13 December 2021, Monday NewsLatest News On 13 December 2021, Monday International student numbers hit record highs overseas as fall continues in Australia14/12/2021 8:57 AM 'Clown' Elon Musk named Time's Person of the Year for 202114/12/2021 8:56 AM 'Must get tested and isolate': NRL team caught up in superspreader exposure site14/12/2021 8:43 AM The dark side of China’s breakthrough on digital currencies14/12/2021 8:42 AM I have never met Julian Assange and I presume I would not like him, but he’s entitled to justice14/12/2021 8:28 AM Debate over massacre at historic homestead rages amid push to expand mine14/12/2021 8:26 AM 'I just kept dialling': Just 40 minutes from Brisbane, Jayson couldn't find reception when his daughter was choking14/12/2021 8:26 AM ‘I have the confidence’: Suaalii to return bigger and better after rollercoaster first season14/12/2021 8:14 AM Water restrictions come into force in Hobart today. Here's what you need to know14/12/2021 7:56 AM Aussies score with Golden Globe noms14/12/2021 7:51 AM It's legal to buy over-the-counter cannabis in Australia — so why doesn't my chemist sell it?14/12/2021 7:50 AM Australia's rivals used COVID border closures to gain ground on key export14/12/2021 7:50 AM Denmark's former immigration minister convicted for separating migrant couples14/12/2021 7:48 AM From convict to con-fit: program keeping children out of detention14/12/2021 7:46 AM Joyce says Assange shouldn’t be extradited to US14/12/2021 7:30 AM Climate change threats missing from government plans to save Australia's endangered species14/12/2021 7:27 AM Live: NSW Now: Rail strike could cause overcrowded Sydney carriages, commuters warned14/12/2021 7:26 AM Aussies flee as part of The Great Relocation14/12/2021 7:26 AM Elon Musk has been named Time magazine's 2021 'Person of the Year'14/12/2021 7:17 AM Experts warn against ditching face mask rule for shoppers14/12/2021 7:14 AM State government finances in turmoil as Auditor-General plays hardball14/12/2021 7:13 AM Australia announces plans to manufacture mRNA vaccines at facility in Victoria14/12/2021 7:02 AM Research identifies key ingredient to getting a job after uni14/12/2021 7:00 AM Excitement, fear and uncertainty: How Tasmanians are feeling about borders reopening14/12/2021 6:56 AM New deal for Moderna to make mRNA vaccines in Victoria from 202414/12/2021 6:39 AM 'I just cannot watch football anymore': the ugly dilemma that fans face when sportspeople behave badly14/12/2021 6:26 AM North Korea's Kim at critical crossroads decade into rule14/12/2021 6:16 AM Regan has barely seen her fiance for two years. They'll finally be reunited when WA's border reopens14/12/2021 5:56 AM Sydney Football Stadium nears completion14/12/2021 5:28 AM Kenyan family face $50,000 cost to bring son's body home from Perth14/12/2021 4:27 AM Long queues form as UK starts booster blitz against Omicron14/12/2021 3:00 AM Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 13 months jail for Tiananmen vigil14/12/2021 2:26 AM Dream clash between Messi and Ronaldo void as UEFA bungles Champions League draw14/12/2021 2:26 AM 'Worst thing I've ever seen': Tornado wipes out 75 per cent of US town14/12/2021 2:03 AM Moderna to be first mRNA vaccine made in Australia14/12/2021 1:26 AM Scott Morrison pledges to keep the nation ‘stronger and safer together’14/12/2021 12:47 AM Paraglider lucky after accident in New South Wales14/12/2021 12:38 AM mRNA deal to bring vaccine plant to Victoria14/12/2021 12:33 AM Sydney’s Australia Day celebrations previewed14/12/2021 12:12 AM Creepy new way to track positive cases14/12/2021 12:00 AM Indian PM Narendra Modi's Twitter account hacked with announcement India would adopt Bitcoin13/12/2021 11:56 PM ‘So much’ to gain from being a victim in America: Andy Ngo13/12/2021 11:46 PM Divorce lawyer’s signs your date is doomed13/12/2021 11:40 PM ‘Perfect storm’ behind new price hike13/12/2021 11:40 PM SMH columnist made a ‘silly mistake’ which ‘cost her