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 ArticlesANU Holds Award for Ex-PM Guilty of Human Rights Crimes as Revocation Drags OnFeb 07, 2026Illegal, High-Power E-bikes to Be Crushed in CrackdownFeb 07, 2026Leaders Urge Peace During Israeli President’s VisitFeb 07, 2026Coalition Reunion Confirmed After Weeks in Deep FreezeFeb 07, 2026Related TopicsOmicronCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare