Queensland border restrictions remain for coronavirus hotspot Adelaide
4 years, 1 month ago

Queensland border restrictions remain for coronavirus hotspot Adelaide

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the state's border will remain closed to Adelaide for another week. Key points: Queensland's Chief Health Officer says the outbreak in South Australia remains a risk Queensland has classed 20 local government areas in Adelaide as official hotspots Border controls for Victoria and NSW will be removed from December 1 Ms Palaszczuk said the Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young had asked for another week to further assess the situation in South Australia. "Although we've reviewed the situation in South Australia and it looks good, they're not at 33 cases related to that cluster, they still are continuing to have cases and areas of concern," she said. Historic lifting of restrictions Queensland police Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said while the border controls for Victoria and New South Wales would be removed from December 1, the physical infrastructure would take some time to dismantle.

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Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 6 months ago

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections

ABC  

Many of Queensland's remaining COVID-19 restrictions have eased from today despite health authorities confirming the state is experiencing a third wave of new cases of the virus. Unless required by their employer, vaccinations will no longer be mandatory for workers in high-risk settings, such as early childhood centres, schools, outside school care, correctional facilities, and airports. A vaccine mandate remains …

WA border open after two years of COVID-19 travel restrictions, bringing tears of joy in Perth
2 years, 10 months ago

WA border open after two years of COVID-19 travel restrictions, bringing tears of joy in Perth

ABC  

Western Australia is open after the state's hard border was removed overnight. Key points: Quarantine-free travel into WA has resumed with the hard border lifted Quarantine-free travel into WA has resumed with the hard border lifted There have been tearful reunions at Perth Airport as the first flights landed There have been tearful reunions at Perth Airport as the first …

Australia reopens borders to tourists after two-year ‘fortress’ level travel ban
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia reopens borders to tourists after two-year ‘fortress’ level travel ban

Live Mint  

Amid decline in Covid-19 cases as the third wave of coronavirus pandemic recedes, Australia reopened its borders to vaccinated tourists on Monday. The country earned the nickname “Fortress Australia” following announcing its decision on travel ban, which not only imposed a strict cap on international arrivals but also barred citizens from going overseas. Known for its strict regulations, Australia had …

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists

India Today  

Australia on Monday fully reopened its international borders to travellers vaccinated against the coronavirus after nearly two years of being shut in the pandemic as tourists returned and hundreds of people were reunited with family and friends. "It is a party out here, music playing, smiles on people's faces, they will be dancing soon, I'm sure," Tourism Minister Dan Tehan …

How South Australia might inform Western Australia's border reopening
2 years, 10 months ago

How South Australia might inform Western Australia's border reopening

ABC  

As Western Australians wonder how the state's eventual border reopening might unfold, pundits often draw on the South Australian experience as the state with not only the most comparable population and density, but a COVID-free existence for major parts of the pandemic. "People want to come to South Australia and I think it's happy days for our state going forward," …

Travelling interstate this Christmas? Here's what you need to know about border rules
3 years ago

Travelling interstate this Christmas? Here's what you need to know about border rules

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison hoped borders would be open by Christmas so Australians could get "their lives back". People staying in New South Wales will be required to follow their COVID-19 rules, such as wearing a face mask, getting tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms, providing vaccination evidence and using their Service NSW app to check in to venues. Travellers …

These are Tasmania's new COVID-19 rules and restrictions now that the state's border is open
3 years ago

These are Tasmania's new COVID-19 rules and restrictions now that the state's border is open

ABC  

The border is open, the Tasmanian drawbridge is down and arrivals from COVID-19 hotspots are flowing in. Tasmania's border entry conditions depend on your COVID-19 vaccination status — fully vaccinated or not — and whether you have been in an area declared high or extreme risk. All travellers to Tasmania, including returning residents, need to provide their contact and travel …

Queensland's COVID-19 isolation ends with border roads thrown open to double-vaccinated arrivals from across Australia
3 years ago

Queensland's COVID-19 isolation ends with border roads thrown open to double-vaccinated arrivals from across Australia

