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Australian PM Scott Morrison's approval rating plunges into negative territory
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At least 50 of NSW's new local cases were infectious in the community.
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Ron Brierley's sentencing may be delayed due to Sydney's Covid outbreak
The now-infamous businessman and criminal is on bail at his Point Piper mansion.
Kiwi stripper avoids jail after 'deplorable' rampage in Australia
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Aussie mum details 8yo daughter's 'nightmare' Covid struggle
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One new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation, two in hospital
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Neighbour's brutal letter to Aussie family in Covid isolation
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Aussie tradie allegedly faked having Covid to get off work
The tradie's admission forced his colleagues into isolation.
Scary new twist in NSW outbreak as Victoria cases rise
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Aussie Olympians hit back at partying complaints
The athletes were accused of 'excessive drinking' on their flight home.