Teen charged for allegedly punching and spitting blood on paramedics treating patient
A 17-year-old girl is arrested following an alleged aggravated assault on two St John Ambulance paramedics in Tennant Creek.
Source: ABC News | 7 Apr 2020 | 5:56 pm
'There will be no year 13': Education Minister says year 12 students will graduate after this year
Year 12 students are assured they will receive an ATAR university entrance rank and will not have to repeat the school year.
Source: ABC News | 7 Apr 2020 | 5:56 pm
George Pell: Court quashes cardinal's sexual abuse convictions
The ex-Vatican treasurer overturns a verdict that he sexually abused two boys in Australia.Source: BBC News - Australia | 7 Apr 2020 | 5:52 pm
The Easter holidays will be very different this year — here's what's allowed and what's not
Traditional Easter plans are changing across Australia, thanks to the coronavirus. Here's what the restrictions mean for how you can spend the long weekend.
Source: ABC News | 7 Apr 2020 | 5:13 pm
Jacinda Ardern: 'Tooth Fairy and Easter bunny are essential workers'
The New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern reassures children as her country battles coronavirus.Source: BBC News - Australia | 7 Apr 2020 | 6:28 am
The Queen's coronavirus address: 'We will meet again'
The sovereign promises "better days will return" in her address to the nation during the coronavirus pandemic.Source: BBC News - Australia | 6 Apr 2020 | 7:27 am
Coronavirus: Australia launches criminal investigation into Ruby Princess
Passengers from the Ruby Princess disembarked in Sydney without knowing the coronavirus was on board.Source: BBC News - Australia | 5 Apr 2020 | 8:36 pm
Coronavirus: Dressing up for bin night 'brings a smile' in Australia
Australians are having fun with fancy dress videos, bringing some relief to the stresses of lockdown.Source: BBC News - Australia | 3 Apr 2020 | 6:21 pm
Coronavirus threatens the next generation of smartphones
The latest smartphones might be delayed due to disrupted supply chains and shoppers staying at home.Source: BBC News - Australia | 3 Apr 2020 | 12:06 pm
Three human-like species lived side-by-side in ancient Africa
Two million years ago, Africa was home to three human-like species, new discoveries reveal.Source: BBC News - Australia | 3 Apr 2020 | 7:15 am
Coronavirus: Australian scientists begin tests of potential vaccines
The Covid-19 vaccine candidates will be tested on ferrets over three months in Australia.Source: BBC News - Australia | 2 Apr 2020 | 4:06 pm
Coronavirus: Mandatory quarantine in a five-star Sydney hotel
Australians who return from overseas are now required to spend 14 days in quarantine in hotels.Source: BBC News - Australia | 1 Apr 2020 | 2:28 pm
Introducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder
How one of pop’s brightest new voices found confidence by taking control of a plane.Source: BBC News - Australia | 29 Mar 2020 | 1:48 pm
Green sea turtles: Vulnerable animal's hatching season draws to close
The green sea turtle is vulnerable to extinction as the climate warms, Australian scientists say.Source: BBC News - Australia | 27 Mar 2020 | 1:14 pm
Coronavirus: Flight attendant gives emotional goodbye as routes cease
Cassy Appleton receives applause from passengers as Virgin Australia prepares to suspend flights.Source: BBC News - Australia | 26 Mar 2020 | 2:14 pm
Coronavirus: Melbourne locals celebrate vivid sunrise 'amid the chaos'
Locals post images of spectacular orange skies, with many describing it as a welcome distraction.Source: BBC News - Australia | 24 Mar 2020 | 6:22 pm
Coronavirus: How did Australia's Ruby Princess cruise debacle happen?
The Ruby Princess was allowed to unload 2,700 passengers in Sydney - now over 130 have coronavirus.Source: BBC News - Australia | 24 Mar 2020 | 4:51 pm
Coronavirus: Melbourne zookeeper’s livestream dance goes viral
An Australian zoo has begun streaming its animals – but it’s a keeper who’s proved most popular.Source: BBC News - Australia | 23 Mar 2020 | 5:02 pm
Coronavirus: Police clamp down on crowds in Bondi Beach
Police temporarily close the beach after crowds exceeded Australia's gathering limit.Source: BBC News - Australia | 22 Mar 2020 | 3:21 am
Coronavirus: Why are Australia's remote Aboriginal communities at risk?
Australia is severely restricting access to remote Aboriginal communities amid coronavirus fears.Source: BBC News - Australia | 21 Mar 2020 | 5:04 am
Coronavirus: Are Australian city shoppers really targeting towns?
There are reports of "busloads" of grocery shoppers, but one store owner is among many who aren't so sure.Source: BBC News - Australia | 20 Mar 2020 | 3:02 pm
The doctor who helped women shunned after birth
Australian Catherine Hamlin helped women treated like "modern-day lepers" after giving birth.Source: BBC News - Australia | 20 Mar 2020 | 5:26 am
Coronavirus: Australian supermarkets open early for elderly shoppers
Woolworths has started a special "elderly hour" for older shoppers and those with disabilities.Source: BBC News - Australia | 17 Mar 2020 | 7:53 pm
Choirboy’s dad furious over Pell’s release
The father of a choirboy who Cardinal George Pell was accused of sexually abusing is disgusted his convictions have been overturned.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
‘Beloved father’ is SA’s first virus death
A beloved father and husband is the first person to die from the coronavirus in South Australia.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
No double isolation for returning Qlders
Queenslanders who have spent a mandatory two weeks in isolation in an interstate hotel won't have to serve another fortnight in quarantine when they return home.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Pell release ‘devastates’ abuse survivors
Child sexual abuse survivors will be devastated that the High Court has overturned Cardinal George Pell's convictions, advocates say.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Fears for homeless people in virus crisis
Charities are pushing for shelter and extra support for homeless people amid concerns of their high risk of COVID-19 transmission.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Term two goes online for school students
Most Australian students will complete term two online as the nation's education ministers thrash out a plan for those in their final year of school.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
System failed Vic war veteran: Coroner
Afghanistan veteran Jesse Bird took his own life, surrounded by service medals and paperwork for his military compensation claim.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Cyber spies crack down on virus scammers
Australian cyber spies are cracking down on foreign crooks targeting households and businesses with scams and attacks during the coronavirus crisis.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Qld man’s appeal against child rape upheld
A Queensland man found guilty of twice raping his seven-year-old daughter at his mother's home will be retried after appealing against his conviction.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Panic buying eases, more distance kept
Australians have eased off the panic buying of groceries and are changing their behaviours to comply with social distancing rules in place to stop the spread of coronavirus.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |