Backpackers partying at Bronte Beach in breach of NSW COVID restrictions face deportation
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Backpackers involved in a crowded Christmas gathering at Sydney s Bronte Beach may have their visas cancelled.
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Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said Christmas revellers in Sydney s Bronte Beach could have their visas cancelled
The large gathering was held on Christmas, and many of those involved were on holiday in Australia
Much of Sydney is under COVID restrictions following an outbreak in the northern beaches
New Year s Eve COVID-19 restrictions for the northern beaches and Greater Sydney explained
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Authorities have asked people to exercise caution so 2021 doesn t begin with an influx of cases.
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The long-awaited restrictions for New Year s Eve have been announced but no matter where you are in Sydney, you re being urged to stay at home and watch the fireworks on TV or celebrate with a small group outdoors.
Tight restrictions apply for all of Greater Sydney and the special celebrations for frontline workers around the harbour have been cancelled.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has apologised for being so strict but says we all want 2021 to be better than 2020 .
Some 300 revellers flouted COVID-19 restrictions for a Christmas beach party
Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the backpackers were absolutely appalling
Radio host Carla Bignasca told them all to go back to where they came from
Riot police arrived to break up the event but one man allegedly did not move on
The 25-year-old was given Court Attendance Notice for allegedly not complying
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NSW records nine coronavirus cases, smashes daily testing record ahead of Christmas
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NSW has had a record 60,000 COVID-19 tests in the past 24 hours, producing nine positive cases.
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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the state is not out of the woods yet and there will be an increased risk over Christmas of the virus spreading, as the state recorded another nine positive infections.
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NSW smash its daily record with 60,184 tests processed over a 24-hour period
The NSW Government will make "modest changes" to coronavirus restrictions across Greater Sydney, but most lockdown orders will remain for the northern beaches over Christmas.