School cluster lifts Omicron cases in NSW
There are now 25 cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in New South Wales, a jump of 10 in a day.
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Child among Omicron cases in New South Wales
Child among Omicron cases in New South Wales
New South Wales has confirmed eight cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant, including a child who is too young to be vaccinated.
Flooding continues as NSW logs wettest November
Flooding continues as NSW logs wettest November
Flooding continues around New South Wales as waters make their way through river systems and storms dump more rain on the already saturated state.
Victoria mourns nurse who died with Covid
Victoria mourns nurse who died with Covid
Victoria has recorded 1179 fresh Covid-19 infections and six deaths, as a tributes flow for a Melbourne nurse who died from the virus while being treated in hospital.
Kiwi mum killed on Gold Coast
Kiwi mum allegedly killed by ex on Gold Coast
A man has been charged with murdering his former partner - a New Zealand woman - who died after he allegedly assaulted her at her Gold Coast apartment.
Australia on alert after first probable Omicron community case
Australia on alert after first probable Omicron community case
Australian authorities said on Tuesday that an international traveller who was most likely infected with the Omicron variant spent time in the community as officials rushed to track the person's...
Victoria creates Australia's first mRNA vaccine
Victoria creates Australia's first mRNA vaccine
Victorian scientists have created Australia's first mRNA vaccine, which could be adjusted to fight off aggressive new Covid-19 variants.
Australia delays border reopening as Omicron cases rise
Australia delays border reopening as Omicron cases rise
Australia said on Monday it would delay the reopening of its international border by two weeks after reporting its first cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Former nurse says aged care outbreak was 'chaos'
Former nurse says aged care outbreak was 'chaos'
A former nurse at a Victorian aged care home where 45 residents died of Covid-19 has told an inquest she could never bring herself to work in the industry again.
Australian designer Katie Perry takes on pop star over trademark
Australian designer Katie Perry takes on pop star over trademark
Sydney fashion designer Katie Perry has given evidence in her case against pop star Katy Perry for breach of trademark.
Rescues, evacuations as flooding hits New South Wales
Rescues, evacuations as flooding hits New South Wales
Emergency services volunteers have been forced to perform an "unacceptable" number of flood rescues across New South Wales as rising waters drive residents from their homes in the Upper Hunter.
Australia records first cases of new Omicron variant
Australia records first cases of new Omicron variant
Australia has recorded its first cases of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.
Cummins named Australia test captain
Cummins named Australia test captain
Fast bowler Pat Cummins has been named the 47th captain of the Australia test team in place of Tim Paine, who stood down from the position last week.
Pilot charged with murder over missing campers
Pilot charged with murder over missing campers
The 55-year-old airline pilot charged with the murders of Victorian campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay is due in court, 20 months after the couple went missing.
Australia to deploy police, military to Solomon Islands
Australia to deploy police, military to Solomon Islands
Australia will deploy police and military personnel to aid the Solomon Islands, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says, as protesters defied a curfew to protest for a second consecutive day.
Dozens locked down in Byron Bay backpackers
Dozens locked down in Byron Bay backpackers
More than 80 backpackers at a hostel in New South Wales' Byron Bay have been placed into a week-long lockdown after a guest tested positive to Covid-19.
19 Covid deaths, 827 new cases in Victoria
19 Covid deaths, 827 new cases in Victoria
Victoria has recorded another 19 deaths from Covid-19 and 827 new cases, while the state still hasn't officially hit its 90 percent full vaccination milestone.
Grounded: 1000 Air NZ transtasman flights cancelled
Grounded: 1000 Air NZ transtasman flights cancelled
Continued border uncertainty between New Zealand and Australia means Air NZ must cancel more than 1000 flights through to the end of December.
Australia to reopen to foreign visa holders
Australia to reopen to foreign visa holders
Australia will allow foreign visa holders to enter the country from the start of December, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says, the latest step to restart international travel and support its economy.
Australia set to enjoy Covid summer 'honeymoon'
Australia set to enjoy Covid summer 'honeymoon'
Australia will probably avoid the new burst of coronavirus cases that are enveloping Europe, although problems could arise entering winter next year.