Duty of care to block mine, minister told
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has a duty of care to Australian children and must veto Glencore's proposed central Queensland coal mine, lawyers say.
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Games postponed by six City COVID-19 cases
Defending champions Melbourne City are the latest A-League Men club to have positive COVID-19 cases, prompting the postponement of three different matches.
Vic testing system jammed by ‘bureaucracy’
Victoria has identified 24 new Omicron cases as health authorities blame longer COVID-19 testing wait times on interstate bureaucracy.
SA eradicates multiple fruit fly outbreaks
South Australian authorities have eradicated multiple fruit fly outbreaks across the Adelaide metro area which threatened the state's horticulture sector.
Djokovic wants to play at the Open: Tiley
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley says world No.1 and nine-times champion Novak Djokovic wants to play in Melbourne despite not revealing his vaccination status.
Relieved Glory to get home for Christmas
Most Perth Glory players and staff will be able to spend Christmas quarantining at home, instead of a Brisbane hotel, after the APL secured a charter flight.
More mask rules as Qld records 186 cases
Mask restrictions will tighten in Queensland cinemas and hospitality venues as the state reports a record 186 new COVID-19 cases.
PM plays down worst case COVID modelling
The Morrison government has played down modelling showing up to 200,000 COVID-19 cases a day is a possibility without tightened restrictions.
Sharks must aim for NRL top four: Gallen
Cronulla great Paul Gallen believes the Sharks should be aiming for top four minimum next year after recruiting strongly for the 2022 NRL season.
Vic Omicron cases jump amid testing surge
Victoria has identified 24 new Omicron cases as health authorities encourage residents to get tested despite the system struggling to keep up with demand.
Control order confirmed on SA terror woman
The Federal Court has confirmed a control order over a South Australian woman who was jailed on a terrorism-related offence.
ACT has record daily rise of 58 cases
The ACT has recorded a new record daily high of 58 COVID-19 infections amid lengthy queues for testing.
Moloney back on track for world title shot
A comfortable points decision win for Andrew Moloney against Filipino Froilan Saludar has put the Australian back on track for another world boxing title shot.
QLD FFA Cup game postponed due to Vic COVID cases
Melbourne Victory won't travel to Queensland for their FFA Cup game after players were potentially exposed to COVID-19 in their game against Melbourne City.
Drone strike seeds habitat hope for Queensland koalas
A drone has dumped a precious cargo of seeds on a Queensland property in a high-tech mission to help koalas find each other.
More Vic test sites shut, premier returns
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is interrupting his leave to attend Wednesday's national cabinet meeting, as COVID-19 testing site continue to be overrun.
NSW climbs to 3763 COVID-19 cases
NSW has recorded 3763 cases of COVID-19 overnight, another daily record for the pandemic as people rush to get tested before the Christmas break.
Vic has 1503 COVID-19 cases, six deaths
Victoria has reported 1503 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths, as Premier Daniel Andrews briefly returns from leave for Wednesday's national cabinet meeting.
Government plays down COVID modelling
The Morrison government has played down modelling showing up to 200,000 COVID-19 cases a day is a possibility without tightened restrictions.
Gangland execution likely mistaken identity: Police
Police believe a man who was gunned down after attending a boxing match in Sydney's south was murdered by mistake.
National cabinet meets as virus cases rise
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will host state and territory leaders at a virtual national cabinet meeting amid rising COVID-19 cases.
National cabinet meets as COVID cases rise
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will host state and territory leaders at a virtual national cabinet meeting amid rising COVID-19 cases.
Open and shut case: Airline passenger injured by falling bag to pay costs
An electrician awarded $5000 after taking a suitcase to the head during a flight will have to pay some of Emirates' legal bill after rejecting a better offer.
Frustrated Root delivers “home truths” to demoralised England Ashes squad
Captain Joe Root has delivered a few home truths in the dressing room after England's latest Ashes disappointment, coach Chris Silverwood says.
Two new COVID cases in WA linked to Qld flight
Western Australia's plan to lift travel restrictions from February 5 has been clouded by a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases in NSW and Victoria.
AFL club Sydney hit by COVID outbreak
The Sydney Swans have confirmed some of their players have tested positive for COVID-19, as Australian and England cricketers face additional Ashes protocols.
Test queues balloon as NSW urges RAT use
NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant has urged people without COVID-19 symptoms to reconsider whether they need a PCR test as clinics are overwhelmed.
Ashes players keep family Christmas wish
Ashes players have been given the green light to have Christmas with their families in Melbourne but they must adhere to additional COVID-19 protocols.
ASX rallies on steady RBA while CSL soars
Investors had their best day on the Australian share market in almost two weeks after stock in biotech giant CSL rose by almost five per cent.
Senior Qld cop charged with rape
A senior Queensland police officer has been charged over the alleged sexual assault of a woman while off-duty in 1999.
Quarantine rules ease, 86 new cases in Qld
Queensland has reported 86 new COVID-19 cases, while the quarantine period has been halved for fully vaccinated close contacts.