Almost all restrictions on vaccinated arrivals will be dumped for the first time since March 2020, as the state nears a double dose vaccination milestone.

Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said while the man has the Delta variant, it appears to be unlinked to the other infections currently circulating in the state.

In a statement released on Friday, the Labor government’s Health Minister Mark Butler blandly noted “an expected festive season wave” of COVID infection and illness. Australian Health Minister Mark ...

Mr Albanese ruled out mandating work-from-home arrangements despite the International Energy Agency recommending remote work as part of a 10-point plan to reduce fuel demand during global shortages.