ABC  

There have been emotional scenes at Queensland airports this morning as families and friends were reunited for the first time in months as the state's borders reopened to people from interstate COVID-19 hotspots. Small number of people turned back Commissioner Carroll reminded people there were "strict criteria" to enter Queensland, after a small number of people were turned away at …

Opening the borders: Queensland readies for influx of people and COVID-19 as vaccination rate nears 80 per cent
3 years, 1 month ago

Opening the borders: Queensland readies for influx of people and COVID-19 as vaccination rate nears 80 per cent

ABC  

The Premier's gift to Queenslanders this Christmas is opening the state's borders, bringing an influx of people as well as COVID-19. Experts anticipate almost 55,000 additional people could decide to call Queensland home — that will have a knock-on effect on the already hot property market, as well as the state's infrastructure, healthcare system and economy. "That's the highest inflow …

South Australia opened its borders to COVID-19. So, what have we learned?
3 years, 1 month ago

South Australia opened its borders to COVID-19. So, what have we learned?

ABC  

South Australia this week went where no other state — possibly no other jurisdiction — has gone before. Key points: SA opened its borders to NSW, ACT and Victoria last Tuesday As of Saturday, 10 positive cases had been recorded in interstate travellers Close contacts of positive cases still need to quarantine After enjoying months without a single case of …

Unsure about the Queensland border COVID rules this Christmas? So is the Queensland government
3 years, 1 month ago

Unsure about the Queensland border COVID rules this Christmas? So is the Queensland government

ABC  

When economists want to change people's behaviour they put a price on it. The post-80 per cent rules mean they would need to get a $150 COVID test in Byron and hope to get the result back in enough time for the return journey. "There may be less testing requirements for fully vaccinated people entering the border zone or entering …

SA on track to open next week, despite several areas with low vaccination rates
3 years, 1 month ago

SA on track to open next week, despite several areas with low vaccination rates

ABC  

South Australia is on track to open its borders from next week, despite low vaccination rates in several communities, the state's health chief says. Key points: Regional communities and areas north of Adelaide are lagging in vaccinations South Australia's Chief Public Health officer says she is worried about those areas ahead of the state border reopening She says authorities will …

Queensland's COVID-19 hard border has softened for some, but you need to meet these criteria
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland's COVID-19 hard border has softened for some, but you need to meet these criteria

ABC  

Queensland opened its border to some fully vaccinated travellers from interstate hotspots at 5:00pm on Monday — but it doesn't mean you can just fly in for a summer holiday. The state reached its 70 per cent double vaccination target for those aged 16 and older on Sunday, which was the first trigger to allow travellers from declared COVID hotspots …

South Australian authorities announce further details for border reopening on November 23
3 years, 1 month ago

South Australian authorities announce further details for border reopening on November 23

ABC  

Fully vaccinated South Australians will only have to quarantine for seven days if they are deemed a close contact of a COVID-19 case, under new rules when borders reopen on November 23. Key points: South Australia will open its borders on November 23 Authorities today revealed further details about plans to trace, test and isolate COVID-19 cases after that date …

Covid-19 Australia: Queensland reopens domestic travel with NSW and Victoria
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 Australia: Queensland reopens domestic travel with NSW and Victoria

Daily Mail  

Queensland has reopened its state border to fully-vaccinated NSW and Victoria residents for the first time in months - but with tough quarantine and travel rules. Queensland has reopened its state border to fully-vaccinated NSW and Victoria residents for the first time in months - but with tough quarantine and travel rules The reopening of the border comes with tough …

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up

Hindustan Times  

Australia's largest city of Sydney will further ease social distancing curbs on Monday, a month after emerging from a coronavirus lockdown that lasted nearly 100 days, as close to 90% of people have got both doses of vaccine, officials said. Patrons dine-in at a bar by the harbour in the wake of coronavirus disease regulations easing, following an extended lockdown …

Families will be forced to isolate for 14 days at home if just one member gets COVID-19 in Queensland
3 years, 2 months ago

