COVID-19: Australia relaxes testing rules amid Omicron surge
Videos
-
COVID-19: Australia relaxes testing rules amid Omicron surge
02:25 | December 30, 2021
-
Canadian woman found dead on Australia beach surrounded by dingoes identified
02:25 | 5 hours ago
-
Canadian woman found dead, surrounded by dingoes, on Australian island
00:32 | January 19, 2026
-
4.7M teen social media accounts removed since Australia instituted ban
01:35 | January 15, 2026
-
Wildfires in Australia raze homes, cut power supply amid heatwave
02:01 | January 10, 2026
-
Bondi Beach hero recounts disarming gunman
02:01 | December 29, 2025
-
Bondi Beach shooting: Gunmen planned attack for months, police say
01:58 | December 22, 2025
-
Australia to tighten gun, hate speech laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack
09:16 | December 20, 2025
-
‘I don’t feel like I’m a hero,’ says teen who shielded 2 children during Bondi Beach shooting
03:08 | December 19, 2025
-
Bondi Beach massacre: Suspect Naveed Akram charged with murder, terrorism
02:06 | December 17, 2025
-
Alleged Bondi Beach shooter charged with 15 counts of murder as victims’ families hold funerals
03:06 | December 17, 2025
-
Homemade ISIS flags found in Bondi Beach gunmen’s car
02:10 | December 16, 2025
-
‘Ahmed is a hero, we’re proud of him’: Syrian family of Australia hero grateful he saved lives
01:23 | December 16, 2025
-
Australian terror attack: Brave Bondi Beach bystander’s message to everyone
02:16 | December 15, 2025
-
Man who tackled Bondi Beach gunman speaks out after being shot: ‘Pray for us’
03:42 | December 15, 2025
-
Bondi Beach shooting: 12 dead, dozens other injured after terrorist attack at Sydney Hannukah event
05:43 | December 14, 2025
-
Australia’s feral cat eradication program divides residents on Christmas Island
01:45 | December 13, 2025
-
MOMENT: Skydiver thinks fast after parachute gets stuck on plane’s tailfin
00:28 | December 12, 2025
-
Australia’s youth social media ban now in effect
02:01 | December 9, 2025
-
Australia preparing for teen social media ban
02:03 | November 24, 2025
-
‘Blatant racism’: Australian senate suspended after far-right lawmaker wears burqa
02:53 | November 24, 2025
-
Carney announces trilateral partnership with India, Australia on technology and innovation
02:22 | November 23, 2025
-
Carney aims to deepen trade, security ties during UK visit
02:03 | September 26, 2025
-
‘Our country bursting at the seams’: Australians protest mass immigration in Sydney
01:43 | August 31, 2025
-
Australian police continue manhunt for heavily armed gunman skilled in ‘bushcraft’
01:27 | August 27, 2025
-
Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks
02:08 | August 26, 2025
-
Australia blames Iran for antisemitic attacks, expels ambassador in rare move
03:25 | August 26, 2025
-
Australia’s Albanese responds to ‘weak politician’ remark from Netanyahu amid diplomatic spat
01:40 | August 20, 2025
-
Australia to recognize Palestinian state, but conditions must be met
02:17 | August 11, 2025
-
Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 16
02:07 | July 30, 2025
-
Murder by mushroom: Australian woman convicted of killing relatives with poisoned lunch
02:05 | July 7, 2025
-
‘Bomb cyclone’ batters southeast Australia, causing floods and widespread power outages
01:30 | July 2, 2025
-
COVID-19: Australia relaxes testing rules amid Omicron surge
02:25 | December 30, 2021
-
Canadian woman found dead on Australia beach surrounded by dingoes identified
02:25 | 5 hours ago
-
Canadian woman found dead, surrounded by dingoes, on Australian island
00:32 | January 19, 2026
-
4.7M teen social media accounts removed since Australia instituted ban
01:35 | January 15, 2026
-
Wildfires in Australia raze homes, cut power supply amid heatwave
02:01 | January 10, 2026
-
Bondi Beach hero recounts disarming gunman
02:01 | December 29, 2025
-
Bondi Beach shooting: Gunmen planned attack for months, police say
01:58 | December 22, 2025
-
Australia to tighten gun, hate speech laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack
09:16 | December 20, 2025
-
‘I don’t feel like I’m a hero,’ says teen who shielded 2 children during Bondi Beach shooting
03:08 | December 19, 2025
-
Bondi Beach massacre: Suspect Naveed Akram charged with murder, terrorism
02:06 | December 17, 2025
-
Alleged Bondi Beach shooter charged with 15 counts of murder as victims’ families hold funerals
03:06 | December 17, 2025
-
Homemade ISIS flags found in Bondi Beach gunmen’s car
02:10 | December 16, 2025
-
‘Ahmed is a hero, we’re proud of him’: Syrian family of Australia hero grateful he saved lives
