Australia Covid live update: ACT outbreak grows as NSW health system groans under pressure

Australia Covid live update: ACT outbreak grows as NSW health system groans under pressure

10.51pm BST22:51 In addition to the Covid updates we’re expecting from state premiers, we also have a national cabinet meeting to look forward to. With parts of NSW, Queensland, the ACT and Victoria all under lockdown, the spotlight will be on vaccination rates and the race to 70%. Updated at 10.55pm BST 10.29pm BST22:29 Good … Read more

Australia politics live: 25m doses of Moderna Covid vaccine secured; Labor prepares for budget reply

Australia politics live: 25m doses of Moderna Covid vaccine secured; Labor prepares for budget reply

Anthony Albanese will deliver his budget reply speech which is expected to continue the opposition’s attack over sluggish wages growth • Moderna signs deal with Australia to supply 25m vaccine doses • Why the budget was light on climate and environment measures • Albanese’s budget reply to focus on entrepreneurs, renewable energy • The secret … Read more