Families will be forced to isolate for 14 days at home if just one member gets COVID-19 in Queensland

ABC  

With Queensland slowly edging towards its vaccination targets, those who have had two doses will still have to quarantine for two weeks if they get COVID-19. Key points: Queensland is preparing for a worst case scenario of 1,200 COVID-19 cases a day when borders reopen on December 17 Restrictions and lockdowns in areas with low vaccination rates remain an option, …

Australia is reopening to the world, but domestic border rules are still keeping families apart
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia is reopening to the world, but domestic border rules are still keeping families apart

ABC  

Being across the country from your partner for any length of time with two young kids at home is tricky for any couple, but for Melbourne resident Kris*, it was simply part of life. A country cut in half As Australia's borders open today after almost 600 days, Western Australia's strict border rules have left many questioning why Australians will …

Australia Set for Partial Reopening of International Border for Vaccinated Citizens
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia Set for Partial Reopening of International Border for Vaccinated Citizens

News 18  

Quarantine-free travel from New Zealand to Australia will resume from Monday, Australia’s tourism minister said on Sunday, as the country readies itself for a partial reopening of its international borders for the first time since March 2020. Vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents living in New South Wales, Victoria and the capital Canberra will be free to fly internationally from …

Australians allowed home after COVID-19 border closures as international travel resumes to Sydney and Melbourne
3 years, 2 months ago

Australians allowed home after COVID-19 border closures as international travel resumes to Sydney and Melbourne

ABC  

Sydney Airport will once again be the scene of heart-warming reunions and joyous departures, as New South Wales and Victoria fling open their international borders. Key points: From tomorrow, double-vaccinated Australians can go overseas and quarantine is scrapped for incoming travellers Some travellers are concerned the rules and regulations may change again Only Australian citizens, residents and their families are …

Western Australia assesses Queensland as 'very low' COVID-19 risk, meaning quarantine-free travel
3 years, 2 months ago

Western Australia assesses Queensland as 'very low' COVID-19 risk, meaning quarantine-free travel

ABC  

Western Australia's border restrictions for those travelling from Queensland will ease on Wednesday, after a COVID-19 scare delayed plans for quarantine-free travel to resume last week. Key points: Queensland is becoming the fourth "very low risk" jurisdiction Queensland is becoming the fourth "very low risk" jurisdiction South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory are already on the list South Australia, …

WA may enforce hard border with all states and territories that ease restrictions for Christmas
3 years, 2 months ago

WA may enforce hard border with all states and territories that ease restrictions for Christmas

ABC  

The WA Premier says Western Australia may close its border to jurisdictions that are planning to ease border restrictions in time for Christmas. Key points: Mark McGowan is worried about community spread in states with open borders Mark McGowan is worried about community spread in states with open borders WA will not open up until the vaccination rate is at …

Lockdowns are lifting, but where can I travel? Here's the latest on every state's border restrictions
3 years, 2 months ago

Lockdowns are lifting, but where can I travel? Here's the latest on every state's border restrictions

ABC  

As Australia's vaccination rate soars, local restrictions for COVID-affected areas are easing and so, too, are some state border restrictions. People currently in Queensland, SA, WA, Tasmania and the NT are all permitted to travel to Victoria, however those states also have rules in place for people coming back from the garden state. People who've been in Victoria or non-exempted …

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas
3 years, 2 months ago

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas

ABC  

The WA Premier has again ruled out opening the border to higher risk states in time for Christmas, while announcing travellers from Queensland will no longer need to quarantine from this Friday. Key points: WA will not open to NSW and Victoria in time for Christmas But Queensland will be reclassified as very low risk from Friday It means travellers …

Young Queenslanders urged to get vaccinated because COVID-19 will 'find people who aren't'
3 years, 2 months ago

Young Queenslanders urged to get vaccinated because COVID-19 will 'find people who aren't'

ABC  

Slow uptake of COVID-19 vaccines by young people could see Queensland struggle to hit the 80 per cent vaccination rate by the December 17 date, a leading infection control specialist has warned. Key points: Queensland's border opening is scheduled to go ahead on December 17 Professor McLaws says Queensland should introduce rapid antigen testing on the border The Queensland government …

Can I travel to Queensland for Christmas? When will the state reopen to COVID-19 hotspots? What are its vaccine targets?
3 years, 2 months ago

Can I travel to Queensland for Christmas? When will the state reopen to COVID-19 hotspots? What are its vaccine targets?

