Who will be vaccinated first? Experts in medical resource allocation say it is time the public was told who will get a COVID-19 vaccine first and who will have to wait.

National Cabinet to meet about passenger caps Michelle Hughes is the last one in her family to try to make it back to Australia from Hong Kong. She's also one of thousands of Australians waiting nervously to see if National Cabinet agrees to lift caps on passenger numbers today.

'Guilt by association' Chinese communities in Australia fear getting caught in the middle as Canberra's ties with Beijing worsen.

Going to the gig Economists were pretty certain the unemployment rate was going to rise in the latest jobs figures, now many believe an accelerating shift to the gig economy is what caught them out.

What's behind the UK's strangely low coronavirus death toll? A surge in new infections, a massive backlog in tests, climbing hospital admissions. The UK's second wave of coronavirus cases looks a lot like its first, but one thing is different. Far fewer people are dying.

Morrison is taking the middle ground This week's energy decisions have a clear political element. They are risk averse within the Coalition

Extra cash: spend or save? We asked how you would spend an extra $100 and an extra $500 a week after a tough 2020. Here's what you said.

Navalny hotel poisoning The nerve agent used to poison Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detected on an empty water bottle from his hotel room.

Closing ceremony hit by moths It took Australia's 40 best forecasters to predict the clear skies and sunny weather for the Sydney Olympics closing ceremony, and one swarm of moths to put everyone in a flap.

Juukan cave inquiry Mining giant BHP concedes it submitted an application to destroy Aboriginal heritage sites at its $5 billion South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, despite opposition from local traditional owners.

Europe's second wave Weekly cases have exceeded those reported when the pandemic first peaked in Europe in March, WHO's European chief says.

Telehealth services extended The extension is part of a $2 billion top up to keep COVID-19 health measures going during the pandemic.

Porte powers back A punctured front tyre threatens to derail Richie Porte's hopes of a Tour de France top three finish before the Australian displays tremendous heart for a second day straight to fightback and finish with the race leaders.

Surprise unemployment fall Australia's unemployment rate is falling, but those without work say it is not getting any easier to find a job, especially in locked-down Victoria.

Bulldogs stun Rabbitohs Canterbury scores an upset 26-16 win over top-eight side South Sydney to boost its chances of avoiding the wooden spoon.

Minister not told about 'predator' SA's Child Protection Minister says she was not informed for months that a 13-year-old girl was abused and impregnated by a man while under the care of the state.

On the trail of the ghost mushroom They spend hours combing the forest floors of Tasmania's north-west in search of new and eye-catching species of fungi. Welcome to the world of the mushroom hunters.

National Cabinet fractures deepening WA Premier Mark McGowan appears to be running out of patience with the Federal Government over its apparent heavy-handed approach on boosting the number of Australians returning from overseas.

FWO investigates backpacker claims The Fair Work Ombudsman says it is investigating the case of a backpacker who says she was underpaid, sexually harassed and asked to post "racist" ads on social media to attract other workers, following an ABC investigation.

Eagles in top-four race The Eagles beat North Melbourne by 15 points on the Gold Coast, but the win came at a cost with Josh Kennedy sustaining an ankle injury.

NT Chief Minister apologises for swearing Over the past six months, political observers noticed Michael Gunner increasingly using looser language.

Fighting fake news in your own family When my Dad fell for coronavirus misinformation, I tried everything to convince him he was wrong. But I wasn't able to help him.

Hotel inquiry Graham Ashton tells the COVID-19 Hotel Quarantine Inquiry that he thought return travellers were subject to Commonwealth immigration law and should be the responsibility of the Australian Federal Police.

Barbados to become republic Barbados has "no more of a sentimental attachment to Africa" than it does to Britain — and the country's leader has some advice for Australia on the topic of becoming a republic.

NMA's $8m new collection Kingsford Smith's famous Southern Cross brooch is among the items collected by Trevor Kennedy over 40 years that will now be part of an $8 million exhibition acquired by the National Museum of Australia.

Hong Kong pro-democracy leader in exile Nathan Law was once elected to Hong Kong's Legislative Council but now he's living in exile in London.

Child care worker charged with 104 child sex offences A 39-year-old male child care worker in Townsville is charged with more than 100 child sex offences dating back to 1995.

Man charged over death threats to Premier, Chief Health Officer A Gold Coast man is charged with making threats to kill Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Chief Heath Officer Jeannette Young after police raid a Nerang house.