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With daily COVID-19 cases going down, Australia must now wait for the fall in deaths

Daily COVID-19 case numbers are declining around Australia, but the death rate has yet to fall. Experts say this will continue to lag for some days to come.

The New Daily

‘Slightly elevated’: New data shows Australia’s Great Resignation is a myth – at least so far

The latest ABS data suggests the great resignation is actually a big fizzer in Australia, with the number of workers leaving their jobs only up slightly.

The New Daily

Danielle Collins credits Australian Open run to upbringing on Florida courts

Collins plays her first grand slam final on Saturday against home favourite Ashleigh Barty

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Australia Pledges $704 Million to Save Great Barrier Reef

The Australian government on Friday pledged to spend another 1 billion Australian dollars ($704 million) over nine years on improving the health of the Great Barrier Reef after stalling a UNESCO decision on downgrading the natural wonder’s World Heritage status. Critics argue the investment is a bid to improve the…

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Why did Liz Truss need own plane for Australia trip? Because she had team of 14 people, says minister

A minister has sought to defend Foreign Secretary Liz Truss using a Government plane to fly to Australia - by arguing she had a team of 14 for the trip.

Evening Standard

How often do government ministers fly by private jet?

‘Ministers must ensure that they always make efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements,’ says Ministerial Code

The Independent UK

Danielle Collins aims to deny Ash Barty’s pursuit Australian Open history after surgery saves her career

Forty-four: the number of years Australia has waited for a home winner of its Grand Slam, a run that finalist Ash Barty has been reminded of from the moment she entered the professional ranks.

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Heather Knight compared to Joe Root as she keeps England's slim hopes alive in Ashes Test

Heather Knight scored a magnificent 127 not out while those around her struggled in the Women's Ashes Test match to keep her side in the game

Daily Mirror

Nadal reaches Australian Open final, within 1 win of record

Rafael Nadal has advanced to the Australian Open final with a win over Matteo Berrettini and is now within one victory of a men’s-record 21st Grand Slam singles title

The Independent UK

Heather Knight’s ‘fighting spirit’ hailed after captain’s crucial Ashes hundred

Knight’s hundred helped England avoid the follow-on in Canberra

The Independent UK

The Omicron BA.2 COVID variant is in Australia. This is what we know

The BA.2 subvariant, which some have nicknamed the "stealth" variant, is growing faster than the original Omicron in some places. Here's what we know.

ABC News

Australian Open semi-final: Daniil Medvedev beats Stefanos Tsitsipas – as it happened

US Open champion Daniil Medvedev defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in four sets and will face Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open men’s singles final

The Guardian - UK

Australia pledges $704 million to save Great Barrier Reef

The Australian government has pledged to spend another 1 billion Australian dollars ($704 million) over nine years on improving the health of the Great Barrier Reef after stalling a UNESCO decision on downgrading the natural wonder’s World Heritage status

The Independent UK

Liz Truss flew by private jet to Australia at cost of £500,000 to taxpayers

Exclusive: ‘Flying to Australia on a chartered jet is shockingly privileged and an outrageous source of emissions’ – Anna Hughes, FlightFree UK

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Australian Open 2022 | Nadal through to final, stays on track for record 21st major

Nearly all of the long rallies in the first two sets went the sixth-seeded Spanish left-hander’s way.

The Guardian - UK

Devotion by Hannah Kent review – 19th-century voyage of discovery

Two young Prussian women emigrate to Australia in Kent’s rapturous but overblown third novel

Axios

Australian PM's $700M Great Barrier Reef plan slammed for failing to address climate crisis

The PM said he's "backing the health of the reef," the future of tourism operators, communities "at the heart of the reef economy."

The Guardian - AU

Knight rides to England’s rescue with day two century in Women’s Ashes Test

Knight’s unbeaten 127 left England 102 runs behind Australia at stumps on day two with a further two days to play at Canberra’s Manuka Oval

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Evening Standard

Australia to spend A$1bn (£520m) improving the water quality of the ailing Great Barrier Reef

Australia will spend a further A$1bn (£520m; $700m) on protecting the Great Barrier Reef, the country’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday.

Evening Standard

Heather Knight offers sole resistance for England on day two of Women’s Ashes Test

England captain Heather Knight produced the sole resistance as her brilliant century kept the tourists in the Women’s Ashes on day two of the four-day Test against Australia.

Evening Standard

Rafael Nadal sets sights on Grand Slam No21 with place in Australian Open final

When the world’s best players arrived in Australia, the only realistic talk of a 21st Grand Slam was directed at Novak Djokovic, visa issues permitting.

The Guardian - UK

UK reports 89,176 new cases and 277 deaths – as it happened

UK cases and deaths fall day-on-day; Hong Kong government to compensate pet shops affected by culling of hamsters for Covid reasons

The Guardian - AU

‘Comic book-style propaganda’: Russian ambassador hits back at Peter Dutton’s Putin jibe

Russia says it’s not irrational after Australian defence minister calls president an ageing dictator amid tensions over Ukraine

The Hindu

Australian Open 2022 | 44-year history on the line for Barty in Australian final

Barty goes into January 29 final on a 10-match winning streak and having lost just 21 games in six matches without dropping a set. She has also won 81 of her past 82 service games

AAP

Labor, Greens oppose migration changes

The Morrison government faces a further battle to get through parliament new powers to refuse or cancel the visas of non-citizens convicted of serious crimes.

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