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Tasmania has halted first-dose injections of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people aged under 50 years, following federal health advice.

Australia's troubled coronavirus vaccine rollout could spill into next year despite a fresh injection of 20 million more Pfizer doses.

Pubs and clubs in NSW earned more money from poker machines in the second half of 2020 than they did before the pandemic struck, despite the number of machines falling by more than 2000 statewide.

Victoria's hotel quarantine program has restarted for a third time, as the state government ramps up its vaccination program despite not receiving the latest allocation of doses.

Politicians and judges will be subject to the same sexual harassment laws as the wider population under major workplace reforms.

Tiger Woods was driving at nearly twice the speed limit on a downhill stretch of road when he lost control of an SUV outside Los Angeles and crashed in a wreck that left the golf superstar seriously injured, authorities say.

South Australia's Whyalla Steelworks could receive government assistance as legal action against its billionaire owner threatens thousands of jobs.

Nearly four in five Australians overindulge in junk food every day, according to research by the CSIRO.

At long last, the trans-Tasman bubble will open on April 19.On Tuesday, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed the keenly anticipated date for scrapping the quarantine requirement for Australian travellers, declaring it an "exciting day".

The Reserve Bank has left its key interest rates at a record low at its monthly board meeting, while warning it is monitoring developments in the heated housing market.