Optus ordered to hand over information about author of negative Google review
Optus has been ordered to hand over the details of a customer accused of defaming a Melbourne dentist through a Google review, which he says has had a profound impact…
Australian deal a big step forward in hunt for COVID-19 vaccine
Australian scientists hope to produce up to 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of 2021 as Queensland researchers sign a major partnership with pharmaceutical giant CSL.…
Nine arrested in AFP bust of alleged child sex abuse network
Australian Federal Police have released details of a major investigation into an alleged child sex abuse network that operated across three states. Police said 40 charges had been laid and…
NSW Police moves to shut down Black Lives Matter protest
NSW Police is trying to outlaw a proposed Black Lives Matter protest in Sydney after a chorus of criticism from federal and state frontbenchers. The challenge will be heard in…
No new NSW virus cases, easing of restrictions imminent
NSW has recorded no new cases of COVID-19 for the first time in almost three weeks as the easing of restrictions around the state nears. However health authorities warn it…
Two dead after stabbing in Western Sydney
NSW Police are treating the deaths of two 22-year-olds at a Western Sydney home on Saturday afternoon as a murder-suicide. Just before 12:45pm, emergency services were called to a home…
Scott Morrison’s National Cabinet must keep its eyes on JobKeeper as coronavirus damage worsens
It has taken the greatest threat to our health and economic wellbeing to make it happen, but Friday’s decision to make the National Cabinet a permanent feature of the way…
‘Dud deal’: Victorian Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien vows to scrap Belt and Road initiative
Victoria’s Opposition Leader says he will dump the State Government’s controversial involvement in China’s Belt and Road Initiative if he is elected leader at the next state election. In a…
Coronavirus patients to be treated with plasma from recovered donors
Australians who have beaten COVID-19 are being asked to donate their plasma to help patients who are seriously ill with the virus. Recovered donors’ plasma is thought to contain high…
Naked Kimberley man rescues kitten from clutches of 2.5m python
A Kimberley man suffered bites to his hand during a desperate battle with a 2.5 metre python that tried to eat one of his kittens last week. Nick Kearns, from…