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- NewsAustralian Associated Press
New off-peak Sydney public transport fares
A 30 per cent off-peak fare discount will apply to all of Sydney's public transport from next week.
- PoliticsAustralian Associated Press
Vic records 10 new virus cases, 7 deaths
Victoria has recorded seven coronavirus deaths, taking the state toll to 794 and the national figure to 882, while Melbourne's 14-day average is down to 18.2.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCoronavirus Victoria: 14-day average hits another milestone
The state recorded 10 new coronavirus cases and seven deaths on Tuesday.
- HealthAustralian Associated Press
Link between sleep apnea and Alzheimer's
A study by Australian and Icelandic researchers has found people with obstructive sleep apnea have the same signs of brain damage those with Alzheimer's.
- HealthAustralian Associated Press
Symptomatic Australians still going out
Only a quarter of Australians with coronavirus symptoms are being tested, according to a Monash University survey.
HealthYahoo News AustraliaDisturbing find after woman complains of headaches
Doctors in Melbourne were shocked by their discovery - it is the first time such a case has been recorded in Australia.
- BusinessAustralian Associated Press
Facial scans for more government services
Next week's federal budget will include more than $250 million to upgrade online systems so people can access more government services using facial recognition.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaMum and four children killed in horrific truck crash
The mother's car hit the truck, which ran a stop sign, with so much force it split the trailer in two, police say.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
NSW man in court over assault of girl
A man will appear in a Wollongong court accused of repeatedly sexually touching a 14-year-old girl known to him.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Man's body recovered from mountain lake
A man who was camping with friends in the NSW Snowy Mountains has died after his car was found submerged in Lake Eucumbene.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Punch leaves NSW man with fractured skull
A man has serious injuries after being punched in the back of the head in an apparent unprovoked attack in Sydney's inner west.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Cardinal Pell about to leave Aust for Rome
Cardinal George Pell is due to depart Sydney for Rome on Tuesday, six months after he was acquitted of sexual abuse by Australia's High Court.
- ScienceAustralian Associated Press
Samples taken from stranded Tas whales
Scientists have taken samples from hundreds of pilot whales involved in Australia's largest mass stranding, with some material to be frozen for future work.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Casino inquiry admissions over China links
The sale of Crown Resorts stock to the operator of casinos in China was not investigated as fully as it should have been, an inquiry has been told.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Loyal officer lived to serve and protect
Four officers who lost their lives on duty on a Melbourne freeway will be the focus for many on National Police Remembrance Day.
- HealthAustralian Associated Press
Aussies neglecting heart health in COVID
Heart disease remains Australia's single biggest killer but it's fallen off the radar during the pandemic, with many people skipping vital health check-ups.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Virus ship quandary for WA as cases rise
Western Australia's health department is yet to decide what to do with a bulk carrier off the northwest coast which is linked to 17 coronavirus cases.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Call to change Vic bail process for kids
A report has found 66 per cent of children held on remand in Victoria aren't given a custodial sentence.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Health officials to face virus inquiry
The federal government's handling of coronavirus in the aged care sector will be the focus of a Senate inquiry, as new case numbers drop around the country.
- HealthAustralian Associated Press
NSW looking to ease border restrictions
Just days before NSW school holidays begin Premier Gladys Berejiklian is warning 'the threat of the virus is still around us' despite two days of no new cases.
- BusinessAustralian Associated Press
Confidence still below pre-virus level
Consumer confidence has risen for three weeks to stand its highest level since late June, but is still well below its pre-pandemic level.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Pre-budget push for more childcare funding
Thrive by Five is urging the federal government to prioritise childcare funding in the October 6 budget, which the group says will have broad benefits.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCovid inquiry: Victoria's 'devastating' hotel quarantine killed almost 800 people
An inquiry into the program has found it responsible for a staggering number of cases and deaths.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaNation's daunting coronavirus surge weeks after huge protests
It comes just months after the country declared itself coronavirus-free.
BusinessYahoo News AustraliaThree brothers win Lotto after playing same numbers for 40 years
Three Victorian brothers have won over $500,000, after playing the same numbers in lotto every week for 40 years.
