Australia Today’s Morning Agenda with Natarsha Belling

Genomic sequencing is underway to determine if an international arrival to the Northern Territory has Omicron, as its Delta outbreak worsens. Markets take a tumble! How the new Covid variant is impacting our recovery and the economy. And, Australian sport has a new world champion!

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Cybercrime is the new threat that's costing Australians billions of dollars every year.

During the 2020-21 financial year the Australian Cyber security centre received more than 67 thousand cybercrime reports with more than 75 per cent of these relating to the loss of finances or personal information to scams and online fraud.

Authorities say we're now at more risk, with more of us working from home and increasing our online activity during the COVID pandemic and subsequent lockdowns

So how do you prevent yourself or your business from being scammed and how can you keep your details safe online?

Joining Natarsha Belling in this special episode of Morning Agenda is the head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre Abigail Bradshaw.

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Covid restrictions to be eased for millions of residents in New South Wales just in time for Christmas. Growing concern over a dangerous Covid mutation detected overseas. And, the staggering amount of money Australians are expected to spend this ‘Black Friday’ weekend.

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Byron Bay on Covid alert as a popular backpacker hostel is forced into lockdown. Queensland officially confirms when the borders will open. And, who will be Australia’s next Test cricket captain?

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Jacqui Lambie takes aim at the Prime Minister, as her private details are leaked online. A backflip from the Queensland Government over their controversial Covid test rule. And, love-set-match Australia’s golden girl gets engaged!

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New Zealand cancels hundreds of flights to Australia due to border uncertainty. The foster parents of William Tyrrell are set to face court today over the alleged assault of a different child. And, Tim Paine returns to cricket after the sexting scandal.

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Also today, a growing number of politicians receive deaths threats as tensions continue over vaccine mandates. Another twist in the mysterious case of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. And, a truck full of cash spills open, seeing money literally fall from the sky.

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Will they find William Tyrrell? A new twist in the ongoing search. The PM comes out in support of the unvaccinated. And, why the “beaver” moon may spark a weekend full of emotion, chaos and overspending.

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A top infectious diseases expert warns about the dangers of easing more restrictions in Victoria. Farmers lose millions as floods hit the Central West of NSW. And, a man in the UK set to break records as he embarks on a 14,000 km trip in the worlds smallest car.

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Pressure continues to mount on the Victorian Government over its controversial pandemic bill. Hundreds of residents evacuated from their homes with floodwaters set to peak. And, a major breakthrough in the fight against cervical cancer.

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