Jobs growth resilient in face of Omicron
New figures show the jobs market was slow to pick up in January compared with a year ago, which the Australian Bureau of Statistics partly blames on Omicron.
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Vic extends third dose mandate by a month
Victoria has extended by a month the deadline requiring key workers to have a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Fate of religion laws before poll in doubt
It is highly unlikely the government's hallmark religious discrimination laws will pass the Senate before the election with only two sitting days left.
COVID boosters to be required in aged care
Adults who have received a COVID-19 booster are considered "up to date" with their vaccines under new advice from the nation's immunisation advisory group.
ASIO disrupts spy nest and election plot
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation disrupted a foreign intelligence network and plot to influence an election in the past year.
Labor to back coalition religious bill
Labor will back the religious discrimination bill, but will move amendments in four areas to protect Australians from other forms of discrimination.
Cummins breaks silence on Langer’s exit
Pat Cummins has spoken for the first time since Justin Langer's resignation as Australia's national cricket coach, calling him a "legend" of the sport.
AFL finalises exemptions to enter WA
The AFL has secured exemptions for women's teams Carlton and Collingwood to play in Perth despite Western Australia's continued hard border stance.
Wages perk up as worker demand grows
There are signs that wages growth is picking up, with economists at the nation's biggest bank predicting an annual rate of three per cent by mid-year.
Rugby league Immortal Johnny Raper dies
Johnny Raper, one of Australian rugby league's most decorated players, has died aged 82 after a long battle with dementia.
Vic won’t water down COVID check-in rules
Check-in requirements at Victorian venues that don't require proof of COVID-19 vaccination will remain in place despite Queensland ditching them.
Inquiry ordered into Grace Tame’s claims
Claims a taxpayer-funded agency ordered Grace Tame to avoid criticising Scott Morrison at the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards are being investigated.
Socceroos’ Mabil makes Turkish loan move
Socceroos winger Awer Mabil is aiming to get his European career back on track, joining Turkish club Kasimpasa on loan for the the rest of the season.
Vic hardest place to do business in Aust
Victorian businesses pay the highest tax in Australia, a nationwide survey of firms by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce has found.
Demons defend premiership coach Goodwin
Melbourne president Kate Roffey says reigning AFL premiership coach Simon Goodwin rejected accusations of bullying after a club review in 2020.
Only captains can end Langer talk: Khawaja
Usman Khawaja says only answers from Australian captains Pat Cummins and Aaron Finch can end speculation over Justin Langer's messy exit as coach.
Morrison sorry for assault, harassment
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised for sexual harassment, assault and bullying found to be rife in federal parliament.
Climate wars are yet to be won: Turnbull
Malcolm Turnbull has warned voters are walking away because of federal government dysfunction on climate policy and says Labor's plan is politically sensible.
Australia dominate England in Ashes finale
Australia have ended a dominant women's Ashes campaign in style, smashing England by eight wickets to clean sweep the ODI section of the multi-format series.
Aussies cover all bases for Pakistan tour
Travel concerns and unknown playing conditions are behind Australia naming an 18-man squad for their first Test tour of Pakistan since 1998.
Protections for trans students rejected
The coalition has agreed to greater protections for gay students, but not transgender children, as part of a contentious religious discrimination package.
Aged care minister bucks calls to resign
Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck has defended the federal government's handling of the COVID-19 response in the sector.
England names Collingwood as cricket coach
Paul Collingwood has been named interim head coach for England's three-Test tour of the West Indies.
Cambodia says Myanmar frees Australian
Sean Turnell, an Australian economist and former advisor to ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has been freed from detention, Cambodian media reports say.
WA slashes quarantine as Omicron spreads
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan insists he has not bowed to industry pressure by agreeing to halve isolation periods for COVID-infected people.
Defence force to help aged care sector
Members of the Australian Defence Force will be deployed to help assist aged care facilities as they deal with COVID-19 surges.
Canberra anti-vaccine protests set to grow
As protesters surround the official residence of the governor-general, police have warned anti-vaccination protests in Canberra will grow in coming days.
Shaq in, Bird ruled out of All Stars game
The older brother of Latrell Mitchell has been called into the Indigenous All Stars side — as an injury replacement — despite never playing an NRL game.
Leader Macrae wants to be Bulldog for life
Star midfielder Jack Macrae, who is out of contract this year, has been named vice-captain in a new-look Western Bulldogs leadership group for 2022.
Murder-accused NT cop ‘intended to kill’
A Northern Territory policeman accused of murdering an Aboriginal teenager fired the fatal shots while his alleged victim was restrained, the Crown says.
PM seeks to save religious freedom bills
Laws to allow greater freedoms for people to express their religion face a tricky path through federal parliament with moderates and conservatives at odds.