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Latest news: Lockdown

Snap lockdowns essential for now: Treasury

Josh Frydenberg has warned until 70 per cent of Australians are vaccinated, it is an economic imperative that governments use snap lockdowns.

NSW records 199 new COVID-19 cases

NSW has reported 199 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 and at least 82 of those people were circulating in the community.

Qantas temporarily stands down 2500 staff

About 2500 Qantas and Jetstar employees will be stood down for two months because of the knock-on effects of Sydney's coronavirus lockdown.

Peter Dutton forced into home quarantine

Peter Dutton has been forced into home quarantine and will miss the upcoming fortnight of federal parliamentary sittings.

Business investment at risk of derailment

Lockdowns and restrictions dotted around the country risk derailing the recovery in business investment, a new report warns.

Soldiers on patrol as NSW finds 207 new cases

NSW has recorded 207 new local COVID-19 cases as vaccinations remain a focus for authorities trying to forge a path out of lockdown.

Queensland lockdown extended, 13 new virus cases

Millions of Queenslanders will have to stay at home until at least Sunday with the state recording 13 more locally acquired cases of COVID-19.

Sydney crackdown, 70,000 cars checked

Over 250 fines have been issued for straying beyond local government areas after more than 70,000 vehicle checks as part of a massive police operation to thwart lockdown protesters entering central Sydney. 

NSW records 239 new local cases

NSW has reported 239 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases as the virus continues to spread in workplaces and households. 

Queensland records nine new local COVID-19 cases

Queensland has recorded nine new local COVID-19 cases as the state's southeast endures its first full day of lockdown.

ACT potential option as Queensland lockdown creates sports chaos

The ACT is shaping as a potential option for NRL games as both the AFL and NRL have postponed matches as southeast Queensland prepares to enter a snap three-day COVID lockdown.

NRL postpones games, fights to play Sunday

The NRL is in urgent talks with the Queensland Government to keep round 20 alive after a snap three-day lockdown banned all sport in the south-east of the state.

Strict lockdown in 11 South East Queensland areas

Queensland has recorded six new locally-acquired cases linked to an Indooroopilly High School student, prompting a strict three-day lockdown.

Sydney CBD in exclusion zone to stop rally

Taxi and rideshare companies face fines of up to half a million dollars if they take passengers into the Sydney CBD on Saturday.

Military descends on NSW, 170 new cases

NSW has reported 170 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 as authorities chastise a western Sydney man who caught the virus, failed to self-isolate and visited another house.

Up to 1000 police ready to meet protesters in Sydney

Up to a thousand police officers will be on duty to meet anyone considering attending an anti-lockdown protest in Sydney this weekend.

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