Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID side-effectData shows divorce research surged by 600pc

Almost seven times more Australian spouses were researching separation by the conclusion of Victoria’s COVID-19 second wave than before the onset of the pandemic, according to divorce research data.

Angelo Risso

Anxious wait‘Probable’ new community COVID case in NZ

It appears COVID-19 has slipped out of New Zealand’s border regime and into the community, with the discovery of a new ‘probable’ case in Northland.

Ben McKay

On scheduleVaccine rollout ’on track’ as Aussies back the jab

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg insists Australia is still on track to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from February, as new figures suggest people are more than happy to get their jab.

Colin Brinsden

COVID changeAFL cuts back on official pre-season games

AFL clubs will play just one official pre-season match to reduce travel ahead of the home and away season as the competition continues to deal with COVID-19 restrictions.

Anna Harrington

Queen’s BirthdayNew tribute for Australia’s COVID-19 heroes

Aussies who have displayed extraordinary service and achievement during the COVID-19 response and recovery will be featured on an honour roll to be unveiled on the Queen’s Birthday.

Crisis talksRegis chiefs ‘can leave quarantine’ amid abuse scandal

Regis Aged Care executives who flew in from Victoria are being allowed into the company's Nedlands facility to deal with allegations of elder abuse - on one condition.

Joe Spagnolo

Australian OpenInfected tennis star to restart lockdown

COVID-19 positive tennis star Paula Badosa must restart her lockdown as she defended her social media posts criticising quarantine.

Marc McGowan

COVID RISKCricket asks to jump vaccine queue ahead of tour

With South Africa deemed a ‘very high risk’ country, Cricket Australia has fired off a formal request to the Federal Government to have players vaccinated ahead of the tour.

Linda Silmalis

WarningUK virus variant might be deadlier: PM

There is "some evidence" that the coronavirus variant that was first detected in the UK could be deadlier than the original, the Prime Minister says.

Christoph Meyer

New facilityWellness is best in the west

Western Australia is poised to take on the east coast for the mantle of Australia’s health and wellness hotspot, as a new facility in Victoria Park officially opens its doors.

Danielle Le Messurier

COVIDBig business adopts wait-and-see approach on vaccines

WA’s biggest employers say they are unlikely to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for their staff as they finalise their policies around the national rollout of the jab.

Stuart McKinnon

ContagionCOVID-19 fragments found in four more Qld locations

Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young has renewed her plea for people to get a COVID-19 test after viral fragments were found in wastewater at four Queensland locations.

Janelle Miles

‘Surreal’ momentTwiggy says he ‘feared the worst’ during COVID ordeal

Australia’s wealthiest man has revealed he feared he might die when he contracted COVID-19 on an epic business trip – and he also took a swipe at Elon Musk.

Staff writer

‘Careful and cautious’WA reopens to Queensland, NSW as fortified border eased

WA’s border with Queensland and NSW will be relaxed from Monday, but arrivals from both States will still need to self-quarantine for two weeks. Here’s what the changes mean for WA arrivals.

Peter Law

Cancelled?Aussie boss hits back at ‘unfounded’ Olympics rumour

The AOC says it does not believe the Tokyo Olympics have been cancelled, with preparations still under way for a July start.

Julian Linden and Kyle Pollard

CoronavirusWorrying consequence of border wars

Queensland police have had to be “managed” for fatigue after cops were recalled from holidays to guard the border during the COVID-19 crisis.

Darren Cartwright

National CabinetAustralia ‘avoided third coronavirus wave’ says PM

The country has achieved an important milestone in the fight against COVID-19 but there is some bad news for Aussies stuck overseas.

Sarah Ison

National CabinetReturning Aussies top of agenda

As new rules come into force for Australians flying home from overseas, the National Cabinet will be updated on the coronavirus pandemic response.

Paul Osborne

Australian OpenWhingeing tennis star tests positive for virus

A tennis star who complained about being forced to quarantine in Melbourne has become the first female player to contract COVID-19.

Marc McGowan

Closer tiesCalls for US trade office to boost WA business

The State’s peak business body has used the start of the new Biden administration to push for the establishment of a trade and investment office in the US, arguing it will help boost WA’s economy.

Meilin Chew

Network leverageAmazon offers to help Biden deliver COVID jabs

The online retail behemoth is offering to help the new administration accelerate the distribution of coronavirus vaccines, including to its own employees.

Spencer Soper and Matt Day

Early closeBanks signal end of COVID-19 loan freezes

The mortgage holiday is over. Australia’s big four banks have confirmed it is winding back its large scale COVID-19 support packages.

Gerard Cockburn

COVID CRISISAustralian tightens borders amid new virus strains

Anyone wishing the country faces two new requirements as work continues for the coronavirus vaccine roll-out.

Sarah Ison

pollPM slams quarantine camp idea

Scott Morrison says Annastacia Palaszczuk’s plan to use mining accommodation for quarantine is simply ‘dumping’ a Brisbane problem on the regions. HAVE YOUR SAY

Matt Killoran