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NewsYahoo News AustraliaAnti-vaxxers filmed berating staff at Melbourne store
A former Neighbours star has led a group of rowdy anti-vaxxers as they descended on a Melbourne Salvation Army store, screaming at staff. Watch the dramatic confrontation.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaNew research finds vaccine only partially effective against Omicron
A South African study has shed light on whether the Pfizer vaccine will protect us from the highly-mutated Omicron variant. Read more.
NewsYahoo News Australia'NO ONE CARES': China lashes out as Australia considers diplomatic boycott
China has issued a defiant response to speculation Australia could follow suit after a symbolic move from the US. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaScott Morrison wills Gladys Berejiklian to run at federal election
Scott Morrison's government has given its full-throated support to the former premier to join the team, despite an ongoing investigation.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaQueensland man dies waiting for border to reopen
The man, who had endured months of heartache over QLD's harsh border closure, was just 50km from his new home. Read more about his story.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaChild infected with Omicron visited Woolworths, Priceline, Westfield
There are fears the seventh traveller to test positive to the new Omicron Covid variant may have contracted the virus on their flight home to Australia. Read more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHealth Minister reportedly set to announce retirement from politics
The federal minister at the helm of Australia's vaccine rollout and pandemic response is set to announce a shock retirement from politics.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Appalling' number of Parliament workers sexually assaulted or harassed: report
One in three people working in Parliament have experienced some kind of sexual harassment, a new report has found. Read about the findings and Scott Morrison's reaction.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCountry's first female leader elected for second time in just days
Magdalena Andersson had previously won a similar vote, but she threw in the towel hours later. Read more about what happened.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaExpert lashes countries over Omicron variant: 'A failure'
Dr Ayoade Olatunbosun-Alakija said the emergence of the variant was the result of a failure to vaccinate developing countries. Read more about her comments.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Stigmatising China': Surprising detail behind Covid variant's name
Find out why the World Health Organisation skipped two letters of the Greek alphabet when naming the latest Covid variant.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaStates tighten rules as South African travellers test positive in Sydney
There are fears two flight passengers could be infected with the new Omicron variant of concern, triggering new restrictions. Read more.
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.
