FULL LIST: All of the NSW COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and rules across the state

The entire state of NSW is under COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, with more than eight million people subjected to ...

Coronavirus in Australia: Scott Morrison gets emotional while talking about strict lockdown measures

Prime Minister Scott Morrison was seen becoming emotional in an interview about tough coronavirus restrictions imposed by his government. The PM said he understands the sacrifices Australians have ...

Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Aug. 29

A number of countries in Asia are poised to tighten COVID-19 restrictions amid a surge in coronavirus cases. In South Korea, health officials on Saturday reported 323 new cases — the 16th consecutive ...

Former Deputy Bureau Chief, Australia & NZ, The Wall Street Journal

Rachel Pannett is a former deputy bureau chief of The Wall Street Journal's Sydney bureau.
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COVID-19 restrictions linked to better birth timing but worse mental health

Researchers found that COVID-19 lockdowns were linked to a 4% drop in pre-term births in Europe and Australia and a 37% rise in antenatal depression screenings. However, most other birth outcomes and ...