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Queensland health authorities have discovered a new version of the Omicron variant.
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Covid 19 Australia: NSW Omicron cluster linked to Nigeria, Qld faces new outbreak
The source of the growing Omicron cluster in Sydney has been identified.
'Call them out': Hannah Clarke's parents speak out on domestic violence
A new report will help victims identify the subtle and vicious forms of coercive control.
Kiwi mum killed in Australia lost her grandmother days before she died
Family members gathered at her side as life support was switched off.
Deep dive: Plan an Aussie adventure at Queensland's Lady Elliot Island
When transtasman travel resumes, this Queensland eco resort should be high on your list.
Lookalike Location: The Australian island pretending to be Bali
When Covid-19 stopped Hollywood stars from filming in Bali, an Aussie island stepped up.
Hard borders to remain within Australia as WA pursues Covid elimination
Western Australia is the only jurisdiction yet to cement a formal reopening timeline.
Australian Outback town offered free land. The response was overwhelming
Quilpie Shire Council came up with the novel idea to overcome a housing shortage.
'Freedom Day': Melbourne lockdown ends tonight as 70% jabbed even as 2200 cases today
It is the second highest number of cases anywhere in Australia throughout the pandemic.
Regional Covid strategies could minimise deaths, Baker says
Some places have rampant Covid, others have none. Does NZ need a new regional strategy?
Covid-19 Australia: Victoria records 1220 new cases
Melbourne will earn the title of the world's most locked down city on Tuesday
'Disappointing': Queensland Premier blindsided by PM's travel plan
The Queensland Premier is furious she wasn't consulted by Scott Morrison.
Australia set to announce 'no jab, no pay' rules for health workers
But the move is likely to spark tensions.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks changes reveal Ian Foster's true concerns
Opinion: To some extent the under performing All Blacks are being punished.
Covid curveball: All Blacks forced to isolate after Brisbane outbreak
A coronavirus outbreak in Brisbane has thrown the All Blacks a curveball.
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.
Man found dead in Queensland hotel quarantine
Police are investigating the death of a man in hotel quarantine in Queensland overnight.
Covid returns to Queensland
Authorities issue an urgent alert for potential exposure sites in Queensland.
Covid in Australia: NSW, Victoria prepare to ease lockdown restrictions
Both NSW and Victoria plan to ease restrictions once vaccination targets are met.
'Total disgrace:' QLD Netball under fire after boys' team beats girls in final
An all-boys netball team beat a female side to win a state title. Now abuse has surfaced.
Stressed Kiwis stuck in Aussie face pension cuts
People can collect Super for up to 26 weeks while overseas before payments are frozen.
Gable Tostee in fresh controversy
Seven years after his date fell to her death, the Queenslander claims he is the victim.
NSW abandons daily pressers as outbreak peaks, 450 cases in Vic, new cluster in Qld
It's possible Queensland will soon join NSW and Victoria in lockdown.
Brisbane school evacuated after student tests positive for Covid
Queensland has been on edge after an infected truck driver visited Brisbane last week.
The average, happy dad who disappeared without a trace nine years ago
Paul Stevenson got up for an early-morning ride in March 2012 - and was never seen again.
Aussie PM ScoMo granted Father's Day travel exemption
Scott Morrison secured a travel exemption to return to Sydney for Father's Day.
NSW records 1281 cases, Queensland faces lockdown, Victoria outbreak spikes
Queensland may yet again join NSW and Victoria in lockdown.
Christopher Niesche: A shot in the arm for Australia's economy
The big question is what the state Premiers decide to do.
Aussie Covid crisis: NSW reports 1485 cases, 3 deaths; Vic outbreak grows by 183
There are now 1030 Covid patients in Sydney hospitals - 175 in ICU.
NZ's Delta outbreak turns deadly – Auckland woman dies in hospital
The woman had a number of underlying health conditions, the Ministry of Health says.
Aussie outbreaks: NSW records 1533 cases; preps emergency hospital 'surge'
The state also reported four more Covid-related deaths.
Premier warns of 'confronting' truth NSW is about to face
Premier is urging residents to get some 'perspective' as they propel toward Covid normal.
NZ dad-to-be seriously injured after brutal attack at Australian pub
Haimona Tawha, 28, is in ICU and will lose one of his eyes after the attack.
Drones deliver 10,000 cups of coffee in Queensland hub
Contactless delivery is being elevated to a new level across the Tasman