| | The New South Wales COVID-19 outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases as NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian hints tougher lockdown measures are being considered. Follow live. | | | Afghanistan's embassy has released a series of deeply distressing videos which appear to show civilians being tortured and murdered by the Taliban as the group intensifies its campaign to take control of the country. WARNING: This article contains content that some readers may find disturbing. | | | Every now and then, you hear a line come out of a political leader's mouth that is so piercing, you know it will be repeated over and over. Dan Andrews had a belter this week, writes Patricia Karvelas. | | | When Cherryll Scott left her unit to stock up on bottled water last Thursday, she had to contend with a familiar challenge. But the minor inconvenience in her complex's lift proved to be a huge problem. | | | Sydney is no stranger to apartment defects, but the deadly drop found in this one could set a new benchmark for danger. | | | In the US, roughly one in four mothers with full-time jobs return to work less than 10 days after childbirth. Americans aren't optimistic Joe Biden's new policy proposal can change that. | | | As Victoria enters day two of its snap five-day lockdown, there is particular concern over stranger-to-stranger transmission. Here's what that could mean for the chances of the lockdown lifting on Tuesday. | | | After more than two centuries on Kangaroo Island, feral pigs are in the firing line from all directions. | | | Australian swimmer Shayna Jack features in a German documentary that shows athletes can return positive tests after just shaking hands with someone who has used a banned substance. | | | Weeks into an extended city-wide lockdown, data shows public spaces are not the most dangerous transmission sites — the home is. | | | | | | Download the ABC News app | Available on Android and Apple devices | | The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source. | | | | The ABC sent this message to wwwhindimen.australia@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC.
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