01:23 | December 16, 2025
-
Australian terror attack: Brave Bondi Beach bystander’s message to everyone
02:16 | December 15, 2025
-
Man who tackled Bondi Beach gunman speaks out after being shot: ‘Pray for us’
03:42 | December 15, 2025
-
Bondi Beach shooting: 12 dead, dozens other injured after terrorist attack at Sydney Hannukah event
05:43 | December 14, 2025
-
Australia’s feral cat eradication program divides residents on Christmas Island
01:45 | December 13, 2025
-
MOMENT: Skydiver thinks fast after parachute gets stuck on plane’s tailfin
00:28 | December 12, 2025
-
Australia’s youth social media ban now in effect
02:01 | December 9, 2025
-
Australia preparing for teen social media ban
02:03 | November 24, 2025
-
‘Blatant racism’: Australian senate suspended after far-right lawmaker wears burqa
02:53 | November 24, 2025
-
Carney announces trilateral partnership with India, Australia on technology and innovation
02:22 | November 23, 2025
-
Carney aims to deepen trade, security ties during UK visit
02:03 | September 26, 2025
-
‘Our country bursting at the seams’: Australians protest mass immigration in Sydney
01:43 | August 31, 2025
-
Australian police continue manhunt for heavily armed gunman skilled in ‘bushcraft’
01:27 | August 27, 2025
-
Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks
02:08 | August 26, 2025
-
Australia blames Iran for antisemitic attacks, expels ambassador in rare move
03:25 | August 26, 2025
-
Australia’s Albanese responds to ‘weak politician’ remark from Netanyahu amid diplomatic spat
01:40 | August 20, 2025
-
Australia to recognize Palestinian state, but conditions must be met
02:17 | August 11, 2025
-
Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 16
02:07 | July 30, 2025
-
Murder by mushroom: Australian woman convicted of killing relatives with poisoned lunch
02:05 | July 7, 2025
-
‘Bomb cyclone’ batters southeast Australia, causing floods and widespread power outages
01:30 | July 2, 2025
COVID-19: Australia relaxes testing rules amid Omicron surge
Description
December 30, 2021
Australia sought to relieve pressure on overrun COVID-19 testing facilities on Thursday by narrowing its definition of close contacts of infected people and relaxing requirements for tests, as daily cases topped 20,000 for the first time in the pandemic, said Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
-
COVID-19: Australia relaxes testing rules amid Omicron surge02:25 | December 30, 2021 -
Canadian woman found dead on Australia beach surrounded by dingoes identified02:25 | 5 hours ago -
Canadian woman found dead, surrounded by dingoes, on Australian island00:32 | January 19, 2026 -
4.7M teen social media accounts removed since Australia instituted ban01:35 | January 15, 2026 -
Wildfires in Australia raze homes, cut power supply amid heatwave02:01 | January 10, 2026 -
Bondi Beach hero recounts disarming gunman02:01 | December 29, 2025 -
Bondi Beach shooting: Gunmen planned attack for months, police say01:58 | December 22, 2025 -
Australia to tighten gun, hate speech laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack09:16 | December 20, 2025 -
‘I don’t feel like I’m a hero,’ says teen who shielded 2 children during Bondi Beach shooting03:08 | December 19, 2025 -
Bondi Beach massacre: Suspect Naveed Akram charged with murder, terrorism02:06 | December 17, 2025 -
Alleged Bondi Beach shooter charged with 15 counts of murder as victims’ families hold funerals03:06 | December 17, 2025 -
Homemade ISIS flags found in Bondi Beach gunmen’s car02:10 | December 16, 2025 -
‘Ahmed is a hero, we’re proud of him’: Syrian family of Australia hero grateful he saved lives01:23 | December 16, 2025 -
Australian terror attack: Brave Bondi Beach bystander’s message to everyone02:16 | December 15, 2025 -
Man who tackled Bondi Beach gunman speaks out after being shot: ‘Pray for us’03:42 | December 15, 2025 -
Bondi Beach shooting: 12 dead, dozens other injured after terrorist attack at Sydney Hannukah event05:43 | December 14, 2025 -
Australia’s feral cat eradication program divides residents on Christmas Island01:45 | December 13, 2025 -
MOMENT: Skydiver thinks fast after parachute gets stuck on plane’s tailfin00:28 | December 12, 2025 -
Australia’s youth social media ban now in effect02:01 | December 9, 2025 -
Australia preparing for teen social media ban02:03 | November 24, 2025 -
‘Blatant racism’: Australian senate suspended after far-right lawmaker wears burqa02:53 | November 24, 2025 -
Carney announces trilateral partnership with India, Australia on technology and innovation02:22 | November 23, 2025 -
