As the event fell victim to the pandemic yet again, some worried for the future of the race in Melbourne.

Clinicians have noted an increase in demand for egg-freezing, with driving factors including the impact of recent COVID-19 lockdowns and a cultural shift in the way women view the procedure.

The RBA has changed its rhetoric on keeping rates unchanged until “2024 at the earliest” and is war gaming how to take heat out of the nation’s booming property market.

We run through the key facts and figures before Wednesday’s clash at Suncorp Stadium.

The incident, between Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations, forced the cancellation of several train services and others to be delayed during the afternoon peak.

Australia’s workplace health and safety laws are unclear when it comes to who has obligations for carers - the carers, those who hire them, or new platforms that connect them.

Professor Raina MacIntyre thinks it is “essential”. Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly suspects it is inevitable. And one of the developers behind AstraZeneca’s vaccine thinks it’s morally wrong.

Sydney’s hospital system is on “red alert”, with visitors restricted, children blocked from entering and hundreds of nurses and healthcare staff in isolation.

Hosting a house party in breach of NSW health orders was Vaughan’s third strike at the Dragons, having received an official warning for a sexting incident about 18 months ago.

Vastly improved Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish has signed a two-year contract extension with the Bombers.

Kalyn Ponga will have a Tom Trbojevic-like influence over Queensland according to his club coach, who will be watching the final Origin clash with his fingers crossed.

The RBA has taken the first step towards normalising monetary policy. But it was the babiest of baby steps as the bank hopes for an even stronger recovery.

Collingwood’s approach to Sam Mitchell forced Hawthorn’s hand, with the Hawks announcing a succession plan under which Mitchell will take over from Alastair Clarkson at the end of next year.

King Of Sparta has excited his trainer with his work and trials since being gelded so there is some expectation on him at Randwick on Wednesday.

Sydney’s midweekers are back at headquarters with a seven-race card on the Kenso track scheduled. Also, our tips for Grafton’s Ramornie Handicap.

The man was flown to hospital after he was attacked by a shark at Crescent Head, north of Port Macquarie.

In 2019 horror-thriller Escape Room, the stakes of the escape room puzzle proved to be literally life and death. It’s more of the same in the follow up.

Venues in West End, Kangaroo Point, MacGregor, Moorooka and Loganlea joined the growing list of new exposure sites on Tuesday.

NSW Health lists new exposure sites for Sydney, Victorian authorities consider ditching mandatory office masks as soon as this week and Ash Barty is through to her first ever Wimbledon quarter final.

VCAT has accepted allegations that the hospital’s director of obstetrics, Surinder Parhar, failed to properly review the deaths, keep adequate records and supervise junior staff.

Authorities said they had pinpointed an area in the sea where the plane went missing after losing contact with air traffic control in Russia’s far east.

Staff cutbacks are risking safety and environmental risks in Australia’s offshore gas industry, according to unions and environmentalists.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has said “ideologies” posed risks to national security and urged parents, teachers and religious leaders to observe the behaviour of teenagers and report those who break the law to the authorities.

Patrick Cripps remains in the frame to face Geelong on Saturday, Western Bulldogs’ star Adam Treloar could yet return this season, while a young Magpie requires surgery.

NSW is now lagging behind other states on an important compassionate reform.

Amid rising tensions with China, the Philippine coast guard has trained a new unit of 81 female radio operators hoping their warnings will deter Chinese boat crews.

The Berejiklian government has been accused of dodging questions about the future of so-called zombie exploration licences by failing to appear before an upper house inquiry looking into such permits.

With some 400,000 people employed by the state, the union movement has accused the Berejiklian government lacking a coordinated approach to getting its workers vaccinated.

What are the top two levels of Eureka Tower occupied by the popular Skydeck tourist drawcard and a formal dining restaurant worth? $60 million!

Nick, you were on the big stage. One of the stars of the show. You didn’t need to play off-Broadway as well.

Before Wednesday’s opening Test against France, the Wallabies are not shying away from their goals against the fifth-ranked team in the world.

The billionaire rag trader is looking to replace the “emaciated” board of struggling department store Myer following his purchase of $16.4 million worth of new shares.

A long-running investigation into the leaking of Malcolm Turnbull’s memoir has netted thousands in settlement payments and drawn in top ranking Coalition leaders in a “family tree” revealing who received the manuscript and forwarded it on.

Tony Flude made scores of friends, and, from the outset – working closely with Landcare Australia (LA) to run events and host numerous corporate works teams – mastered the art of corporate fund-raising.

Hopes were unsurprisingly high that Ashleigh Barty would go deep at Wimbledon, if not win the whole thing, but few pundits expected two Australian women in the final eight.

Crown Resorts has admitted it underpaid its casino tax for almost a decade but claims it only owes $8 million, despite suggestions the figure could be significantly higher.

The 24-year-old is accused of stealing equipment from a business in the Brisbane suburb of Parkinson.

Sports Minister Martin Pakula said it was going to be too difficult to establish special quarantine arrangements for up to 1600 people associated with Formula One teams given low vaccination rates and the reduced arrivals from overseas.

The fashion designer reveals how all her old ideas about fashion have gone out the window and how daughter Harper makes her fashion decisions.

Although the airport’s profits have been smashed by the plunge in international travel, market experts say it remains a prized asset.

The man was pulled from the “extremely smoke-logged unit” and crews worked on him outside, but he could not be revived.

The Bulldogs haven’t finished sanctioning the five players who breached COVID-19 protocols, ordering them to front the board of directors.

The mortuary at Fiji’s largest hospital is now full, the country’s health ministry says, and people are getting increasingly worried.

The recommendation marks the latest sign of deepening concerns among global investor groups towards divisive fossil fuel projects in Australia.

This week in Snap Shot: Confusing Matt Rowell; Bringing up a ton; which VFL team will you play for this week?

Tracey Mannix has been suspended from her senior role at Silverwater correctional complex over the alleged incident in June.

Ask Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas what it means to come almost last for Perth radio listeners and he’ll tell you that it shows he’s a success.

Add some fresh-pressed vinyl and you get Flash Forward, a new initiative to bring life back to the city’s heart and give much-needed work to artists and musicians.

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Today on Please Explain, chief political correspondent David Crowe joins Nathanael Cooper to discuss the latest Resolve Strategic survey that has seen a powerful swing against the Coalition among female voters.