Qld reports 20,566 COVID cases, one death
Queensland has recorded 20,566 new COVID-19 cases and one death, with the jump in infections partially attributed to delays from a number of testing labs.
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PM calls for co-ordinated school reopening
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says work is under way to ensure the reopening of schools for the new year is harmonised across the country.
Qld delays school after 18,000 new cases
The start of the school year will be delayed two weeks for most Queensland children after the state recorded another 18,000 COVID-19 cases.
NSW forges ahead with school return plan
NSW is sticking to its plan to return students to classrooms at the start of February, before most primary school aged children can be fully vaccinated.
Seafood protection plan ahead of bushfires
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has launched a partnership she believes will protect seafood and marine environments from the impacts of bushfires.
VCE class of 2021 learn final rank score
More than 45,000 Victorian year 12 students have received their final score with the release of their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.
Gillard awarded honorary doctorate by RMIT
Former prime minister Julia Gillard has been awarded an honorary doctorate by RMIT University for her commitment to education, gender equality and inclusion.