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NSW has recorded no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 as more people are permitted to come together for worship, in hospitality venues and outside at gatherings.

On the first World Kangaroo Day wildlife advocates are pushing for a NSW ban on commercial hunting of the animals which many farmers view as a pest.

Pope Francis has been warned of potential exposure to COVID-19 after a Vatican diplomat in Australia was infected, media reports say.

Australia Post's watches debacle continues to dog the company after it was revealed the four Cartier gifts spent on senior staff totalled $19,950.

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

Queensland has two new COVID-19 cases after the infected crew of a cargo ship anchored off the Sunshine Coast were transferred to hospital.

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

Russia has granted US whistleblower Edward Snowden permanent residency rights, his lawyer says, a step towards Russian citizenship if he wants it.

Victorians will be spared police drones buzzing over their backyards on AFL grand final day.

Australia Post chief executive Christine Holgate has been asked to stand aside pending an investigation into $12,000 worth of luxury watches gifted to senior executives.