Australians told to get boosters amid COVID threat from new Omicron strain
More than 3.1 million cases and 5,590 deaths have been recorded since the pandemic began.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Australia COVID numbers surge as Omicron outbreak strains domestic politics
The Omicron variant spreads in Australia just as the country got underway with plans to reopen after two years of stop-start lockdowns.
Tue Dec 28 2021
Australia reports record COVID-19 cases as police block Sydney protest
Australian police patrolled the streets and blocked transport into the centre of Sydney to prevent a planned anti-lockdown protest.
Sat Aug 21 2021
Australia's Sydney sees anti-lockdown protest amid deteriorating COVID-19 crisis
NSW Police Force accused the protest activity as unauthorised and said a high-visibility policing operation was launched in response to it.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Australia judge probed for saying incest 'may be accepted'
Garry Neilson had reportedly said sex between siblings was gaining social acceptance, just like homosexuality.
Fri Jul 11 2014