The Latest Breaking News from Scott Morrison

International tourists back by Easter: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said international tourists could be allowed to return to Australia before Easter, once Omicron cases drop.

AAP · Jan 28, 2022

Aged care executive condemns Scott Morrison’s strategy of ‘pushing through’ Covid crisis

Omicron has magnified systemic flaws with staff ‘exhausted’ and residents ‘endlessly’ isolated, Baptistcare chief executive says

The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2022

Great Barrier Reef gets $700 million as Morrison eyes election

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia has pledged A$1 billion ($700 million) in funding to help protect the Great Barrier Reef as the government looks to burnish its green credentials ahead of a national election due by May.

Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2022

At least 98 deaths on nation’s deadliest day – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022

The Aboriginal flag is now 'freely available for public use'. What does this mean from a legal standpoint?

This week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the federal government had “freed the Aboriginal flag for Australians”.

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2022

Religious leaders call on Morrison to free asylum seekers after Djokovic ordeal

A group of religious leaders from around Australia are calling on Scott Morrison to release about 70 asylum seekers from detention in Melbourne.

The New Daily · Jan 27, 2022

Let your emotions get the better of you

Should ScoMo be ousted in this year's election, 'happiness' will fall pathetically short of capturing the ecstasy felt in hearts across the nation.

The Canberra Times · Jan 27, 2022

Morrison government announces $1bn pledge for Great Barrier Reef over the next decade

Coalition investment includes funding for water quality projects, pest management and reef science

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022

Perth big guns shoot down Hawks in NBL

Classy imports Vic Law and Bryce Cotton have combined for 52 points in Perth's 94-80 away win over Illawarra Hawks in Wollongong.

AAP · Jan 27, 2022

Grattan on Friday: A royal commission into COVID's handling would serve us well for the future

This month about as many people have died with COVID in Australia – more than 1,000 – as die in the whole of a bad year from influenza.

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2022