Angelo Risso
Two more COVID deaths as NSW plots uncertain future
Two more people have died from COVID-19 in NSW, taking the toll from the state’s latest outbreak to 10. NSW Health confirmed...
NSW coronavirus bill tops $4bn – with more to come
The bill for NSW’s COVID-19 management has reached $4 billion, with another $1.1 billion set aside in the 2021/22 budget to continue...
NSW steps up efforts to save the environment from plastics pollution
Lightweight bags, straws and cutlery will be included in a $356 million NSW government plan to further cull plastic from the waste...
Portrait of centenarian takes 2021 Archibald Prize
It was purely coincidental – but it sure was nicely timed. After seven years of drawing centenarians, Melbourne’s Peter Wegner painted the...
NSW ex-Labor leader Michael Daley throws his hat in ring for another shot as opposition leader
Former NSW opposition leader Michael Daley has put his hand up for a second stint as Labor leader, likely prompting a party...
Unions’ Qantas sick pay appeal bid denied
Qantas’ decision to stop stood-down workers from accessing their sick leave has been upheld by Australia’s highest court. A group of unions...
Australians split on post-vaccine travel, poll finds
Australians are divided on the continued closure of international borders for those vaccinated against COVID-19, research shows. The Lowy Institute polled more...
Online trolls charged with racially abusing NRL star Latrell Mitchell
The NRL has warned it will continue to refer racist online trolling of its players to police after two men were charged...
HomeBuilder construction deadline extended
The federal government has extended the deadline to begin construction under the HomeBuilder grants program by an additional 12 months. Those who...
Teenager one of two killed in light plane crash
Two men killed in a light plane crash north-east of Canberra were contracted to perform aerial inspections of an electrical network, Essential...