The Update

There will be no change in the vaccine definition for the time being -- despite a push for the third jab to be made compulsory. Former tv star Andrew O'keefe will spend the night behind bars after allegedly choking and punching a woman in Central Sydney. And It'll be an all Aussie men's doubles final at the Australian Open -- after Nick Kyrgios and Thannasi Kokkinakis downed their opponents ...

Soaring petrol prices set to stick, amid Ukraine military tension Boris Johnson's leadership on the line, ahead of partygate report The Sydney Sixers cement their spot in the BBL decider Aussie blockbuster Mortal Kombat set to get a sequel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paralympian and tennis icon Dylan Alcott has been named Australian of the year France warns Russia not to invade Ukraine Ash Barty through to the Australian Open semi finals Elton John tests positive to Covid19 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation Surged By 1-point-3 Percent Over The December Quarter. H-M-A-S Adelaide Hit With Covid As It Prepares To Deliver Aid To Tonga 2021 Aus Of The Year Gives P-M The Cold Shoulder AND.. The Average Aussie Has $95 Of Gift Cards Sitting Around At Home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians are being told to leave Ukraine now, amid rising tensions. A landmark deal has been struck to finally "Free the Flag". Line-up concerns for the Sydney Sixers ahead of BBL Challenger. Hollywood A-listers set to co-star in a new, Amazon blockbuster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Of States Hardest Hit By Covid May Be On Downward Trend Fears Rapid Antigen Test Shortage Will Continue For Weeks Cleo Smith Abductor Pleads Guilty And Kardashians Now Have More Than 1B Instagram Followers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country's most vulnerable people have access to free RAT's from today. Europe and the US impose further travel warnings on Australia. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis continue their doubles domination at the Aus Open. Adele's tearful apology to fans, after postponing her Vegas gig. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travellers coming to Australia will no longer need evidence of a negative P-C-R swab - but instead return a negative Rapid Test 24 hours prior to departure International aid has reached Tonga Alex De Minaur the last Aussie left in the men's draw of the Australian Open The Castle selected favourite Aussie movie of all time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has put the call out to fellow leaders around the world to help protect supply chains from pandemic disruptions Cracking down on child support dodgers is in the spotlight - with offending parents possibly banned from leaving the country Tributes for Meatloaf - who's passed away aged 74 Ash Barty through to the 4th round of the Australian Open See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Premier McGowan Declares Eastern States Are Going Through A Catastrophe New South Wales Records Its Deadliest Day Of The Pandemic Serbia's Diplomatic Row With Australia Over Djokovic Visa Deepens And Almost One In Three Aussies Admits To Holding A Grudge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA's plans to reopen next month have been scrapped... Premier Mark McGowan has postponed the state's February 5 reopening indefinitely due to the risk of Omicron That date was based on when the state was expected to reach a 90 per cent vaccination target Instead, the list of exemptions to cross the border has been expanded to include new reasons to enter on compassionate grounds. But those who ent...

States And Territories Will Outline Their Own Reopening Plans In Coming Days Rollout Of New Covid Vaccine To Begin Next Month Novak Djokovic Considers Suing Feds Over Visa Bungle And Kanye Takes Swipe At Pete Davidson In Leaked Track See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The COVID-safe return to the classroom will dominate talks at today's National Cabinet meeting New South Wales and Victoria are expected to present a plan to have students undergo rapid tests See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gap Between Second And Third Doses Reduced To 3mths Amid Omicron Outbreak ADF On The Way To Victoria To Drive Ambulances Detectives Look For More Clues After Missing Girl's Body Found In Barrel And Visa Rebates On The Way For International Students And Backpackers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has enacted the private hospitals agreement, as the country's public hospitals continue to feel the strain from COVID 100,000 health staff from private hospitals and up to 57,000 nurses will be deployed to the public system It comes after Australia marked its deadliest day since the pandemic began... with 36 deaths in NSW and 22 in Victoria  See omnystudio.com/listener...

Federal Government Re-activates Private Hospital Agreement Relief On The Way For Tonga The World's Top Billionaires Double Their Wealth Since Start of Pandemic Kylie Jenner Granted Permanent Restraining Order Against Crazed Fan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A heroes welcome for Novak Djokovic after touching down in Serbia He was greeted by supporters after arriving back home, in the wake of the visa saga Pressure is now mounting on Tennis Australia's Chief Executive Craig Tiley   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts Warn More Tsunamis And Acid Rain Possible In Tonga Fifth Vaccine Approved For International Travellers Novak Djokovic Touches Down In Dubai And.. Kanye Has A Dig At Kardashians For Not Telling Him About Daughter's Birthday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novak Djokovic has jetted out of Australia, after losing his visa appeal. Pictures have emerged of the World Number One flanked by Border Force officials as he waited to board his flight. The decision ends his hopes of of defending his Australian Open title While Serbia's president Alekasandar Vucic has responded angrily to the deportation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonga has been hit by a tsunami after a huge underwater volcanic eruption triggered warnings across the south-western pacific including Australia. A full bench of the Federal Court will decide if Novak Djokovic will defend his Australian Open title. Pub owners across the country are urging the federal government to cut taxes on beer as hospitality continues to suffer from the pandemic. See omnystu...

Novak Djokovic will remain in Australia while the Federal Court hears an appeal to his second visa cancellation. Public health officials are growing increasingly confident Australia will soon pass the peak of the Omicron wave, with case numbers expected to plateau in coming weeks. Some Aussie retailers are calling for a relaxation of isolation rules to be expanded as staff shortages continue acros...

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has announced he has invoked his discretionary power and has cancelled Novak Djokovic's Visa for a second time. Health advice is being blamed for the lack of rapid antigen tests in Australia. A ten year old girl has managed to escape unharmed after her father allegedly stabbed her mother and younger sister to death at a home in Melbourne. In sport, England has steam...

PRINCE ANDREW has been STRIPPED of military titles and royal patronages as a sexual abuse lawsuit moves forward in the US. NOVAK DJOKOVIC could find out this afternoon whether he'll be allowed to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title. Australia has matched its hottest day on record, with an airport in W-A's Pilbara region hitting 50-point-7 degrees. While in sport, Usman Khawaja...

More workers are now exempt from isolation rules if they are asymptomatic including transport, telecommunications, data, broadcasting and media, childcare and education. Novak Djokovic has been included in the Australian Open draw despite uncertainty surrounding his visa status. An urgent recall has been issued for Huggies Thick Baby Wipes. In sport, Scott Boland will undergo another fitness test...

There's growing pressure on the Immigration Minister to make a decision on the Novak Djokovic visa matter today. Prince Andrew's sexual assault case is heading to trial in the US and the Queen's second son may have to testify. Aussies Nicole Kidman - Cate Blanchette and Sarah Snook have scored Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. And Australia's Ashes side has had its first look at the Blundston...