As schools close around Australia and students begin lessons under parental supervision at home,what will this mean for kids?
Workers who lose their jobs in the coronavirus crisis will get access to a temporarily boosted dole payment as the government braces for job losses.
Labor and welfare groups want a temporary ban on "mutual obligation" programs like work for the dole during the coronavirus outbreak.
The peak body for aged care residents has cautioned against "blanket" restrictions on visits,warning more frustrated families will pull their loved ones out of care.
Daycare operators say centres should be able to offer a 'scaled-back' model if nurses and doctors need childcare during coronavirus shutdowns.
Australia's Muslim community says as the first anniversary of the Christchurch terror attack approaches they have "never felt this unsafe".
Industry Minister Karen Andrews says large numbers of Australian girls will struggle to find work if they don't study science and maths.
Federal and state women's safety ministers will press the Council of Australian Governments to make domestic violence a higher priority when it meets next week.
Labor's Deborah O'Neill wants all female MPs in Canberra to join a multi-party women's caucus.
State and federal women's safety ministers will meet on Friday,in response to the horrific murders of Hannah Clarke and her three children last month.