Carney aims to deepen trade, security ties during UK visit02:03 | September 26, 2025 -
‘Our country bursting at the seams’: Australians protest mass immigration in Sydney01:43 | August 31, 2025 -
Australian police continue manhunt for heavily armed gunman skilled in ‘bushcraft’01:27 | August 27, 2025 -
Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks02:08 | August 26, 2025 -
Australia blames Iran for antisemitic attacks, expels ambassador in rare move03:25 | August 26, 2025 -
Australia’s Albanese responds to ‘weak politician’ remark from Netanyahu amid diplomatic spat01:40 | August 20, 2025 -
Australia to recognize Palestinian state, but conditions must be met02:17 | August 11, 2025 -
Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 1602:07 | July 30, 2025 -
Murder by mushroom: Australian woman convicted of killing relatives with poisoned lunch02:05 | July 7, 2025 -
‘Bomb cyclone’ batters southeast Australia, causing floods and widespread power outages01:30 | July 2, 2025
-
COVID-19: Australia relaxes testing rules amid Omicron surge02:25 | December 30, 2021
-
Canadian woman found dead on Australia beach surrounded by dingoes identified02:25 | 5 hours ago
-
Canadian woman found dead, surrounded by dingoes, on Australian island00:32 | January 19, 2026
-
4.7M teen social media accounts removed since Australia instituted ban01:35 | January 15, 2026
-
Wildfires in Australia raze homes, cut power supply amid heatwave02:01 | January 10, 2026
-
Bondi Beach hero recounts disarming gunman02:01 | December 29, 2025
-
Bondi Beach shooting: Gunmen planned attack for months, police say01:58 | December 22, 2025
-
Australia to tighten gun, hate speech laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack09:16 | December 20, 2025
-
‘I don’t feel like I’m a hero,’ says teen who shielded 2 children during Bondi Beach shooting03:08 | December 19, 2025
-
Bondi Beach massacre: Suspect Naveed Akram charged with murder, terrorism02:06 | December 17, 2025
-
Alleged Bondi Beach shooter charged with 15 counts of murder as victims’ families hold funerals03:06 | December 17, 2025
-
Homemade ISIS flags found in Bondi Beach gunmen’s car02:10 | December 16, 2025
-
‘Ahmed is a hero, we’re proud of him’: Syrian family of Australia hero grateful he saved lives01:23 | December 16, 2025
-
Australian terror attack: Brave Bondi Beach bystander’s message to everyone02:16 | December 15, 2025
-
Man who tackled Bondi Beach gunman speaks out after being shot: ‘Pray for us’03:42 | December 15, 2025
-
Bondi Beach shooting: 12 dead, dozens other injured after terrorist attack at Sydney Hannukah event05:43 | December 14, 2025
-
Australia’s feral cat eradication program divides residents on Christmas Island01:45 | December 13, 2025
-
MOMENT: Skydiver thinks fast after parachute gets stuck on plane’s tailfin00:28 | December 12, 2025
-
Australia’s youth social media ban now in effect02:01 | December 9, 2025
-
Australia preparing for teen social media ban02:03 | November 24, 2025
-
‘Blatant racism’: Australian senate suspended after far-right lawmaker wears burqa02:53 | November 24, 2025
-
Carney announces trilateral partnership with India, Australia on technology and innovation02:22 | November 23, 2025
-
Carney aims to deepen trade, security ties during UK visit02:03 | September 26, 2025
-
‘Our country bursting at the seams’: Australians protest mass immigration in Sydney01:43 | August 31, 2025
-
Australian police continue manhunt for heavily armed gunman skilled in ‘bushcraft’01:27 | August 27, 2025
-
Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks02:08 | August 26, 2025
-
Australia blames Iran for antisemitic attacks, expels ambassador in rare move03:25 | August 26, 2025
-
Australia’s Albanese responds to ‘weak politician’ remark from Netanyahu amid diplomatic spat01:40 | August 20, 2025
-
Australia to recognize Palestinian state, but conditions must be met02:17 | August 11, 2025
-
Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 1602:07 | July 30, 2025
-
Murder by mushroom: Australian woman convicted of killing relatives with poisoned lunch02:05 | July 7, 2025
-
‘Bomb cyclone’ batters southeast Australia, causing floods and widespread power outages01:30 | July 2, 2025
COVID-19: Australia relaxes testing rules amid Omicron surge
Description
December 30, 2021
Australia sought to relieve pressure on overrun COVID-19 testing facilities on Thursday by narrowing its definition of close contacts of infected people and relaxing requirements for tests, as daily cases topped 20,000 for the first time in the pandemic, said Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
