Sarah Gilbert, the co-creator of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 shot, says her biggest concern now is vaccine hesitancy because "we can't hide from the virus anymore".

New South Wales Deputy Premier John Barilaro is pushing for parts of the North Coast, Northern Rivers and Riverina to be lifted from lockdown this weekend. Follow live.

Scott Morrison got to look deep into the eyes of the man who could be the greatest obstacle he will face ahead of the next federal election, writes Brett Worthington.

The Health Minister defends the federal government's decision to give a greater share of Pfizer vaccine doses to NSW, as other states call for the imbalance to be made up.

The government will develop a separate plan to address violence against Indigenous women, with the Women's Safety Minister accepting a different strategy is required.

Convicted paedophile Alexander George O'Sachy has been speaking to police over the stabbing death of a woman in Mt Gravatt. Detectives are also examining his links to several other deaths, including two teenagers.

A scar picked up in a razor attack changed the way people looked at Michael K Williams — and set him up to play his most iconic role.

Singer-songwriter Ben Lee throws his support behind a music industry push for mass vaccination — and has reflected on Guy Sebastian's attempt at promoting the cause.

The demise of the Ballan "bubble house" has been met with a mixed response from locals north of Melbourne, with some welcoming the removal of an "eyesore" and others lamenting the loss of an iconic building.

Contact tracers link 90 of the 246 new cases announced in Victoria today, as a row erupts over data indicating the federal government has unfairly allocated extra doses of the Pfizer vaccine to NSW.

Gladys Berejiklian has refused to answer whether she is the target of an ICAC investigation, in the wake of revelations the watchdog is examining legal briefings to her about her former secret partner, Daryl Maguire.

A Perth Stadium light show is expected to illuminate the 2021 AFL grand final with the league opting to start the historic game at 7:15pm AEST to make the most of the conditions.

Scientists are studying the memories of those who have died but retained awareness, and they're trying to find medical explanations for these experiences.

Myanmar's National Unity Government, formed by opponents of the country's military coup, urges all citizens to revolt against the junta government in a Facebook video.

Khadim Ali and Elyas Alavi fear for their friends, colleagues and the future of arts and culture in Afghanistan, as artists - including Rada Akbar - flee the country.

The ACT's Chief Minister says Scott Morrison will ultimately have to "answer to the Australian people" over a trip he took to Sydney over the Father's Day weekend.

Lenders are slashing variable mortgage rates to attract new customers in the booming pandemic property market, even as the Reserve Bank keeps official interest rates firmly on hold.

The country formally adopts the cryptocurrency as legal tender alongside the US dollar, despite critics warning it may fuel money laundering. 

It may have been almost 40 years since their last single, but Abba are now back in the charts with two new songs. For the oldies and mouldies, it's not soon enough, writes Shanika Ranasinghe.

With a trio of legends absent with injuries, three teenagers, including Leylah Fernandez, have stepped into the spotlight and are flourishing at Flushing Meadows.

NSW residents are warned police will be checking the vaccination records of anyone enjoying new freedoms next week as the state records 1,220 new COVID-19 cases.

Even his worst enemies acknowledge that Premier Andrews is a master of his game, and that Victorian Labor is a well-oiled campaign machine. It's a big task for whoever is taking them on, writes Richard Willingham.

Rescue crews likely passed right by Anthony 'AJ' Elfalak days ago without knowing it before the toddler was seen from the air yesterday as he was drinking from a creek in the NSW Hunter Valley.

World number one Novak Djokovic bounces back from a set down for the second straight match at the US Open, creating unwanted history for the Americans.

Via a video link from Melbourne, James Rizk tells a Dutch court about the deep pain he faced coming to terms with what he calls the murder of his parents.