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NSW health authorities have admitted we may never know who the source of the NSW COVID-19 outbreak was, and how it spread to the Northern Beaches. While its suspected the cluster originated from a returned traveller from overseas who arrived in Australia on December 1, pinpointing the exact source could prove an impossible task, NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant told reporters today. The cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to the affluent Northern Beaches suburb of Avalon has now grown to 68...

Thousands of travellers have fled NSW as states and territories prepare to lock out the states residents in the wake of Sydneys growing coronavirus outbreak. NSW recorded another 30 confirmed COVID-19 cases yesterday, with 28 of those cases already linked to the Avalon cluster. Passengers queue for departure at Sydney Domestic Airport in Sydney. 19th Dec 2020(Steven Saphore / SMH SHD NEWS) Victoria and South Australia have both barred Northern Beaches residents and directed the rest of S...

When does lockdown start and how long will it be enforced? The lockdown kicks in at 5pm (AEDT) today and ends midnight on Wednesday. The end date could change if the situation worsens. What area is locked down? The restrictions are for the local government area of the Northern Beaches. This area has a population of about 250,000 people. Dee Why beach, on Sydneys Northern Beaches, is closed to the public.(Getty) What are the four reasons you are permitted to leave home? The restrictions are the ...

Cruising Yacht Club of Australia commodore Noel Cornish said organisers were "bitterly disappointed" at the decision. It came as the virus returned to Sydneys inner city, with upmarket Surry Hills eatery Nomad alerting patrons a diner who attended on Wednesday, December 16 has tested positive and they should immediately get tested. Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan moved NSW from a low-risk state to a medium-risk state and reinstated a hard border from midnight. Travel from NSW to WA will...