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The federal opposition is urging the government to set a new COVID-19 vaccination target, saying it's necessary to ensure confidence in the program.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says Australians will be vaccinated as quickly as possible.
Meanwhile, Victoria will continue its pause on administering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to people under 50.
The clean-up has begun on Western Australia's midwest coast after ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja tore through the region overnight, causing widespread damage
The team managing Australia's Census has begun the process of recruiting up to 20,000 field officers.
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says the influence of the Rupert Murdoch-owned media in Australia is a serious threat to the country's democracy.
Hideki Matsuyama [[hee-decky mat-su-arma]] has claimed a historic Masters victory, becoming the first Japanese man to win a major golf championship.
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