A critical deal to have seasonal workers quarantine in Tasmania before working in on Victorian crops has been slammed as “too late” for some farmers. The horticulture industry was left crying out for workers after strict coronavirus travel restrictions prevented Pacific Islanders from coming to...
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Sydneysiders flock to Bondi Beach in their thousands to cool off during four day heatwave
Thousands of Sydneysiders have raced down to Bondi to cool off at the beach as Australia’s south-east battles through an ‘extreme heatwave’ over the Australia Day long weekend. Sydney was set to reach 30C on Saturday and by midday most of the city’s beaches were...
Labor unleashes on Scott Morrison for failing stranded Aussies
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been slammed for failing almost 40,000 Australians stranded overseas after national cabinet decided not to increase international traveller caps. Labor health spokesman Chris Bowen unleashed on the federal government on Saturday saying the Australian passport “used to mean something”. “An...
Where heatwave will be at its worst
The majority of this state will endure extreme circumstances during the heatwave over the long weekend. South Australians are bracing for a heatwave with temperatures to peak in the mid-40s in some parts of the state. Starting on Saturday, the severe heat will build across...
Severe and extreme conditions predicted in heatwave to hit over weekend
South Australians are bracing for a heatwave with temperatures to peak in the mid-40s in some parts of the state. Starting on Saturday, the severe heat will build across the state with some parts in the west forecast to endure extreme conditions. Temperatures are predicted...
Australia news live: Emirates to resume flights; tennis player tests positive to Covid-19
A national cabinet meeting will be held today, and using Queensland mining camps as quarantine facilities is going to come up. Prime minister Scott Morrison is worried it might not be the best idea for the mining industry, AAP reports: Prime minister Scott Morrison has...
Millions of Aussies are FINALLY let into one popular holiday state
Your next holiday? Millions of Aussies are FINALLY let into one popular holiday state after a huge relaxing of coronavirus border rules By Charlotte Karp For Daily Mail Australia and Aap Published: 01:21 EST, 21 January 2021 | Updated: 01:21 EST, 21 January 2021 Millions...
Tamworth Preview: High Court to pass judgment in Cup sprint
Wyong trainer Jeff Englebrecht has three live chances on Thursday’s huge Showcase meeting at Tamworth including High Court who lines-up in the feature Golden Guitar Cup. Jeff Englebrecht will find out on Thursday if his Central Coast miler High Court can be as effective over...
Coronavirus Australia live: Victoria, NSW and Queensland record no local Covid cases as three new cases linked to Australian Open
In US news, outgoing president Donald Trump has used his final hours before Joe Biden’s inauguration to pardon or commute the sentence of 143 people including allies including former White House aide Steve Bannon. Trump leaves office on Wednesday US time, when Biden is sworn...
Shock results in Australia Day poll
The debate around Australia Day and whether the date should be changed to better include Indigenous Australians has ramped up in recent years and now it seems prevailing attitudes towards the day have started to shift. January 26, 1788, was the day Arthur Phillip arrived...