Guardian AustraliaMethamphetamine WA premier backtracks on keeping border checks and tracking post-Covid to stem flow of drugs verified_publisher Australia News - Australian Associated PressWestern Australia’s premier has walked back a suggestion that authorities might continue to track anyone who enters the state beyond the Covid-19 pandemic. Mark McGowan was forced to clarify his position...
Guardian AustraliaInsurance Climate change could put insurance out of reach for many Australians verified_publisher Australia News - Royce KurmelovsMillions of Australians could be left uninsured as the effects of climate change put increasing pressure on the financial system, the industry’s regulatory body has warned. The Australian Prudential Regulatory...
Guardian AustraliaProfit Fix Australia's aged care system before introducing a levy, experts say verified_publisher Australia News - Ben ButlerThe government should tackle the potential for rorting of Australia’s existing aged care system by providers before thinking about introducing a levy to pay for an overhaul of the troubled sector, experts...
Guardian AustraliaWeather in Australia Cyclone Niran upgraded to category two as thousands of north Queensland homes without power verified_publisher Australia News - Australian Associated PressCyclone Niran has been upgraded to a category two system and is expected to be upgraded to a category three on Wednesday, the weather bureau says. The cyclone was about 280 kilometres northeast of Cairns...
Guardian AustraliaSexual Violence Cabinet minister to make statement addressing historical rape allegation against him verified_publisher Australia News - Katharine Murphy and Amy RemeikisThe cabinet minister at the centre of allegations of a rape in 1988 is expected to make a public statement on Wednesday addressing the claims. The minister has engaged the services of MinterEllison partner...