Further federal flood assistance planned
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said another round of financial assistance would be provided to flood-affected communities in NSW and Queensland.
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COVID booster push for older Australians
An infectious diseases expert has urged the government to refocus efforts on getting COVID-19 booster shots into more older Australians.
No foul play in Warne’s death: Thai police
Autopsy results show Shane Warne's death in a Thai resort island hotel was due to a suspected heart attack, with no suspicious circumstances, Thai police say.
McGowan to address Palmer defamation trial
Western Australia's premier will appear in person in the Federal Court in Sydney to give evidence in a defamation trial involving billionaire Clive Palmer.
Soldier calls SAS a toxic environment
A serving special forces soldier has told the Federal Court that the SAS is a "toxic environment" where rumours easily spread.
No submarine decision before election: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there will be no decision on nuclear propelled submarines ahead of the federal election due in May.
Prominent Aust women demand real action
A group of prominent Australian woman are urging leaders to back up talks and promises with real action to end violence, harassment and discrimination.
Nearly one in five virus cases in WA, SA
More than 22,000 new COVID-19 cases have been reported across Australia along with a further 13 virus-related deaths.
Rain brings more flooding as NSW cleans up
Heavy rain in NSW is causing renewed flooding in regions where waters had begun receding as the mammoth clean-up task continues.
Climate change demands tougher land laws
As climate change makes natural disasters a fact of life for more Australians, a national approach to land development could limit the scale of destruction.
Ant poison found to mimic echidna hormone
Researchers are convinced bull ant venom contains molecules which trigger long-lasting hypersensitivity for nosy echidnas.
Vics take lead on virus variant research
A new research project which will be undertaken at Victoria's Vaccines Collection biobank will hopefully help experts prepare for new COVID-19 strains.
More like a cyclone, Dutton says of floods
Defence Minister Peter Dutton says the damage from floods that have devastated the east coast of Australia is more akin to a cyclone.
Hearts break, beers flow for Shane Warne
Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne is being mourned by fans and friends at home and around the world following his sudden death in Thailand.
Qld violent offender rules under review
The Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council is reviewing a scheme that makes it mandatory for serious criminals to serve 80 per cent of their jail sentence.
NSW flood damage hard to convey: Perrottet
The premier has pledged to spare no expense in helping northern NSW recover from devastating floods, saying images "do not do justice" to the region's carnage.
Warnings on unapproved rapid tests
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has warned Australians against using rapid antigen tests that have not been approved for use.
Vaccine caused Tas man’s death: Coroner
A Tasmanian father of four died from adverse effects of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, a coroner has found.
Polestar proves its point across Nullarbor
It might be part of the Volvo stable, but Europe's newest electric brand, Polestar, defies expectations.
Commodity climb falters, so does ASX
Australian shares' longest winning streak of the year has unravelled after lofty commodity prices, pushed higher by fears over Russian supply, finally eased.
Refugee resettled in US after 9 yrs in Aus
An Iranian refugee who drew national attention to asylum seeker issues during this year's Australian Open has been resettled in the United States.
Alan Tudge resigns from Morrison ministry
Education Minister Alan Tudge has resigned from cabinet citing family and health reasons after an investigation into his conduct towards a former staffer.
Ex-NSW police minister’s father jailed
Ken Grant, an ex-policeman and father of former NSW police minister Troy Grant, has been jailed over a fatal hit-and-run while he was also driving drunk.
Nurse asked accused killer to be IVF donor
The man accused of killing Melbourne nurse Ina-Doris Warrick in 1986 told police that she had asked him to be a sperm donor as she underwent IVF.
Australia calls out nuclear plant attack
A Russian attack on a massive nuclear power plant in Ukraine shows the recklessness of the war being waged, says Foreign Minister Marise Payne.
ASX down more than one per cent
A fine week for ASX investors looks like having a disappointing end as the market gives back some of its commodity-based gains.
Murder-accused cop denies lying to jury
Murder-accused policeman Zachary Rolfe has denied lying to the jury about the shooting that killed Aboriginal teenager Kumanjayi Walker.
Recovery head rebuffs resignation calls
The federal opposition has called for the head of National Recovery and Resilience Agency to resign following remarks about flood victims.
Qld to ditch mask mandates, density limits
Queensland will scrap its mask mandate from 6pm Friday as overall virus numbers continue to fall.
Fewer businesses facing COVID disruptions
New figures have revealed 15 per cent of businesses had staff unavailable due to COVID-19 in February, down from 22 per cent in January.
Victoria reports 26 COVID-19 deaths
Eighteen of Victoria's newly-reported reported COVID-19 deaths occurred in January, as the state's health minister faced pandemic committee questioning.