Australia
Australia Correspondent: Brad Foster
We're heading to Australia this morning to check in with our correspondent Brad Foster about how they are coping with their rising Covid numbers. Audio
Australia to hit 1 million Covid-19 cases, wrestles with the surge
Australia is learning about exponential growth the hard way, and tackling big questions; are the numbers accurate, how to test, will the health system hold up?
Covid-19: 35k new cases in NSW, 22k in Victoria, Tasmania warns of surge
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has told employers to stop forcing staff to get a Covid test before returning to work after the state recorded 34,994 new cases and six deaths.
Covid-19 in Australia: Tens of thousands of new daily cases
NSW has recorded 35,054 new Covid-19 cases and eight deaths, while 17,636 new cases and 11 deaths have been reported in Victoria, as pressure mounts on Australia's health systems.
Australia Update with Brad Foster
Our Australian Correspondent Brad Foster updates us on the spread of Omicron, how testing centres are coping with the demand and the impact the surge of cases has had on the hospitality sector. Audio
NSW records 22,577 new Covid-19 cases, four deaths
New South Wales has started the new year with a slight increase in Covid-19 cases, with the state recording 22,577 new infections and four deaths.
Covid-19: NSW daily case tally surges with 11,201 infections recorded
The latest figures mark the highest number of daily Covid-19 cases recorded in any Australian jurisdiction.
Bindi Irwin: 'Our grief walks beside us every day'
Bindi Irwin wants to make sure her daughter understands life and death from a young age because that was a "gift" her parents gave to her.
Hundreds in Sydney Covid-19 testing bungle tested positive
The announcement from SydPath came as NSW recorded another 6062 Covid-19 cases and one death.
Australia on the brink of retaining the Ashes
Australia's pacemen crashed through England's top order with four wickets in a thrilling final hour on day two of the third Ashes test.
NSW hospitalisations soar, as labs stagger with testing backlog
New South Wales has recorded a new peak of 6394 new Covid-19 cases, with testing programmes in the Australian state straining under a backlog of soaring demand.
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton - Omicron spreads
In Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is convening an emergency meeting with state & territory leaders today to receive updated Covid-19 transmission modelling as the Omicron variant takes off… Audio
Covid cases top 3,000 in NSW
New South Wales has recorded 3057 new Covid cases - the first time daily cases have reached the 3000 mark anywhere in Australia. Hospitalisations have increased today and 39 patients are in intensive… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Today Brad Foster talks to Karyn about the latest COVID cases which are hitting record highs an interesting tale from one of Sydney's most exclusive suburbs where locals are lobbying to remove a drive… Audio
Covid-19: Australia sets new daily case record
New South Wales reports 2566 cases of Covid-19, setting another grim record.
NSW braces for major Covid surge after biggest day of cases
New South Wales is bracing for a major surge in Covid 19 cases - after recording its biggest ever day of cases.
There were 1700 new infections today and health authorities say it's going to rise… Audio
Australia braces for thousands more daily Covid cases
To Australia, where officials are bracing for tens of thousands of Covid cases a day in coming weeks. It comes as states begin easing restrictions - despite a surge in cases, many the Omicron variant… Video, Audio
Australia nears Covid crisis mode
New South Wales is being warned it could see 25,000 cases a day by the end of January. The state has recorded its highest daily total in more than three months - yet new freedoms have come into effect… Audio
Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst
Annika joins Kathryn to look at the reopening of state borders, with tearful scenes at airports in Queensland and confirmation Western Australia will open its border again for the first time in two… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Australian correspondent Brad Foster talks to Jesse about the latest COVID news and state borders opening. Audio
