Kazakh leader says he’ll stay amid unrest
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev says he has taken over as head of the country's Security Council, removing Nursultan Nazarbayev from the role.
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Kazakh govt resigns, protests continue
A state of emergency has been declared in Kazakhstan's biggest city Almaty after protesters angry over fuel price hikes stormed government buildings.
Key role for Rapid tests as virus surges
Greater use of rapid antigen tests, including free tests to be provided to concessional card holders, will help relieve pressure on COVID-19 testing centres.
Rapid antigen tests to be free for some
Rapid antigen tests will be provided free to more than six million Australians who are concessional card holders, after the national cabinet meeting.
WA detects five new local COVID-19 cases
Western Australia has recorded five new local COVID-19 cases as a Hyatt Hotel quarantine worker tests positive for the virus.
PM criticised for being behind in RAT race
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has resisted calls to make rapid antigen tests free, saying it's not a silver bullet to deal with the challenges posed by Omicron.
Alleged parliament arsonist gag order ends
The suppression order on alleged Old Parliament House arsonist Nicholas Reed has been lifted after he reappeared in the ACT Magistrates Court for a bail breach.
PM rules out free RATs despite pressure
Scott Morrison has said making rapid antigen tests free would not be a silver bullet to deal with the challenges of the Omicron variant.
PM to take RAT plan to national cabinet
National cabinet is expected to discuss the supply and distribution of rapid antigen tests when leaders meet, as COVID-19 cases rise across the country.
National cabinet to focus on rapid tests
National cabinet is expected to discuss the supply and distribution of rapid antigen tests when leaders meet as COVID-19 cases across the country surge.
WA has new case, likely linked to cluster
A Perth bar worker has tested positive for COVID-19, with WA health authorities believing the case is linked to the Delta variant backpacker outbreak.
WA records 14 COVID cases among travellers
Western Australia has recorded 14 new COVID-19 cases as the state's hard border leaks infected travellers, but all are quarantined.
Boosters critical as infections surge
With NSW and Victoria again recording a one-day high for daily COVID-19 infections, Australia has passed the grim pandemic milestone of 500,000 cases.
Labor to shut shipping abuse ‘loopholes’
An elected Labor government would move to develop an "independent, strategic" shipping fleet to better protect Australian imports and economic security.
‘Panic buying’ blamed for test shortage
As Australia recorded its highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Scott has rebuffed calls for free rapid antigen tests.
WA COVID cases up by two, Omicron warning
Western Australia has detected two new COVID-19 cases likely linked to an infected French backpacker as authorities warn Omicron could be in the community.
Man faces court for Old Parliament fire
Protesters are holding a smoking ceremony outside a court in tandem with the appearance of a man charged over an alleged arson attempt at Old Parliament House.
National housing boom ends 2021 on high
National house prices ended the year up 22.1 per cent, despite slower growth in two major markets in the final month of the year, according to CoreLogic.
Millions more eligible for boosters
Around 7.5 million Australians are eligible for their booster shots as of Tuesday as states continue to record soaring infection numbers.
WA backpacker-COVID cluster grows by two
Western Australia has detected two new COVID-19 cases which are likely to be linked to an infected French backpacker who travelled from Queensland.
Old Parliament House protester detained
ACT Policing has confirmed one man has been arrested by police outside Canberra's Old Parliament House for trespassing.
New figures reveal post-lockdown job boom
Almost 500,000 new jobs have been created across the nation since September, according to figures released by the Australian Taxation Office.
PM watches for symptoms amid COVID-19 wave
The prime minister is monitoring for symptoms after a COVID-19 case attended his press conference alongside the chief medical officer.
Labor to prioritise Sydney-Newcastle rail
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese is to announce a fast-rail link between Sydney and Newcastle will be a Labor priority should it win the federal election.
Secret records give 9/11, Tampa insight
Declassified cabinet documents from the Howard government in 2001 provide insight into how Australia's leadership grappled with the 9/11 terrorist attack.
New Year changes put dollars in the bank
New Year's Day brings not only the promise of a clean slate but also extra dollars in the bank for some.
NYE fireworks return to COVID-hit Brisbane
Fireworks will return to Brisbane with New Year's Eve celebrations set to ignite in Queensland despite record COVID-19 cases in the state.
One more WA backpacker-linked COVID case
Western Australia has recorded one new COVID-19 case linked to an infected French backpacker from Queensland.
COVID quarantine, testing changes come in
A new definition of a close contact comes into effect across five states and territories as leaders pivot their response to the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
NT records 37 new COVID-19 infections
The Northern Territory's daily COVID-19 case tally has almost doubled with 37 new infections detected following a significant increase in virus testing.
WA toughens border rules for Qld and SA
The Western Australia government has escalated its COVID-19 pandemic response and toughened its border rules, banning Queenslanders and South Australians.