Tag: Lockdown regulations

From 30 September, Victorians ‘trapped’ in Sydney and the ACT can come home if they’re vaccinated.

Fines currently in place no longer reflect the significant social and economic impacts of a case of the virus spreading to the community.

Relief in some areas of the state as Deputy Premier announces the easing of lockdown restrictions. But others stay under hard lockdown.

Industry employer body and union warn that restarting construction is at risk unless key workers can travel freely despite lockdowns.

Nine outlets selling takeaway liquor have been hit with bans over concerns that locals have created a kind of beachside pub crawl.

Liverpool mayor worries that deploying ADF soldiers to Greater Sydney hotspots sends wrong message and will be counterproductive.

Jubilant Victorians may now leave their homes for any reason, business can reopen, and restaurants are able to offer seated service.

NSW Premier says she is ‘utterly disgusted’ by the actions of city protestors that have compromised everyone’s safety.

As the struggle to contain the virus continues in NSW, three areas in the central west are in lockdown. Victoria extends for seven days.

Joint State and Federal assistance package will be a ‘lifeline’ for thousands of businesses in Sydney and help preserve jobs.

Council on the NSW-Victoria border says its businesses are desperate due to lockdown decisions taken by State Governments.

Extra police on the streets of south-west Sydney as virus continues to escalate is sending the wrong message, claims Liverpool mayor.

‘Get in and out without delay’ – or use online shopping options – urges retail body as NSW tightens shopping regulations for Greater Sydney.

Some miners are exhausted and suffering mental strain after long enforced periods away from their families due to the pandemic.

ACTU says current emergency payments are unavailable during short lockdowns, are below the poverty line and don’t give job security.

Many of the city’s current restrictions are being eased, but travel remains a no-no and home visits aren’t allowed.

Snap seven-day lockdown came into effect from Sunday morning. Two infections have now been confirmed with links to more infectious UK strain.

But it has tightened its entry requirements, with new arrivals from Victoria required to self-isolate at home for five days.

Perth and Peel regions still have tougher regulations than before, but the South West returns to the same level as pre-lockdown.

Premier says state needs an urgent ‘circuit-breaker’ to prevent a second-wave virus outbreak similar to Victoria.

Remarkably, there’s a kiss-and-cuddle going on between Burger King and McDonald’s after the former says people should support its rivals.

New Zealand’s biggest city must remain on Level 3 lockdown for another 12 days, Prime Minister announces.

Four new cases of community infection have been verified in Auckland, with authorities perplexed as to the source.

Fast-food lovers in Melbourne are falling foul of Victoria’s tough lockdown regulations. And it’s proving to be a costly meal.