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New restriction comes into effect in Queensland after record case day

The state saw COVID cases climb into triple figures for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic on Wednesday.

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk holds up her face mask at a press conference.

Scott Morrison flags potential changes to COVID-19 approach after National Cabinet

The prime minister addressed the country following an emergency meeting as the Omicron variant takes a hold of Australia.

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a press conference following a national cabinet meeting, at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hosted state and territory leaders at a virtual national cabinet meeting amid rising COVID-19 cases. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

STATE OF THE NATION: Australia fighting to contain COVID as cases soar to record highs

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As COVID-19 cases hit record highs across the country just days away from Christmas, the Prime Minister called for calm at a press conference following an emergency National Cabinet meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

WATCH LIVE: Scott Morrison provides COVID-19 update after National Cabinet meeting

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Scott Morrison insists Australia is very unlikely to reach a worst case scenario of up to 200,000 daily COVID-19 cases detailed in modelling to federal, state and territory leaders.

Queensland records massive COVID spike as new mask restrictions are announced

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.

Queensland couple test positive to COVID-19 after flying into Western Australia

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Two travellers from Queensland have tested positive for COVID in WA.