Qld has 12 flood deaths, bill to top $2.5b
The death toll from the flooding disaster in southeast Queensland has risen to 12 after a man was found in a submerged car in Wondai.
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COVID booster push for older Australians
An infectious diseases expert has urged the government to refocus efforts on getting COVID-19 booster shots into more older Australians.
McGowan to address Palmer defamation trial
Western Australia's premier will appear in person in the Federal Court in Sydney to give evidence in a defamation trial involving billionaire Clive Palmer.
No submarine decision before election: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there will be no decision on nuclear propelled submarines ahead of the federal election due in May.
Nearly one in five virus cases in WA, SA
More than 22,000 new COVID-19 cases have been reported across Australia along with a further 13 virus-related deaths.
Flood appeal as Qld faces long recovery
The flood disaster in Queensland's southeast will "have a big impact" on the state's budget as the government donates $2.1 million to relief support charities.
Rain brings more flooding as NSW cleans up
Heavy rain in NSW is causing renewed flooding in regions where waters had begun receding as the mammoth clean-up task continues.
Vics take lead on virus variant research
A new research project which will be undertaken at Victoria's Vaccines Collection biobank will hopefully help experts prepare for new COVID-19 strains.
Hearts break, beers flow for Shane Warne
Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne is being mourned by fans and friends at home and around the world following his sudden death in Thailand.
Warnings on unapproved rapid tests
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has warned Australians against using rapid antigen tests that have not been approved for use.
Refugee resettled in US after 9 yrs in Aus
An Iranian refugee who drew national attention to asylum seeker issues during this year's Australian Open has been resettled in the United States.
Alan Tudge resigns from Morrison ministry
Education Minister Alan Tudge has resigned from cabinet citing family and health reasons after an investigation into his conduct towards a former staffer.
Australia calls out nuclear plant attack
A Russian attack on a massive nuclear power plant in Ukraine shows the recklessness of the war being waged, says Foreign Minister Marise Payne.
Recovery head rebuffs resignation calls
The federal opposition has called for the head of National Recovery and Resilience Agency to resign following remarks about flood victims.
Use of force can’t happen in Pacific: Quad
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the Quad group has agreed the use of force like in Ukraine should not be allowed in the Indo-Pacific region.
Flood damage expected to enter billions
Emergency Management Minister Bridget McKenzie says the federal government will continue to support flood-affected communities as the damage bill rises.
Missing man’s body found in Qld flood zone
A man's body has been found under a wharf in Brisbane, taking the death toll from devastating floods in southeast Queensland to 10.
Quad leaders to discuss Ukraine crisis
Leaders of Australia, the United States, India and Japan will come together on Thursday for a virtual meeting of the Quad alliance.
Labor MP Byrne to retire at next election
Long-standing Holt MP Anthony Byrne will retire from federal parliament at the next election, forcing Labor to quickly find a candidate.
One death, 2423 cases as WA opens borders
As Western Australia reopens to the rest of the nation, the state has recorded more than 2400 new COVID-19 cases and one death.
Russian embassy package sent for analysis
Police will conduct further analysis on a suspicious package at the Russian embassy in Canberra after a second package was cleared as non-suspicious.
Australia pushes to isolate Russian sports
Sports Minister Richard Colbeck says athletes and teams representing Russia or Belarus are not welcome in Australia.
Australia reunited as WA hard border drops
Australians are now free to travel to every state and territory after Western Australia's hard border restrictions, imposed during the pandemic, ended.
Russia, Ukraine ready for new talks on war
Ukraine is ready for another round of talks with Russia after the invasion ordered by President Vladimir Putin, but says it won't accept any Russian ultimatums.
UN to censure Russia over Ukraine
The UN general assembly is set to demand Russia withdaw its forces from Ukraine, in a move to ratchet up diplomatic pressure.
Biden says US stands with Ukrainian people
Democrats and Republicans have risen to applaud their support for Ukraine during US President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
Australia set to be reunited as WA reopens
Pre-pandemic interstate travel will be back on the cards when WA's hard border comes down to the rest of the country.
Biden thanks Australia for Ukraine support
US President Joe Biden has thanked Australia's efforts to combat Russian aggression in Ukraine in his inaugural State of the Union address.
Minister and PM test positive to COVID-19
Senior minister Ben Morton, a close colleague of Prime Minister Scott Morrison, is also isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.
PM Morrison says he has COVID-19
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has tested positive to COVID-19 after developing a fever.
Farmers fear for flooded crops, livestock
As communities in Queensland and northern NSW battle devastating floods, farmers are reporting significant losses.