Qld cuts COVID-19 booster waiting time
Another 13 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland and the state has 16,031 new cases, as the waiting time for a third vaccine jab is cut to three months.
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RSPCA calls for end to SA duck hunting
Animal welfare group the RSPCA has renewed calls for an end to duck hunting in South Australia after the government announced dates for the 2022 hunting season.
Inquest into death of refugee after fall
An inquest will be held into the death of a 27-year-old Sudanese refugee who was evacuated from Manus Island to a Brisbane hospital after falling down stairs.
Final rematch to begin T20 title defence
Champions Australia will face New Zealand, England and Afghanistan in the Super 12 stage of 2022 T20 World Cup.
World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga
The first flights from Australia and New Zealand have landed in Tonga with much-needed supplies of water for sanitation and hygiene as well as shelter.
Qld doctors demand COVID-19 surge plans
Queensland doctors are demanding to see government plans for testing and managing workers during the COVID-19 surge.
Naval ship departs for Tonga relief effort
HMAS Adelaide has left for Tonga, where it will be used as part of tsunami recovery efforts in the Pacific nation.
Qld teen arrested over stabbing death
Queensland police are questioning a 17-year-old boy about the stabbing death of another teenager outside a home on the Sunshine Coast.
Taskforce to examine RAT price gouging
The AFP has launched a specialist taskforce to crack down on reports rapid antigen tests are being sold at heavily inflated prices.
States to announce specific school plans
States and territories have largely decided to go their own way on return to school plans, only agreeing to six broad principles through national cabinet.
Sharks face adapt, move or die scenario
Scientists say climate change is heating the shallow coastal nurseries baby sharks depend on for survival and evolution might be too slow to save them.
Drowning toll prompts warning to young men
Royal Life Saving Australia is urging men to 'Make the Right Call' and look out for their mates on the water, after a rise in drownings.
States go own way on safe school reopening
National cabinet did not agree to a unified approach to safely reopening schools, with individual announcements from each state and territory to follow.
Climate club plan could punish Australia
Germany's new chancellor is pushing for the G7 to become a "climate club" that will economically punish laggards like Australia, observers say.
Qld test claims ‘categorically untrue’: PM
Scott Morrison says rapid antigen suppliers claiming that kits ordered by Queensland have been redirected by the Commonwealth are not telling the truth.
Pristine coral reef found off Tahiti
A pristine, 3km-long reef of giant rose-shaped corals has been found by scientists off the coast of Tahiti.
Ex Qld mayor’s misconduct charges dropped
A former Queensland mayor has had two misconduct in public office charges dropped after prosecutors offered no evidence part way through a committal hearing.
Proctor on rebound after COVID case
Gold Coast forward Kevin Proctor is back to full health after recently contracting COVID-19 along with several teammates.
Qld reports 9 virus deaths, 16,812 cases
Queensland has recorded another nine COVID-19 deaths, including that of an 18-year-old with "significant" underlying health issues.
Unvaccinated NRL players in single figures
RLPA CEO Clint Newton says fewer than 10 NRL players are still unvaccinated and he's hopeful no more will walk away from the game.
New COVID vax, treatments get green light
Australia will get a fourth type of COVID-19 vaccine, as two oral treatments for the virus were also granted approval by the medical regulator.
Aid on way to Tonga as airport reopens
Aircraft loaded with humanitarian supplies have departed Australia and New Zealand for the tsunami-hit Pacific island nation of Tonga.
Australian, NZ relief heads to Tonga
Australian and New Zealand military aircraft and ships are heading to Tonga to provide emergency disaster relief, as the tsunami's impact becomes clearer.
Hard-hitting Harris joins Ashes squad
Grace Harris has been called into Australia's Ashes squad as a replacement for Beth Mooney, in a sign she could open against England in the series opener.
Qld govt sees potential three-jab mandate
The Queensland government hopes enough people get a COVID-19 vaccine booster, but believes the definition of "fully vaccinated" will likely change three jabs.
Frustrated ALW Phoenix ‘down to the bones’
Wellington coach Gemma Lewis is frustrated by the lack of clarity as she explores the option of strengthening her A-League Women squad.
Charlise mourned after Blue Mtns death
The NSW premier says he felt sick hearing the news of nine-year-old Charlise Mutten's death, as the community mourned at a candlelight vigil.
Water crisis looms in tsunami-hit Tonga
Tonga's airport remains smothered in ash and communications are being hampered by the severing of an undersea cable after a volcanic eruption and tsunami.
NSW school parents urged to get boosters
NSW remains committed to getting children back in classrooms on the first day of term while parents are advised to get booster shots as eligibility changes.
Leaders to discuss safe school start
National cabinet is meeting to discuss a safe start to schools, while leaders will be updated on the vaccine rollout, health system and epidemiology.
RAAF flights ready for Tonga aid mission
Two RAAF planes and HMAS Adelaide are readying to depart Australia for Tonga to provide emergency disaster relief as soon as conditions allow.