The prime minister has shifted his government's focus to getting a million Australians back to work. The national cabinet is likely to announce an easing of some restrictions later this week. The shutdowns have taken a massive economic toll latest fi...
Tasmania and the Northern Territory are expected to move to the next phase of their coronavirus responses today, in a growing sign Australia is on the road to recovery. Fewer than one-thousand cases remain active across the country, with just 17 new...
The coronavirus pandemic has passed a grim milestone overnight, with more than three million cases confirmed around the world. Back home new infection rates are falling with several states recording no new cases in the past 24-hours. It's prompted co...
Parts of Australia are waking up to eased social restrictions this morning, as state governments begin to react to the flattening of the curve. Western Australia is lifting the two person rule today, with indoor and outdoor gatherings of up to 10 peo...
A 41-year-old Porsche driver has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly fleeing the scene of a tragic crash that killed four police officers in Melbourne. Richard Pusey from Fitzroy turned himself in to police yesterday morning and will...
A horrific crash on one of Melbourne's major freeways has killed four police officers, leaving the state in shock. The crash happened yesterday evening, when the police pulled over a speeding Porsche on the Eastern Freeway. As they were questioning t...
In a growing sign of easing restrictions, Australia's most famous beach is set to re-open next week. From Tuesday, swimmers and surfers will be able to go into the water at Bondi from 7am until 5pm on weekdays. People will still be banned from sunbat...
Nearly 3-and-a-half million Australians could lose their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Grattan Institute says between 14 and 26 percent of the entire workforce may lose work if they haven't already and the crisis will have an enduring imp...
The split between federal and state governments over school shutdowns will be the focus of today's national cabinet meeting, as governments try to find a coordinated approach. The leaders will discuss ways to protect the health of staff and students,...
The prime minister has issued a direct plea to teachers this morning, urging them to keep schools open. It comes as several states embark on a massive program of remote learning affecting millions of students and their families. Scott Morrison says t...