Aged care staff payment criticised as ploy
Aged care workers will receive bonus payments as the federal government moves to shore up the sector hit hard by the ongoing wave of Omicron infections.
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School return to test NSW COVID-19 prep
Thousands of public school children returning to class are set to test the NSW government's COVID-19 preparations for the new school year.
Twiggy sets sights on ocean’s deep secrets
Scientists are determined to discover the deep dark secrets of the east Indian Ocean and they'll be doing it with Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest's money.
Minister defends carbon farming ‘red tape’
The federal government has been accused of proposing 'excessive red tape' that will undermine its own carbon market, farmers' projects and business plans.
Beauty queen murder-accused to face trial
A man will stand trial for the murder of a former beauty queen from the United States who disappeared in Brisbane in July 2018.
Murder charge over north Qld baby death
A Cairns man has been charged with murder following the death of a two-month-old boy in June last year.
Vic COVID cases to climb as schools return
Virus numbers will increase as a million Victorian school students and staff return to school and begin weekly testing, the state's health minister warns.
$500 voucher for families’ daily juggle
Parents will get access to $500 vouchers to be spent on out-of-school care, as COVID-19 fatalities fall to 27 from a record 52.
Pair jailed over Qld mum’s shooting death
Two people from a group of five accused of involvement in the death of a Brisbane mother shot in her shipping container home have been jailed for manslaughter.
Stinky old uniforms will build the future
As the kids of Australia head back to school, a Sydney family is forging ahead with a sustainable solution to the mountains of tired old uniforms they produce.
Former official wants Qld integrity probe
A former Queensland record keeper has called for an inquiry into state government integrity, saying "everyone knows" there are cultural and structural problems.
Virus sub-variant ‘not cause for concern’
Australia's deputy chief medical officer Michael Kidd says experts worldwide are monitoring a new Omicron sub-variant but it is not yet causing concern.
Qld govt plan unclear on boarding schools
Queensland boarding schools want more information about how COVID-19 cases and contacts will be managed as they wait for rapid antigen tests to arrive.
Misery craves company in tourism revival
Hidden away on the south coast of WA, Misery Beach has beaten out iconic coastal swimming spots to be crowned Australia's best beach.
Qld murder accused freed after new info
Police have dropped charges against a man arrested over the deaths of a couple whose bodies were found after a house fire south of Brisbane.
Robinson shown the door at ALM Wanderers
Carl Robinson has been sacked as coach of the Western Sydney Wanderers after the club's dismal start to the 2021-22 A-League Men season.
Qld records 13 deaths, details school plan
Queensland has recorded 13 virus-related deaths and 8580 new cases as details are released about its back to school plan just over a week before classes return.
Another deadly day as NSW provides support
The death toll stemming from the Omicron variant continues to grow, as NSW provided a new $1 billion business support package.
How Barty avoided major Open threat
Newly-crowned Australian Open champion Ash Barty has revealed the lengths she went to in order to avoid the disaster of catching COVID-19 during the tournament.
Jubilant Barty recalls hitting rock bottom
Ash Barty candidly admits she could never have won the Australian Open if she hadn't taken time out from tennis after hitting rock bottom in late 2014.
Food relief for flooded South Australia
The Australian Defence Force will deliver food relief to flood-affected parts of South Australia as rain continues to fall across the state.
Phoenix don’t want ALW participation award
Classy Wellington midfielder Grace Jale says her side are sick of making up the numbers and want to finish their inaugural A-League Women season with a bang.
Murder charges over ‘complex’ Qld deaths
A 28-year-old Ipswich man has been charged with murder and arson over the deaths of two people whose bodies were found after a house fire south of Brisbane.
Housing shortage hurts regional Australia
High rents and housing shortages in regional Australia are making it difficult for some people to return home, while also forcing out essential workers.
Anxiety high ahead of return to school
Parents and students approaching the return to school as COVID-19 case numbers soar are feeling increased anxiety about what the year will bring.
PM issues Kanye West vaccination warning
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says US rap star Kanye West will need to be fully vaccinated if he wants to go ahead with his Australian stadium tour.
Defiant Wanderers coach not giving in
Under-fire Western Sydney coach Carl Robinson has insisted he won't be giving in to his critics despite the Wanderers slumping to a 3-0 ALM loss to Brisbane.
Creek, Adnam key in Phoenix NBL victory
Behind stellar performances by Mitch Creek and Kyle Adnam, South East Melbourne have powered to their fourth straight win in the NBL.
Roar heap more pressure on Robinson in ALM
A comprehensive 3-0 win for Brisbane Roar has heaped more pressure on Western Sydney coach Carl Robinson as the Wanderers slip to second-last on the ALM ladder.
Hawks start NBL road trip on winning note
Illawarra have started their three-game NBL road trip with a 94-75 win over Cairns following stellar games from Tyler Harvey and Justinian Jessup.
City snatch injury-time ALW win over Roar
A stoppage-time header by Hannah Wilkinson has secured Melbourne City a come-from-behind 2-1 ALW triumph over Brisbane Roar at Moreton Daily Stadium.