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Grim record: 1488 new Covid cases, 2 deaths in Victoria, NSW 813 new cases
Victoria has set a new record of daily coronavirus cases today.
Analysis: Why you shouldn't feel too sorry for NSW Premier after her resignation
There's a lot of shock and upset that hugely popular Gladys Berejiklian has quit.
NSW Premier quits amid corruption inquiry revelations
Gladys Berejiklian is being investigated by an anti-corruption watchdog.
'Disappointing': Queensland Premier blindsided by PM's travel plan
The Queensland Premier is furious she wasn't consulted by Scott Morrison.
Covid in Australia: Victoria mandates vaccines for essential workers as outbreak grows
The announcement followed the recording of 1143 new local cases in the state.
Aussie opens up: Travel ban to lift next month
Bans will be lifted next month with Scott Morrison to reveal the reopening plan today.
Australia set to announce 'no jab, no pay' rules for health workers
But the move is likely to spark tensions.
Tornado hits NSW: Injuries as storm rips 30km path of destruction
A wild storm has torn a 30km path of destruction through two NSW towns.
'My soul screamed out': Surf star on the ordeal that changed her life
Carmen Greentree has revealed the traumatic aftermath of a terrifying ordeal.
Australian cold case: Mother 'killed by the priests', son tells court
The heartbroken son of a woman brutally killed in 1980 wants justice.
Sydney's Skaf rapist brothers' shocking acts in jail revealed
Vile behaviour of Skaf rapists did not stop when they were jailed.
Residency pathway 'welcome' for nursing workforce, but more Kiwi talent needed
'We need to grow our own and encourage more people to go into nursing.'
'Traumatic': Girl dies after family put on hold
The 3-year-old girl died before reaching the hospital.
Sydney single mum owes $31k in unpaid road tolls
Single mother owes a whopping $31,300 to tolling authorities because of unpaid road fees.
Kiwis trapped abroad fear being stripped of their pension due to no MIQ rooms
Retirees stuck overseas for longer than six months will lose their pension.
Perth on edge after inconclusive Covid test from border breach
Restaurateur accused of sneaking across state borders to attend a major sporting event.
Scathing message: Billboard parked outside Sydney elite school
Truck with message 'you will not silence our pain' was parked outside private school.
Teen in bikini attacks sunbathers at Sydney beach
An outraged parent recorded the moment a vicious brawl broke out at Coogee Beach.
'Phase B': Aussies able to self-test for Covid from November 1
Rapid antigen tests provide a result in 20 minutes.
Aus outbreaks: Vic infections spike, surpassing NSW; Qld on edge as new cases emerge
Eighty-three per cent of active cases in Victoria are people under the age of 50.
Google blasted by Oz consumer watchdog over online ads
Google is misusing its market dominance in digital advertising causing harm to consumers.
Man found dead in Queensland hotel quarantine
Police are investigating the death of a man in hotel quarantine in Queensland overnight.
Australia took on China. Did it get it right?
New York Times: Australia wrestles with consequences of sharp turn in policy and tone.
Gang rapist's new life in the suburbs after 21 years in prison
Can gang rapist Mohammed Skaf adjust to life in the suburbs?
Scientists discover potential cancer treatment that has less side effects than chemotherapy
Game-changing discovery could be an alternative to current treatments.
Amusement park accused of body-shaming kids with weigh stations
Riders are met with a green or red light depending on their weight.
Covid returns to Queensland
Authorities issue an urgent alert for potential exposure sites in Queensland.
'He became a monster': The appalling truth about 'teddy bear' husband
OPINION: There were red flags in the early days, but I missed them entirely.
Covid in Australia: NSW, Victoria prepare to ease lockdown restrictions
Both NSW and Victoria plan to ease restrictions once vaccination targets are met.
That comment someone left on Facebook? It can get you sued
New York Times: Australia's top court said media companies can be held liable for replies.
Country dumps every single Covid restriction
After 561 days of restrictions, Norway has ditch them altogether in a new normal.
Hi, my name is Delta: When you have the same name as Covid-19's most destructive variant
It ain't easy to be named Delta in 2021 New Zealand.
Touch rugby, icecream and sunbathing ... Aucklanders urged to 'do the right thing' after level 3 breaches
Outdoor mask mandate might be needed if case numbers rise, public health expert says.