National News
-
Danish politican tells Trump to ‘F**k off!’ over ongoing Greenland threats2:006 hours ago -
U.S. dismisses reports that Europe would launch economic retaliation over Trump’s Greenland threats2:546 hours ago -
Carney says Canada ‘strongly opposes’ tariffs over Greenland, won’t waver on Article 50:556 hours ago -
Health Matters: Older Canadians feel more socially isolated, less optimistic, NIA report says3:026 hours ago -
Business Matters: Thousands of federal government workers receive layoff notices2:236 hours ago -
Canada’s foreign policy ‘has shifted significantly’ since Trudeau was PM: Anand3:079 hours ago -
Canadian woman found dead on Australia beach surrounded by dingoes identified2:256 hours ago -
Katy Perry watches Trudeau gives speech on ‘soft power’ at WEF0:286 hours ago -
Carney to speak about ‘new world order’ at World Economic Forum1:5311 hours ago -
Prince Harry, celebrities suing British tabloids over alleged privacy violations1:5024 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Katy Perry watches Trudeau gives speech on ‘soft power’ at WEF0:286 hours ago -
European allies warn of action in response to Trump’s Greenland tariff threat4:001 day ago -
1,500 U.S. troops on standby awaiting Trump’s orders for possible Minnesota deployment2:082 days ago -
Chile wildfires: At least 16 dead as out-of-control blazes leave thousands homeless1:392 days ago -
Carney calls Trump tariff threats on European countries over Greenland an ‘escalation’2:302 days ago -
Iran protests: Eyewitness recounts harrowing details of unrest2:213 days ago -
Iran’s Khamenei blames Trump for inciting deadly protests3:363 days ago -
Federal Court of Appeal rules use of Emergencies Act during 2022 ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests was unreasonable0:404 days ago -
Is China still Canada’s ‘biggest security threat’ after historic Carney-Xi meeting?1:554 days ago -
Canada reaches tariff deal with China on canola, electric vehicles1:584 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: Jan. 1922:1924 hours ago -
Global National: Jan. 1822:052 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 1722:063 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 1622:114 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 1521:495 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 1422:046 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 1321:547 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 1222:061 week ago -
Global National: Jan. 1121:591 week ago -
Global National: Jan. 1022:081 week ago
Trending
-
Trump ties Greenland annexation threat to Nobel Peace Prize snub2:0624 hours ago -
Carney says Canada ‘strongly opposes’ tariffs over Greenland, won’t waver on Article 50:556 hours ago -
Devastated father sounding the alarm about pedestrian safety2:0312 hours ago -
Kamloops property owner faces huge costs after discovery of skulls2:2124 hours ago -
Katy Perry watches Trudeau gives speech on ‘soft power’ at WEF0:286 hours ago
Canada
-
Carney says Canada ‘strongly opposes’ tariffs over Greenland, won’t waver on Article 50:556 hours ago -
Business Matters: Thousands of federal government workers receive layoff notices2:236 hours ago -
Canadian woman found dead on Australia beach surrounded by dingoes identified2:256 hours ago -
Concerns raised after Halifax police shooting2:116 hours ago -
Doug Ford slams Carney EV deal with China, says PM was using ‘burner phone’ on trip5:181 day ago -
Bo Bichette leaves Jays for Mets2:291 day ago -
Federal gun buyback begins0:461 day ago -
Carney offers assurances to auto workers after controversial Canada-China EV deal3:472 days ago -
Canada, Qatar sign deals on investments in IT, AI and defence upon Carney visit2:012 days ago -
2026 kicks off with more cases of extortion violence in Surrey4:425 days ago
U.S. News
-
U.S. dismisses reports that Europe would launch economic retaliation over Trump’s Greenland threats2:546 hours ago -
Pushback in Minneapolis as Trump mulls use of Insurrection Act to deploy troops2:001 day ago -
11-year-old boy charged with killing father after Nintendo Switch taken away, being told to go to bed1:302 days ago -
U.S. DOJ launches criminal investigation of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor1:513 days ago -
‘Canada’s so dependent on the U.S.’: Carney’s EV deal with China won’t impact America, Greer says1:284 days ago -
Trump suggests he may tariff countries that don’t go along with his Greenland plans0:374 days ago -
