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'Everyone's affected, aren't they?': Michael Baker's son tests positive for Covid in Oz
The Covid-19 pandemic just became a little more personal for Professor Michael Baker.
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US using new phrase to replace 'fully vaccinated'
The US will begin moving away from describing people as "fully vaccinated".
Victoria records 51,356 cases and 9 deaths as restrictions come into play again
Victoria has tallied another record day for coronavirus infections.
'Just let it happen': Kiwis urged to accept Covid-19 and get on with life
Rotorua ex-pat in Sydney: 'It almost has to run free for anyone to ever be free'.
'Old school villain' a suspect in six unsolved murders
Police files shed new light on "absolute psychopath" known as Old Man of crime.
US lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new details
The 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.
More New Year's revellers linked to Covid; warning to learn from Oz
It's unclear how many of this week's border Covid-19 cases are Omicron.
Novak Djokovic and fellow star vaccine sceptics are increasingly scorned
New York Times: The public no longer tolerates athletes playing by different rules.
Australia's Deputy PM slams Djokovic over visa controversy
Barnaby Joyce doesn't have much sympathy for Djokovic as he tries to overturn visa ruling.
NSW to reinstate restrictions as Covid numbers soar
The Omicron variant is running riot in the Australian state.
Covid-19 Australia: NSW smashes daily Covid record again
The state waits to hear if the premier will reintroduce restrictions.
Childcare worker cleared over tickle game
The man was accused of inappropriate touching. Now he's in the clear.
Australia joins new defence pact to deter China in the Pacific
The pact builds on Australia's commitment to other US-led alliances.
Transtasman travel uncertainty and dismay about MIQ
Thousands pin hopes on 'green' flights resuming at the end of February.
Djokovic to stay in Australia as court injunction goes unopposed
It's understood Djokovic is staying at an immigration hotel.
Bombshell letters revealed in Novak Djokovic visa fiasco
Key letters reveal important advice given to Tennis Australia a month ago.
Fully vaxxed man in his 20s dies as Omicron surges in NSW
The man had no underlying health conditions.
'Swung from one extreme to the other': Aussie loses control over Covid
OPINION: Australia has swung from one extreme in pandemic control to the other.
One in three Victorians test positive for Covid-19
Children will be able to get vaccinated at 18 state-run centres from Monday.
What to wear if you want to get kicked off a flight in 2022
Avoid these fashion faux-pas unless you want to be kicked off a flight.
Out-of-practice pilots prone to error according to leaked Qantas report
After 19 months off the tools, pilots are making operational errors.
MIQ room release: Kiwis stranded in Australia locked out
There are no red flights scheduled from Australia for March or April.
Breathe Easy: Cities with best (and worst) air quality
Planning a 2022 trip? It may pay to avoid some cities if you want to breathe easy.
Annette King on brown snakes, overarm bowling and diplomacy
Women in charge: Our top diplomats in Canberra, Washington, Beijing and Singapore.
Baby becomes Australia's youngest Covid victim
A 13-month-old who died in her sleep has become Australia's youngest to die with Covid.
Three-year-old girl safe with family five days after she vanished in Darwin, police say
A 3yo girl who went missing from a Darwin beach has been safely reunited with her family.
Tributes for baby girl crushed by drawers
The one-year-old was crushed by a falling chest of drawers.
'Tsunami of Covid:' Australian doctor's grave warning about hospitals
A Sydney doctor has predicted that Australia is faces a 'hospital-based disaster'.
Mass closure of NSW testing sites as demand soars
Lab closes 28 Covid-19 testing clinics as it struggles to keep up with demand.
Preparing for war between US and China - what it means for NZ and Australia
Opinions on war range from very high to unlikely but NZ partners are gearing up for it.