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.
national news
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.
SAS witness ‘grabbed’ tunnel prisoner
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has been contradicted by another former SAS soldier who says he helped an elderly Afghan prisoner out from a secret tunnel.
Greens say time to look beyond shark nets
Calls for advanced shark deterrent measures beyond nets and drum lines are growing after a recent fatal attack at a Sydney beach.
Petrol bowser pain flows for some time yet
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has warned petrol prices could remain elevated for some time yet as a result of the war in eastern Europe.
Climate ‘on steroids’ drives extreme flood
The Climate Council says thousands more Australians now have lived experience of a climate system that has been super-charged by global warming.
MCG to host memorial for spin king Warne
A state memorial for Shane Warne will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 30 after the Australian cricket great's sudden death in Thailand.
ASX rallies despite RBA inflation warning
The ASX200 had its strongest gains in three weeks despite an RBA warning that higher oil prices will increase annual inflation to four per cent this year.
Encephalitis confirmed in NSW man’s death
A man who died more than three weeks ago has been confirmed as the state's first death from Japanese Encephalitis being spread by mosquitoes.
Fee hunters drawn to $1.6b in flood claims
Flood victims are urged to be aware of "claims farmers" who tout assistance with insurance paperwork, for a fee, lured by claims rising past $1.6 billion.
WA close contact rules change, cases rise
Western Australia's close contact COVID-19 isolation rules have changed for critical workers ahead of the expected Omicron peak.
WA premier’s private texts aired in court
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has been questioned in court over his private messages about Clive Palmer as their defamation trial draws to a close.
ASX200 index back above 7000 points
The ASX200 index returned above 7000 points, despite further oil and gas boycotts of Russia which may also slow the global economy.
Navy recruit faced ‘belittling’ punishment
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has heard navy divers faced 'belittling' punishments during training courses and would cover up injuries.
NSW man dies with Japanese encephalitis
NSW Health has confirmed a man aged in his 70s is the second Australian to die after contracting Japanese encephalitis.
Man charged for fiery Harbour Bridge crash
Police have charged a 19-year-old Queensland man allegedly driving a stolen SUV involved in a fiery crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
NSW has 13,179 COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths
There are 13,179 new cases of COVID-19 NSW and nine more deaths, while more than 56 per cent of adults have had a booster vaccine.
Australia backs Russia policing expulsion
Australia and its Five Eyes intelligence partners have called for Russia to be kicked out of the international policing organisation Interpol.
Flood support ‘will never be enough’: PM
The prime minister has expressed his sorrow to flood victims in northern NSW, saying no amount of support will ever be enough to help affected residents.
Another SAS witness saw tunnel prisoners
Another SAS soldier says he witnessed two Afghan prisoners emerge from a tunnel and one with a prosthetic leg that was led away by Ben Roberts-Smith and killed.
Albanese pledges Hawke-style government
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says he wants to govern like former Labor prime minister Bob Hawke if he is successful at the May federal election.
RBA’s Lowe warns of inflation, rate risks
RBA governor Philip Lowe says inflation could reach four per cent-plus as a result of the impact on prices of the Australian floods and war in Ukraine.
Murder-accused cop ‘intended to kill teen’
Constable Zachary Rolfe was on a mission to find Aboriginal teenager Kumanjayi Walker and intended to kill or cause him serious harm, a jury has been told.
Trial begins in double police murder case
The trial of Jason Roberts, accused of murdering Victoria Police Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in August 1998 has begun in Melbourne.
Navy life does not favour abuse: chief
Rates of sexual abuse in the Australian Navy cannot be explained by long periods at sea in close quarters with other sailors, a royal commission has been told.
Victorian man dies from encephalitis
A Victorian man has died from encephalitis, as confirmed national cases rise to nine and warnings the floods may result in a surge of cases.
Enough is enough, Australian women say
A diverse alliance of women are saying 'enough is enough' on International Women's Day as Australians come together to share their stories.
West finding Russia balancing act: MP
The West needs to balance a unified response to Russian aggression without provoking an expansion of the conflict in Ukraine, a Labor MP says.
Shane Warne’s body to return to Australia
Thai authorities have cleared the way for the body of Shane Warne to be flown from Bangkok to Australia this week.
COVID uncertainty here to stay: Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned of the threat of new COVID variants, saying uncertainty about the virus would remain for some time.
Sub base plan branded as pork barrelling
Independent Senator Rex Patrick has lashed out at plans to build a nuclear-submarine base along parts of the east coast.