Greenland’s future no clearer after White House meeting4:465 days ago -
Michigan lawmaker says Ontario electricity surcharge last year didn’t hurt cross-border relations1:526 days ago -
Ohio dentist murders: Ex-husband ‘responsible’ for couple’s murders, police say2:426 days ago -
Trump flips off Ford worker after ‘pedophile protector’ remark0:496 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
B.C. tourist found dead on Australian beach1:205 hours ago -
Danish politican tells Trump to ‘F**k off!’ over ongoing Greenland threats2:006 hours ago -
Carney says Canada ‘strongly opposes’ tariffs over Greenland, won’t waver on Article 50:556 hours ago -
What impact will Trump’s new European tariff threats have at the World Economic Forum?4:179 hours ago -
Prince Harry, celebrities suing British tabloids over alleged privacy violations1:5024 hours ago -
Trump ties Greenland annexation threat to Nobel Peace Prize snub2:0624 hours ago -
Czech Republic shooting: Gunman kills one, injures 6 others in town hall1:391 day ago -
Trump’s Board of Peace authorized by security council ‘strictly’ for work in Gaza: UN1:171 day ago -
‘Leave Greenland alone!’ U.S. anthem heckler at NBA game in London draws cheers0:351 day ago -
Spain train crash kills dozens after tragic collision3:171 day ago
Politics
-
U.S. dismisses reports that Europe would launch economic retaliation over Trump’s Greenland threats2:546 hours ago -
What impact will Trump’s new European tariff threats have at the World Economic Forum?4:179 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1910:449 hours ago -
Canada’s foreign policy ‘has shifted significantly’ since Trudeau was PM: Anand3:079 hours ago -
Gun buyback under scrutiny as costs and impact are debated9:226 hours ago -
Katy Perry watches Trudeau gives speech on ‘soft power’ at WEF0:286 hours ago -
Carney to speak about ‘new world order’ at World Economic Forum1:5311 hours ago -
NDP MLA talks Environmental Racism in Nova Scotia5:0713 hours ago -
Calgary infrastructure at ‘extensive risk,’ 11% of assets in poor condition: report1:5212 hours ago -
Crash victim compensation concerns2:4723 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
How the Kids with Cancer Society supports families4:416 hours ago -
Healthy Living: Protein sources for women in midlife4:006 hours ago -
Trans Canada Trail launches ‘Blahs-2-Ahhs’ to help Canadians beat ‘Blue Monday’5:321 day ago -
Adults can play a pivotal role helping kids with their mental health2:262 days ago -
‘Not surprised’ if case of terminal cancer patient ends up in federal Supreme Court: MAID advocate7:422 days ago -
Health Matters: Hospital at Home expands to include surgical patients4:034 days ago -
Freezing your eggs after 40: Morgan Hoffman shares her fertility journey7:224 days ago -
Health Matters: Ontario lab begins using mail-in semen analysis kits2:205 days ago -
New HPV screening improves early detection, but access gaps remain2:276 days ago -
Alberta’s chief medical officer says respiratory viruses activity has ‘peaked,’ cases in ‘decline’5:201 week ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Adults can play a pivotal role helping kids with their mental health2:262 days ago -
How climate change could reshape the Winter Olympics5:404 days ago -
Advocacy group fears Manitoba inmate being targeted by jail guards2:121 month ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:021 month ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:511 month ago -
Government responds to allegations of widespread fraud at Social Development and Poverty Reduction ministry3:302 months ago -
Ontario’s landfill crisis: The cost of inaction2:532 months ago -
Canada fails to deport Iranian regime member2:024 months ago -
Police defend handling of information on arrest overseas of wanted B.C. fugitive2:384 months ago -
‘ChatGPT was helping’: Kenyan human trafficking survivor reveals AI role in Myanmar scam centres2:524 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:591 month ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:379 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4916 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0520 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2528 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0039 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5741 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1542 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1245 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3839 months ago