Mitchell Crum News Today

Many popular pubs and bars are throwing parties next Thursday, ahead of Australia Day on January 26 but have referred to the day as Public Holiday Eve.

NSW has posted a further 12 COVID-related fatalities and 7615 new infections.

NSW has posted a further 12 COVID-related fatalities and 7615 new infections.

Sydney revellers kicked off celebrations to mark the end of hated Covid-19 restrictions on Friday with the partying expected to go well into the early hours.

For the first time in months Sydneys party people got to enjoy complete freedom to sing, dance, hug and crowd together with strangers - all of which was either banned or frowned on for months.

Victoria has recorded 6,280 new Covid-19 cases while NSW has recorded 7,615 as both states begin the first weekend of eased restrictions. 

Sydney's Lord Gladstone Hotel is rebranding as Gladsong Hotel to protest the double standard for hospitality and religious restrictions.

NSW health orders came into effect this week, banning singing and dancing. The Lord Gladstone is hitting back at the church exemption.

Ninety per cent of 1000 festivals scheduled this year have been cancelled or postponed.

Ninety per cent of 1000 festivals scheduled this year have been cancelled or postponed.