Aged care concern, 10 virus deaths in Qld
Queensland has recorded another 10 COVID-19 deaths and 7588 new cases as the state raises concerns about vaccination rates in aged care.
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Aged care payments criticised as sugar hit
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.
Vic awaits ATAGI before vax mandate call
Victoria won't make a decision on expanding COVID-19 vaccine mandates until a national advisory panel declares if a third dose is needed to be fully vaccinated.
Schools resume, elective surgery to return
There are 12,818 new COVID-19 cases in NSW and 30 people have died, as students return to school and non-urgent elective surgery is set to resume next week.
Labor accused of ‘humiliating’ gas switch
Labor has changed its tune and backs building a new gas-fired plant in NSW on the condition it runs completely on green hydrogen by the decade's end.
Russia, US clash at UN over Ukraine crisis
The US and Russia have squared off in the United Nations Security Council, with a vote approving a public meeting on a Russian troop build-up near Ukraine
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.
‘I get it and I will fix it,’ UK PM says
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised after a report into lockdown parties held at his Downing Street residence criticised "serious failures".
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.
Downing St events show ‘serious failings’
Civil servant Sue Gray has concluded that "there were failures of leadership and judgment" and "some of the events should not have been allowed to take place".
Power outage hits Tonga relief vessel
A power outage has hit HMAS Adelaide, which had been supplying critical relief to Tonga following the country's tsunami disaster.
Aged care workers to receive two bonuses
The Morrison government has approved two bonus payments of up to $400 each for aged care staff, with the first to be paid in February.
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.
Qld has three virus deaths, 7462 new cases
Queensland authorities are urging parents to get children vaccinated ahead of school returning as the state records three COVID-19 deaths and 7462 new cases
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.
27 NSW virus deaths, $500 voucher for kids
There are 13,026 positive COVID-19 cases and 27 more deaths in NSW as Premier Dominic Perrottet prepares to announce a $500 voucher for primary school children.
Victoria posts 10,053 cases, eight deaths
Victoria has recorded 10,053 new COVID-19 cases and eight virus-related deaths, as state school students return for Term 1.
NSW parents to get $500 for primary kids
As NSW children head back to school the government is poised to announce a $500 subsidy for parents to put towards out-of-school care costs.
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.
Qld must offer small business support: LNP
The Queensland Opposition says the state government must provide support for COVID-hit small businesses.
Sack Qld housing minister: Opposition
The Queensland Opposition has called for the housing minister to be sacked, saying she misled parliament over a former state official's departure.
Another 12 COVID-19 deaths in Queensland
Another 12 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland, with the state recording 10,391 new cases and hospitalisations expected to continue falling.
Govt allocates $50m to help protect koalas
The federal government is spending another $50 million over four years aimed at helping to protect Australia's dwindling koala population.
Questions about timing of reef funding
The Great Barrier Reef will receive another $1 billion following Australia's successful bid to delay a decision about listing it as "in danger".
Australia records deadliest pandemic day
There were 98 COVID-19 deaths across the country on Friday, a new one-day record since the pandemic began.
Qld records 18 virus deaths, 9974 cases
Queensland has recorded another 18 deaths and 9974 COVID-19 cases, on the two-year anniversary of the state's first virus case.
Teen booster approved amid slow jab uptake
As Australia recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic, the medical regulator granted approval for COVID boosters for teenagers.
New reef funding ‘backs in’ scientists: PM
The Great Barrier Reef will receive another $1 billion following Australia's successful bid to delay a decision about listing it as "in danger".
COVID-19 boosters approved for teenagers
The medical regulator has granted provisional approval for the Pfizer vaccine to be used as a COVID-19 booster for 16 and 17-year-olds.
COVID cases set to spike as schools return
States and territories expect COVID-19 infection tallies to jump as school resumes as they continue awaiting advice about the definition of full vaccination.