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Energy Minister says zero emissions by 2050 is not the target

Lone man who rescued baby whale trapped in shark nets may be fined, say authorities. But donors are coming to his aid.

New South Wales has reportedly not been able to use COVIDSafe app for contract tracing

“Pestilence is so common,” writes Albert Camus in The Plague:

The lockdown life sees April’s retail spending drop by a record 17.9%, according to bureau of statistics figures.

Congresswoman vs US president.

A spate of recent media headlines have described blood thinning medications – which include aspirin and warfarin – as a “breakthrough treatment” for COVID-19 that could “save lives”

Calls for new counter-terrorism powers have become commonplace in Australia

The effects of the COVID pandemic is being felt across the board, with the impact on the media industry particularly devastating.

Tourism Australia has announced a plan to get the nation’s tourism industry back on track.

The airline has unveiled its new safety measures as it prepares to fly again. But some measures are deemed impractical or unviable.

Sydney set to feature more bicycle lanes.

Australian embassy in Qatar accused by Detained in Dubai of being "woefully unhelpful" with its efforts to get Joe Sarlak home.

Country took nearly four months to reach 100 fatalities. By the same date US has 90 000-plus deaths.

Latest climate models suggest it could be worse than we thought

US president addresses WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

As the COVID-19 economic crisis crimps travel and hurts airlines worldwide, Virgin Australia has been placed under external administrators

The New York Times passed an impressive milestone this month, with more than 6 million paid subscribers globally

The latest Newspoll, conducted May 13-16 from a sample of 1,500, gave the Coalition a 51-49 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago

Multiple factors make bankrupt airline an attractive option.

Strong words.

Truck driver who delivered to the stores found to be positive and to have a connection to another McDonald’s outbreak.

New Zealand now has 5-million people for the first time. Immigration has provided a big boost, as has Kiwis coming home.

Experts say the country’s last remaining native guava trees may be as good as dead.

'Spending money on mental health will have a positive rate of return.'

It is in everyone’s interest to work together

Longing to see Australia? Can’t leave your home? Perhaps virtual travel is for you.

Lack of spend on climate change a concern for activists

Anne Longfield has her say.

Canine help.

As Australia begins to relax its COVID-19 restrictions there is understandable debate about how quickly that should proceed, and whether lockdowns even made sense in Australia in the first place

Extending JobKeeper would safeguard it even more

That is good news

In late March, we posed a hypothetical scenario to a sample of Australians, asking if they would download a contact tracing app released by the federal government; 70% responded in favour

New Zealand principal pens an educational song promoting COVID-19 safety

US president gets rid of another.

Politician imports and supplies Trumps miracle drug to Australian stockpile.

Melbourne and Sydney two of nine destinations for middle-east giant

Watch: Michelle Grattan talks with Assistant Professor Caroline Fisher

The tests accurately detected COVID-19 antibodies in just 56.9% of cases

Roche Test able to accurately determine exposure and immunity

Thousands welcome the first day of eased regulations that allow restaurants, cafes and pubs to open for the first time.

Duke of Cambridge doing his bit.

Social distancing makes filling seats impossible

Nearly 300 people in Rockhampton at risk as nurse working at aged care home tests positive for COVID-19.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won global admiration for her personal style. But how will Kiwis judge her government’s performance at the ballot-box in September?

In diplomacy, as in life, if you find yourself in a hole it is better to stop digging

As Australia’s coronavirus restrictions are gradually lifted, we may well see an upswing in cases of COVID-19. The World Health Organisation has warned of the need for “extreme vigilance” in countries that are now emerging from lockdown

Federal home affairs minister says the idea is “laughable”. But Queensland treasurer suggests he should rather “stick to cruise ships”.

Buzzfeed closing editorial in Australia and UK to focus on US, for "economic and strategic reasons".