![Australia's NSW state premier resigns over corruption probe amid COVID-19 battle Australia's NSW state premier resigns over corruption probe amid COVID-19 battle](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51633143445_AUSTRALIA.jpg)
Australia's NSW state premier resigns over corruption probe amid COVID-19 battle
Berejiklian said the issues being investigated were "historical matters" but she felt compelled to resign.
Sat Oct 02 2021
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Australia's NSW state premier resigns after corruption watchdog launches probe
They are investigating whether she was involved in conduct that "constituted or involved a breach of public trust".
Fri Oct 01 2021
![Sydney's unvaccinated warned of social isolation when COVID-19 lockdown ends Sydney's unvaccinated warned of social isolation when COVID-19 lockdown ends](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41632800187_SYDNEY.jpg)
Sydney's unvaccinated warned of social isolation when COVID-19 lockdown ends
Berejiklian said people who choose not to be vaccinated could be barred entry to shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Tue Sep 28 2021
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Sydney nightly curfew to end as COVID-19 vaccinations hit fresh milestone
A curfew imposed on more than two million people in the 12 Sydney suburbs will end tonight.
Wed Sep 15 2021
![Australia's daily COVID-19 cases near 2,000 as Delta gains ground Australia's daily COVID-19 cases near 2,000 as Delta gains ground](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41585556487_SydneyOperaHouse.jpg)
Australia's daily COVID-19 cases near 2,000 as Delta gains ground
Australia now aims to begin easing tough restrictions after reaching a higher proportion of the population with double-dose vaccinations.
Fri Sep 10 2021
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Sydney to set out roadmap for easing COVID-19 curbs even as cases rise
Fully vaccinated residents to be freed from stay-home orders by the end of October.
Thu Sep 09 2021
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Vaccination rates surge in Sydney's hard-hit suburbs as cases dip
Officials have promised residents in Sydney, more freedom once vaccinations reach 80 pct, as a lockdown now into its eleventh week.
Tue Sep 07 2021
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Australia's COVID-19 cases hit new record as 'reopening' debate heats up
NSW state Premier Gladys Berejiklian vowed to reopen the state once 70 per cent of those 16 and older get vaccinated.
Sun Aug 29 2021
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Sydney hospitals under strain as coronavirus cases hit record
Sydney's COVID-19 cases rose to a new daily record on Wednesday, putting parts of the health system under "severe pressure", officials said.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![Australia PM backs reopening targets, says COVID-19 lockdowns unsustainable Australia PM backs reopening targets, says COVID-19 lockdowns unsustainable](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629688444_australia.jpg)
Australia PM backs reopening targets, says COVID-19 lockdowns unsustainable
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on Monday the state's residents must learn to live with the virus, urging people to get vaccinated soon.
Mon Aug 23 2021
![Sydney virus cases to 'rise substantially' amid Delta outbreak Sydney virus cases to 'rise substantially' amid Delta outbreak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71629172039_AUSTRALIA.jpg)
Sydney virus cases to 'rise substantially' amid Delta outbreak
Australian authorities warns Sydney residents to brace for a surge in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks.
Tue Aug 17 2021
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Fri Aug 13 2021
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Melbourne extends COVID lockdown; 'no jab, no job' in Sydney
Melbourne will stay locked down for a second week after reporting 20 new COVID-19 cases.
Wed Aug 11 2021
![Lockdown crackdown: Sydney police to step up enforcement after COVID record Lockdown crackdown: Sydney police to step up enforcement after COVID record](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51628566554_SYDNEY.jpg)
Lockdown crackdown: Sydney police to step up enforcement after COVID record
Australian authorities vows to crank up policing of anti-COVID lockdown rules in Sydney, but dismissed suggestions that tougher were needed.
Tue Aug 10 2021
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Sydney COVID lockdown could be eased if vaccination rate hits 50 pct
NSW said it could ease a COVID-19 lockdown that demands five million people stay at home until August if half the population is inoculated.
Tue Aug 03 2021