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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 

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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

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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

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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

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Subdued New Years Eve celebrations across Australia

Price rises kick in from today for services such as toll roads and passports

Legendary actress Betty White has passed away aged 99

The ATP cup begins in Sydney

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There's been an alarming spike in covid case numbers across New South Wales -
Despite high case numbers, New Year's eve preparations are in full swing.
Parts of southeast Australia are expected to swelter, as people prepare to ring in the New Year.
French oyster farmers have been emptying shells and placing notes inside, in a bid to catch thieves.

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Sweeping new rules will change the way we respond to positive covid cases.
A one-year-old South Australian baby girl has died after contracting Covid-19.
A step towards justice - that’s how one of Ghislaine Maxwell’s victims has described her guilty verdict.
New South Wales and Queensland are forging ahead with New Year's Eve celebrations, despite soaring Covid infections.

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The Prime Minister says Australia will move to a single definition of what defines a Covid-19 close contact.
states are desperately trying to secure more rapid antigen tests to help ease pressure on P-C-R testing capabilities.
Police have taken a man into custody in relation to the sexual assault of a child in Perth's East.
A new study has found children are being bombarded by ads for alcohol, junk food and energy drinks on popular gaming platforms.

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Black Jack has taken out the line honours in this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Hospitality sector representatives in New South Wales and Queensland are calling for close contact rules to be relaxed.
WA Police are hunting for the person who sexually assaulted a young girl in her home in Perth's north-east.
A 33 year old woman has been arrested over an alcohol fuelled crash in Vicotira's Mornington peninsula- which that left a 16 year old boy in hospital. 

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Victoria's testing crisis could be alleviated with a shift to rapid antigen testing.

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has slammed Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s decision to hold off on removing “tourism testing” requirements.

An explosion at a suburban shopping strip in Canberra on Monday night has destroyed several stores and sent a man to hospital.

A man has been arrested after a 10-hour seige in Brisbane overnight

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