COVID-19
WA’s hard border ‘unconstitutional’
Western Australia’s decision to retain its strict border controls has been slammed as “unconstitutional” by Finance Minister Mathias Cormann. Powered ...
Victoria records 12 cases, one death
Victoria has recorded 12 new cases of coronavirus overnight, along with one death. Powered by WPeMatico
Britain urged by rights lawyer not to copy Australia’s ‘morally abominable’ offshore detention system
Human rights lawyer Sonya Sceats has urged the UK government to avoid adopting an offshore asylum system used in Australia, ...
Victoria records 8 new virus cases
Victoria has recorded 8 new coronavirus cases and 3 more deaths on Friday, the Department of Health confirmed. Powered by ...
X-rated reason for virus breach
Two men from regional Victoria have been fined for travelling into Melbourne to attend a strip club – only to ...
WHO welcomes a contribution of US$ 90 million from The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support its COVID-19 global response
His Excellency Mr Mohammed A. Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ...
Treasurer demands Andrews get moving to rebuild Victoria
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has flagged a construction-led recovery from one of Australia’s worst economic emergencies, and has demanded Premier Daniel ...
Police ramp up patrols as Dan slams rule-breaking beachgoers
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Paradise desperate Melburnians are fleeing to for better life
COVID refugees are fleeing Melbourne for a better lifestyle in sunny Queensland. Powered by WPeMatico
Victoria records seven more coronavirus cases and two deaths as 14-day average continues falling
Victoria has recorded another seven coronavirus cases and two fatalities, taking the state’s death toll to 802. Powered by WPeMatico
Queensland planning to reopen border to NSW visitors next month under new coronavirus roadmap
Queensland recorded two new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, both of whom were ship crew and not exposed to the ...
Federal government flags ‘big changes’ in aged care after damning royal commission report
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has promised change after an aged care royal commission slammed the federal government’s response to ...
Shocking video sparks outbreak fears
A West Australian healthcare worker has been forced into quarantine after failing to wear personal protective equipment when infected seafarers ...
Victoria records seven virus cases
Victoria has recorded seven new coronavirus cases and two more deaths on Friday, the Department of Health confirmed. Powered by ...
Melbourne’s rolling 14-day average takes dramatic dive
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Trump’s aide gets COVID, Victoria records seven new cases
An aide to Donald Trump has reportedly contracted COVID-19 and has recently been in close contact with the US President.Hope ...
The best time to prevent the next pandemic is now: countries join voices for better emergency preparedness
COVID-19 will not be the world’s last health emergency and there is an urgent need for sustainable health emergency preparedness ...
Hotel quarantine staff infectious at work
Two of the nine Victorian hotel quarantine employees who have tested positive to coronavirus since the program was overhauled were ...
How to reduce COVID-19 risk at the beach or the pool
Australians are emerging from winter and, where possible, enjoying trips to beaches and public pools, beach-side picnics, barbecues and get-togethers. ...
Victoria’s coronavirus death toll hits 800 amid two new fatalities and 15 new cases
The number of mystery cases of COVID-19 and the 14-day average in Melbourne continue to fall. Powered by WPeMatico
Expanded Queensland border bubble comes into effect as pressure to open up regional NSW grows
Pressure is mounting on Gladys Berejiklian to relax restrictions in regional NSW as the Queensland border bubble extends 100km into ...
George Pell is back in Rome for the first time since being acquitted on child sex abuse charges
George Pell is back in Rome, but it’s not yet clear how long he’ll stay there or what his agenda ...
DFAT apologises for sharing 1,000 email addresses of Australians stranded abroad
The government department accidentally shared the private email addresses of some 1,000 Australians stranded overseas on Wednesday night. Powered by ...
UN welcomes nearly $1 billion in recent pledges – to bolster access to lifesaving tests, treatments and vaccines to end COVID-19
New commitments from governments, international organizations and the private sector support unified approach to end pandemic, backing a response of ...
Victoria records 15 new virus cases
Victoria has recorded 15 new coronavirus cases and two more deaths on Thursday, the Department of Health confirmed. Powered by ...
Victoria records 15 new cases, fresh blow to vaccine hopes
Victoria has recorded 15 new coronavirus cases and two more deaths on Thursday, the Department of Health confirmed. Powered by ...
‘So sad’: Brighton Karen ditches Victoria
Social media sensation Karen from Brighton has said adios to Victoria and is making the move north in her latest ...
Claims blasted in anti-curfew lawsuit
A lawsuit challenging the legality of the state’s curfew may not proceed because the curfew was revoked. Powered by WPeMatico
New grant to help eateries expand outdoor dining
Inner city hospitality venues can start applying for grants up to $10,000 to expand outdoor dining when restrictions ease further. ...
Victoria records 13 new coronavirus cases and four deaths as 14-day average continues to drop
Victoria has recorded 13 new coronavirus infections and four deaths as the state’s rolling 14-day case average continues to drop. ...
