Australians will be able to buy rapid antigen tests along with the rest of their groceries when they become available on supermarket shelves next week.

Tyrone May will be forced to front the Penrith board next week in a bid to save his Panthers career.

Australia's population-wide coronavirus vaccine booster shot program could start in less than two weeks after the medicines regulator gave the green light.

Former premier Gladys Berejiklian lied about the extent of her secret relationship with fellow MP Daryl Maguire, her top staffer has conceded to the state's corruption watchdog.

Queensland has recorded two new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, while a truck driver has tested positive interstate after being infectious in the Sunshine State.

The 12 million-plus COVID-19 vaccines that have gone into arms in NSW appear to be helping keep a lid on an expected surge in new infections and hospitalisations as the state opens up.

South Australia will remove domestic border restrictions from November 23 for travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Australia has pinned its hopes on existing technologies and unproven breakthroughs to achieve a 2050 net-zero carbon emissions target.

Macarthur FC have moved swiftly to fill the void left by captain Adam Federici's unexpected retirement, signing Filip Kurto for the upcoming A-League Men season.

Australia is expected to allow quarantine-free travel for fully vaccinated international arrivals into at least four states before Christmas.