The Update

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...

The PM has warned Australia faces a massive challenge in keeping things moving, as Omicron cases continue to surge across the country. Western Australia has taken the extraordinary step of shutting itself off from the rest of the country just weeks before it's borders are due to open. Novak Djokovic is copping a tsunami of backlash after admitting he took part in an in-person interview, despite kn...

Supermarkets are implementing buying limits to deal with supply chain issues that are now extending to everything from cars to fast food. The SERBIAN Prime Minister has weighed in on NOVAK DJOKOVIC's visa drama. After a three year absence, there'll be a HOST in charge of this year's Academy Awards. While in the Big Bash, wins to the Sydney Sixers over the Melbourne Renegades and the Perth Scorcher...

Australia's Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has released a statement saying he is still considering whether to cancel novak Djokovic's visa. Medical experts say it won't be business as usual when schools go back and are warning principals and parents - COVID outbreaks are inevitable. US surgeons have successfully implanted a heart from a genetically modified pig - in a 57-year-old man. In sport, B...

Victoria Police were forced to use capsicum spray on supporters of Novak Djokovic who blocked a busy city street last night. Children aged 5 to 11 have been rolling up their sleeves to receive their Covid vaccinations.  Authorities in New York are investigating a possible maintenance issue with a door that failed to close during a fire in a BRONX apartment building.   See omnystudio.com/...

Novak Djokovic has won his court battle against the Federal government. Kids around the country have rolled up their sleeves to receive their Covid vaccinations as 5 to 11-year-old's become eligible for the jab. Major surpermarkets are considering rationing more products as staff shortages impact operations. In sport, disappointment for Sydney tennis fans - as world number one Ash Barty withdraws...

Novak Djokovic claims he was told by Australia’s immigration department before he landed in Melbourne that he was eligible for a vaccine exemption, as he'd only just recovered from COVID. From tomorrow, workers who test positive to COVID-19 via a rapid antigen test can apply for a federal pandemic leave disaster payments. Covid continues to spread among the ranks of Australia’s politic...

Czech tennis star Renata Voracova has joined Novak Djokovic in hotel detention, after being detained by Border Force officials. Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has been forced to isolate with his family after testing positive for Covid-19. Ash Barty will face Iga Swiatek in the semi finals of the Adelaide International.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novak Djokovic will remain in Australia until at least Monday - when his Federal court hearing into his Visa cancellation will be held 2021 was the 19th warmest year in Australia  England trail by 403 runs at the Sydney Ashes test Nathan Buckley collapses in the jungle on 'I'm a celebrity, get me out of here' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A visa mixup at Melbourne Airport has stalled Novak Djokovic's entry to Australia A PCR test no longer needed if you test positive for Covid-19 on a rapid antigen test Rain delays mar the first day of the Sydney Ashes test Archibald-winning Australian artist CRAIG RUDDY has died of Covid complications  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novak Djokovic will defend his Australian Open title after gaining a medical exemption for the Covid vaccination The PM to propose changes for Rapid Antigen testing kits at National Cabinet The cricket Ashes series continues in Sydney  A judge throws out a lawsuit against rock band Nirvana See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A further 3.7 million people are now eligible for the booster shot with the gap between 2nd and 3rd doses reduced Australia suffering a lack of Rapid Antigen Test kits The world's oldest person turns 119 David Bowie's estate sells the late singer's catalogue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Scott Morrison is monitoring for Covid symptoms after a positive case attended Kirribilli house in Sydney Queenslanders must now wear masks in most indoor settings Australians accrue millions of days of annual leave Adele snaps up Rambo's mansion   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.