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Australia says it's reached a free-trade deal with Britain
The agreement is the first for Britain since it left the European Union.
Two new cases spark housing complex lockdown in Victoria
The infected men had links to communal areas in the complex, authorities say.
Fiji Covid outbreak: 89 new community cases; situation 'worse than Aus, NZ'
Pacific nation asks Australia for help as its coronavirus outbreak goes from bad to worse.
Private school teen caught in global crime sting
The 18-year-old Australian is charged with making and trafficking a controlled drug.
A blender, pills and a staged suicide: Killer girlfriend's cold-blooded plot
Details of Natasha Darcy's chilling crime have been laid bare in an Australian court.
Zero new locally acquired Covid-19 cases in Victoria
News is a promising sign that restrictions will be eased again this week.
Victoria records two new community Covid cases; testing drop worries officials
Both new locally acquired infections are linked to existing clusters.
NSW to ban single-use bags and other plastic items
Plastic bags, straws and coffee cups are among items to be consigned to history.
Christopher Niesche: Billionaire Kerry Stokes soon to notch up another big win
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'More cases out there': Victoria's Covid-19 outbreak grows by one
In total there are now 68 active cases in Victoria.
Obituary: Vonnie Cave remembered for photography, gardening
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Scott Morrison: Together, we can defend freedom
OPINION: The rules-based international order can be preserved, writes the Australian PM.
Twice in two days: Canberra man shot dead after opening front door
Yesterday, a NSW grandmother was killed in eerily similar circumstances.
Shark attack reported at popular Australian tourist spot
A warning has been issued for people in the area as authorities investigate.
Queensland identifies 959 contacts of infected Melbourne couple
The alarming number comes as Queensland faces a nervous wait for test results.
Police seize serial hoon's $450k Lambo, sell it to highest bidder
Queensland police use tough new "anti-hooning" laws to hit repeat offender where it hurts.
Jail time possible for infected Aussie couple who broke lockdown
The Covid-positive couple could be facing punishment from three states.
Australian woman's death likely linked to AstraZeneca vaccine
A 52-year-old woman from New South Wales had a "severe form" of blood clotting.
'It's not over': Melbourne lockdown lifted
Mixed emotions as Victoria's lockdown lifts and acting premier issues a warning.
Whanganui acupuncturist welcomes inclusion under health Act
Whanganui acupuncturist welcomes inclusion under health Act.
'Let that be a lesson to perverts': Olympic medallist quits in fury
Maddie Groves received support from multiple athletes on social media.
Victoria outbreak: Transtasman bubble pause extended
Chris Hipkins says the overall risk to NZ remains low but this is a precaution.
One new MIQ Covid case, fresh warning for Kiwi travellers
Warning applies to Kiwis who travelled to NSW, Queensland earlier this month.
Covid-19: QLD outbreak grows after infected Victorian breached rules
Queensland has recorded two Covid-19 cases after a Melbourne Covid case breached lockdown
Four new local Covid-19 cases in Melbourne with lockdown set to end tonight
There are now 78 active cases and 180 exposure sites across the state.
Covid road trip: Infected Melbourne woman crossed two state borders
The infected woman chose a route through regional NSW into Queensland for a reason.
Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'
For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.
Queensland Covid scare: Melbourne couple escape lockdown, one tests positive
The latest case travelled from Victoria, through NSW, into Queensland, arriving on June 5.
Confirmed: Melbourne's two-week lockdown to ease tomorrow night
Melbourne's fourth lockdown is set to ease, but authorities remain on high alert.
Tiahleigh Palmer murder: Why wife is standing by schoolgirl killer
Julene Thorburn visits her husband in prison every week.
Operation Trojan Shield: Why did cops spill on fake phone app?
The 'sting of the century' has resulted in 800 arrests worldwide, including across NZ.
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He had no idea what he was getting his associates into when he passed on the app.