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.
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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.
Qld has 15 COVID-19 deaths, 11,600 cases
Another 15 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 11,600 new virus cases.
Australian boy in Syrian prison freed
An Australian boy held in a Syrian prison is reportedly in the custody of US-backed forces after begging for his life from within the jail.
Qld integrity watchdog backs PSC probe
Queensland's outgoing integrity commissioner has backed a call for a formal investigation into the body responsible for public service oversight.
No new COVID-19 cases on Tonga relief ship
The number of COVID-19 cases onboard the HMAS Adelaide has not increased, after 23 people contracted the virus on the relief ship bound for Tonga.
Europe weighs up Australia travel freedoms
There is the potential for Australia to be restored to a European safe travel list as infection rates in the country continue to fall.
Qld has nine deaths, 13,551 virus cases
Another nine people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state reports 13,551 new virus cases.
Australia Ukraine plan regrettable: envoy
Russia's ambassador to Australia has expressed regret at Australia's decision to issue a Do Not Travel warning to Ukraine, talking down invasion fears.
Musician, mining magnate receive honours
The Australia Day Honours List has been released, with singer Delta Goodrem, mining boss Gina Rinehart and a string of scientists among the recipients.