Australia's response to the outbreak, which began on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, stands in contrast to other countries.
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Australia reopens Covid-era quarantine facility for six passengers back from hantavirus cruise
Facility where Aussies will be quarantined
6 passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrive in Australia for 3-week quarantine
Australia flies in six hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers in full protective gear for quarantine
Six passengers from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in Australia for 3-week quarantine
Major update for Aussies in quarantine
Australians from hantavirus cruise ship to fly out of Netherlands in full PPE after plane and crew secured
Flight with Australians and New Zealand passengers from hantavirus cruise ship arrives in Perth
Australians returning from hantavirus-affected cruise to be quarantined for three weeks – video
Australia charters flight to bring nationals home from hantavirus-stricken luxury cruise
The six passengers and the crew that helped repatriate them will now be transferred to a quarantine facility in Perth.
The government commits billions in aged care funding, but the sector remains a "pain point".
Budgets inevitably involve trade-offs, so how do Australia's priorities line up with the world?
As natural disasters intensify, small producers are left navigating loss, limited support and an uncertain furture.
As costs soar for small businesses, tax relief and reduced red tape are tipped as support delivered in the federal budget.
Six cruise ship passengers are spending their final night in quarantine at Western Australia’s Centre for National Resilience.
