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Australia’s relationship with China could get even frostier with news there’s been a Chinese-backed cyber attack on us, and a Chinese newspaper has referred to Australians as ‘gullible and uninformed’.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host national cabinet with his state and territory counterparts to discuss shortening COVID-19 isolation time.

National cabinet has agreed to cut the isolation time from seven days to five. What will change, and who called for it?

Dominic Perrottet praises partnership with Daniel Andrews when asked about Victoria’s Liberal leader

Combined rail unions say industrial action would be halted until end of September if government agrees to pay rise

New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet is driving a push to reduce isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID from seven to five days. It’s slated for discussion at tomorrow’s National Cabinet meeting, with Perrottet urging a consistent approach across all states and territories.

Dominic Perrottet and Daniel Andrews say free clinics with extended hours will reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments

Dominic Perrottet pushing for cut to five days, while Daniel Andrews open to shift if supported by health advice

The Victorian and NSW premiers have set aside interstate rivalry to announce a joint move to ease the pressure on hospital emergency departments in both states.

State premiers have called for a shortening of the mandatory isolation period for people with COVID-19, ahead of Wednesday's national cabinet meeting.