NSW has 12,818 COVID cases, 30 deaths There are 12,818 new cases of COVID-19 in NSW and 30 people have died, as children return to school and non-urgent elective surgery is set to resume next week. AAP · Jan 31, 2022
Experts doubt NSW’s $500 after-school care vouchers will get parents back into offices Dominic Perrottett says scheme will help parents with ‘daily juggle’ but KPMG’s Terry Rawnsley says pandemic behaviours are ‘entrenched’ The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2022
How the Canadian truck drivers’ protest wound up outside Parliament House, minus the trucks A nationwide convoy of anti-vaxxers and sovereign citizens descended on Parliament House, supposedly as a local offshot of the truckies' convoy in Canada. The New Daily · Jan 31, 2022
Liberal preselection turmoil grows as NSW executive refuses to pass Morrison plan to bypass members Federal intervention looks more likely using special powers that would almost certainly trigger legal action The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2022
Family concerned for immunocompromised son as school students return to classroom Shelly Coad's five-year-old son Kai is starting school this week. But instead of feeling excited for his milestone, she's full of fear because of his health issues. ABC News · Jan 31, 2022
Ten-hour effort lands rescuer in hospital A member of a rescue crew that helped save an injured camper stuck in NSW bushland had their own medical emergency after a ten-hour effort. AAP · Jan 31, 2022
What are the face mask and testing rules for children at school? Unsure what's required in your child's classroom? We've broken down the rules around face masks and rapid testing for each state and territory. ABC News · Jan 31, 2022
‘Treading water’: no sign household savings are flowing to small businesses The New South Wales treasurer, Matt Kean, is calling on the federal government to stand by small businesses struggling through Omicron The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2022
Cultural hub plan for NSW river island Plans to transform a former NSW asylum into a hub of Aboriginal culture have moved a step closer to fruition with the government announcing it would negotiate. AAP · Jan 31, 2022
Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 1615 AEDT on Monday, January 31. AAP · Jan 31, 2022
Covid-19 Australia data tracker: coronavirus cases today, trend map, hospitalisations and deaths Guardian Australia brings together all the latest on active and daily new Covid-19 cases, as well as maps, stats, live data and state by state graphs from NSW, Victoria, Queensland, SA, WA, Tasmania, ACT and NT to get a broad picture of the Australian outbreaks and track the impact of… The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2022
NSW government has ‘always known’ Covid deaths would rise after reopening, Perrottet says Premier defends decision to ease restrictions just days after a NSW Health briefing note warned about the dangers of Omicron The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2022
Newspoll has Labor's biggest lead since Turnbull's ousting as Coalition damaged by COVID In the first Newspoll of 2022, Labor led by 56-44, a three-point gain since the previous Newspoll in early December. Primary votes were 41% Labor (up three), 34% Coalition (down two), 11% Greens (up one), 3% One Nation (steady) and 11% for all Others (down two). The Conversation · Jan 31, 2022
Force on road to start Super Rugby season Western Force home games against the Brumbies and NSW Waratahs have been relocated to the east coast to begin the Super Rugby Pacific season. AAP · Jan 31, 2022
Pedestrian.tv · Jan 31, 2022 The COVID BA.2 Subvariant Is Now Dominant In NSW And Cases Are Rising, So Should You Be Worried? "We think by the end of the month it will be 90 per cent of the cases [in NSW]."
Newcastle Herald · Jan 31, 2022 Two from Maitland among latest to die with COVID-19 A man and woman - aged in their 70s and 90s - from the Maitland local government area were among the 27 people with COVID-19 to die across NSW in the 24 hours to 8pm on Sunday.
ABC News · Jan 30, 2022 Australia's own Celtic stone circle alive with 'energy' and mystique after 30 years They may be a relatively recent addition to the NSW town of Glen Innes, but some swear Australia's standing stones have their own mysterious "energy".
ABC News · Jan 30, 2022 Parents to receive $500 vouchers to ease the cost of before and after school care The Premier Dominic Perrottet says parents will receive a $500 voucher for each child to ease cost-of-living pressures for them as they juggle work and family life.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2022 CMO says Omicron subvariant ‘not cause for concern’ – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Jan 30, 2022 Coalition snubs NSW economic support calls Senior federal cabinet ministers have been doing the media rounds to defend the government's decision to reject NSW calls for economic support.
ABC News · Jan 30, 2022 Sydney news: NSW government went ahead with lifting restrictions despite warning vaccines would be less effective against Omicron MORNING BRIEFING: NSW Health officials sent a note warning of increased hospitalisations due to the Omicron variant days before the state government lifted health restrictions.
ABC News · Jan 30, 2022 COVID-19 booster rollout in NSW aged care too slow to prevent deaths, peak body says Australia should have been better prepared for another COVID-19 variant such as Omicron, in order to help stop the high number of deaths in New South Wales nursing homes, a peak national aged care group says.
AAP · Jan 30, 2022 Misery craves company in tourism revival Hidden away on the south coast of WA, Misery Beach has beaten out iconic coastal swimming spots to be crowned Australia's best beach.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2022 NSW government was warned Omicron could lead to more hospitalisations days before restrictions lifted Exclusive: Briefing note from health officials raised concerns vaccines could be less effective and there would be increased risks of reinfection with new Covid variant
AAP · Jan 30, 2022 Vouchers for kids as NSW virus deaths fall The NSW government has unveiled a support package for parents to be spent on out-of-school care, as COVID-19 fatalities fall to 27 from a record 52.