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NewsYahoo News Australia'OUR PERIL': Will travel restrictions stop the Omicron strain?
Just as fast as travel restrictions eased, they are now being reimposed around the world. But experts are unsure whether it will be enough to stop the spread of the Omicron strain. Read why.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaFears new Covid variant is ALREADY in Australia
Authorities are racing to determine whether the Northern Territory arrival has brought the heavily mutated Omicron variant to Australia. Read more.
NewsYahoo News Australia'SWIFT': Australia reveals five major changes to travel and quarantine
The federal government has announced new measures to protect Australia from the new Omicron Covid-19 strain. Read more.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Headed to a bad place': Dire warning for Australia as Covid variant spreads
An alarming new Covid variant has been named by the World Health Organisation as countries rush to suspend travel from South Africa. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCountry's first female PM forced to quit on very first day
The celebration of Sweden's first female prime minister lasted less than 12 hours, plunging the country into political uncertainty.
NewsYahoo News Australia'We will never’: Dutton's frank warning to China over demands
An unflinching Peter Dutton has issued a warning to Beijing that the Morrison government has no interest in meeting their 14 demands. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Really vulnerable': Warning over Aussie state opening up 'too soon'
A top doctor is worried about South Australia’s ability to cope with Covid-19 as border restrictions are eased. Read why.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Shambolic': Boris Johnson skewered for bizarre moment during speech
The British PM fumbled with papers for 20 seconds, made car noises and spoke about a trip to Peppa Pig World during his unusual speech. See the video.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaMinister's war-of-words with China dramatically escalates: 'SELFISH'
A fierce war-of-words is developing, with China accusing the Morrison government of 'irresponsible' war mongering – a charge Australia's foreign spokesperson has also levelled.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaJacqui Lambie unleashes on Pauline Hanson's vaccine discrimination bill
'Be a goddamn bloody adult!': Jacqui Lambie has slammed the One Nation Senator's controversial bill, which was rejected in the senate. Read more about the debate.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaMajor change to Australia's international border for December 1
Almost two years into the global Covid pandemic, Australia's borders are reopening for fully vaccinated student and skilled worker visa holders. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaNSW government 'ignored' Covid health advice, emails reveal
During the NSW Covid crisis, the former premier said repeatedly all decisions were based on 'health advice' but an email has revealed otherwise. Find out what the NSW Health advice was.
NewsYahoo News Australia'LIKE TRUMP': Fears PM's words could incite violence seen in Capitol Riot
A Labor frontbencher says he is 'stunned' by Scott Morrison's remarks on Thursday. Find out what's been said.
HealthYahoo News AustraliaMum’s anguish after daughter denied 'urgent' care because of sudden border rule
A young girl with symptoms of a brain disorder is being forced to wait for medical care in Brisbane because of a sudden new directive for NSW residents. Read more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaThe two-word greeting from Xi Jinping to Joe Biden causing confusion
Read how China's president has referred to his US counterpart in their first video meeting as leaders after months of tense diplomatic relations.
PoliticsYahoo News AustraliaABC host's bizarre interview with Barnaby Joyce: 'TAKING THE PISS'
A TV interview with the Deputy Prime Minister took a bizarre turn as a fiery clash erupted over one seemingly simple question. Find out what happened.
NewsYahoo News Australia'HEAVY ATTACK': China-run newspaper's ominous warning to Australia
The editor of Chinese tabloid the Global Times has made a disturbing threat to Australia. Find out more about what has unfolded.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaMajor change to state's sexual consent laws 'close to done'
A big change to sexual consent will soon become law in NSW, putting an 'affirmative' onus on couples.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaScott Morrison grilled on Today show over election call: 'Running scared?'
Scott Morrison is facing growing questions about his relationship with the truth. He also revealed when Australians will head back to the polls.
HealthYahoo News AustraliaCalls for anti-vaxxers to be stripped of Medicare: 'Wilful stupidity'
Scott Morrison has responded to calls for anti-vaxxers to be stripped of Medicare after Singapore took similar steps against vaccine holdouts.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaBig jump in Victoria's Covid cases as it nears vaccination target
Cases of the wildly infectious Delta variant have ballooned again in Victoria ahead of a public Remembrance Day event.
PoliticsYahoo News AustraliaDisturbing letter delivered to MP: 'Enjoy my fresh herpes'
The MP's chief of staff posted a photo of the shocking letter to Twitter which included what appeared to be a used condom. Read what was said here.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaFresh Covid fears in the Northern Territory just hours after lockout lifts
Chief Minister Michael Gunner declared the emergency over on Monday, saying the Top End's first community outbreak was under control – but his announcement could have been premature.
HealthYahoo News AustraliaVital health service still closed due to Covid: ‘Life and death’
A breast cancer survivor is calling for all screening services to reopen in NSW amid fears many women will be diagnosed too late because of the pandemic.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaChina's state media issues ultimatum to 'poisonous' Australian government
The Global Times has warned Canberra must learn its lesson if Australian businesses have any chance of benefiting from trade in China. Find out more.
