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NewsYahoo News AustraliaRestrictions tightened after ugly protest scenes: 'APPALLING BEHAVIOUR'
Following a chaotic protest outside the CFMEU's headquarters in Melbourne, the state government has taken drastic action.
NewsYahoo News Australia'For goodness sake': Peter Dutton's awkward moment on international TV
Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton appeared confused when a South Korean minister attempted to pose with him for a photo.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHidden detail in Scott Morrison's Instagram post sparks outrage
Scott Morrison's Father's Day post sparked outrage nationwide, after it emerged the photo was taken from a memorial for four children killed last year. Read more here.
PoliticsYahoo News AustraliaScott Morrison 'hangs up' on radio host after touchy question
The PM was quick to end his interview with 4BC breakfast host Neil Breen on Tuesday. See what played out between the two.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCourier sacked over disrespectful act with parcel for NSW premier
A Sydney courier was fired after filming himself disrespectfully handling the NSW Premier's package. Read more here.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaThe 6 regions Australia could have travel bubbles with by Christmas
The tourism minister says overseas travel could take-off in December if vaccination rates continue to soar. Find out which countries may be included.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaBIG change to Pfizer rollout - new age group eligible
The Pfizer vaccine rollout has been opened for people aged 16 to 39 from next week. Find out the details of the vaccine program.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Pure evil': Covid cluster grows as premier slams anti-Semitic attacks
Daniel Andrews has slammed anti-Semitic attacks, following outrage over an illegal engagement party, with six Covid cases linked to it. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News Australia1 in 4 Australians fully vaccinated as country battles third Covid wave
A quarter of eligible Australians are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, hitting "world-class marks" in vaccinating the population. Read more.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Shocking': Elephant ivory being sold on Gumtree despite ban announcement
Two years after the Commonwealth committed to coming down hard on the ivory trade, critics say it hasn't done nearly enough.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCensus 2021: The household members not being counted
For many of us they are some of the most treasured members of our families, but surprisingly the census makes no mention of them. Read more to discover the details.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaScott Morrison reveals Australia's 4-stage plan out of Covid lockdowns
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled the four-phase plan to reopen the nation, with vaccination targets set for each stage. Find out more about those targets.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Sydney's on fire': Victoria calls for 'ring of steel' as NSW cluster grows
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has called for a 'ring of steel' to be used to contain Sydney's outbreak, saying the NSW capital was 'on fire' with Covid. Find out how he thinks it will work.
NewsYahoo News Australia'I take responsibility': Scott Morrison apologises for vaccine rollout delays
After previously resisting calls to say sorry, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has made an apology today and taken responsibility for Australia’s failed vaccine rollout. Find out what he said.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaKarl Stefanovic grills treasurer over lack of vaccine apology
A day after Prime Minister Scott Morrison refused to utter the word 'sorry', Treasurer Josh Frydenberg also deflected calls to apologise. Find out why.
NewsYahoo News Australia'No end in sight': Expert warns of 'indefinite' Sydney lockdown
The president of the AMA has called for the immediate tightening of restrictions in Sydney. Read why he believes the current rules are "not strong enough".
NewsYahoo News Australia'Not the Australian way': McGowan takes aim at NSW premier
WA Premier Mark McGowan has slammed another state leader's comments regarding Australia's reduction of international arrivals.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Phenomenal failure': Malcolm Turnbull's scathing words for Scott Morrison
The former prime minister didn't hold back in his criticism of the bungled vaccine rollout, saying he "can't think of a bigger failure than this".
NewsYahoo News Australia'Extraordinary to hear': Premier doubles down on PM attack
The political sniping over Australia's sluggish rollout continues after the PM encouraged under 40s to get a vaccine not recommended for them. Read more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaBarnaby Joyce fined $200 for Covid breach at Caltex petrol station
A member of the public reported Barnaby Joyce to Crime Stoppers for failing to wear a face mask while paying for petrol.
NewsYahoo News Australia'It's vile': Daniel Andrews addresses 'wicked' claims about back injury
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has returned, hitting back at 'vile' claims about his fall, saying his children were 'taunted' at school.
NewsYahoo News Australia'You're going to die': Dan Andrews releases video about fall
On the eve of his return to work, Daniel Andrews has opened up about the accident which put him in the ICU.
NewsYahoo News Australia'I was warned': MP's explosive claims against Barnaby Joyce
An MP has used parliamentary privilege to raise historic claims of sexual misconduct by the newly-reinstated Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaNew lockdown rules 'not enough' to contain Delta outbreak
The president of the Australian Medical Association has called for all of Sydney to be put in lockdown.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaJohn Howard under fire over 'bloody arrogant' remarks
Former prime minister John Howard also discussed the Cronulla Riots during the ABC program. His comments were met with criticism. Read more.
