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The list of Australians stranded overseas has continued to grow, with 39,000 people now keen to return as coronavirus bites across swathes of the globe.

NSW residents may be locked out of Western Australia for longer, after a Sydney hotel quarantine worker was diagnosed with COVID-19 just days before the border is due to open.

Thousands of Australian troops who served in Afghanistan might not have their meritorious unit citations revoked.

The federal government has extended its HomeBuilder program, following the state government's move to extend its own Building Bonus initiative.

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has rejected the basis of anti-dumping duties imposed by China on Australian wine imports and said the Australian government would fight the claims.

An Australian mother has been left heartbroken after her attempts to help hundreds of other families with babies return home elicited silence from the government.

Australian coal worth more than $700 million is being held up at Chinese ports because of apparent problems with environmental standards.

A senior minister, business group and Labor frontbencher have defended Mathias Cormann's bid to take a senior international role with a major economic body.

Scott Morrison has defended using public money to fly former finance minister Mathias Cormann around Europe.

Australia is eyeing a path to normal life after the latest positive coronavirus vaccine trials boosted hopes of ending the world's pandemic nightmare.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison believes no hotel quarantine system can be made 100 per cent failsafe after COVID-19 escaped South Australia's isolation regime.

Unlawful killings and a warrior culture among defence personnel are just some of the damning allegations to be aired in the Brereton report.

South Australia's six-day lockdown is a "pre-emptive and temporary" measure to keep people safe and stay ahead of coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

There are hopes a new regional pact will pave the way for Australia and China to resolve diplomatic tensions and trade disputes.

A new flu vaccine manufacturing plant will be built in Melbourne to guard against future pandemics and provide antivenoms for some of Australia's most deadly creatures.

Australia will focus on bringing a growing list of people stranded overseas home before considering allowing international students into the country again.

A special investigator will be appointed to assess potential war crimes charges stemming from allegations against Australian special forces in Afghanistan.

Elderly people, aged care employees and health workers will be first in line to receive coronavirus vaccines with the first jabs expected in March.

Scott Morrison says confidence is returning and Australia is well on its way to recovery, but concedes life is still tough for many people.

Unemployed Australians will soon receive $100 less per fortnight as coronavirus supplements are extended at a reduced rate.

Scott Morrison says two ministers who were the subject of a Four Corners program about a misogynistic culture in Canberra did not breach his code of conduct.

Premier Mark McGowan has heralded his state's High Court victory over Clive Palmer as a big win for all Australians.

Manufacturing of the first coronavirus vaccine for Australians will start in Melbourne next week.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hosed down speculation China is planning further trade sanctions on Australian products.

Christine Holgate has resigned as chief executive of Australia Post after the launch of an investigation into the organisation's gift and expenses culture.

Decisions made by our elected representatives over many years have put the nation in an unenviable trade position.

There's late mail in the Australia Post scandal, with chief executive Christine Holgate querying the nature of the investigation into spending of gifts.

Having played pandemic politics expertly, Mark McGowan will be under pressure to consider changes to the border policy as the festive season nears.

Scott Morrison agrees with the Reserve Bank that the economic recovery from the COVID-19 recession is under way.

Unemployed Australians should know by December what the rate of JobSeeker will be next year, with elevated payments likely to continue temporarily.

Australia Post licensees have rallied behind CEO Christine Holgate and plan to send $5 notes to the prime minister to protest her being stood down.

Employers and unions have backed Victoria's plan to lift coronavirus economic clamps as thousands of Melburnians prepare to return to work.

Scott Morrison has put all government-owned businesses and agencies on notice that luxury gifts and above-limit expense claims won't be tolerated.

Hundreds more Australians stranded overseas will soon be able to fly home each week.

The chairman of the corporate watchdog ASIC is standing aside pending a review of expenses.

Luxury watches worth $12,000 could spell time's up for Australia Post chief executive Christine Holgate, who has sensationally stood down over a gift scandal.

Businesses that hire unemployed young people will soon be paid at least $100 each week by taxpayers.

Scott Morrison has insisted border closures are up to premiers while offering the lure of tourist dollars from New Zealand and interstate.

Australians itching to take an overseas holiday are being warned against planning a trip to Europe or the United States.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken aim at Western Australia and Queensland over their strict border closures, saying they should only be in place for health reasons.