ABC  

After months of uncertainty and growing calls for a clear pathway to lift the state's strict COVID-19 border rules, targets on when Queensland will reopen to those locked out have finally been set. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 …

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces COVID-19 roadmap to reopening as state records zero local cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces COVID-19 roadmap to reopening as state records zero local cases

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has outlined a roadmap to reopen the state's borders to COVID-19 hotspots for fully vaccinated people by Christmas. Key points: The Premier says how quickly the milestones are hit depends on vaccination roll-out It's predicted 80 per cent of Queensland's eligible population will be full vaccinated by December 17 Direct international arrivals will be able to …

Covid: Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath hints at the state's border reopening date
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid: Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath hints at the state's border reopening date

Daily Mail  

The Queensland government has hinted at its plans for re-opening the state's borders as NSW celebrates freedom day after hitting its 70 per cent vaccination target. Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says unvaccinated Queenslanders need to get the jab within 'five to six weeks' to protect themselves from a surge of Delta cases as locked-down parts of Australia begin to reopen. …

Six Covid cases detected in Queensland as new restrictions slapped on millions for TWO weeks
3 years, 3 months ago

Six Covid cases detected in Queensland as new restrictions slapped on millions for TWO weeks

Daily Mail  

Queensland has announced six new cases of Covid and has responded by imposing tougher restrictions and cutting the crowd capacity at Sunday's NRL Grand Final in Brisbane to 75 per cent. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced six new cases in the state on Thursday, resulting in Stage 2 restrictions being introduced in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Moreton Bay, Logan, Townsville and …

Queensland records zero local COVID-19 cases, applies new restrictions to NSW border bubble after lockdown announced
3 years, 3 months ago

Queensland records zero local COVID-19 cases, applies new restrictions to NSW border bubble after lockdown announced

ABC  

Queensland will tighten border restrictions for the Tweed and Byron shires in northern New South Wales after a lockdown was announced for those regions. Key points: The additional restriction to the two LGAs will apply from 1:00am Wednesday The new border rules mean the Byron and Tweed LGAs will become part of the restricted NSW border zone The Premier described …

Queensland authorities 'hopeful' Brisbane COVID-19 outbreak contained, NSW border bubble reopens
3 years, 3 months ago

Queensland authorities 'hopeful' Brisbane COVID-19 outbreak contained, NSW border bubble reopens

ABC  

Health authorities say they have been impressed with vaccine uptake over the weekend and are urging people to continue to show up to get the jab, with south-east Queensland so far managing to keep another COVID-19 outbreak at bay. Key points: The Chief Health Officer says she's still closely monitoring the southern Brisbane cluster Officials upbeat about the uptake of …

Victorians in NSW border area allowed home as part of home-quarantine trial as regional restrictions ease
3 years, 4 months ago

Victorians in NSW border area allowed home as part of home-quarantine trial as regional restrictions ease

ABC  

After being stuck in Albury for nearly four weeks, Maureen and John are elated to be finally heading home to Melbourne. Key points: Some Victorians in NSW border communities will be allowed to apply for a new permit to return home from Friday Conditions for the permit include proof of residency in Victoria and a negative COVID-19 test within 48 …

Queensland's hard border with NSW to stay for 10 more weeks unless vaccination rate hits 70 per cent
3 years, 4 months ago

Queensland's hard border with NSW to stay for 10 more weeks unless vaccination rate hits 70 per cent

ABC  

Queensland has confirmed that the hard border with New South Wales is likely to remain in place until at least the end of October, confirming the worst fears of businesses in the state's south. Key points: Southern Gold Coast businesses are being warned they will have to take drastic measures to stay afloat over the next 10 weeks The NSW …

