Queensland reopening, Australia’s diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Defence helicopter contract, Australia’s falling birth rate

SCOTT EMERSON, HOST: And now it is a regular here on Friday on Drive. Our version of Question Time. We’re always joined by Labor’s Member for Lilley Anika Wells and the LNP member for Ryan Julian Simmons. Anika, how are you today? ANIKA WELLS, MEMBER FOR LILLEY:I’m much better thanks. EMERSON: Good. We missed you last week. […]

Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) update

NSW recorded 516 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. There is a total of 42 cases of COVID-19 with the Omicron variant in NSW. There were no new cases confirmed with the Omicron variant of concern overnight. To date, no Omicron cases have been admitted to hospital in NSW […]

New exposure venues linked to Omicron cases

The public is being advised of two venues, in Potts Point and Parramatta, visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19 likely to have the Omicron variant of concern. The venues are the Cult Nightclub in Potts Point, and the Albion Hotel in Parramatta. Both venues have been visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19 linked to the […]

National federation reform council statement

Today the National Federation Reform Council (NFRC), comprising the Prime Minister, Premiers, Chief Ministers, Treasurers and President of the Australian Local Government Association, met virtually for the second time. The NFRC reflected on the achievements of Australian governments and the Australian community in 2021, including collaborative efforts to support the COVID-19 health response and vaccination […]