A Queensland police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman.

A Chinese film director and his entire family have died from the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak.

Tyrone Peachey says he's finally settled on the Gold Coast but ironically admits the same can't be said about his role at the Titans.

Ryley Jacks admits he will have some stiff competition to wear the Melbourne No.7 jersey, saying he's been stunned by NRL youngster Cooper Johns' improvement.

Wesfarmers has slashed its interim payout after admitting to $24 million in staff underpayments - including $9 million at Target - adding to a teetering pile of payment issues blighting Australia's retail landscape.

VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING IN VICTORIA - FIRST SIX MONTHS:HOW MANY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED?* 52 deaths under the scheme (between June 19 and December 31), with nine people using medication administered by a practitioner, and 43 administering medication themselves.

The latest figures reported by each government's health authority as of coronavirus Wednesday in Beijing.

Close to 200 Australians have packed their bags and are undergoing coronavirus tests as they prepare to finally leave an infected cruise ship in Japan.

A man who superglued his hands to the bar table in a Brisbane courtroom has been charged with contempt.

Penrith utility Tyrone May has been given the green light to play in Saturday's trial against Wests Tigers despite being banned for five NRL games.