Omicron case visited two Melbourne venues
Hundreds of people at two Melbourne nightclubs will be forced into isolation for at least seven days after both were attended by an Omicron-infected patron.
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Delta outbreak hurts NSW ambo wait times
NSW ambulance wait times hit a record high in the three months to September, and there was an unprecedented number of life-threatening call-outs.
Wall St down on inflation, virus concerns
With expectations solidifying that the US Federal Reserve will this week announce a faster wind-down of asset purchases, Wall Street has ended lower.
Aust has win in sugar dispute with India
Australia's dispute with India over the use of sugar subsidies may have some way to go after Delhi said it would appeal a WTO ruling.
Man United’s Lindelof undergoing tests
Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof is underdoing investigations into the cause of the breathing difficulties he suffered on Saturday.
UN details Taliban human rights breaches
The UN rights body has heard that the Taliban is killing former Afghan national security force members, recruiting boy soldiers and quashing women's rights.
Murdoch emails loom large in Fox lawsuit
Two US voting technology companies have filed defamation lawsuits against Fox over claims they manipulated vote counts in favour of Democrat Joe Biden.
Belarus jails opposition leader’s husband
The husband of Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has been jailed for 18 years for organising mass unrest and inciting social hatred.
Phoenix reach FFA Cup quarter-finals
The Wellington Phoenix are through to the quarter-finals of the FFA Cup after beating Avondale FC 4-1.
Public transport prices due for rethink
A report on public transport pricing has found the system needs a rethink but governments should not use free travel and fare reductions to incentivise use.
Marsh century leads Perth to big BBL win
Mitch Marsh has hit an unbeaten 100 from 60 deliveries - his highest Twenty20 score - as the Perth Scorchers scored a 53-run win over the Hobart Hurricanes.
Polish teen positive for Omicron in China
Poland's Health ministry says a Polish teenager who flew from Warsaw to China last week is mainland China's first person to test positive for Omicron.
Vietnam dissident gets nine years jail
Vietnamese writer Pham Doan Trang has been convicted of "conducting propaganda against the state" and jailed for nine years.
UK PM faces MP rebellion over virus curbs
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a rebellion from libertarian MPs among his Conservative party on the introduction of vaccination certification.
Newcastle can now deal with Saudi sponsors
The English Premier League has lifted a ban on related-party sponsorships allowing Newcastle's Saudi ownership to make deals with the kingdom's companies.
Duterte quits Philippines senate race
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has withdrawn his bid to become a senator in the latest twist in a election race full of last-minute changes and surprises.
Arsenal strip Aubameyang of captaincy
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta accepts it will take time for the rift with striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to heal after he was stripped of the captaincy.
Furuhashi is final doubt for Postecoglou
Australia's Ange Postecoglou could be without Japanese star Kyogo Furuhashi for his first final as Celtic manager at Hampden Park on Sunday.
UK cuts all countries from travel red list
Hotel quarantine for some travellers arriving in England will be scrapped as Omicron is now prevalent in the UK, Health Secretary Sajid Javid says.
Strong UK jobs growth
UK employers hired a record number of staff in November, underscoring the Bank of England's dilemma as it meets on interest rates this week.
Mongols bikie Mitchell jailed for assault
Hours after being charged over a pub slapping, Mongols bikie Toby Mitchell has been jailed for two months and freed on bail after filing an appeal.
Toyota pledges range of electric vehicles
Japanese car maker Toyota will be offering 30 new fully electric models by 2030, president Akio Toyoda says.
Intoxication probed in Baltic collision
Swedish authorities are probing "marine intoxication" involving two crew members on a British ship after a fatal collision in the Baltic Sea.
Man charged over stabbing death in Qld
A 33-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 25-year-old man near a caravan park in north Queensland.
ALM Jets record positive COVID-19 case
The Newcastle Jets' A-League Men's team is isolating after one of their players, Angus Thurgate, tested positive for COVID-19.
European shares gain despite Omicron fears
European shares have risen as investors looked beyond the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Concerns over NT groundwater extraction
The Central Land Council has urged the Northern Territory government to stop issuing groundwater extraction licences in parts of Central Australia.
Ribs still a major concern for Warner
David Warner's ribs remain a point of discomfort ahead of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide, with the opener battling through a net session.
UK PM faces virus rebellion in parliament
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a rebellion among his Conservatives in a parliamentary vote over measures to curb the spread of the Omicron virus variant.
Marsh century lights up Scorchers in BBL
Mitch Marsh has hit an unbeaten 100 from 60 deliveries - his highest Twenty20 score - as the Perth Scorchers posted 5-182 against the Hobart Hurricanes.
Study shows Pfizer counters Omicron
Two doses of the Pfizer vaccine appear to have given 70 per cent protection against hospitalisation in South Africa, a study shows.