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A handout picture made available by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on June 22, 2022 shows a collage of monkeypox rash lesions at an undisclosed date and location. - Monkeypox may soon have a new name after scientists called for a change to dispel stereotypes of Africa being seen as a crucible of disease. The World Health Organization announced last week that it is "working with partners and experts from around the world on changing the name of monkeypox virus, its clades and the disease it causes." (Photo by Handout / UK Health Security Agency / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Monkeypox spreads to new state

An Australian state has recorded its first case of monkeypox, triggering an urgent contact-tracing drive by health authorities.

UpdatedVIC Courts & Law

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JULY 11, 2022: Jason Roberts leaves the Supreme Court in Melbourne after being acquitted of the murders of police officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in 1998. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Top cop reacts to police murder verdict

Victoria’s top cop has responded after Jason Roberts was acquitted of the 1998 murders of two police officers.

UpdatedNSW

Tragic detail in shooting of girl, 9

One man is still at large after allegedly participating in the shooting of a 9-year-old girl in Sydney, as police reveal a tragic detail from the incident.

Politics

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos June 17, 2022: Premier of West Australia, Mark McGowan arrives at Parliament house, Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Appalling’: Corruption watchdog called in

A state government minister has been accused of preferencing political donors for border entry during the Covid pandemic.

NSW & ACT

Shocking images captured the aftermath of a fire in southern NSW that could have been deadly if not for the heroic act of a passer by. Image: FRNSW

School cleaner’s act of heroism

A school cleaner is being praised for a lifesaving act of heroism after she walked into a burning building in the early hours of Friday.

Security

Inside man’s alleged $170k cyber scam

A man has been charged with allegedly scamming a major telecommunications business out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Television

New Zealand Prime Minister said politicians are “very human” in a candid interview with 730. Image: ABC

‘How does it feel’: Jacinda’s awkward question

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has copped an awkward question during a live TV interview in Australia.

Politics

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos May 1 2021: Premier Peter Gutwein gives his speech in the Tally room, Hotel Grand Chancellor. 2021 Tasmanian State Election. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Richard Jupe

Ex-premier’s cryptic online post

A former premier has posted a cryptic message to social media, dropping a big hint on his plans for life after politics.

Politics

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 20: Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army's Honour Guard Battalion march outside the Forbidden City, near Tiananmen Square, on May 20, 2020 in Beijing, China. China's government will open its annual weeklong meetings known as the 'two sessions' at the Great Hall of the People on May 21st. They were delayed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After decades of growth, officials recently said China's economy had shrunk in the latest quarter due to the impact of the coronavirus epidemic. The slump in the worlds second largest economy is regarded as a sign of difficult times ahead for the global economy. While industrial sectors in China are showing signs of reviving production, a majority of private companies are operating at only 50% capacity, according to analysts. With the pandemic hitting hard across the world, officially the number of coronavirus cases in China is dwindling, ever since the government imposed sweeping measures to keep the disease from spreading. Officials believe the worst appears to be over in China, though there are concerns of another wave of infections as the government attempts to reboot the worlds second largest economy. Since January, China has recorded more than 82,000 cases of COVID-19 and at least 4000 deaths, mostly in and around the city of Wuhan, in central Hubei province, where the outbreak first started. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

‘World is looking’: Fresh China warning

Foreign Minister Penny has used her latest speech to single out China for its stance on Ukraine.

UpdatedNSW & ACT

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 07, 2022 a Covid-19 vaccine is prepared for administration ahead of a free distribution of over the counter rapid Covid-19 test kits to people receiving their vaccines or boosters at Union Station in Los Angeles, California. - The US Food and Drug Administration on June 30, 2022 told vaccine makers that Covid boosters for this fall and winter should include components targeting the BA.4 and BA.5 sublineages of Omicron. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)

Major change to Covid booster rules

Sources have flagged a major change to rules surrounding Covid-19 vaccines as health officials warn of a deadly new wave.

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