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Firefighters describe feeling ‘helpless’ after battling blaze that left two girls and two boys dead in Melbourne suburb of Werribee

Senator denies sharing claims of Covid vaccine side-effects to boost profile, saying he is ‘moved’ by people’s stories

We explain what border restrictions have changed and what the new Covid variant means for visa holders planning to travel to Australia

After an Omicron outbreak at popular nightclub Argyle House, Newcastle’s pubs are closing their doors and ‘everyone’s staying away’

Scott Morrison says his decision not to make tests free for most was a response to industry concerns but peak bodies say they did not lobby government

Hospitalisations climb to more than 1,000 in NSW for first time since Omicron variant emerged as number of PCR tests drops

A rate of 5% or less is needed to keep the spread of Covid under control, WHO says. So what happens when it hits 20%?

NSW and Victorian governments say at least four refuelling stations will be built along Hume Highway

Exclusive: State’s sport minister says NSW is ‘the perfect place’ for major tournaments, with Greg Norman believed to be scouting Sydney courses

Clubs NSW says the scheme will be used to combat problem gambling, but experts warn of a lack of safeguards and regulation