Vic’s COVID rules under review: premier
Victoria has reported another 18 COVID-19 deaths and 7223 infections, as the state government considers easing check in rules and density limits.
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Biden, Putin to talk as Ukraine fears rise
President Joe Biden is set to talk to Moscow counterpart Vladimir Putin as the US escalates dire warnings of a possibly imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine.
SA to roll out EV charging network
South Australia will establish a network of more than 500 charging points for electric cars in a bid to encourage more people to switch to EVs.
Qld reports 3660 new cases, 13 deaths
Coronavirus cases in Queensland have dropped but Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says a "technical error" meant the number of cases may not be accurate.
Vaccine protest as doctors launch campaign
The prime minister says he understands the concerns of anti-vaccination protesters, as the AMA launches a campaign for more public hospital funding.
Russia may strike Ukraine any day now: US
The White House's national security adviser says any American still in Ukraine should leave in the next 24-48 hours, as a Russian attack is imminent.
Quad eyes expansion to curb China, Russia
Australia, the United States, India and Japan will investigate how they might collectively open up dialogue to other countries as part of the Quad alliance.
Qld govt release 2017 email scandal report
The Queensland government has finally released a report on a 2017 email scandal, prompting accusations of "whitewashing" by the opposition.
Tas eyes bikes, rowing in Comm Games push
Tasmania's premier has spruiked the island state's mountain biking and rowing assets as part of a bold bid to host or co-host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
WA has 51 new COVID-19 cases, one death
Western Australia has recorded 51 local COVID-19 cases and the COVID-19 death of a man in his 70s who is believed to have been unvaccinated.
Commonwealth to help fix Paradise Dam
The Commonwealth has matched the Queensland government's $600 million commitment to upgrade Paradise Dam in the state's southeast.
East coast restart looms for cruise ships
Cruise ships could return to Australia's east coast over coming months following an agreement between federal, NSW, Victorian and Queensland authorities.
Qld cases up, unveils $200m for airlines
Queensland has reported 14 virus deaths and 5977 new cases as it unveils a $200 million packaged designed to encourage airlines back to the state.
Albanese hits back at China poll claim
Labor leader Anthony Albanese says the head of Australia's counter-espionage agency hasn't raised concerns about any of his party's candidates.
Liberals not shown religion legal advice
The fate of religious discrimination reforms remains in limbo with the bill likely proceeding to another inquiry to determine the effect of passed amendments.
Novavax rollout to begin from next week
The protein-based vaccine Novavax will begin its rollout on Monday, one week ahead of schedule.
US says more Russian troops near Ukraine
The US says Russia is massing more troops near the Ukraine border and an invasion could come before the end of the Winter Olympics.
NSW, Qld, ACT koalas officially endangered
The conservation status of the koalas has been downgraded from vulnerable to endangered across Queensland, NSW and the ACT.
Mito donation law fails to come to vote
A bill to legalise partial DNA donations to reduce the risk of mitochondrial disease was not voted on despite three days of robust and late night debates.
Aged care outbreak grows in WA virus spike
Western Australia's first aged care COVID-19 outbreak has grown by six cases as the state posts a daily record of 139 new infections.
Qld govt ready to intervene in aged care
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she will raise aged care issues with national cabinet as the sector deals with COVID-19 outbreaks
New home sales buoyed by end of lockdowns
Sales of new detached houses were buoyant in the three months to January as the end of the Delta lockdowns returned confidence to the market.
Jobs growth resilient in face of Omicron
New figures show the jobs market was slow to pick up in January compared with a year ago, which the Australian Bureau of Statistics partly blames on Omicron.
Federal MP trio say farewell to parliament
Liberal MP John Alexander and Nationals MPs Damian Drum and Ken O'Dowd said goodbye to parliament on Thursday morning in valedictory speeches.
Qld has eight deaths, 5854 new virus cases
Queensland has eight deaths and 5854 new COVID-19 cases as calls grow for a review of vaccinate mandates after the state passed the 90 per cent double-jab mark.
Vic extends third dose mandate by a month
Victoria has extended by a month the deadline requiring key workers to have a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
AstraZeneca booster provisionally approved
The AstraZeneca booster shot has been provisionally approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for people aged 18 and over.
Fate of religion laws before poll in doubt
It is highly unlikely the government's hallmark religious discrimination laws will pass the Senate before the election with only two sitting days left.
COVID pandemic fuels extremists: ASIO
The director-general of intelligence and security has warned of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of extremist behaviour.
PM seeks details of ‘threatening’ call
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has encouraged Grace Tame to tell his government which agency told her not to say anything "damning" about him.
TAHE inquiry follows ‘scathing’ report
Officials from Treasury and Transport will front a NSW parliamentary inquiry into a controversial state-owned entity following an auditor-general's report.