Queensland records zero new Covid cases as the state hastens to secure border with NSW
3 years, 4 months ago

Queensland records zero new Covid cases as the state hastens to secure border with NSW

Daily Mail  

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced restrictions in Queensland would ease from Friday and the state would further secure its border with NSW after recording its first day of zero Covid cases in weeks. Police check vehicles for border passes at the Tweed Heads-Coolangatta border between Queensland and NSW Health workers assist at a Covid-19 vaccination hub at the Brisbane Convention and …

Police presence beefed up at Queensland-NSW border in 'last line of defence' against southern Delta COVID outbreak
3 years, 4 months ago

Police presence beefed up at Queensland-NSW border in 'last line of defence' against southern Delta COVID outbreak

ABC  

As the police presence at the border is beefed up, a border town mayor reveals Queensland Health has been giving COVID-19 vaccinations to New South Wales residents living just over the state line. Key points: More than 1,000 vehicles were turned around at the state border in the past 24 hours An additional 50 police officers have been dispersed along …

Confused about the latest Queensland-NSW border rules? Here's what you need to know
3 years, 4 months ago

Confused about the latest Queensland-NSW border rules? Here's what you need to know

ABC  

With the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreading across regional New South Wales, Queensland's borders have been shut. Also, from Friday of this week, essential workers with an exemption to cross into Queensland — like emergency and health workers — will need to have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Queensland Health is urging people to reconsider their …

Gold Coast builder says Queensland Health border rule changes 'not making sense'
3 years, 4 months ago

Gold Coast builder says Queensland Health border rule changes 'not making sense'

ABC  

A Gold Coast builder frustrated by snap changes to rules for tradies who cross the Queensland-New South Wales border says decision-makers are "shooting from the hip", making it difficult for businesses to get clear information about essential work. Key points: Queensland Health cut teachers, childcare, non-emergency construction and hospitality workers from the list of essential workers The Health Minister says …

NSW travellers entering WA must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination under tighter border rules
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW travellers entering WA must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination under tighter border rules

ABC  

Western Australia is further tightening its border restrictions for people arriving from New South Wales, requiring they show proof of having had least one COVID-19 vaccination. Key points: WA becomes the first jurisdiction to ask travellers for proof of vaccination WA becomes the first jurisdiction to ask travellers for proof of vaccination The new border rules will affect high or …

Australia Tightens Covid-19 Curbs as Brisbane Extends Lockdown, Army Patrols Sydney
3 years, 5 months ago

Australia Tightens Covid-19 Curbs as Brisbane Extends Lockdown, Army Patrols Sydney

News 18  

Australia’s Queensland state on Monday extended a COVID-19 lockdown in Brisbane, while soldiers began patrolling Sydney to enforce stay-at-home rules as Australia struggles to stop the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus spreading. Queensland said it had detected 13 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours – the biggest one-day rise the state has recorded in …

Queensland-NSW border shuts as part of COVID-19 restrictions shake-up. Here are the new rules to live by
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland-NSW border shuts as part of COVID-19 restrictions shake-up. Here are the new rules to live by

ABC  

Queenslanders are getting used to an ever-evolving situation on COVID-19 restrictions — and today there are more changes. Indoor weddings and funerals: 200 people or one person per 2 square metres or 100 per cent capacity if ticketed or allocated seating. "There will be a border zone in place for people who live and need to travel within the communities …

Queensland to close New South Wales border, changes COVID-19 social distancing rules despite recording no new cases
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland to close New South Wales border, changes COVID-19 social distancing rules despite recording no new cases

ABC  

Queensland will close its border to New South Wales and shake up its mask-wearing and social distancing rules in response to the "escalating" COVID-19 threat posed by the Sydney outbreak. Key points: Queensland declares NSW a hotspot and shuts its border for a month Zone created to allow border communities to travel between the states for essential reasons Restrictions on …

Tasmania closes borders to South Australia due to COVID-19 outbreak
3 years, 5 months ago

