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Has Scott Morrison gone skiing in Aspen? Rumour trends on Twitter but evidence is lacking

Dec 29, 2021

Has Scott Morrison gone skiing in Aspen? Rumour trends on Twitter but evidence is lacking

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

NSW reports 11,201 COVID-19 cases - but have hospitalisations reached new records?

Dec 29, 2021

NSW reports 11,201 COVID-19 cases - but have hospitalisations reached new records?

Hospitalisations in the state have again risen in the past 24 hours.

Man taken to hospital after explosion destroys stores in Canberra

Dec 28, 2021

Man taken to hospital after explosion destroys stores in Canberra

Footage of the moment it happened has now been released.

Prime Media shareholders vote in favour of acquisition by Seven West

Dec 23, 2021

Prime Media shareholders vote in favour of acquisition by Seven West

It follows the ACCC saying earlier this month that they would not oppose the deal.

Can the PM use "constitutional lawyers" to delay the federal election?

Dec 22, 2021

Can the PM use "constitutional lawyers" to delay the federal election?

The Australian Electoral Commision has now responded to the claim.

Did the AMA say there was a vaccine shortage in Australia?

Dec 21, 2021

Did the AMA say there was a vaccine shortage in Australia?

The claim has received hundreds of retweets & more than a thousand likes.

Misinformation about the Devonport jumping castle tragedy spreads online

Dec 21, 2021

Misinformation about the Devonport jumping castle tragedy spreads online

Multiple images of previous jumping castle incidents have been used instead of real ones taken recently.

Everything we know about the jumping castle tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport

Dec 20, 2021

Everything we know about the jumping castle tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport

A non-stop stream of flowers, cards & teddies continues to be seen outside the school.

ABC reporter slams Twitter users over comments about PM's visit to Hillcrest Primary School

Dec 18, 2021

ABC reporter slams Twitter users over comments about PM's visit to Hillcrest Primary School

"Five kids died and you make this about politics?"

Huntsman spider interrupts COVID-19 press conference in Queensland

Dec 17, 2021

Huntsman spider interrupts COVID-19 press conference in Queensland

"We've got COVID and we've got huntsman."

5 children dead after jumping castle blown into air in Tasmania

Dec 16, 2021

5 children dead after jumping castle blown into air in Tasmania

Multiple political leaders have now spoken about the tragedy.

Is this a photo of a young Scott Morrison?

Dec 16, 2021

Is this a photo of a young Scott Morrison?

The Prime Minister was reportedly known as 'Scotty Mo' in High School.

Queensland reopens its border - what do the public think?

Dec 14, 2021

Queensland reopens its border - what do the public think?

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

Alan Jones' new show goes off-air within 5 minutes of it starting

Dec 13, 2021

Alan Jones' new show goes off-air within 5 minutes of it starting

The new show launched following Jones' departure from Sky News Australia.

New questions raised about the origins of the Omicron COVID-19 variant

Dec 13, 2021

New questions raised about the origins of the Omicron COVID-19 variant

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

George Christensen condemned by PM Scott Morrison for interview with Alex Jones

Dec 8, 2021

George Christensen condemned by PM Scott Morrison for interview with Alex Jones

The Prime Minister has now spoken out about the controversial appearance.

More Omicron cases reported in Australia - but how bad is the new variant?

Dec 7, 2021

More Omicron cases reported in Australia - but how bad is the new variant?

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

LIVE UPDATES: Tracking the Omicron COVID-19 variant

Dec 5, 2021

LIVE UPDATES: Tracking the Omicron COVID-19 variant

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

Who are Australia's leaders & health officials?

Dec 2, 2021

Who are Australia's leaders & health officials?

Australian authorities have been in the international spotlight in recent months over COVID-19 restrictions.

Brad Hazzard accused of "bullying" & "demeaning" ABC journalist during press conference

Dec 2, 2021

Brad Hazzard accused of "bullying" & "demeaning" ABC journalist during press conference

Other reporters at the national broadcaster have now had their say.

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