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- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Hopes for businesses amid rising cases
Premier Daniel Andrews is expected to ease some restrictions on Sunday, although his decision remains unclear because of an outbreak in Melbourne's north.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
All eyes on Vic again with hopes of easing
While the federal government considers alternatives to hotel quarantine, it's unclear whether Victorian businesses are about to get COVID-19 lockdown relief.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Qld premier: re-election not a 'shoo-in'
The Queensland premier has denied her government's re-election will be a "shoo-in" and has warned of a coalition government between the LNP and minor parties.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Woman critical after fall from ride in Qld
A woman has suffered critical injuries after falling from a ride at the Cairns showgrounds in far north Queensland.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Armenian-Australians call for PM's support
Armenian-Australians have marched in Sydney calling for the federal government's support as a bitter conflict rages in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
PoliticsYahoo News AustraliaTrump downplays Covid at rally as US hits record daily cases
The US president has promised supporters the coronavirus pandemic would end soon, despite the US breaking its daily record of new cases.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaKids spend three days with parents' bodies after 'pickle poisoning'
When the dad's sister called, his five-year-old daughter said her parents, aged 25 and 30, had been 'sleeping' for a long time.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCyclist with baby on the way now paraplegic after freak accident
A dad is fighting for his life just weeks after finding out his wife is carrying their second child.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaMonster 5.4-metre crocodile found dead by fisherman
Two fishermen noticed something floating in the water and realised it was an animal's hind leg.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaNorth Korea's 'bizarre' Covid warning about dust from China
'Even by Pyongyang's standards this is pretty bizarre behaviour.'
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact
The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts at 1630 AEDT on Saturday, October 24.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaStrange legal twist after man jailed for having sex with chickens
A judge decried the man, saying his actions would make a right-thinking person 'sick to their stomach'.
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Man charged with breaking WA virus rules
A man is in custody in Perth after a struggle with police when he allegedly refused to comply with self-quarantine rules at an apartment complex.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaBoy, 12, fighting for life after being pulled from NSW pool
The unconscious boy was dragged out of a swimming pool on the NSW Central Coast.
LifestyleYahoo News AustraliaWoolworths reveals truth behind viral trolley photo
A photo of a supermarket trolley feature went viral after being posted on a NSW Facebook group.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTourist's sickening crimes funded three-month Australian holiday
A Belgian tourist pleaded guilty after paying for his Australian holiday by selling child sex abuse material online.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTwo people killed as plane crashes into suburban neighbourhood
The plane crashed within metres of the surrounding homes, causing one house and several vehicles to go up in flames.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Don't bank on easing of rules: Andrews
A COVID-19 testing blitz is being rolled out across parts of northeast Melbourne as the city's residents hold out hope for more restrictions to ease on Sunday.
- HealthAustralian Associated Press
No new Qld cases, tests on infected ship
Officials are examining the genomic sequence of a COVID-19 strain that's infected the crew of a ship off Queensland, while the state has recorded no new cases.
- EntertainmentAustralian Associated Press
Young Archie winners exude emotion, skill
Four budding artists aged between seven and 18 have won the Young Archie prize in their age categories, showing ability and thinking beyond their years.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaNeighbours' 'hurtful' letter to family about young autistic girl
A family says the six-year-old has been targeted by neighbours who claim they are unable to work from home because of her 'shrieking'.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCovid Victoria: Premier warns of delays to lockdown easing, cluster grows
Relaxing restrictions too soon could see 'case numbers explode', Daniel Andrews warned as authorities wait for thousands of test results.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Victoria's COVID-19 crisis by the numbers
Victoria has reported seven new cases of COVID-19 and no deaths, as authorities tell some Melbourne residents to get tested and isolate even if asymptomatic.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaDad's disturbing video to kids before 'fatally shooting wife'
In the chilling video, the 48-year-old man accuses his wife, 30, of infidelity.
- HealthAustralian Associated Press
No new NSW local cases, restrictions ease
More people in NSW can convene for worship, in hospitality venues and outside at gatherings as restrictions ease, while no new local cases have been recorded.
