The Update

The World Health Organisation has again warned us not to be complacent about Omicron US President Joe Biden is sending thousands of troops to Eastern Europe It's Groundhog Day in the US Australia's first ever Olympic curling duo have lost to the US in Beijing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is adamant he's not going to be distracted by a text exchange describing him as a "horrible person" and "fraud". Grace Tame has broken her silence on last week's frosty reception towards the pm And Australia has reached a major pandemic milestone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NSW Premier reaffirms her support for PM, following release of text messages  South East Queensland is mopping up after being battered by a supercell storm The Socceroos have drawn with Oman 2-all in their World Cup qualifier  Ellen DeGeneres has opened a gorilla sanctuary in Rwanda   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA expected to leave rates on hold when it meets today  A man's been charged with murder in Sydney's west Adam Reynold's named Broncos captain Rhianna confirms she's expecting  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a new push for us to get Booster-Shots - with another four million people now eligible. Proof of vaccination laws are now in effect across WA And Beer prices are on the way up  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rafael Nadal has been crowned the Australian Open men's champion, making history as the first male tennis player to win 21 Grand Slams. Thousands of school children across New Souths Wales and Victoria will begin term one this morning. Queensland police have dropped charges against a man, just hours after he arrested for the deaths of a married couple south-west of Brisbane. And in sport, A member...

Ash Barty has become the first Aussie to win the Australian Open in 44 years The New South Wales government to spend 1 billion dollars to help struggling businesses hit by the Omicron wave Cricket's Mitch Starc wins the Allan Border medal Britney Spears latest Insta post cuts shreds off her little sister Jamie Lynn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's drug regulator has approved the Pfizer booster shot for those aged 16 and 17 A clean up continues in Victoria after the state was hit by wild weather  Rafa Nadal and Daniil Medvedev to meet in the Australian Open final  Jason Momoa set to join the Fast and Furious franchise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sydney court has heard a woman had to bite former tv star Andrew O'keefe to break-free -- after she was allegedly punched and choked in his city apartment. Russia has accused the Australian media of running Ukranian propaganda And Rafael Nadal is through to the finals at the Australian Open See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More storms are forecast for Victoria, as the state deals with the clean-up from yesterday's wild weather New Omicron warning, as another variant emerges Ash Barty books her spot in the Australian Open Final Coldplay's plans to break into theatre     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...