Australian state enters fourth lockdown to curb fast-spreading outbreak
Australia has been slow to vaccinate its population, and the latest outbreak has prompted renewed calls for Australians to get their jabs.
China condemns Australia’s ‘provocative’ cancellation of state Belt and Road deals
This is the first time Canberra has used new powers which allow the Commonwealth to veto any deals between state administrations and foreign governments.
Melbourne celebrates over a week with zero new cases as harsh lockdown pays off
The cost of curbing the virus will be huge: the economic and social impact is still being calculated.
Melbourne enjoying return to life after 111-day lockdown
Many restaurants are already fully booked a month in advance although office blocks remain empty.