Tasmania closes borders to South Australia due to COVID-19 outbreak

ABC  

Tasmania has declared the whole of South Australia a high risk area, meaning only essential travellers will be allowed to enter. Key points: Tasmania's border is now closed to South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales Tasmania's border is now closed to South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales Only essential travellers, including returning Tasmanian residents, can enter Only essential …

Victoria closes border to NSW as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
3 years, 5 months ago

Victoria closes border to NSW as COVID-19 outbreak worsens

ABC  

Victorian health authorities have closed the state's border with New South Wales. Key points: The effective border closure came into effect at 11:59pm on Sunday night Premier Dan Andrews warned people not to do the wrong thing Victoria recorded its 11th straight day of no new local coronavirus infections on Sunday The Department of Health says with case numbers continuing …

New COVID-19 restrictions for NSW now apply — here's what you need to know
3 years, 6 months ago

New COVID-19 restrictions for NSW now apply — here's what you need to know

ABC  

The COVID-19 outbreak in NSW is growing despite two weeks of lockdown and Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she has "no option" but to implement tighter restrictions. In a bid to "crush" the Delta variant, new social distancing restrictions now apply in Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour. The new COVID-19 restrictions Only two people can gather …

Australia further curbs new arrivals due to risks of variant
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia further curbs new arrivals due to risks of variant

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia plans to halve commercial passenger arrivals due to virus risks as parts of the country emerged from lockdowns Friday. Australia will reduce its cap on arrivals from 6,000 passengers a week to 3,000 by July 14 to reduce pressure on hotel quarantine, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said after a meeting with state and territory leaders. “If …

Victoria ramps up COVID-19 border patrols in bid to keep out interstate outbreaks
3 years, 6 months ago

Victoria ramps up COVID-19 border patrols in bid to keep out interstate outbreaks

ABC  

Victoria is beefing up its border controls as the country faces a "considerable" risk from the highly infectious Delta variant of COVID-19. Key points: Victoria now has travel restrictions in place for all states and territories except South Australia and Tasmania Health Minister Martin Foley said the travel permit zone would help contact tracers keep ahead of any incursions of …

SA closes borders to Queensland, WA, the NT and the ACT in addition to NSW after 'deterioration' in COVID situation
3 years, 6 months ago

SA closes borders to Queensland, WA, the NT and the ACT in addition to NSW after 'deterioration' in COVID situation

ABC  

South Australia has closed its borders to Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and the ACT because of a "very significant deterioration" in the COVID–19 situation across Australia, the state's Premier says. Key points: Tough border restrictions will be in place for people coming to SA Only visitors from Tasmania will be allowed to come in without testing or quarantine …

Queensland records two new locally acquired COVID-19 cases linked to Portuguese restaurant
3 years, 6 months ago

Queensland records two new locally acquired COVID-19 cases linked to Portuguese restaurant

ABC  

Queensland has recorded two new cases of community transmission of COVID-19 linked to a cluster stemming from a leak from hotel quarantine last weekend. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. School …

SA shuts its border with NSW immediately as concern grows about COVID-19 cluster
3 years, 6 months ago

SA shuts its border with NSW immediately as concern grows about COVID-19 cluster

ABC  

South Australia has shut its border with New South Wales effective immediately, as the number of coronavirus cases there continues to climb. Key points: South Australia has shut its border with New South Wales effective immediately Authorities say there is increasing concern about the spread of the virus in NSW The level six restrictions will not impact the exemption given …

Interstate school holidaymakers book Queensland trips hoping COVID-19 won't close the borders
3 years, 6 months ago

Interstate school holidaymakers book Queensland trips hoping COVID-19 won't close the borders

ABC  

Ongoing uncertainty around border closures and COVID-19 restrictions in the lead-up to school holidays has brought another wave of cancellations and anxious waits for would-be travellers. Key points: Occupancy rates over the holidays have already dropped by around 20 per cent in Far North Queensland For some businesses, this winter could be make or break and depend on any border …

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