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NewsYahoo News AustraliaFears minister could push endangered species ‘closer to extinction’
Conservationists have criticised a proposal they argue will push species closer to extinction.
NewsYahoo News Australia‘It’s a choice’: Cancer patient's powerful message as QLD euthanasia bill passes
Moya Jackson watched her terminally ill brother starve himself to death. In a cruel twist, she’s now battling the same sickness but will have a choice when to end her life.
HealthYahoo News Australia'Boomer entitlement': Victoria Premier refuses to offer Pfizer to over 60s
As Pfizer supplies ramp up, more states are offering the vaccine to over 60s amid the ongoing risk from the NSW outbreak. But Daniel Andrews said he won’t be doing the same. Find out why.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaJournalist reveals truth behind awkward Zoom encounter
A regional news reporter defended herself after a 'rant' at the NSW deputy premier ended up online. Watch the video.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaNorth Korea 'threatens Japan' with firing of ballistic missiles
North Korea has 'threatened Japan's safety' with the firing of two ballistic missiles into the waters between the two countries. Read more.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Not justified': Warning over mandatory vaccines for travelling Aussies
As the federal government prepares to trial vaccine passports, a new study suggests it may not be ethically justified. Read why.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaDigital border pass to get vaccinated Aussies flying again
If you want to travel again, you're going to need one of these passes. Here's everything we know about the new digital border pass.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaSuspicious 'white powder' sent to NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
A suspicious package reported to be white powder has been found near the office of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Read what we know so far.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Skyward': Bleak prediction for Victoria's Delta outbreak
A leading epidemiologist says Covid-19 cases in Victoria haven’t peaked as new modelling suggests the state is only six weeks behind NSW. Read more.
HealthYahoo News AustraliaMajor warning that 'key problem' with NSW plan will see 'return to lockdowns'
Leading doctors are warning October is too soon for Sydney to emerge from lockdown – saying the plan paints a 'risky picture'.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaLiving with Covid: What Australia will really be like in 2022
Face masks are here to stay and major events could be back by the end of summer, according to a leading epidemiologist. Read more about what life will be like after lockdown.
NewsYahoo News Australia‘One case is too many’: Warning as lockdown is lifted in parts of NSW
Some parts of regional NSW will emerge from strict stay-at-home orders on Saturday, but life won’t return completely to normal as the threat of lockdown still looms. Read more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaNSW Freedom Day: Premier 'overrules health advice' with venues to open next month
NSW’s crisis cabinet has reportedly eschewed warnings from health officials and signed off on a plan to open up next month. Read about what life after lockdown will look like.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaDevastated couple 'in limbo' living in caravan after border permit bungle
A couple has been denied entry into Queensland despite being granted a border pass. It comes amid growing anger over one of the government’s 'crazy' border measures. Read more.
HealthYahoo News Australia'Very lucky': How the Delta variant impacts children
With plans underway to send students back to school next month, a paediatric specialist has addressed concerns about the dangers of Delta for kids. Read more.
NewsYahoo News Australia'It's official': Taliban reveal new government, new country name
The Taliban’s new government includes a religious extremist on the UN sanctions list and a 'terrorist' wanted by the FBI with a $6.8m bounty on his head.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Totally unfair': Victorian premier slams PM over 'secret' vaccines for NSW
As Covid runs rampant in Victoria, Premier Daniel Andrews has slammed the federal government over 'secret' vaccine allocations for NSW. Read why he claims Victoria has missed out.
HealthYahoo News AustraliaCovid Victoria: 246 new infections spark fears of case explosion
Covid is continuing to run rampant in Victoria as forecasters predict an explosion in cases by the end of the month. Find out more about the latest update.
HealthYahoo News Australia'Quite poor': Doctor slams UK's surprise vaccine decision
The doctor and television presenter blasted the British government over "a series of really quite poor decisions". Find out what sparked the controversy.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCovid Victoria: Cases surge by 246 infections as vaccination blitz begins
Victoria has endured another worrying jump in daily Covid-19 infections, as the state struggles to control the highly-infectious Delta variant. Find out more about the latest update.
NewsYahoo News Australia'How sad': World reacts to 'insane' Father's Day photos
Emotional scenes at the border between Queensland and NSW have sparked a huge reaction online, being labelled 'pure insanity' and some saying Australia 'has lost the plot'.
NewsYahoo News Australia'PRINCIPAL PARTNER': Taliban names China as closest ally
The Taliban have declared China their closest world ally as the militant group seizes full control of Afghanistan. Read more about their partnership.
HealthYahoo News Australia‘Don’t die waiting’: Man, 60, denied Pfizer as PM sends AstraZeneca ultimatum
A 60-year-old man has accused the federal government of being ageist as the national vaccination rollout is ramped up amid the escalating Delta outbreak. Find out why.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWhen are Covid booster shots needed? Here's everything you need to know
Gladys Berejiklian has shed some light on what Australia’s Covid booster program will look like as the race to double-dose the Australian population continues. Read more.
HealthYahoo News Australia'Capsizing the lifeboat': Doctors warn healthcare system is at breaking point
Australian doctors fear Australia's hospital system isn’t ready to cope with eased restrictions – even with increased vaccinations. Read more about their dire warning to our leaders.
