Politics

The tourism industry says it needs help because international borders will likely stay closed for most of the year.

Coronavirus pandemic

'The answer is no': Borders to stay closed despite huge vaccination program

A new warning against overseas travel has sparked calls for billions of dollars in aid for the tourism industry as bans on international border crossings are set to continue throughout 2021.

by David Crowe

Population

'Their pain will linger': Call for more skilled migration to boost business

by Jennifer Duke

Donald Trump awarded Prime Minister Scott Morrison with the Legion of Merit.

US politics

'Very disappointing': Morrison criticises incitement of riots without naming Trump

by Anthony Galloway

Exclusive

Political donations

'Highly problematic for public trust': Australian political donations revealed

by David Crowe

Australians deserve as much information as possible about coronavirus vaccines.

Analysis

Coronavirus pandemic

Caution and questioning a vital part of vaccine rollout

by David Crowe

Opinion & Perspectives

Laxness on political donations reeks of self-interest

The Herald's View

Private patronage of politicians corrodes faith in the integrity of decision-making and increases cynicism about government and our public institutions.

Social media platforms are harming our health

David Shearman

Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms cannot continue to be allowed to peddle lies on COVID-19 and other health matters that are detrimental to human health.

Tournament's COVID risk an Open and shut case

A message to the contestants in the Australian Open. If you can't stand being locked down for 14 days I will be willing to take your place.

Federal

Prime Minister Robert Menzies holds last press conference in Canberra on 20 January 1966.

Flashback

From the Archives, 1966: Too many exits for PM in his last five-act drama

Fifty-five years ago, a weary Sir Robert Menzies told cabinet he would resign after 16 years as Prime Minister. "In short, I am tired," he said.

by Peter Bowers

Coronavirus pandemic

Australia likely to push ahead with Pfizer vaccine, says top adviser

A leading adviser to the federal government says it is likely Australia will push ahead with vaccinating elderly people with the Pfizer vaccine despite reports recipients had died in Norway.