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Virus crisisPermit chaos as NSW-Victoria border closes

Police have begun patrolling the NSW/Victorian border after it was closed at midnight, as families applying for border entry permits were left frustrated when the NSW government website crashed.

Clare Armstrong, Anna Caldwell and Georgia Clark

Reinventing, againSingapore in survival mode to weather pandemic storm

The coronavirus pandemic is proving the ultimate test for Singapore, the tiny city-state that has a reputation of reinventing itself during times of crises.

Michelle Jamrisko

TragedyHigh-profile Olympian ‘Chumpy’ Pullin drowns

High-profile Australian Olympic snowboarder Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin, aged 32, has drowned while spear-fishing at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. Surfers, fishermen and lifeguards desperately tried to save him.

Greg Stolz and Tobias Jurss-Lewis

Latest news‘COVID is testing us’: PM’s virus warning

Scott Morrison says the coronavirus is pandemic is testing us “like we have never been tested before”, as he warned the nation’s success depended on how well the people of Melbourne are able to get through the next six weeks of lockdown.

Clare Armstrong, Michael Wray, Nathan Vass, Tiffany Bakker, Shoba Rao, NCA Newswire, AFP

ConfidentialBreen vs Boy George: ‘I’d have him back’

After Neil Breen’s awkward on-air clash with Boy George went viral, the Brisbane radio host reveals what went on behind the scenes and why he would welcome the singer back.

Amy Price

Court$4 million found in Brisbane dad’s car

A Brisbane father has faced court after he was allegedly caught with more than $4 million in cash in his car on a motorway south of the city.

Alexandria Utting

LatestDisgraced Sam Aziz shows off his famous mates

Besieged former Casey mayor Sam Aziz is using pictures of himself with a string of famous faces — including Prime Minister Scott Morrison — to spruik for new business while still under corruption cloud.

ALEX WHITE

ExclusiveBrothers 4 Life associate charged with Sydney murder

Police believe that 44-year-old Robert Atkinson knew his killer and have charged an associate of the notorious Brothers 4 Life gang with his murder.

Carla Hildebrandt

Hub controversyWhateley slams criticism of homesick AFL stars

Whateley’s defence of AFL players: “Your bank account doesn’t keep you company when you are sitting on your own in a hotel room.”

Catherine Healey

Christmas tragedyTrio guilty of beating teen to death

Three men who beat a teenager to death during a brawl in Borroloola two Christmases ago have formally admitted to their roles in the ‘senseless tragedy’.

Jason Walls

Shocking allegationsFormer cop faces court over 149 sex charges

A former WA police officer facing more than 100 sex related charges was seen packing up handcuffs and a gag the morning after he’s alleged to have “stupefied” one of his victims, a Perth court heard.

Phil Hickey

Latest updatesMaxwell has ‘secret copies’ of Epstein’s sex tapes

Disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell is planning her defence against explosive charges related to Jeffrey Epstein, and it reportedly includes string of damning videos involving society’s elite.

Merryn Johns and Tiffany Bakker in New York, Shoba Rao, AFP

FOOD NEWSMajor change coming to popular CBD cafe

It became a leader in Brisbane’s coffee scene and won fans with its degustation breakfasts, but now this city cafe is undergoing a dramatic change.

Anooska Tucker-Evans

Social AffairsRingo Starr salutes BLM on 80th birthday

On his 80th birthday Ringo Starr has celebrated with a livestream featuring some of his famous friends.

Keiran Southern

Don’t stress‘Sensible’ smart phone use makes you a better parent

Mums and dads who worry their smartphone use is damaging their relationship with their children can give themselves a break, with research suggesting sensible phone use could make them better parents.

Kate Emery

CrimeFood contamination case in Adelaide's west

The South Australian police commissioner says officers are working hard to identify the culprits contaminating produce in supermarkets.

Emily Cosenza

DevelopingMystery winner scores $50 million Oz Lotto jackpot

One lucky resident of the NSW Shoalhaven region has hit the jackpot, unwittingly scoring $50 million in Tuesday's record Oz Lotto draw. Are you the lucky one? Check your ticket now.

Georgia Clark

GAME ONSmall-sided soccer arrives in the Mid West

The Midwest Soccer Association and Wonthella Bowling Club have converted a green at the back of the club into a five-a-side facility.

Reuben Carder

FOOTBALLSprinklers put dampener on Swans comeback

The North Pilbara Football League kicked off over the weekend, albeit for a shorter season, with the Hedland Derby the first fixture for the year.

Sam Jones

HealthMelbourne virus needs national action: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia's success in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic will be determined by the response to Melbourne's outbreak.

Matt Coughlan and Daniel McCulloch

Virus crisis‘We are now all Victorians’ says PM

Scott Morrison has declared "we are now all Victorians" in a rallying cry of support for the state as it battles a rising number of coronavirus cases — and says WA has no case to cap flights.

Annabel Hennessy and Sarah Ison

FootballPlucky Sharks push Wolves all the way

The reigning premiers got their season off to a perfect start, with the Wickham Wolves taking a bite out of the Sharks in their round-one clash.

Alexander Scott

‘Medtropolis’First look at new $20 million health precinct

Construction will start next year on a new health precinct south of Brisbane, which has already secured a high-profile tenant and will create hundreds of building and ongoing jobs. SEE WHERE.

Thomas Morgan

Cold snap under wayTop End cool change forecast to continue

A cold dry season snap has brought perfect winds to the Top End, and the Bureau of Meteorology predicts the cool weather will hang around for several more days yet.

Judith Aisthorpe, judith.aisthorpe@news.com.au