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.
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Swimmer killed in Sydney shark attack
Police have located human remains at an eastern Sydney beach after a swimmer was attacked by a shark.
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.
Budget cuts could risk recovery: Treasury
Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy says the Australian economy has proved resilient in the face of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
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.
Russian pullout meets Western scepticism
Russian announcements that it is withdrawing more of its troops and equipment from around Ukraine have been met with scepticism by the the US and the UK.
Alec Baldwin sued over death of filmmaker
US actor Alec Baldwin has been named in a lawsuit brought by the family of the cinematographer killed on set by a gun he was holding.
Sandy Hook families settle for $A102m
Families of Sandy Hook Elementary School agree to a nine-figure settlement with the manufacturers of the rifle used in the school massacre.
Kumanjayi ‘planned to surrender to police’
Aboriginal teenager Kumanjayi Walker planned to hand himself in to police the day after Constable Zach Rolfe allegedly murdered him, a court has been told.
ADF inquiry told of ‘dildo incident’
A former ADF soldier was assaulted with a "dildo" as a recruit, with the perpetrator never facing serious charges, a royal commission has been told.
Prince Andrew settles ahead of sex trial
The Duke of York will make a "substantial donation" to Virginia Giuffre's charity following their out-of-court settlement in her civil sex claim against him.
Russia sends armed fighter jets to Syria
On the same day as announcing it was withdrawing some troops from Ukraine, Russia deploys fighter jets to Syria for drills.
Djokovic will forego slams if he has to
Tennis star Novak Djokovic says he is willing to pass up the opportunity to add to his tally of grand slam victories over his COVID-19 vaccination stance.
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.
AFL cops big financial hit during COVID-19
The AFL has revealed it spent $76 million during the past two seasons to keep its competition running during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hayne granted bail, freed on birthday
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been freed from prison after nine months, having been granted bail as he awaits a third trial on sexual assault charges.
Wheat farmers take heed of Ukraine tension
Any trade disruption caused by a conflict between Russia and Ukraine would send ripples through the global market, impacting Australian grains farmers.
Chinese businessman hits back at senator
Chinese-Australian business developer Chau Chak Wing has hit back at the Labor senator who named him as the man at the centre of a foreign interference plot.
BHP H1 profit soars, lifts dividend
BHP Group, which recently ditched its dual-listed structure, is upbeat about the outlook for the Chinese economy in the second half of 2021/22.
Russia says some troops return to base
Following days of US and British warnings that Russia might invade Ukraine, Moscow says some of its military units are returning to their bases.
Sam Walsh to miss a month of AFL season
Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first month of the AFL season as they begin life under new coach Michael Voss.
Pilot dies in Tas bushfire chopper crash
A 41-year-old man who was flying a helicopter as part of firefighting efforts in Tasmania has died after the machine crashed into a paddock.
Remains are Vic campers, testing confirms
Remains found in bushland last year have been confirmed as belonging to Victorian campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay, police say.
Los Angeles Rams win the Super Bowl
The Los Angeles Rams have defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 to become just the second NFL team to win the Super Bowl on their home field.
Nankervis surprised at Tigers captain call
Premiership stars Dylan Grimes and Toby Nankervis will lead Richmond as co-captains this AFL season, taking the reins from Trent Cotchin.
Parties offer solutions in uncertain times
As a lower house sitting and Senate estimates hearings get under way, senior politicians are offering different solutions to Australia's uncertain times.
Glory to play ALM, ALW games in Tasmania
Perth Glory's time on the road will be extended with the club to play three A-League Men fixtures and one A-League Women game in Launceston.
Hayne to apply for bail after appeal win
Jarryd Hayne could await his third trial on rape allegations in the community, with the ex-NRL star to bid for bail after a NSW court quashed his convictions.
Roberts-Smith’s ex-wife details his affair
Ben Roberts-Smith's former wife has told a court of the day his girlfriend turned up at their home with a black eye and of USBs buried in their yard.
Russia may create pretext to attack: US
The US says Russia might create a surprise pretext for an attack on Ukraine that could happen any time.