Covid-19: Half the Australian population faces lockdown
Four regions face lockdown restrictions due to multiple coronavirus outbreaks.
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'We need to go fast': Queensland plunged into lockdown
There are now four Australian states imposing partial lockdowns.
'A fluid and uncertain time': Air NZ cancels flights as Australian travel bans bite
Large numbers of passengers are cancelling their trips to Australia.
'Let's hope it's only 72 hours': Travel ban set to test travel agencies
No guarantee that the three-day hold on the travel bubble will end in 72 hours.
Covid-19: NSW records 30 new positive community cases
Millions of people across NSW today entered their first morning of lockdown.
Australia fights downgrade of 'damaged' UNESCO treasure
The "significant" relisting casts doubt on Australia's ability to care for the reef.
Gold Coast holidays two ways: be seen or lay low
The newest things to do, see and eat on the Gold Coast.
Brisbane's nine most inspiring hotels
From Story Bridge to New Farm, where to lay your head on a city break across the Ditch.
'I just want the kid gone': New twist in Tiahleigh Palmer murder
Rick and Julene Thorburn requested a foster child with high needs, but didn't explain why.
Covid-19: Brisbane records new local case of Delta variant
Officials fear the new case caught the Delta variant while on an Emirates flight.
Bubble trouble: Aussie 'predators' offer big dollars to lure Kiwi labour
Australian recruiters are offering big money to lure Kiwi workers across the ditch.
Woman's $1500 shopping spree draws criticism
A woman who bought three trolleys full of toys has angered fellow mums — here's why.
Schoolgirl Tiahleigh Palmer 'deliberately' killed by foster father
A coroner has handed down her findings into death of 12-year-old Tiahleigh Palmer.
Covid-19: Four new cases in managed isolation
Quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Victoria is paused until Thursday.
Queensland identifies 959 contacts of infected Melbourne couple
The alarming number comes as Queensland faces a nervous wait for test results.
Victoria outbreak: Transtasman bubble pause extended
Chris Hipkins says the overall risk to NZ remains low but this is a precaution.
Covid-19: QLD outbreak grows after infected Victorian breached rules
Queensland has recorded two Covid-19 cases after a Melbourne Covid case breached lockdown
Queensland Covid scare: Melbourne couple escape lockdown, one tests positive
The latest case travelled from Victoria, through NSW, into Queensland, arriving on June 5.
Tiahleigh Palmer murder: Why wife is standing by schoolgirl killer
Julene Thorburn visits her husband in prison every week.
Hot in the city: 48 hours in Cairns
Cairns is the Hugh Jackman of Australian cities, it gets better with age...
Photos: Kiwi woman's Chanel-inspired mansion
The NZ-born artist and her daughter designed the house that pays homage to Coco Chanel.
4m crocodile spotted metres from shore at popular Aussie beach
A fisherman thought he saw a large log floating in the breakers. Then he looked again.
Brizzy's best: Where to eat, drink and play in this surprise "It city"
Follow these tips for a perfect long-weekend stay in Australia's unexpected 'It kid'.
'Heavy hearts': Family call off search for Jordan Kelly
When his mate's surf ski started taking on water, Kelly went to help. Now he's gone.
Green, gold: The best eco-friendly experiences in and around Australia's cities
What's new in sustainable travel and experiences in Australia's biggest cities?
Cyber attack shuts down Australia's biggest meatworks
Facilities in Australia, the US and Canada are out of action after the attack.
Gwinganna: Australia's largest health retreat in the Gold Coast Hinterland
Gwinganna is the kind of place that's spoken about with a hushed reverence.
1000km mouse plague: Grim map shows extent of Aussie infestation
The infestation across three states is on track to cause A$100m worth of damage.
Queensland police reopen probe into 2019 death of 11yo
A girl was found dead in her Queensland home, police launch homicide investigation.
Aussie mouse plague: PETA cops backlash for telling farmers not to kill pests
Mice should be 'caught gently and released', activist says amid devastating infestation.
Leaky building mega-lawsuit: Bad cladding blamed
Homeowners in $220m class action suit against Australian building giant James Hardie.
Twisted serial killer Reginald Arthurell's new life and threats as 'Regina'
Arthurell, a former rodeo worker committed his first two killings four decades ago.
Tradesman makes gross discovery at school
A tradie made a gross discovery while working on a construction site at a primary school.
Gold Coast's eight best places to eat and drink out
Discover the best food and drinks in Australia's favourite playground.