Coronavirus Pandemic
Brad blows up: Health Minister unhappy with “juvenile, moronic” behaviour
Health Minister Brad Hazzard has blasted those uploading fake COVID information to Service NSW, revealing he himself has been a victim of the "malicious" activity.
When a holiday is like joining survival of the fittest
Guest columnist Alan Mascarenhas reflects on his holiday to America - as Omicron sweeps the world and impacts travel.
Singing and dancing banned, elective surgery suspended as COVID wave continues
The NSW Government is re-introducing a raft of restrictions as it loses control of managing the Omicron wave of COVID-19.
Supermarket supply issues to last for some time, Woolworths warns
Supermarket giant Woolworths says it is "not clear" how long supply chain issues will last, urging customers to be patient as empty shelves and missing products become a daily occurrence.
“When it starts to decline, it will decline quickly”: NSW Health’s take on Omicron...
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has urged people to only get a PCR test if absolutely necessary as the state desperately tries to reduce long queues at testing sites.
Chaos as COVID testing clinics close, leaving thousands in limbo
The COVID-19 response in NSW is all but broken with testing sites closing and residents with serious symptoms unable to access a PCR test.
Restrictions return in NSW as hospitalisations, ICU admissions increase
NSW will re-introduce density limits and QR code check-ins in most settings in an effort to gain control of the COVID-19 outbreak sweeping the state.
Morrison: Masks in indoor spaces “highly recommended”
Mask wearing in indoor settings is "highly recommended' and critical to combat COVID-19, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declared after a meeting of National Cabinet.
Is it time to give Dr Kerry Chant the keys again?
COVID cases are climbing, and there's a growing disconnect between NSW Health and the government.
Panthers to shut out unvaccinated patrons until January 31
Panthers Leagues Club will not open its doors to unvaccinated patrons from December 15.
Significant changes ahead for mask rules, QR check-ins
Masks at shopping centres will no longer be compulsory and QR check-ins will be removed for a host of low-risk venues from next month.
Penrith edges towards 95 per cent fully vaccinated
Penrith’s COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to impress, with the Local Government Area (LGA) now 93.1 per cent fully dosed.
Figures show vaccine was key defence during Delta outbreak
The evidence is in: Fully vaccinated people are less likely to become infected with COVID-19 and 16 times less likely to end up in Intensive Care (ICU) or die if they do contract the virus during a major outbreak.
No December 1 freedoms for unvaccinated; other rules eased from Monday
Unvaccinated people won't be granted their freedoms on December 1 after all, with major changes to the state's reopening roadmap confirmed.
Vaccination update: Penrith hits 90 per cent double dose
More than 90 per cent of eligible Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Regional travel returns, but roadmap may be tweaked
Families and friends will be reunited as Aussies start arriving home in time for Christmas, with NSW reaching the November 1 roadmap milestone and restrictions further eased for the double-vaccinated.
94.7 per cent of Penrith LGA residents have had their first COVID vaccine dose
The Penrith Local Government Area is closing in on 90 per cent of its residents being double vaccinated against COVID-19.
Students return, as school sport is given green light to resume
Students across Penrith have returned to school today, bringing the curtain down on at-home learning for hopefully the final time.
Cruise enthusiasts desperate to return to the seas, but industry remains halted
Prior to the pandemic, loyal cruise fans Joshua Hendriks and Dannielle Morgan would have been first down the gangway to enjoy a holiday on the open seas.
Unvaccinated shopper “made a fuss” at Lowes
Lowes has confirmed the police needed to be called to its Penrith store yesterday after an incident involving an unvaccinated customer.
