Dr Robertson made the cases public following revelations from Queensland health authorities it had recorded four cases of anaphylactic reactions to the AstraZeneca vaccine over the past 24 hours.

Two men and one youth have been arrested by counter-terrorism police in Melbourne’s north after investigators became concerned about a fire and an assault they believe could have been motivated by religious extremism.

Gladys Berejiklian has revealed she asked a former NSW Liberal minister last month to formally review the practice for ministerial staff making complaints about bullying, harassment or sexual assault.

Members of the Country Fire Authority have raised concerns about derogatory and misogynistic behaviour after a number of offensive videos emerged.

Mark Lutgenau has been found after he was last seen on Monday night on the Gold Coast. Police are expected to address the media of the arrest.

Phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccine program begins on Monday with 337 medical clinics in NSW administering the voluntary vaccinations.

WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson announced the reform plan on Wednesday shortly after confirming detectives had made a breakthrough arrest in relation to the “outrageous killing” of former Rebels boss Nick Martin in a public, crowded place

It might be time we named the “catastrophic spinelessness” of some parents to set intelligent limits and consequences when it comes to the behaviour of their sons.

James Davis has been accused of modern slavery after an investigation by Australian Federal Police. His lawyer said Mr Davis has “done nothing wrong”.

After 55 days without a local COVID-19 case, NSW’s contact tracers flew down the fireman’s pole on Saturday, with the notification of a fresh infection.

Barristers hit back at Bar Council president Christopher Blanden after he encouraged lawyers to return to court and suggested working from home was “not who we are and it’s not what we do”.

The attack left Parliament House without email for 19 hours as staff worked on a fix.

Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass has identified another 17,400 fines that could be refunded after finding councils and agencies might have acted illegally by outsourcing reviews.

The concerns about the AstraZeneca vaccine are misplaced. It makes sense to get a jab.

The government was left red-faced after it lost a vote, giving Labor and the crossbench the power to appoint Nationals MP Trevor Khan to upper house president against his will, instead of Gladys Berejilkian’s choice of Natasha Maclaren-Jones.

Planning bureaucrats will take charge of the proposal to redevelop the site after the City of Sydney and the state’s social housing agency failed to reach an agreement.

Chester Alexander Porter QC died at the age of 95 on Monday.

Phones rang hot on Wednesday at clinics named among those delivering the COVID-19 shot to at-risk Australians.

Six people were assessed after the crash at Morayfield on Wednesday afternoon.

News outlets being sued for defamation by Victoria Cross recipient argue they have evidence of more incidents on top of his alleged involvement in six unlawful killings as an Australian soldier in Afghanistan.

Michael Pederson's tiny art.

‘I think it’s the Greece we’re not going to get to have for a while.’ Fremantle will get a new floating bar that will be erected on the riverside in just one day.

A 34-year-old man fronted a Perth court on Wednesday morning charged with one count of murder two counts of unlawful act or omission with intent to harm.

In the state’s centre, an emergency alert was declared at Sapphire, about 285 kilometres west of Rockhampton.

The cold case has baffled police for years after the 66-year-old was found dead inside his Ashfield unit 13 years ago.

The ACCC has fined two funeral companies for misleading information, warning the sector that it is on notice.

Today on Please Explain, Tory Maguire and Europe correspondent Bevan Shields discuss how Mathias Cormann pulled off his bid to become secretary-general of the OECD and why it’s important for Australia. 

High-profile criminal lawyer Adam Houda appeared in support of Chris Murphy in his defamation action against The Daily Telegraph.

Education Minister James Merlino says reports that Melbourne schoolboys made misogynistic comments on public transport hours after Monday’s March 4 Justice were disappointing, disgraceful and “just beggar belief”.

The search for Mark Lutgenau continues despite threats being made towards police on Wednesday.

Doug Parkinson, who died on March 15 aged 74, commanded attention throughout his long musical career with his voice, his physique, his very presence.

Jenifer Mary Lee packed a lot into her 83 years including meeting, and in some cases advising, prime ministers, premiers and princesses (she met Diana). She was a tireless community advocate.

Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Treasurer Dominic Perrottet marked the return of “vertical consumption” by toasting a Guinness at a pub in The Rocks.

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt responds to complaints about long wait lists as general practitioners in Victoria prepare to start administering COVID-19 vaccines from Monday.

The former soldier travelled to Iraq in 2019 to train nearly 200 emergency and trauma doctors with combat charity Shadows of Hope. But who are Shadows of Hope and what do they do in war zones?

Rural Fire Service Commissioner Rob Rogers has told staff and volunteers that instances of sexual harassment and violence had been raised with him since he took on the role last year.

What does Australia’s vaccination timeline look like? And where will you get yours?

The couple saved almost $15,000 for “one last hurrah” – a Japan holiday – but it was cancelled by COVID-19 and they are not entitled to a refund.

Karl Howard has been charged with attacking two women in February, and the house where the alleged crime took place is on the market for $2.1 to 2.2 million.

Troy James O’Meara forced 21-year-old Linda Reed to leave her work in 1983 while she was on her lunch break, before raping and killing her.

A third case has been linked to the 11th floor of the Sofitel, but - with no shared air conditioning - authorities are unsure how the transmission occurred.

Anecdotal claims that employers are finding it hard to fill minimum wage jobs because people are ‘better off’ on JobSeeker are not supported by the evidence.

Education Minister James Merlino says students have every right to use local parks during school hours after aggrieved Albert Park residents complained a local high school was “taking over” public space.

The 43-year-old man was struck in the neck with a broken bottle and is fighting for life, according to police.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Liberal MP Nicolle Flint faced stalking and threats, as she accused Labor and GetUp of co-ordinating a sexist campaign against her.

As Suzanne Wakeman sat seven hours in the Emergency Department with her 10-year-old son, who was nearing the time for his nightly medication, she became acutely aware of the department’s empty beds.

One of my favourite political idioms is posed as a question: “Will the turkeys vote for Christmas?” Time will tell if McGowan is preparing a Christmas feast.

Police have named Mark Lutgenau, 37, as the alleged offender involved. He is wanted over a domestic violence incident on Monday.

Researchers say a systemic review suggests there may be a hidden benefit to a fall in hospital presentations during the pandemic.

Wayne Sherwell was no rookie when he faced death on a quiet country road more than 30 years ago.