Locals always key to disaster response: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says local civilians will always be a key part of disaster response as he declares national emergency in NSW.
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Swepson to make Test debut for Australia
Legspinner Mitchell Swepson will make his Test debut in the second Test against Pakistan, replacing paceman Josh Hazlewood for the fixture in Karachi.
Tasmania premier reveals childhood assault
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has revealed he was sexually assaulted by a teacher when he was 16.
NT policeman’s murder acquittal stirs rage
Indigenous leaders have reacted with sadness and anger after a jury found a Northern Territory policeman not guilty of murdering teenager Kumanjayi Walker.
Cases doubling in WA as Omicron peak looms
There are 92 people in hospital with COVID-19 in Western Australia and three in intensive care after the state recorded a further 5005 new infections.
Qld records 8 virus deaths, 4327 new cases
Another eight COVID-19 deaths and 4327 new cases have been recorded in Queensland, with Annastacia Palaszczuk saying the state is "coming off" its Omicron wave.
Work needed to combat encephalitis spread
An infectious disease expert says work is needed to understand the spread of Japanese encephalitis in southern Australia, as the government unveils a $69m plan.
Stress took toll on late senator: Shorten
Tributes are flowing for Labor senator Kimberley Kitching, who died from a suspected heart attack, aged 52, in Melbourne on Thursday night.
Russia keeps pressure on Ukrainian cities
Hundreds of thousands of people remained trapped in Ukrainian cities after talks between Ukraine and Russia's foreign ministers failed to bring respite.
Shane Warne comes home to his family
Shane Warne's family was waiting when a private jet carrying his body landed at a Melbourne airport on Thursday night from Thailand.
No quarantine for close contacts flagged
National cabinet has agreed to transition to no longer requiring all COVID-19 close contacts to quarantine.
Penrith make winning start to NRL season
Penrith have started the defence of their premiership in the best possible way with a 28-6 win over Manly to open the 2022 NRL season.
Labor senator Kimberley Kitching dies
Tributes have begun pouring in for Labor senator Kimberley Kitching, who has died from a suspected heart attack, aged 52.
Class action against cosmetic surgeons
A class action against controversial celebrity cosmetic surgeon Daniel Lanzer and four other doctors has been lodged in Victoria's Supreme Court.
WA has 4535 new virus cases, three in ICU
Western Australia has recorded 4535 new COVID-19 infections, while the number of cases in hospital has grown to 80 including three in ICU.
Novavax takes first steps to kids’ vaccine
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has opened the door to Novavax applying in April to register its COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and older.
Rio Tinto slashes ties with Russia
Rio Tinto is cutting all ties with Russian businesses, as it becomes the first major mining company toto annouce it
Murder-accused NT cop trial jury breaks
The jury at policeman Zachary Rolfe's murder trial in the Northern Territory has suspended its deliberation for the day.
NRL overhaul judiciary for simpler system
The NRL has announced changes to simplify the judiciary system less than 12 hours from the first game of the 2022 season.
RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle resigns
Guy Debelle, the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has resigned to take up a corporate role with Fortescue Future Industries in June.
Shane Warne arrives home
The body of cricket legend Shane Warne has arrived in Melbourne on a repatriation flight from Thailand, where he died almost a week ago.
Ukraine will never stop fighting: envoy
Ukraine's Charge d'Affaires Volodymyr Shalkivskyi says his country will never stop fighting to protect its freedom and its land.
ACT reports 821 new COVID-19 cases
The ACT has reported 821 new cases of COVID-19, with 37 patients in hospital in the territory.
Qld auditor general to probe Wellcamp
Queensland's auditor-general will probe the cost of the Wellcamp quarantine facility as the state records another five COVID-19 deaths and 4571 new cases.
SA signs up to mental health package
The South Australian government has signed on to a federal government package to improve mental health services across the state.
Prejudice risk in Higgins case: judge
The defence for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has told the ACT Supreme Court the case's publicity risks prejudicing the trial.
Protesters shut down major Sydney road
Climate change protesters who shut down a major Sydney road during peak hour are facing charges.
No US swing for unvaccinated Djokovic
World No.2 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells, as coronavirus rules prevent him from entering the United States.
Fears over new Omicron strain in NSW
There is a new, more contagious Omicron strain of COVID-19 spreading in NSW that's driving a spike in numbers, with fears cases could double within weeks.
Russia ‘won’t guarantee’ aid access
Ukraine's foreign minister says he has been unable to secure a promise from his counterpart in Russia to halt firing so aid can reach civilians.
PM to make national disaster declaration
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will seek a national emergency declaration covering Queensland and NSW following talks with the premiers.