Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case rocked
The defamation trial of the century, launched by SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, is once again up in the air after WA Premier Mark McGowan‘s shock border announcement.
Coronavirus
Brisbane flight sparks Samoan Covid scare
The island nation of Samoa was exposed to its biggest spike in Covid this week after infected passengers arrived on a flight from Brisbane.
‘Absurd’: Abbott’s treasurer blasts RAT failure
A former Liberal treasurer and ambassador to the US has blasted the Morrison government over its handling of rapid antigen tests.
Eight-week old baby dies with Covid
Authorities have confirmed a baby died with Covid in regional NSW last month, as the state marked its deadliest day of the pandemic so far.
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‘I will pay’: Dan twice fined for breach
The Victorian Premier has been pinged by police after an investigation found he broke the state’s health rules.
Anna’s subtle swipe at Covid-riddled states
The Queensland Premier has teased when she may consider reopening her state’s border to virus-hit states.
‘They laughed at us’: Miles unleashes at PM
Deputy Premier Steven Miles said the Prime Minister and his colleagues have ‘egg on their face’ after a recent vaccine development.
Reason ‘freedom day’ will be a let down
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New vax rules for state’s health workers
A new deadline has been announced for healthcare workers in one state to get their first Covid-19 jab, and it’s approaching quickly.
‘Outbreak averted’: Qld eases restrictions
Queensland has again recorded no new locally acquired infections as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced a surprise easing of restrictions.
One new rule to get kids back to school
Victorian parents will need to follow one new rule in order for their kids to return to school after months of at-home learning.
Fears over virus surge new NSW region
A new strain of the deadly Delta variant has been detected in NSW as the authorities warned of surging cases in a new region of the state.
Aussies to get third dose ‘booster’ vaccine
Some Australians will receive a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine as the next phase of the rollout continues.
New leader hits back Kerry Chant claim
The new NSW Deputy Premier has hit back at claims the state’s top doctor ‘did not endorse’ the new road map out of lockdown.
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