Check this page for latest news updates and breaking headlines on the coronavirus 'COVID-19' pandemic and its impact in Australia and around the world.

The boss of Carnival Australia's boss has slammed the NSW police and the government for not allowing the embattled Ruby Princess to dock, accusing them of demonising the cruise industry. It comes as ...

Dr Kerry Chant said until a vaccine is developed — and there is no guarantee one will be — tough conversations with the community will be needed. NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant has warned ...

A medical and dental clinic has been added to the list of locations a confirmed COVID-19 case attended. Others who were present must isolate. Anyone who attended the Wentworthville Medical and Dental ...

A growing number of experts are calling for all of Sydney to be placed in lockdown, with the next two days critical in avoiding another wave. There are now 68 COVID-19 cases linked to Sydney’s ...

People who attended a Sydney KFC restaurant have been told to watch for symptoms as NSW recorded just six new cases overnight. The known case visited the franchise’s Emerton restaurant, in the city’s ...

A strict deadline imposed by Queensland giving NSW contact tracers just 48 hours to find the source of a locally acquired COVID case or risk the border clock restarting was not accepted by the ...