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Wade, Stoinis put Australia in T20 World Cup final

Australia are one win from their maiden T20 World Cup title after Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis pulled off a great escape against Pakistan.

Australia set to tour Pakistan in March

Australia will tour Pakistan for the first time in nearly 24 years in March, playing three Tests, three one-day internationals and a Twenty20.

National vaccine rate set to hit 80 per cent

Australia is poised to reach the target of 80 per cent of the national population over 16 being fully vaccinated later on Friday.

Canberrans can expect to live longer than most

People in the ACT tend to live longer than our fellow Australians - 85.9 years for females and 82.1 years for males – as life expectancy across the nation continues to rise.

Morrison won’t accept French ‘sledging’

Scott Morrison insists he won't accept "sledging of Australia" after being branded a liar by French President Emmanuel Macron over the scrapping of a $90 billion submarine deal. 

Quarantine-free travel with New Zealand to resume

Quarantine-free travel from New Zealand to Australia will resume from Monday with certain pre-departure measures in place.

Warner finds form in big Australia win against Sri Lanka

David Warner has given himself the platform to launch into a big Twenty20 World Cup after powering Australia to a win over Sri Lanka.

Stoinis gets Aussies home in T20 WC opener against SA

Marcus Stoinis has underlined his 'finisher' credentials, delivering Australia a win over South Africa in their Twenty20 World Cup opener.

Brain control advance in Parkinson’s care

Parkinson's disease sufferers will be able to live more freely and independently thanks to world-first technology enabling doctors to remotely control brain function. 

Horror history driving Australia’s T20 World Cup push

Australia have reached the final just once and on the last two occasions failed to get out of the groups at T20 World Cups.

Glasgow futile without big emitters

Regardless of whatever position the PM decides to take on zero emissions, the Glasgow summit is shaping up as a farce, argues former ACT Opposition Leader, Bill Stefaniak.

Australia hits another vaccine landmark as booster shots near

Australia could start a population-wide coronavirus vaccine booster program before the end of the year.

Australia nears 70% vaccine target as ACT, NSW exceed 80%

Australia is on the cusp of reaching a major national coronavirus vaccine coverage milestone on the path to reopening.

Indonesia, Malaysia concerned over AUKUS

Malaysia and Indonesia share concern over Australia acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, despite nuclear weapons not being part of the plan.

Australia secures two new COVID-19 treatments

Australia has secured two additional COVID-19 treatments, but Health Minister Greg Hunt made it clear they are not replacing vaccinations.

Australia, South Island NZ travel reopens

Quarantine-free travel between Australia and the South Island of New Zealand is ready to resume, Chief Medical Official Paul Kelly says.

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