State ditches rules for Victoria, NSW
Victorians will no longer need to quarantine in a hotel facility upon arrival in Western Australia from October 5 after a softening of restrictions for arrivals to the state that also includes new rules...
‘Weak positive’ virus case in NT
A man in his 60s, who recently arrived in Darwin from Victoria, has returned a weak-positive result for COVID-19. The man was quarantining in the Howard Springs facility but has since been taken to...
NZ travel bubble could open within weeks
A travel bubble allowing flights between New Zealand and NSW could open within weeks as the state continues to deliver promising coronavirus numbers. The federal government will initially only allow for New Zealand residents...
Byron locals want Vic hipsters out
Desperate Victorians looking for some reprieve have reportedly been flocking to the idyllic beach town of Byron Bay – and locals are not happy. Fed-up residents have made it clear that city dwellers from...
Shark fears after mass whale stranding
The release of almost 100 beached whales back into the wild off Tasmania is being hailed a success as authorities turn their attention to disposing hundreds of dead animals.Rescuers had freed a further six...
Get ready for more border bedlam
Motorists have been warned to plan their trips carefully and expect long delays at Queensland’s border checkpoints when they partially reopen next week.Under the easing of restrictions from October 1, Queensland will extend its...
Cruise horror leaves baby triple amputee
The Moon family thought their first holiday together would be the “time of our lives” but instead their nine-month-old daughter almost lost her life.The British family are suing Royal Caribbean, alleging doctors on board...
Texts warn of ‘rogue’ guards ‘prowling corridors’
Jobs department officials texted each other seeking ideas for “good security companies” and warned of the need to be careful as it was a “cowboy industry”, an inquiry has been told.It comes as...
Aussies’ school holiday warning
Australians have been warned to remain COVID-safe as school holidays approach. Deputy Chief Medical Office Dr Nick Coatsworth said people needed to be aware of how they were feeling before going anywhere.He reminded people...
Ideal Aussie spots to escape from it all
Sure, travelling overseas is off the cards and may well be for a while. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a holiday – and better yet, explore our beautiful country. If you can’t...
