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Protests
Protesters deface Warhol artwork at the National Gallery
Two women glued themselves to Andy Warhol’s iconic Campbell’s Soup artworks at the National Gallery of Australia.
- by James Massola and Fleta Page
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Gunman arrested after shots fired inside Canberra Airport terminal
Canberra Airport was evacuated after gunshots were heard on the check-in concourse.
- by Sarah McPhee, Katina Curtis and Fleta Page
Albanese ‘astonished’ by Morrison’s anti-government comments
The prime minister says he was taken aback by his predecessor’s remarks, saying they weren’t “worthy of someone who led Australia”.
- by Fleta Page
Access to COVID-19 antiviral medication expanded
Cheap tablets to treat COVID-19 are now available over the counter to people aged over 70.
- by Mike Foley, Fleta Page and Angus Dalton
Albanese unable to recite Labor’s NDIS policy
Labor leader Anthony Albanese was unable to recite his party’s policy when asked to name Labor’s six-point plan for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
- by Lisa Visentin and Fleta Page
International arrival cap lowered, Commonwealth declares Brisbane a hotspot to stop new COVID strain
Australia will lower the cap on international arrivals and introduce new rules around air travel as the country moves to combat the new mutant strain of COVID-19.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Fleta Page
National cabinet to 'evolve' after no consensus on hotspot definition
National cabinet was unable to come to a unanimous agreement to create a national coronavirus hotspot definition to reopen borders.
- by Mary Ward and Fleta Page
Airlines to cut flights and seats as Australia reduces international arrivals
The number of international arrivals will be cut across all airports to ensure the risk of COVID-19 infections can be properly managed.
- by Angus Livingston and Fleta Page
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Coronavirus pandemic
Travellers to be tested upon entry and exit to quarantine, small business restrictions eased
People entering Australia will be tested for COVID-19 upon entry and exit from quarantine, while businesses in small premises will be able to double the number of patrons.
- by Fleta Page and Dana McCauley
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Coronavirus pandemic
Scott Morrison changes cap for indoor gatherings, flags return of people to events
The PM says up to 10,000 people will be able to go to the football under stage three of easing coronavirus restrictions, while warning against holding protests.
- by David Crowe, Fleta Page and Rachael Dexter
Scott Morrison commits $48m for mental health, elective surgery to resume
Scott Morrison has pledged $48.1 million in additional support for mental health in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
- by Fleta Page and Mary Ward
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