Victorian police have issued Premier Daniel Andrews with $400 worth of fines for breaching COVID-19 directions after being filmed without a mask before attending Parliament. Mr Andrews had apologised for the incidents, which took place as he walked across the Parliament carpark to speak to journalists on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. “Victoria Police can confirm it has issued two infringement …

Energy crises in Europe and Asia are delivering windfall profits to Australian oil and gas producers, which are raking in up to $200 million for shipments of gas. Prices for natural gas have reached historic highs in recent weeks as surging demand for the fuel in the Northern Hemisphere collides with tight supplies to send the market soaring. The volatility …

14.10.2021 NSW: NSW COVID-19 update – Thursday 14 October 2021 In the 24-hour reporting period to 8pm last night: – 91.1% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine – 76.5% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine – 85,133 tests – 406 new locally acquired cases – 1 new overseas …

We’ve made some updates to self-isolation rules: • If you have COVID-19, you must self-isolate for at least 14 days – even if you’re vaccinated. • Close contacts who are vaccinated must self-isolate for 7 days (and limit their movements for the next 7 days). Close contacts who are not vaccinated must isolate for 14 days. If you were told …

13.10.2021 NSW: NSW COVID-19 update – Wednesday 13 October 2021 In the 24-hour reporting period to 8pm last night: – 90.8% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine – 75.2% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine – 105,508 tests in the last 24 hours – 444 new locally acquired …

8.10.2021 NSW: NSW recorded 646 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Two new cases were acquired overseas in the same period, bringing the total number of cases in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic to 67,480. Sadly, NSW Health is reporting the deaths of eleven people who had COVID-19 – two …

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s reshuffled cabinet has been sworn in, following the resignation of Christian Porter over accepting anonymous cash for legal fees. Energy Minister Angus Taylor has taken on Mr Porter’s former industry portfolio after the latter’s departure from cabinet. Mr Taylor was on mute during the virtual swearing at Government House on Friday, beset by technical difficulties, so …

  Former prime minister Tony Abbott has described China as a “bully” and stressed the importance of “solidarity with Taiwan”, while addressing a regional conference on the island. Mr Abbott made the visit to Taiwan, where he met President Tsai Ing-wen, after a weekend in which China flew dozens of military jets near the island as part of a bid to exert power over …

Victorian police have issued Premier Daniel Andrews with $400 worth of fines for breaching COVID-19 directions after being filmed without a mask before attending Parliament. Mr Andrews had apologised for the incidents, which took place as he walked across the Parliament carpark to speak to journalists on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. “Victoria Police can confirm it has issued two infringement …

7.10.2021   NSW: NSW recorded 587 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. NSW Health has reported another eight deaths. A western Sydney man in his 20s was one of two people who died at home. Of the other people who sadly passed away, one person was in their 50s, two were in …