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South African scientists first raised alarm about the new variant this week.
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The 58-year-old has opened up about his behind-the-scenes battle.
Family of accused killer breaks silence
Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, 55, has appeared in court charged with two counts of murder.
Big Bluey secret television bosses will never reveal
Bluey is a massive hit, but producers say there's one big secret they will never reveal.
Solomon Islands riots: Torched buildings in Honiara's Chinatown still burn
Rioters are continuing to loot shops.
Watch: Naked Aussie catches teen car thief
The desperate man didn't have time to grab his undies when the young thief pounced.
Fears after baby 'given away' by parents
Appeal launched to find missing baby as it's revealed his parents gave him away.
Am I eligible? Who can skip MIQ in NZ's three-phase approach
Relaxation of MIQ requirements will be staggered over January to April.
I hated swimming. Then I moved to Australia
New York Times: How one man followed his kids into a culture of volunteer lifesaving.
Jetstar pilot charged with murder of missing Australian campers
Police have charged a Victorian man over the murders of Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
Influenza, RSV and Covid all expected next winter as borders reopen
Leading epidemiologist concerned over return of influenza next year.
Australia sending troops, police to Solomon Islands amid unrest
Anti-government demonstrators defied lockdown orders and took to streets for a second day.
Traffic controller who rakes in $2k a week reveals downside
A traffic controller reveals here is a major downside which nobody warned her about.
Lookalike Location: The Australian island pretending to be Bali
When Covid-19 stopped Hollywood stars from filming in Bali, an Aussie island stepped up.
Police divers join William Tyrrell search
Police divers have arrived at the property where missing boy vanished.
Wife's heroic act in grisly pit bull attack
After a man was mauled his wife came running out to stop the assault.
Watch: Man's insane reverse getaway from attack in Sydney
Police release footage of one Aussie's incredible driving skills to get away from attack.
William Tyrrell question that will 'never be answered'
The mystery could remain unsolved forever, says a crime scene reconstruction expert.
'You're finished': Aussie senator unleashes on PM Scott Morrison
Jacqui Lambie accuses Scott Morrison of lying and labels him Aussie's worst PM in history.
Need a wetsuit? Kathmandu warns of short supply due to supply chain
But Kathmandu says it is well prepared for Black Friday and Christmas trading periods.
New Tyrrell find in unsearched area
Investigators have made a discovery in a new, uncleared area of the Tyrrell search site.
Watch: How husband took on shark to save wife from brutal mauling
It was supposed to be a nice early morning surf. Then disaster struck.
19yo Perth tradie killed by falling door
An investigation is under way after a young Perth tradie was killed by a falling door.
Grandmother's car crushed after epic council blunder
A grandmother is furious after council crushed her beloved car in a bizarre mistake.
William Tyrrell case: Police hint at 'fresh leads'
Police investigators have renewed the search for missing boy William Tyrrell.
Australia prepares for 200,000 arrivals by January
Australia set to see 200,000 quarantine-free arrivals by January.
Watch: 'Be a goddamn adult' - Aussie senator erupts over anti-mandate bill
Outspoken Senator Jacqui Lambie blows up at One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.
'My kids are dead': Horror moment after Melbourne fire that claimed four children
The victims include two boys, aged 10 and three and two girls, aged six and one.
Paine drops Langer bomb in explosive tell-all
Tim Paine and wife Bonnie reveal dramatic marriage details and spill beans on his coach.
Inside a tragedy: Secret diary extracts of child killer
The brutal killing of a 10-year-old girl rocked a sleepy NSW country town.
'Victim blaming': Aussie netball legend slams Paine sexting scandal
Aussie netball legend blasts chairman over a claim about the scandal.
Four children die in horror overnight fire in Melbourne
Four young children – the youngest just a year old – have perished in a house fire.
'It was horrific': Wife speaks out over Tim Paine sexting scandal
The sexting scandal has also put his wife of more than five years in an awkward position.