ADF to pull out of WA border checkpoints, as state records three new coronavirus cases West Australian Premier Mark McGowan says the emergence of three new COVID-19 cases among returned travellers shows coronavirus still presents a threat to the state.

No new locally acquired coronavirus cases found in NSW for first time in 76 days NSW reaches a coronavirus milestone, with no locally acquired coronavirus infections identified in the latest reporting period — the first time that's happened since July 8.

Coronavirus cases are down in Victoria but so is testing. Could that delay reopening? Victoria recorded 11 new COVID-19 cases today, its lowest number in more than three months. But with just 7,164 tests returned yesterday, is that enough to be confident about the data?

Sydney coronavirus taxi causing headaches for contact tracers Health authorities in NSW are "urgently" searching for people who travelled with an infected taxi driver in Western Sydney earlier this month, and have focused their efforts on nine trips.

One new case of coronavirus in Queensland as Gabba seating trial planned ahead of AFL grand final Queensland records one new case of coronavirus, a teenager who is in hotel quarantine, as a seating trial is planned for tonight's game at the Gabba ahead of the AFL grand final.

We fact checked Scott Morrison on NSW coronavirus numbers. Here's what we found Prime Minister Scott Morrison says that under the thresholds that Victoria has set for removing restrictions, Sydney would currently be under curfew. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check runs the numbers.

Australians were suffering from weak wages growth long before the coronavirus pandemic From 2016 to 2019, politicians enjoyed an annual 2 per cent pay rise each year — an 8 per cent increase. For everyone else, money for non-essentials has become so tight, any unexpected or unplanned expense could throw out entire household budgets, writes Gareth Hutchens.

Victorian live music industry offered coronavirus grants in $13 million support package Footscray bar owner Mathew O'Keefe says support announced by the Victorian Government for the state's live music industry will give his venue the "chance to reopen" as restrictions ease.

Two new cases of coronavirus in Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says Queensland has recorded two new cases of coronavirus, with one connected to the corrective services cluster and the other a returned traveller.

The coronavirus pandemic is testing — and building — our resilience The pandemic is an opportunity for building resilience, experts say. But why are some people better able to bounce back from stress and adversity than others, and how can we cultivate resilience in ourselves?

Melbourne's falling case numbers a chance to drive coronavirus to its 'last gasp', CHO says Victoria records 21 new cases of COVID-19, the lowest daily increase since late June, and a further seven deaths. Melbourne's 14-day average falls to 39.3, keeping it on track for the next easing of restrictions.

How Indonesian officials are making coronavirus rule breakers dig graves The bizarre list of penalties for people not following health protocols, such as wearing a mask, includes forcing offenders to lie down in coffins, pray for COVID-19 victims at cemeteries and clean sewers.

Victorian coronavirus cluster centred on five households who broke stay-at-home rules A cluster of 34 coronavirus cases in Casey, in Melbourne's south-east, is linked to residents who travelled outside their 5km radius to visit each other in their homes, Victorian health authorities say.

Biden blasts Trump's 'criminal' coronavirus response during drive-in town hall event Speaking to a drive-in crowd outside of his hometown of Scranton, the Democratic presidential nominee repeatedly went after the US President for his handling of COVID-19 in the US.

This town was with Trump in 2016. It broke with him on coronavirus for a reason American voters say coronavirus is a top issue when it comes to whether to re-elect Donald Trump. But the vast majority of Americans used partisanship to form beliefs about coronavirus in the first place.

NRL player stood down after Sunshine Coast coronavirus breach hours before quarantine lift Christian Welch is stood down from Melbourne Storm for a COVID-19 breach on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, just hours before the team's two-week quarantine was to be lifted.

Victoria records 45 new coronavirus cases and five deaths Victoria records 45 new cases of COVID-19, an increase on yesterday's tally of 28. Many of the new cases are in Melbourne's western suburbs.

How Christina used coronavirus job cuts to get ahead in her career Christina Vetta is among NSW workers managing to pivot their careers during the coronavirus pandemic. It comes as new data shows a surprising bounce-back in employment, with more than 100,000 new jobs created around the country in the past month.

Geelong celebrates 'freedom day' with easing of coronavirus restrictions, sends sympathy to Melburnians In Victoria's second-biggest city, beauty salons, hotels and wineries have reopened, but many await the return of Melburnians who remain under stage 4 restrictions.

Victoria's coronavirus numbers are better than the modelling predicted Victoria's 14-day COVID-19 case average is down to 42.7, much better than what was predicted in modelling released earlier this month to support the Government's roadmap to re-opening.

Luke and Wilson can't meet in person, but this is how they're making their relationship work In some ways, sending surprises in the mail is as close to physical touch as you can get when separated by a closed border, writes Luke McCarthy.

Something strange is happening with the UK's daily 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 from the disease.

Young people blamed for spike in coronavirus cases in UK and France Coronavirus case numbers are rising again in Europe. Some are blaming young people, who partied as usual this summer. But others say governments haven't been doing enough to drive infection rates down.

Queensland Premier cleared of coronavirus after losing voice as state records one new case Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk returns a negative COVID-19 test after losing her voice, as her second-in-charge calls out the Prime Minister for trying to tear down her Government ahead of the election.

Fewer than 30 new coronavirus cases detected in Victoria overnight for first time in months Metropolitan Melbourne's 14-day daily case average is now sitting at 44.4, as the state records 28 new coronavirus infections.

