Queensland’s deadliest day of the pandemic, with 39 COVID fatalities
Queensland has reported a record 39 COVID-19 deaths, but authorities say 27 of those fatalities occurred as far back as mid-January.
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Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved for kids
Provisional regulatory approval has been granted for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to be used by children aged six years and over.
Qld child cases rise, concern for parents
Queensland has recorded another 12 virus deaths and 6596 cases with a rise in COVID-19 infections among children.
Vic premier walks back third jab mandate
Victoria's premier says it could be "impractical" to mandate three COVID-19 jabs under the state's vaccinated economy, as elective surgery is set to resume.
WA soon set to make Australia whole again
WA Premier Mark McGowan says an announcement on the reopening date of the state's hard border will be made by the end of the month.
Still no end to NZ anti-vaccine protest
Speaker Trevor Mallard has been criticised by police for his tactics to move on a week-long protest on New Zealand's parliamentary lawns.
Qld reports six virus deaths, 3750 cases
Queensland has recorded another six virus deaths, with half in aged care, and 3750 new cases in the latest period, as hospitalisations continue to fall.
Vic has 7104 new COVID cases, two deaths
A further two COVID-related deaths and 7104 new cases have been reported in Victoria, hours out from the official end of the state's "code brown" emergency.
PM defends timing of rapid test orders
A petition of more than 150,000 people has been tabled in parliament calling for free access to rapid antigen tests.
Minister steers protest anger to states
Federal minister Keith Pitt says while people are entitled to protest, Saturday's march on Parliament House in Canberra was misdirected.
Four COVID-19 deaths, 7311 cases for Qld
Another four people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state recorded 7,311 new cases.
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.
Elderly to get a break amid vaccine demos
The federal government is allowing at least one visitor a day in aged care facilities hit by COVID-19 but it remains the target of anti-vaccine protesters' ire.
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.
Qld health chief upbeat but mandate wary
Queensland Chief Health Officer John Gerrard has outlined the future of pandemic restrictions in the state and his aims for COVID-19.
Belgium nightclubs open, France masks fall
Authorities in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have announced a relaxation of coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
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.
Virus breach may put Neville Power in jail
A businessman who headed up Prime Minister Scott Morrison's national COVID-19 economic advisory group could face jail over a West Australian quarantine breach.
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.
Spain drops masks, Africa cases optimism
Spain has lifted a requirement to wear masks outdoors as COVID-19 infections dip while a WHO official says there is "light at the end of the tunnel" for Africa.
Novavax rollout to begin from next week
The protein-based vaccine Novavax will begin its rollout on Monday, one week ahead of schedule.
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
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.
Sweden ends testing, UK to scrap iso rules
People will no longer be required to isolate in England if they test positive for COVID-19 within weeks as Swedish authorities move away from mass testing.
COVID boosters to be required in aged care
Adults who have received a COVID-19 booster are considered "up to date" with their vaccines under new advice from the nation's immunisation advisory group.
Qld govt keen to assist aged care centres
The Health Minister says the Queensland government is assisting private aged care amid anger over how a facility has handled a COVID-19 outbreak.
Federal call for tourism vaccine unity
Federal Tourism Minister Dan Tehan has slammed the possibility of Victoria requiring overseas tourists to have three vaccine doses to enter, rather than two.
Vic won’t water down COVID check-in rules
Check-in requirements at Victorian venues that don't require proof of COVID-19 vaccination will remain in place despite Queensland ditching them.
Qld records deadliest day of pandemic
Queensland has recorded its deadliest 24-hour period of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 24 people succumbing to the virus including 16 in aged care.