting people in China, with some saying vaccinations are a great social benefit provided by the government, while others say the push is making vaccines compulsory, calling it "Chinese-style voluntary". | | | As the Delta strain escalated our COVID experience to a new stage of national disruption, Scott Morrison has been under a form of political house arrest, driven by circumstances and choice, writes Michelle Grattan. | | | Although Greater Sydney's lockdown is set to last for at least five weeks, people can leave their homes for "essential" shopping at Louis Vuitton, Gucci and other luxury retailers. | | | | | | Download the ABC News app | Available on Android and Apple devices | | The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source. | | | | The ABC sent this message to wwwhindimen.australia@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC.
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