Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Sign the petitionPerth AFL grand final a win-win for nation

If a capacity crowd at the nation’s premier sporting venue is not enough to entice AFL’s showcase event to Perth — the game’s east coast prime-time TV slot could be the next best selling point.

Caitlyn Rintoul

JobSeekersScary stat reveals grim reality of jobs crisis

The number of Queenslanders looking for a job could fill every job vacancy in the state 15 times over, raising the stakes for the Federal Government as it finalises plans to extend support beyond September.

MICHAEL WRAY

TourismHuge spike in bookings as border opens

Thousands of holiday-makers have packed up their camping gear and headed to Queensland after being locked out since March, with local businesses noticing the influx as soon as the border reopened.

Shiloh Payne, Emily Halloran

COVID riskNightclub revellers slammed for playing ‘Russian roulette’

Brisbane revellers were spotted flouting social distancing rules as they celebrated the second weekend of eased coronavirus restrictions, prompting health authorities to slam partygoers in tightly packed queues as playing “Russian roulette” with their families’ lives.

Elise Williams, Tobias Jurss- Lewis, Domanii Cameron

WarningTop doc: Stop being so frigging selfish

The Australian Medical Association Queensland president has issued a stern warning to the Sunshine State, saying it could end up in a similar position to Victoria if residents don’t take COVID-19 seriously. He also gave a grim insight into the “painful” illness and what makes the average person more likely to die from it.

Elise Williams

Financial crisisSecond cash bonus for five million struggling Aussies

Another $750 cash payment will be handed out to welfare recipients this week as part of the Government's plan to stimulate the economy and help people survive the financial hit of COVID-19.

Annabel Hennessy

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Gatecrashing footy fans face $1000 fine under new rules

Fans trying to sneak into a West Coast or Fremantle practice session will be be slapped with large fines under strict quarantine arrangements at parts of Lathlain Park and Cockburn ARC.

Josh Zimmerman

Forced outBali to send 7000 Aussie expats packing

Thousands of Australians who have made Bali home could be forced to leave the country in a month after the Indonesian Government announced that no emergency pandemic visas would be renewed.

Caitlyn Rintoul

ExclusiveSecrets behind Delta’s new album

Aussie songbird Delta Goodrem has revealed the stories behind her next album, what fans can expect from her 2021 tour and how Elton John has inspired her.

Cameron Adams

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Hotel bills set to cost quarantined West Aussies

Days before it plans to charge returned overseas travellers to pay for forced hotel quarantine, the McGowan Government is yet to reveal how much it will cost - but the bill could be in the thousands.

Josh Zimmerman

Super warningReal cost of accessing superannuation early

Millions of cash-strapped Australians have rushed to access their superannuation, but it could cost them dearly in retirement. Here’s how much you could lose if you withdraw now.

Sophie Elsworth

Investment tipsBuy the whole stock market with only one share

EFTs have been hailed by billionaire stocks guru Warren Buffett as the most sensible investment, providing exposure to an entire stock market without having to stress over picking winners or losers. And they’re easier to buy into than you might think.

Anthony Keane

Border90-minute delays: Drivers stuck in traffic hell

Drivers have waited at least 90 minutes to cross the Queensland-NSW border, reduced to crawling along at just 8km/h as stringent checks create long queues. And it’s not just drivers who are fuming.

Nathan Edwards and Jo Glover

WHAT THE PLAYERS ARE UP TOFirst look inside WA AFL hub as Cats, Pies settle in

Home haircuts, table tennis and temperature tests. The first pictures from inside the Perth AFL hub have emerged, and it seems the Victorian clubs have wasted no time getting up to isolation antics.

Kate Ryan

COVID-19 updateOnly one new virus case in WA

WA has recorded one new case of coronavirus overnight, with the State’s tally now at 635.

Samantha Rogers

Latest statsNo new COVID-19 cases as tourists stream in

Queensland has recorded no new cases of coronavirus overnight as interstate visitors continue to make their way across the border for the school holidays and the situation continues to spiral out of control in Victoria.

Jesse Kuch, Domanii Cameron

Death tollVic crisis worsens after another triple-digit rise

Premier Daniel Andrews has also confirmed a man in his 70s died from the virus overnight, taking the national toll to 108.

Benita Kolovos

Virus crisisEight workers at Vic hospital have virus

Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital has confirmed five of the eight positive COVID cases are not linked and are believed to have been acquired through the community.

Benita Kolovos and Andi Yu

the nick of timePerth girl Renee gets vital surgery after COVID delay

For little Renee Hokandar and her family it was a desperate race against time to be allowed into South Australia for life-changing skull surgery. But after a long fight they made it just in time.

Rebecca Baker

Victorian crisisWhy one of Australia’s most popular leaders came undone

As the coronavirus ravages Victoria, people are trapped in their homes and restrictions have been reinstated. Ben Harvey looks at how the state’s swaggering Premier ended up on the back foot.

Ben Harvey

Virus‘It hit like a sledgehammer’: COVID victim

Queensland’s last remaining coronavirus hospital patient has emerged from intensive care to recount his horror ordeal.

Jeremy Pierce, Jackie Sinnerton

HealthQld to start human trials of COVID-19 vaccine

Volunteers will receive the first of the University of Queensland’s COVID-19 candidate vaccine from Monday in what has been hailed as the most promising contender on the planet to stop the killer virus in its path.

Jackie Sinnerton