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Why this Sydney Covid outbreak is different
An expert explains why Sydney isn't going into lockdown like Melbourne did last month.
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Childbirth tragedy: Friends, colleagues rally for man who lost wife, baby
Colleagues mourn for their much loved friend who tragically died during childbirth.
Victoria records two new community Covid cases; testing drop worries officials
Both new locally acquired infections are linked to existing clusters.
'More cases out there': Victoria's Covid-19 outbreak grows by one
In total there are now 68 active cases in Victoria.
Queensland identifies 959 contacts of infected Melbourne couple
The alarming number comes as Queensland faces a nervous wait for test results.
Jail time possible for infected Aussie couple who broke lockdown
The Covid-positive couple could be facing punishment from three states.
'It's not over': Melbourne lockdown lifted
Mixed emotions as Victoria's lockdown lifts and acting premier issues a warning.
Victoria outbreak: Transtasman bubble pause extended
Chris Hipkins says the overall risk to NZ remains low but this is a precaution.
One new MIQ Covid case, fresh warning for Kiwi travellers
Warning applies to Kiwis who travelled to NSW, Queensland earlier this month.
Covid-19: QLD outbreak grows after infected Victorian breached rules
Queensland has recorded two Covid-19 cases after a Melbourne Covid case breached lockdown
Four new local Covid-19 cases in Melbourne with lockdown set to end tonight
There are now 78 active cases and 180 exposure sites across the state.
Covid road trip: Infected Melbourne woman crossed two state borders
The infected woman chose a route through regional NSW into Queensland for a reason.
No charges for traveller who broke transtasman bubble rules
Police are still considering whether three travellers from Melbourne will face charges.
Confirmed: Melbourne's two-week lockdown to ease tomorrow night
Melbourne's fourth lockdown is set to ease, but authorities remain on high alert.
Covid: Victoria finds source of highly infectious Delta strain
State authorities now know where the strain came from, but not how it spread.
More Covid cases in Melbourne but PM calls for lockdown to lift
'Unless there is a massive shock, we would be expecting that to happen' - source
What's the Delta Covid variant found in Melbourne?
Is it more infectious and does it spread more in kids? A virologist explains.
Outbreak expands: 11 new community Covid cases in Victoria
There are now three outbreaks with unknown sources in the state.
Victoria records 4 new local Covid cases, with two in aged care
The new cases take the number of local cases in the state's latest outbreak to 72.
Covid-19 update: No new community cases, one in MIQ
NZ's pause on quarantine-free travel with Victoria is set to end at 7.59pm on Thursday.
Tim Minchin: The five cities of my life
My experience of a place is defined by the people you meet and the things that happen.
Victoria on edge after five new Covid-19 cases
A new strain of Covid-19 in Victoria has not been traced back to any existing infections.
'Game-changer': Mum's no-ironing hack
Melbourne mum reveals a simple trick that helps her avoid hours of ironing.
New Covid strain in Victoria greater risk to kids, health officials warn
The variant, widespread in India and now in Victoria, could pose greater risk to children.
Covid: Victoria to build $200m MIQ facility for high-risk arrivals
The facility will be built and operational "as soon as possible", state premier says.
Covid-19: One new case in MIQ, none in the community
The new border case arrived from the Philippines via Singapore on June 2.
Bloomfield confident returning Kiwis will not pose infection threat
Measures to screen returning Kiwis should be enough to keep Covid out, says health boss.
Melbourne-base Māori charity helping hundreds in need
Melbourne Tautoko Whānau is a charity helping to give a hand up to whānau during lockdown.
NZ-Victoria travel bubble suspended for another six days
Some Kiwis could be able to fly home from June 9, with a negative Covid test.
One new Covid case in MIQ, 1 historical case, none in community
Health officials are expected to continue a travel bubble pause with Victoria.