Australia NewsOmicron Variant Detected in AustraliaSavePrintWelcome Back signage is seen at Sydney domestic airport on July 2, 2020. Mark Metcalfe/Getty ImagesAAP11/28/2021|Updated: 11/28/2021Genomic testing has confirmed two overseas travellers who arrived in Sydney, Australia, from southern Africa have been infected with the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesEngland’s ‘Over-Prepared’ Claim Raises EyebrowsDec 08, 2025Bushfire Battles All but Won as Summer Dials up ThreatDec 07, 2025Taliban Sanctions Hailed as Afghan Embassy Future ShakyDec 07, 2025Uluru’s Ayers Rock Resort to Be Sold to US CompanyDec 06, 2025Related TopicsOmicronCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare