Australia news as it happened:‘Code brown’ declared for Victorian hospitals as COVID-19 cases grow across nation;day two of 2022 Australian Open continues in Melbourne
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Australia news as it happened:‘Code brown’ declared for Victorian hospitals as COVID-19 cases grow across nation;day two of 2022 Australian Open continues in Melbourne

Labor appears to have strengthened its position ahead of this year’s federal election,NSW and Victorian authorities are warning people to brace for more COVID-related deaths and it’s day two of the 2022 Australian Open.

  • byBroede Carmody andMichaela Whitbourn

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Australia news LIVE:2022 Australian Open to begin after Novak Djokovic’s deportation;tsunami warning cancelled for east coast;total COVID-19 cases continue to rise
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Australia news LIVE:2022 Australian Open to begin after Novak Djokovic’s deportation;tsunami warning cancelled for east coast;total COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Novak Djokovic won’t be defending his Australian Open title today,Anthony Albanese has outlined his election pitch to voters and total COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country.

  • byBroede Carmody andMichaela Whitbourn
Man charged with giving false ID and vaccination proof at Crown Perth
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Man charged with giving false ID and vaccination proof at Crown Perth

It will be alleged that the man presented another person’s driver’s licence and vaccination certificate to the security staff at Crown,who called the police.

  • byEmma Young
As it happened:Novak Djokovic’s visa cancelled by Immigration Minister;tennis star’s Australian Open campaign under threat;COVID-19 cases continue to grow across the nation
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As it happened:Novak Djokovic’s visa cancelled by Immigration Minister;tennis star’s Australian Open campaign under threat;COVID-19 cases continue to grow across the nation

The Immigration Minister has cancelled Novak Djokovic’s visa,NSW and Victoria are holding firm on starting the school year on time and there are changes to isolation requirements for teachers and childcare workers who are close contacts.

  • byBroede Carmody andSarah McPhee
As it happened:NSW records more than 90,000 COVID-19 cases;Novak Djokovic visa saga continues as Australian Open crowds set to be ‘significantly’ capped
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As it happened:NSW records more than 90,000 COVID-19 cases;Novak Djokovic visa saga continues as Australian Open crowds set to be ‘significantly’ capped

The federal government’s investigation into Novak Djokovic’s visa has widened,tens of thousands of people have registered their rapid antigen test results in NSW and most indoor dancefloors are now banned in Victoria.

  • byBroede Carmody andEsther Han
Omicron empties city streets again as business pleads for support
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Omicron empties city streets again as business pleads for support

The latest wave of the virus has kept shoppers,commuters and workers out of the city,with no sign of business relief from the Andrews government.

  • byNoel Towell
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As it happened:More than 50,000 positive COVID-19 RAT tests uploaded to Service NSW app;Novak Djokovic visa saga continues
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As it happened:More than 50,000 positive COVID-19 RAT tests uploaded to Service NSW app;Novak Djokovic visa saga continues

NSW residents are required to report a positive rapid antigen test result from today,Victoria’s triple-zero service is under strain and Novak Djokovic’s visa saga has entered its sixth day.

  • byBroede Carmody andEsther Han
As it happened:Novak Djokovic wins bid to play in 2022 Australian Open;COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the nation
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As it happened:Novak Djokovic wins bid to play in 2022 Australian Open;COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the nation

Novak Djokovic trains at the Rod Laver Arena as a free man,NSW is considering whether to mandate the registration of positive rapid antigen test results,and Ambulance Victoria issues another “code red”.

  • byRachel Eddie andEsther Han
As it happened:Novak Djokovic to play in 2022 Australian Open after visa cancellation overturned;COVID-19 cases continue to grow across the nation
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As it happened:Novak Djokovic to play in 2022 Australian Open after visa cancellation overturned;COVID-19 cases continue to grow across the nation

Novak Djokovic’s visa has been overturned in the Federal Circuit Court,NSW’s Deputy Premier has tested positive to COVID-19 and under-12s have started receiving the Pfizer jab.

  • byBroede Carmody andSarah McPhee
As it happened:Further restrictions in NSW,Victoria as COVID-19 cases continue to rise;Novak Djokovic to stay in the country until at least Monday
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As it happened:Further restrictions in NSW,Victoria as COVID-19 cases continue to rise;Novak Djokovic to stay in the country until at least Monday

New restrictions have been announced in NSW including a ban on singing and dancing in hospitality venues,Victoria has introduced new indoor density limits and tennis star Novak Djokovic spent a second day in immigration detention.

  • byBroede Carmody andSarah McPhee
Australia news as it happened:Changes to testing requirements as COVID-19 cases in NSW,Victoria and Queensland continue to rise;Novak Djokovic’s visa rejected
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Australia news as it happened:Changes to testing requirements as COVID-19 cases in NSW,Victoria and Queensland continue to rise;Novak Djokovic’s visa rejected

COVID-19 cases are climbing in NSW aged care facilities,there are changes to Australia’s testing requirements and tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa has been rejected.

  • byBroede Carmody andNatassia Chrysanthos