Melburnians can now travel 25km from home, spend more time outdoors and go to the hairdresser after some COVID-19 restrictions were eased.

NSW Health has issued an alert after two doctors from a southwestern Sydney medical centre were diagnosed with COVID-19.

It comes as an unwell crew member aboard a Panama bulk oil carrier returned a weak positive test after coming ashore.

With international borders still closed due to COVID-19, Tasmania is short of workers for its fruit harvesting season. It is instead hoping locals will step in to help.

Draft laws have been introduced to federal parliament making cashless debit cards permanent for some welfare recipients, but it’s unknown how much it will cost.

High-school climate activists said they’re disappointed by the lack of funding for a "green recovery" from coronavirus in this week’s budget.

The 2020-21 federal budget has set aside $240 million to boost women’s participation in the workplace but Labor and women’s advocates say it’s not enough.