National health authorities will start looking beyond Stage 3 of the coronavirus plan this week, reviewing the re-opening of sports stadiums and “nutting out” the risk of lifting more restrictions.
Sarah Ison
WA’s former Mental Health Commissioner will take up the helm of the Federal Government’s industrial relations working groups to tackle problems and grow jobs post-pandemic.
The lawyer for John Fullerton – the bureaucrat allegedly at the heart of the North Metropolitan Health Services bribes scandal – has asked for more time to consider the “very large” police brief.
Shannon Hampton and Rory Campbell
A former Australian of the Year says reconciliation and fighting racism in Australia could not just be left to Aboriginal people.
Annabel Hennessy
Because of South Australia's response to COVID-19, the premier says it could become a "more attractive place" for international students to study.
Emily Cosenza
WA Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced a further $70 million for coronavirus research, including into hydroxychloroquine dosing. The drug attracted controversy after trials were suspended by WHO.
A message from the WA Minister for Health
Australasian College of Health Service Management
The man thought to be Australia’s youngest COVID-19 fatality did not have the virus according to the Queensland coroner, his fiancee’s family has claimed.
The second wave of easing coronavirus restrictions has taken place around the country but leaders still warn against complacency about the disease.
Katina Curtis and Matt Coughlan
Severe asthmatics can access a pre-filled medicinal device to use at home to help their condition after it was added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Christine McGinn
Amid a global pandemic, WA artists are helping raise money for the fight against COVID-19, with Royal Perth Hospital and Screen West collaborating for the vital cause.
Caitlyn Rintoul
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaczczuk is standing firm on keeping her state borders closed until July, as much of the country enters a new stage of easing.
Colin Brinsden
Three new cases of coronavirus — including a three-year-old WA child — have been diagnosed in WA overnight.
Josh Zimmerman
Health Minister Roger Cook wants smokers to know exactly what’s in cigarettes, saying he did not want ‘a new generation of smokers’ as he flags pushing for regulative reform.
Joe Spagnolo and Angela Pownall
The British public has been warned not to "go further than the guidance actually says" as the government eases some coronavirus restrictions.
By Shaun Connolly, PA Political Correspondent
When emergency department nurse Kelly Morris woke with a heavy feeling in her chest and a dry cough one morning last month, she knew she could not go to work. Here she tells her coronavirus story.
Angela Pownall
WA paramedics say they are shocked to discover St John Ambulance is secretly monitoring them at work, with some finding listening devices hidden in mattresses in their rest areas.
Ben Harvey
A historical coronavirus case has been detected onboard a livestock ship docked in Western Australia but no new active cases have been recorded.
There were zero new active cases of COVID-19 in WA overnight; however, the State’s total now stands at 586 after one historical case was identified through serology testing.
Single mum Gail Allen was dealing with the threat of coronavirus on the frontline of Royal Perth Hospital’s emergency department last month when there was devastating news at home.
A remarkable chapter in Rottnest’s colourful history has ended with tourists set to return.
A primary school class in Victoria will be isolated for two weeks.
Georgie Moore
COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia are being eased substantially despite another spike in cases among the crew from a stranded live export ship.
Rebecca Le May
Another eight crew members from the Al Kuwait livestock vessel have tested positive to COVID-19 — bringing the total onboard the troubled ship to 20.
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