School testing a matter for the states: PM
The school year starts in less than two weeks and the federal government is still preparing a COVID safety plan which will ultimately be decided by the states.
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Incentives for more students, backpackers
Visa application fees for backpackers and international students will be covered by the federal government in an attempt to address the workforce crisis.
NSW take no COVID risk, cancel Origin camp
NSW have cancelled a pre-Origin camp scheduled for next month due to the COVID-19 situation in the state.
BBL pace ace reported for suspect action
Sydney Thunder's Mohammad Hasnain, who electrified up the BBL before returning home to Pakistan, has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action.
Leaders set to discuss relief for Tonga
HMAS Adelaide is being deployed to Tonga, loaded with vital supplies to assist the tsunami-ravaged nation, as the Australian and Tongan leaders plan to talk.
Scrap international testing: Vic airport
Melbourne Airport has urged the Australian government to consider dumping pre-flight testing for some international travellers, in line with domestic settings.
Omicron-related deaths ‘are yet to peak’
While COVID-19 cases may have started to flatline, the chief medical officer has warned deaths from the Omicron variant have yet to reach their high point.
Australian relief ship departs for Tonga
HMAS Adelaide is being deployed to Tonga, loaded with vital supplies to assist the tsunami-ravaged nation.
Winter wave warning for COVID-19
Australia's chief medical officer has warned of another spike in COVID-19 cases over winter as the country hovers near the peak of the current wave.
Aussie team has solid plan for carbon woes
Australian scientists are turning carbon dioxide into solid carbon in what could be a game changer for emissions-heavy industries fuelling climate change.
Tonga damage slowly comes to light
As more insight arrives into Tonga's devastation from a volcanic eruption, Telstra says it is hopeful a solution can be found to restoring vital communications.
Broncos awaiting news on Tongan relatives
With communications down, Brisbane NRL trio Kotoni Staggs, Tesi Niu and Delouise Hoeter are anxiously awaiting news on Tongan relatives.
ASX traders sell as rate expectations rise
Rising bond yields have lured ASX investors from shares as they brace for higher global interest rates in 2022.
Qld concern over slowing COVID vaccination
Slowing vaccination rates among a key age group are concerning authorities in Queensland where 16 new deaths were recorded in people with COVID-19.
Christian Crichton in Penrith NRL return
Penrith have brought Canterbury's Christian Crichton back to the premiership-winning club on a one-year contract.
How regional Australia beats the heat
As heatwaves are expected to become more frequent and more intense, regional Australians and their communities are learning how to adapt.
Fijian Drua target April Super homecoming
The NSW-based Drua hope to host the Highlanders in Fiji on April 30 as they battle COVID-19 restrictions ahead of a Super Rugby Pacific debut.
Tsunami toll rises as Tonga assesses needs
Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne confirmed she's in contact with Australia's High Commission in Tonga and is expecting specific support requests.
Volcanic ash delays aid to Tonga
Thick ash is delaying aid deliveries to Tonga as the extend of damage emerges following the weekend's huge undersea volcanic eruption.
Knife-waving man shot by cops after attack
A man who was shot dead by police after an altercation with his partner had suffered a brain injury during a fight with his brother when he was 11 years old.
Roar coach welcomes A-League home comforts
Brisbane coach Warren Moon is hopeful back-to-back home games will be the catalyst for his team's stuttering A-League Men's campaign to finally gain momentum.
Qld health minister blasts PM over RAT ad
The Queensland health minister says it is "absolutely appalling" that federal government ads are spruiking free rapid antigen tests at state clinics.
Storm, Warriors to dedicate trial to Tonga
Melbourne and the Warriors will play in the Unite for Tonga trial match next month to raise funds for those affected by the volcanic eruption.
Tas drops rules for vaccinated travellers
Fully vaccinated people entering Tasmania will no longer need to have a rapid antigen test before arriving, or register their travel.
Concerns raised over Qld flood response
Deputy Premier Steven Miles has been told the Queensland flood response could have been "better and faster" as he tours affected regions north of Brisbane.
Aged care COVID-19 outbreaks growing
More than half of Australia's aged care facilities will be hit with a COVID-19 outbreak, according to providers within the sector.
Pritchard out of hospital after Covid fear
'Frank the Tank' Pritchard has been released from hospital more than a fortnight after being put into a coma due to complications from COVID-19.
Marsh looms as BBL finals Marvel superhero
BBL minor premiers Perth Scorchers, particularly star allrounder Mitch Marsh, have shown a liking for their chosen BBL finals home venue of Marvel Stadium
More to Strikers than Rashid
The Strikers have booked their place in the BBL finals and are riding a four-game winning streak, proving to everybody they are not a one-man show
Anger at COVID support cuts as peak nears
The Australian Council of Social Service has expressed dismay at the federal government's decision to taper support payments as COVID cases continue to rage.
Lyon to boost Sixers for BBL finals
Nathan Lyon is set to return to BBL action, while Moises Henriques is begging Steve O'Keefe to reconsider his retirement call.