When coronavirus took hold in Melbourne, Anna fled north Australians are crossing a gulf in pandemic freedoms, swapping life in locked-down cities for the coronavirus-free NT. Demographers are watching closely to see if it could solve the Territory's population woes.

Hotel quarantine guests with coronavirus allowed to leave, inquiry told Victorian Deputy Chief Health Officer Annaliese van Diemen tells an inquiry into the botched scheme that some people may have been allowed to leave a quarantine hotel while waiting for a test result, while others were allowed to leave even if they tested positive at the end of their stay.

Running on empty: Passengers stay away from trains despite low coronavirus case numbers in Queensland Trains are running empty in South-East Queensland despite low COVID-19 cases, as "socially responsible" commuters turn to cycling and their cars to avoid other people.

India's coronavirus cases pass 5 million as hospitals scramble for oxygen India's coronavirus caseload passes another milestone, testing the country's feeble healthcare system in tens of thousands of impoverished towns and villages.

Donald Trump claims a coronavirus vaccine could be 'weeks' away In a town hall event taking questions from undecided voters, US President Donald Trump defends his handling of the pandemic and says a vaccine could be "three weeks, four weeks" away.

'Have a cold shower': Palaszczuk denies $500,000 coronavirus polls are an election ploy Government disclosure logs reveal half-a-million dollars has been spent surveying Queenslanders opinions on coronavirus but the Premier denies it is to get a leg-up ahead of next month's state election.

After being unsure about motherhood, this is what Skye reckons a year in We've been following Skye's first year of motherhood — and the past few months parenting and working in lockdown has been her biggest challenge yet.

No new cases of coronavirus recorded in Queensland as restrictions ease in some regions Restrictions on gatherings and visitor bans at aged care homes will be lifted in some parts of Queensland after another day of zero new coronavirus cases.

Dreamworld reopens after five months of coronavirus closures Two months after its competitors, one of the Gold Coast's major employers, Dreamworld, has reopened.

Melbourne has hit its 14-day coronavirus case target. Here's where it needs to go next Victoria's multi-step roadmap to eased coronavirus restrictions depends heavily on the lowering of its 14-day case average. But what is it, and where does it need to be?

Queensland records one new case of coronavirus Queensland records one new case of coronavirus overnight. The new case is an overseas arrival who is already in quarantine.

Victoria records zero coronavirus deaths for first time in over two months Victoria records 42 new coronavirus infections and no deaths overnight, as the 14-day case averages in regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne continue to fall.

Brett Sutton offers support to Melbourne community with a spike in coronavirus cases As Victoria battles the tail end of its coronavirus outbreak, health authorities are focusing on the City of Casey in Melbourne's outer south-east, where nearly a quarter of the state's cases from yesterday came from.

'Just making do until all this is over': How coronavirus is changing Aussies' spending COVID-19 has put an unexpected financial strain on many Australians, but boosted income support and fewer opportunities to spend have helped some people stay afloat, and even get on top of their finances. Here's how Aussies have been managing.

How a 'heaven-sent' health worker is helping keep coronavirus cases low in the Indigenous community Indigenous Australians are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus, but Aboriginal health workers in Melbourne are using their intimate knowledge of their community to ensure critical health messages get through.

Everyone in Jo's house caught coronavirus. Here's why he didn't When Jo's wife and two daughters all caught coronavirus, he resigned himself to the fact he would get it too. But he never did. Here's why.

Coronavirus and Queensland's health system: How costly will the pandemic be into the future? UQ School of Economics research director Brenda Gannon says it is still too early to forecast coronavirus's economic impact on the state's health service, but the pandemic will prove costly.

The NT has clinically eradicated coronavirus again. Could it now help overseas Aussies get home? The Northern Territory is once again declared clinically COVID-free as the Health Minister ponders whether the Howard Springs quarantine facility could be used to repatriate Australians stranded overseas due to coronavirus.

Why people get angry at coronavirus rule-breakers and want to call the police Witnessing others apparently breach coronavirus restrictions during pandemic lockdowns is infuriating for some Australians — and thousands of them have been more than happy to dob in those they see breaking the rules.

New Zealand to lift coronavirus restrictions in most of country on September 21 New Zealand will lift coronavirus restrictions across the country on September 21, except in its biggest city, Auckland, which is the epicentre of a second wave of infections.

Thailand pays its people to go on holidays to help tourism recover from coronavirus From relaxing beachside holidays to temple visits in the mountains, Thai people are being encouraged to be tourists in their own country. And best of all, the Government is offering to pick up some of the tab as part of a bid to kickstart the country's tourism industry.

Five coronavirus statistics 'armchair experts' keep getting wrong It's easy to be taken in by misinformation about COVID-19 statistics on social media, especially if we don't have the right context, writes Jacques Raubenheimer.

Victoria's coronavirus restrictions have eased slightly. Here's what it means for you Coronavirus restrictions have slightly eased across the state, with bubble buddies for singles, the ability for Melburnians to socialise outside with another person and the option of a small outdoor barbecue in regional Victoria.

Coronavirus update: Late-night dining back on the menu for South Korea, India's cases near 5 million South Korea reports its lowest daily virus tally in about a month as it begins easing tough social-distancing rules in the greater Seoul area.