States will gain the right to decide whether coal and gas will be part of a national scheme to reward power generators. The number of COVID-19 infections in Australia was likely at least twice what was reported among adults during the first major Omicron wave.

States will gain the right to decide whether coal and gas will be part of a national scheme to reward power generators. The number of COVID-19 infections in Australia was likely at least twice what was reported among adults during the first major Omicron wave.

The week in photos from our award winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

The week in photos from our award winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

Ten pampered “kidults” get tricked by their fed-up parents into attending a wilderness camp to toughen them up on Snowflake Mountain.

Ten pampered “kidults” get tricked by their fed-up parents into attending a wilderness camp to toughen them up on Snowflake Mountain.

Queensland's Treasurer Cameron Dick has unveiled a $3.5 billion investment into rail networks ahead of this week's state budget. The investment is expected to create 5000 jobs.

Australia's total steadily increases as Travis Head scores his third of the over.

Australia's total steadily increases as Travis Head scores his third of the over.

Australia's Kaylee McKeown has finished second in the 200m IM at the World Swimming Championships.

Australia's Kaylee McKeown has finished second in the 200m IM at the World Swimming Championships.

At least 25 people were killed by lightning or landslides over the weekend in Bangladesh while millions were left marooned or homeless in low-lying northeastern parts hit by the worst monsoon floods in the country's recent history, officials said.

At least 25 people were killed by lightning or landslides over the weekend in Bangladesh while millions were left marooned or homeless in low-lying northeastern parts hit by the worst monsoon floods in the country's recent history, officials said.

European Union top human rights official said on Sunday (June 19) war crimes committed in Ukraine will be thoroughly investigated.

European Union top human rights official said on Sunday (June 19) war crimes committed in Ukraine will be thoroughly investigated.

Ukraine authorities released footage on Sunday (June 19) appearing to show the aftermath of shelling in Seredyna Buda, in Ukraine's Sumy region.

Ukraine authorities released footage on Sunday (June 19) appearing to show the aftermath of shelling in Seredyna Buda, in Ukraine's Sumy region.

Firefighters on Sunday (June 19) managed to stabilise a large wildfire in northwest Spain that burned over 25,000 hectares of land.

Firefighters on Sunday (June 19) managed to stabilise a large wildfire in northwest Spain that burned over 25,000 hectares of land.

A residential area was damaged and smoke filled a local market after heavy shelling in the Kuibyshevskyi district of the Russian-backed separatist Ukrainian town of Donetsk on Sunday (June 19).

A residential area was damaged and smoke filled a local market after heavy shelling in the Kuibyshevskyi district of the Russian-backed separatist Ukrainian town of Donetsk on Sunday (June 19).

What was intended as a ten-day vacation in a sunny Egyptian Red Sea resort for Ukrainian manager Oleksandr Golovkin and his family, has lasted more than 100 days placing the now refugees under uncertainty with the war in their country dragging on.

What was intended as a ten-day vacation in a sunny Egyptian Red Sea resort for Ukrainian manager Oleksandr Golovkin and his family, has lasted more than 100 days placing the now refugees under uncertainty with the war in their country dragging on.

Delays are building on a major southeast motorway after an early morning crash.

A father who spent two years locked in a legal fight with his neighbour over a pool deck has opened up about the experience.

Ken Williams will never forget the “horrendous” moment his car suddenly began belching smoke at a set of traffic lights – leaving his young children fearing the vehicle was on fire.

National weather forecast for Monday June 20

National weather forecast for Monday June 20

Data found that at least 17 per cent – or almost 3.5 million – Australian adults had caught the virus by the end of February.

UQ researchers have developed a gel from the venom of two different snakes that is very effective at stopping bleeding, even for people on blood-thinning medication.

Of the thousands of Ipswich residents charged with fraud and stealing crimes during the first few months of 2022 a select few allegedly preyed on the vulnerability of flood victims during their darkest days.

Opposition leader Matthew Guy will announce the pledge when he visits Wodonga today.

Data found that at least 17 per cent – or almost 3.5 million – Australian adults had caught the virus by the end of February.

UQ researchers have developed a gel from the venom of two different snakes that is very effective at stopping bleeding, even for people on blood-thinning medication.

Major figures, including Chief of Defence Angus Campbell, to appear at hearing looking at ways of saving lives of veterans.

Major figures, including Chief of Defence Angus Campbell, to appear at hearing looking at ways of saving lives of veterans.

Plan by energy regulator to give options for each jurisdiction to decide on subsidies for generators.

Plan by energy regulator to give options for each jurisdiction to decide on subsidies for generators.

Charges expected to be laid against blockade protesters after police feared for their lives.

Charges expected to be laid against blockade protesters after police feared for their lives.

Prosecutors told Italian media they were investigating allegations a foreign woman found in a distressed state at an airport had been assaulted over two days.

Prosecutors told Italian media they were investigating allegations a foreign woman found in a distressed state at an airport had been assaulted over two days.

Support Services Reveal Heartbreaking Decisions Amid Housing Crisis 20/06/2022

Today's forecast is partly cloudy.

Had Wendy Whiteley had “zillions” of grandchildren, the structure of her estate might have been very different.

The Lavender Bay waterfront home is to be sold, not kept, under the terms of Wendy Whiteley’s promised bequest, with Whiteley saying the home needs a family to love it after she is gone.

Had Wendy Whiteley had “zillions” of grandchildren, the structure of her estate might have been very different.

The Lavender Bay waterfront home is to be sold, not kept, under the terms of Wendy Whiteley’s promised bequest, with Whiteley saying the home needs a family to love it after she is gone.