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Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:52:50 +0000
Federal Court releases reasons for Novak Djokovic visa decision
The Federal Court releases the reasons why it upheld the federal government's decision to cancel the visa of tennis star Novak Djokovic, five days after he was deported from Australia.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:08:33 +0000
States to go their own ways on return-to-school rules, including COVID-19 testing
There has been no agreement from national cabinet on how schools should reopen, and stay open, amid the continuing Omicron COVID-19 outbreak.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:52:12 +0000
Most of us are fully vaccinated but the TGA just approved a new vaccine — here's why
You might be wondering, why do we need another vaccine at all when most of us are fully vaccinated and some have received a booster? Here's what you need to know.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:37:29 +0000
Live: Daniil Medvedev wins first set against Nick Kyrgios
Medvedev draws first blood in his second-round Australian Open blockbuster against Kyrgios, winning the opening set in a tiebreak. Follow our live blog.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:09:31 +0000
Craig Tiley won't stand down as Tennis Australia boss, says all Novak Djokovic questions have been answered
Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley has spoken for the first time on the Novak Djokovic saga, saying all questions related to the scandal have already been answered.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:46:44 +0000
Australia's Sam Stosur finishes singles career a fighter to the end
For a tennis player who has earned more than $27 million in prize money and won eight grand slam titles in singles and doubles, Sam Stosur has faced more than her share of criticism. Andrew McGarry looks back at her story as she ends her sin...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:51:11 +0000
Volunteer who searched for Charlise Mutten says 'things didn’t stack up' from the beginning
For days Darren Rodrigo combed through dense bushland with the hope of finding nine-year-old Charlise Mutten but when her remains were discovered by police he was more distressed than he expected.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:11:38 +0000
Police arrest two prison escapees, urge third man to hand himself in
After five days on the run, two men who cut their electronic ankle bracelets and escaped a Tennant Creek work camp have been arrested by NT Police. A third prisoner is still on the run.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:22:07 +0000
WA Premier Mark McGowan calls 'important' evening COVID-19 press conference
The press conference called for 7:30pm marks the first time the Premier has addressed the state in the evening since announcing the end of a lockdown in April 2021.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:27 +0000
'Our ears were ringing': Eyewitness accounts emerge after Tonga's volcanic eruption
A Tongan journalist describes the deafening explosion of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano and people fleeing inland to escape the tsunami that followed in its wake.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:20:59 +0000
Ghislaine Maxwell requests new trial after lawyers raise concern about juror
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers formally ask for a new trial after they raised concerns about a juror's possible failure to disclose before the trial that he was sexually abused as a child.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:26:50 +0000
Woman released by police after dead baby found inside freezer in southern NSW
Police release a woman, 40, after finding a dead baby in a freezer at a home in Corowa, in southern NSW, late last night.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:28:58 +0000
Westpac warns a typical mortgage could be $427 a month more expensive by 2024
Westpac is now expecting the Reserve Bank to start raising official interest rates as early as August, with a peak cash rate that could increase typical mortgage repayments by more than $400 a month.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:25:02 +0000
Staff given 'conflicting advice' after COVID scare at Perth hospital, reigniting calls to delay WA border opening
The nurses union raises concerns over inconsistent and confusing advice around isolation rules given to hospital workers who came into contact with a COVID-positive patient just two weeks out from the WA border reopening. 

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:26:26 +0000
Man dies trying to rescue daughter at popular Adelaide beach
The man could not be revived despite a brave bystander pulling the pair from the water and paramedics and members of the public performing CPR.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:34:08 +0000
There are fears Europe is the closest it has been to war in decades. What's causing the Russia-Ukraine crisis?
As more than 100,000 Russian troops amass at the Ukranian border and diplomatic talks continue to fail, the West is on edge that Europe is teetering towards its first war in 30 years.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:40:01 +0000
Scott Morrison's plan to put high schoolers in forklifts fails to get off the ground
Scott Morrison quickly shelved his proposal to allow people younger than 18 to drive forklifts, but experts say it wouldn't have been the solution to the country's supply chain woes anyway.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:49:44 +0000
'Breaks my heart': Massive damage bill from Old Parliament House protest fire
The Canberra building's iconic entrance, where political history unfolded last century, may never be the same after last month's alleged arson attack.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:24:29 +0000
Chris O'Connell scores monster Australian Open upset, Alex de Minaur cruises through
Chris O'Connell, ranked 175th in the world, has pulled off a huge Australian Open upset with victory over 13th seed Diego Schwartzman while Alex de Minaur has cruised through the next round in comprehensive fashion

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:18:27 +0000
Emergency bushfire breaks out in Perth's hills after city records third consecutive day of above 40 degrees
An emergency warning has been downgraded for a bushfire burning in Parkerville, in Perth's hills.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:01:53 +0000
Women's Ashes live: Aussies chasing 170 for victory in opening T20 international
The multi-format Women's Ashes series begins with the first T20 International between Australia and England. Follow all the action, scores and commentary from Adelaide Oval.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 02:45:32 +0000
Devondale and Woolworths butter recalled due to bacterial contamination
Consumers are advised not to eat a range of Devondale butter products and return them to the store for a full refund.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:44:12 +0000
'They are lying': Government refers claims it redirected RAT supplies to watchdog
The federal government has started reporting claims it diverted rapid antigen test supplies away from companies to its national stockpile to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, describing the accusations as "categorically un...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 02:41:26 +0000
Fears for more industry collapses in 2022 as big builders go bust
The Master Builders Associations warn more firms could follow BA Murphy, Privium and Tasmanian Constructions as rising costs take a heavy toll.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:00:08 +0000
Black mould '40,000 times greater than the international standard' found in home, as calls for national standard mount
A family's "nightmare" run of illnesses linked to black mould are part of a wider problem that experts say is adding to fears for the vulnerable during the pandemic.



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