The trans-Tasman travel plans of Kiwis have once again been thrown into disarray thanks to a concerning COVID cluster in Auckland.

Wondering how the other states and territories have responded to Victoria’s snap lockdown? We’ve gathered all the info we can amid this fast-moving situation.

On a more positive note, South Australia has removed its hard border arrangement with Western Australia.

Just when Australia’s domestic borders looked as if they would soon be free of restrictions, WA has prompted a widespread tightening.

Things are starting to look up for Berejiklian, even if she did find out about Palaszczuk’s big news at the same time everyone else did.

Domestic border restrictions are now officially changing more often than the underwear of Travel Weekly’s editor.

It hasn’t entirely pulled its NSW border wall down, but the ACT has at least made a start.

Dan Andrews has reportedly been playing Duke Dumont’s “Red Light Green Light” on repeat in his office in celebration of this news.

A COVID-19 outbreak on Sydney’s Northern Beaches that is quickly getting out of control has kicked states and territories into action to prevent the virus from spreading outside NSW.

Thankfully, Santa and his North Pole support crew have been given an exemption to enter the ACT without undergoing quarantine.

Tasmania is preparing to reopen to a handful of states and territories across the country, and has created a shiny new border strategy in anticipation.

Alongside the unveiling of the new-look property comes the introduction of what Rydges describes as “a signature scent”, which we assume is not just the smell of bleach used by the cleaners.