Australia news live: NSW premier asks public to avoid busy hospitals unless ‘your life might be in danger’

Next three weeks will see state hospitals at capacity amid a surge in winter illness. Follow today’s news live. Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Minister says anyone who engaged in alleged illicit gambling inducements should be punished Murray Watt, the federal environment minister, was ask

The price of unleaded and diesel will climb in the next week as the government's fuel excise cut officially ends. But experts say prices won't go as high as they did due to increased supply.