 | Some coronavirus restrictions back in Australia as omicron surgesAustralia’s most populous state reinstated some restrictions and suspended elective surgeries on Friday as COVID-19 cases surged to another record. |
 | Australia's COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations hit new recordsNew virus cases in Australia surged to record levels on Tuesday, increasing the strain on hospitals and testing centers across the country. |
 | Australia PM Scott Morrison upbeat amid COVID surge in countryVictoria reported 8,577 new cases, a record for the state which eclipsed the previous peak of 7,442 on New Year’s Day. |
 | Coronavirus cases surge across Australia as omicron explodesAustralia has so far avoided the worst ravages of the pandemic, reporting a total of 2,200 virus deaths among its population of 26 million. |
 | Australian woman sets fire in COVID quarantine hotelA 31-year-old woman in Australia has been charged with arson after she set fire to the COVID-19 quarantine hotel in Cairns. |
 | Australians' fear of COVID-19 infection hits all-time highMore Australians than ever think they will contract COVID-19 in the short-term future despite the high vaccination rate. |
 | Australia, Thailand reopen borders after lengthy lockdownsAustralia is betting that vaccination rates are now high enough to mitigate the danger of allowing international travel. |
 | Australian state to end quarantine for vaccinated travellersPrime Minister Scott Morrison has yet to say when tourists will be welcomed back to Australia, but has ruled out this year. |
 | Sydney opens to vaccinated after 100-plus days of lockdownSydney planned to reopen on Monday after 70 per cent of the New South Wales state population aged 16 and older were fully vaccinated. |
 | COVID-19: Travel restrictions won't be lifted for Australians who rejected vaccineAustralia introduced some of the toughest travel restrictions of any democracy in the world on people entering and leaving the island nation on March 20 last year. |
 | England could boycott Ashes Down Under in view of strict bubble life: ReportsAccording to ESPN Cricinfo, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are still adamant and have not thought about postponement which has irked the senior players and support staff. |
 | COVID-19 impact: Australian Grand Prix F1 race called offThe 2020 Australian GP at the Albert Park street circuit in Melbourne last March was called off at the last minute at the start of the coronavirus pandemic shutdown. |
