Especially those with lots of personal debt. Staff at the local chicken shop and cafe, Wishbone Poultry, have barely noticed a drop in trade. But that decision may be out of both country's hands.The Federal Government commits not to buy any more water from farmers, as an independent review finds a key part of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan will not be delivered on time.An Australian man has been arrested in Bali on drug charges along with a Brit, with local police alleging the Australian man was in possession of methamphetamine.After being behind bars for almost two years in China, Australian writer Yang Hengjun speaks of his fears of abuse and vows to "never confess" to the spying charges levelled against him.Hearing other women's stories of rape helped me overcome the trauma of sexual assault and that's why overturning Victoria's gag orders can't come fast enough, writes Natalia ZivcicWe asked you about your experience applying for a job during the coronavirus pandemic, especially when hundreds of other people were vying for the same position. The Norwegians have been there before — and they know a thing or two about dealing with the cold.That old adage "never get between a premier and a bucket of money" has become "never get between a premier and a COVID election", writes Michelle Grattan.Mt Isa residents say Lukas Orda, one of two Australians believed to be on board the Gulf Livestock 1 which Japanese authorities suspect has sunk, was a "good, solid citizen" of the community.Active coronavirus infections continue their downward trend across hotspot suburbs as Melburnians wait for stringent restrictions to start easing.The Afghanistan Government tells 7.30 it will not release the man who killed three Australian soldiers without the Australian Government's consent. Is he correct? Here's what you said.A month after Beirut is rocked by a massive explosion that kills hundreds and leaves thousands homeless the Lebanese military uncover four more tonnes of ammonium nitrate at the city's port.Financial stress is on the rise in Australia, and it is affecting people from all walks of life. So how do they work?There is currently no cure or vaccine for the coronavirus behind the pandemic we're in, but here are some of the colourful options that have been touted as potential saviours from the crisis. But now it appears to once again be battling to contain the virus — and, just like before, a church is home to one of the biggest clusters of coronavirus infections.A report from a leading public policy think tank says Australia can drive active COVID-19 cases down to zero through longer and "smarter" restrictions, with the "short-term pain" providing greater payoff on the other side.Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark is officially announced as co-chair of an independent panel examining how the World Health Organization and countries handled the COVID-19 pandemic. This is how some Australians remember the country's last recession.Two Melbourne hotel quarantine guests were escorted to the lobby by security guards and almost released before hotel staff members realised the guests had coronavirus.Solomon's largest province, Malaita, says it will push ahead with an independence referendum amid growing tensions over the Pacific nation's China policies, including its decision to severe ties with Taiwan to establish official relations with Beijing.When police arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the theft of animals from the Yarralumla Play Station last week, they also "discovered and seized nine cannabis plants, seedlings and hydroponic equipment" and "a number of firearms".Scotland's leader describes the former PM as a "misogynist" and a "sexist" and Health Secretary Matt Hancock is forced to defend Mr Abbott's conduct during an awkward interview.Tasmania is in danger of falling off a cliff when it comes to major construction projects with only two left to finish up before Christmas and no new ones on the horizon. "This is a Muslim area so they [locals] are mainly after halal food but I'm just trying to recreate the north Vietnamese cuisine exactly," he said. The Norwegians have been there before — and they know a thing or two about dealing with the cold.The Afghanistan Government tells 7.30 it will not release the man who killed three Australian soldiers without the Australian Government's consent. This is how some Australians remember the country's last recession.Solomon's largest province, Malaita, says it will push ahead with an independence referendum amid growing tensions over the Pacific nation's China policies, including its decision to severe ties with Taiwan to establish official relations with Beijing.Scotland's leader describes the former PM as a "misogynist" and a "sexist" and Health Secretary Matt Hancock is forced to defend Mr Abbott's conduct during an awkward interview.WA's Premier says he will not put a timeframe on reopening the state's border, an issue expected to dominate the meeting of the National Cabinet tomorrow following a call by Prime Minister Scott Morrison for the states to "make Australia whole again".That old adage "never get between a premier and a bucket of money" has become "never get between a premier and a COVID election", writes Michelle Grattan.Australia's relations with China appear to have been thrown in the freezer.