Experts seek higher child vaccination rate
Health experts are set to meet next week to discuss the use of schools and other means to boost the COVID-19 vaccination rate for children.
Politics
Vic eyes NSW pact on COVID-19 iso changes
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has flagged his state and NSW could form a unity ticket on COVID-19 isolation rules if easing isn't agreed at national cabinet.
Palmer, McGowan trial delay due to borders
Defamation hearings involving Clive Palmer and Western Australia's premier have been delayed due to Western Australia's border reopening.
SA Labor pledges 300 more nurses
Labor continues to focus on health promises in the South Australian election campaign with the Liberals looking to trade and tourism initiatives.
Morrison refutes China laser allegations
Scott Morrison has hit back at China's claims that an Australian aircraft was flying too close to a Chinese warship before it was lasered.
‘Walker not dangerous’: Rolfe’s partner
Sergeant Adam Eberl has told Constable Zachary Rolfe's murder trial he did not consider Kumanjayi Walker dangerous moments before the teen was fatally shot.
Household iso rules could be relaxed: Hunt
Health Minister Greg Hunt has indicated there is further capacity to reduce isolation requirements for household contacts to match those for essential workers.
PM invests $678m to part seal Outback Way
The coalition government is providing $678 million to seal part of the 2720 kilometres of the Outback Way that runs through Queensland, the NT and WA.
Flights back, trains gone as NSW reopens
International arrivals have been met by a welcoming committee as they touched down in Sydney, but faced limited options when it came time to leave the airport.
PM expects lasering explanation from China
Prime Minister Scott Morrison expects China to provide answers on the lasering of an Australian Defence Force aircraft by a Chinese military vessel.
Chinese ship used laser on aircraft: Govt
The Australian Defence Department has strongly condemned "unsafe military conduct" after an incident involving a defence force aircraft and a Chinese vessel.
WA to finally reopen borders from March 3
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced the state will reopen its borders from March 3, having limited movement for much of the past two years.
Ditch ‘reds under the bed’ scare: Forrest
Billionaire businessman Andrew Forrest says strong rhetoric over conflict with China was a "reds under the bed" scare and urged politicians to calm down.
COVID-19 restrictions ease in Victoria
Victoria has recorded 6935 new COVID-19 cases and another 14 deaths, as the state eases some restrictions.
Industry calls for unified COVID-19 rules
As jurisdictions ease their COVID measures, leading industry groups have called for states and territories to be on the same page when it comes to restrictions.
First shot wouldn’t have stopped Kumanjayi
A combat surgeon has told Constable Zachary Rolfe's murder trial that the policeman's first shot would not have stopped Kumanjayi Walker wielding scissors.
Audit finds department advertising issues
An audit of a departmental advertising campaign has found it was not always objective and at times inaccurately reflected government involvement in projects.
Morrison holds talks with UK PM Johnson
Scott Morrison and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met virtually on Thursday morning, discussing defence agreements and tensions in Ukraine.
Origin accused of ‘folly’ amid coal exit
Origin Energy will shutter Australia's largest coal-fired power plant much earlier than expected, annoying the federal government and environmentalists.
Morrison doubles down on China attacks
Despite calls from the head of ASIO politicising national security was 'unhelpful', Scott Morrison has continued attacks on Labor about China.
House and unit price gap hits record high
The disparity between house and unit values has hit a record high, as apartment prices slowed over January due to COVID-related impacts on demand.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved for kids
Provisional regulatory approval has been granted for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to be used by children aged six years and over.
Frydenberg preferred Liberal leader: poll
Treasurer and Liberal deputy leader Josh Frydenberg is preferred over Scott Morrison for the Liberal leadership, a new Roy Morgan poll says.
Vic a step closer to hosting 2026 games
The Victorian government has made an exclusive bid to host the Commonwealth Games in four years' time.
Vic premier walks back third jab mandate
Victoria's premier says it could be "impractical" to mandate three COVID-19 jabs under the state's vaccinated economy, as elective surgery is set to resume.
China seeking to ‘exploit social division’
China is seeking to exploit social division, a Senate committee has been told, amid a tit-for-tat between the coalition and Labor over national security.
MP calls for NDIS age limit strike out
Centre Alliance MP Rebekha Sharkie is calling on the government to strike out an age threshold in the national disability scheme currently set at 65.
Rapid test shortage is over: officials
Leading health officials have told a Senate estimates hearing supplies of rapid antigen tests are now plentiful, after widespread shortages during summer.
WA law gave ‘licence to kill’: Palmer
Businessman Clive Palmer has told a court he was scared for his safety after the WA government passed legislation relating to his iron ore project.
Minister Tudge set to be sacked: report
An investigation into minister Alan Tudge has reportedly cleared him of an abuse allegation, but found a code of conduct breach which will lead to his sacking.
Striking NSW nurses rally at parliament
Public hospital nurses have rallied outside NSW parliament after walking off the job over a long-running dispute about staff-to-patient ratios and pay.