Experts are cautious that hospitals may become strained especially if a new COVID wave occurs with the new BA.4 and BA.5 variants...

The state reported more than 18,000 cases overnight - down from yesterday's record.

The announcement from Scott Morrison came after a National Cabinet meeting.

It's not the first time unsubstantiated claims about the PM have spread online.

Protective parents either make their child itch for freedom, or fear it. That’s perhaps the best way to describe the feeling in Queensland.

It comes as Australian officials bring forward access to vaccine booster shots.

Not much is currently known about the new mutation, which was first reported in southern Africa.

Tracking the B.1.1.529 COVID-19 variant, with information on cases & restrictions - plus we'll be answering your questions.

More countries around the world have now reported positive cases.

It's understood the claim has been spreading online for several months.