The states are resisting calls to bring back mandatory mask rules despite a surge in Covid cases. Instead Australians are being encouraged to follow health advice and get their vaccination booster shot

Telcos that fail to identify, trace and block SMS scams will face fines of up to 250 thousand dollars as part of a new industry code of conduct

Australia has struck a deal with the United States to boost efforts developing clean energy technology

Aussie cyclist Ben O'Connor has withdrawn injured from the Tour de France

And Elon Musk's plans to send humans to Mars have hit a snag after an explosion during rocket testing

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