dearly’13/12/2021 11:28 PM Labor is ‘setting up a big waste of money’ with electric vehicle policy13/12/2021 11:27 PM School subject choice can influence wage outcomes for young Aussies13/12/2021 11:00 PM Scott Morrison prepares for election fight on economy, vows to pursue lower taxes13/12/2021 10:46 PM Eight Hong Kong activists jailed for up to 14 months over Tiananmen vigil13/12/2021 10:44 PM Celebs snub ScoMo’s call13/12/2021 10:40 PM Snappy the tiny baby crocodile found in Brisbane park esky13/12/2021 10:39 PM England’s players once again becoming victims of their introspection13/12/2021 10:31 PM Influencer baffles fans with bizarre wedding13/12/2021 10:20 PM Safety first, confusion second, as Tasmania readies to open up to the world13/12/2021 9:55 PM How life will change when WA reconnects with the world on February 513/12/2021 9:55 PM Eager online shoppers have been targeted by scammers in the lead-up to Christmas13/12/2021 9:40 PM Aussies facing champagne shortage, buying limits ahead of Christmas13/12/2021 9:30 PM Victorian teen gets more than six years for stabbing murder of Thomas Tran, judge says he 'agonised' over sentence13/12/2021 9:25 PM 'A lot of love': After deadly tornadoes, residents of destroyed Kentucky town reach out13/12/2021 9:22 PM Independents spark funding concern, call to inform the AEC13/12/2021 9:21 PM Traffic at Queensland border ‘going to get worse’13/12/2021 9:09 PM Labor ‘changed its tune’ on immigration after government released new plan13/12/2021 9:04 PM Man dead and 10-year-old boy critical after horror crash13/12/2021 9:00 PM Palaszczuk will be ‘marked down’ on ‘lack of compassion’ from border exemptions unit13/12/2021 8:58 PM Vladimir Putin says he moonlighted as a taxi driver in the 1990s13/12/2021 8:55 PM Newcastle Knights caught up in nightclub Covid cluster isolating13/12/2021 8:40 PM Australia news LIVE: Queensland border reopens; Omicron COVID-19 cases expected to grow in NSW, Victoria13/12/2021 8:39 PM More than 1.9 million alerts issued as celebrations drive transmission13/12/2021 8:39 PM The Sydney TAFE graduate who created Formula One’s most chaotic finish ever13/12/2021 8:31 PM Western Australia to open borders in February 2022: What you need to know13/12/2021 8:30 PM 'Her life was ended for her': Inquest into disappearance of mother of six begins13/12/2021 8:25 PM 'A natural moat': Taiwan's defence ministry outlines difficulties if China decides to invade13/12/2021 8:25 PM Northern Territory records 14 new COVID-19 cases as Katherine cluster grows13/12/2021 8:23 PM Courtside caller stood down over mid-game comment13/12/2021 8:21 PM ‘Adhere to the rules’: Western Australian border reveal creates more cricket chaos13/12/2021 8:20 PM Beware the rebellion: Succession goes out on top, with some help from the bottom13/12/2021 8:15 PM Where can I go in Australia and what are the rules for each state and territory?13/12/2021 8:14 PM How did Peloton become the biggest story from the Sex and the City reboot?13/12/2021 8:06 PM Anti-vax doctor could face 10-year ban13/12/2021 8:00 PM The Ashes selection call Aussies must make13/12/2021 8:00 PM Western NSW on ‘giant’ mosquito alert after major floods13/12/2021 7:47 PM Motorist dead, child critical in crash in north-west Sydney13/12/2021 7:45 PM PM responds to WA border change13/12/2021 7:40 PM US COVID-19 death toll officially highest in the world13/12/2021 7:37 PM The four-point plan England must use to halt Australian juggernaut13/12/2021 7:26 PM 'The hardest part ended up not being the rape, but the way the system responded': Damning report into sexual assault response in the ACT13/12/2021 7:25 PM At least 80 killed by deadly tornado outbreak in the US13/12/2021 7:19 PM On duty for 16 hours, paid for three: Former students’ underpayment claim13/12/2021 7:00 PM Is Khawaja the next man in? Outside The Rope - Ashes 2nd Test Preview | Wide World of Sports13/12/2021 7:00 PM The Sydney TAFE graduate who created Formula One’s most chaotic finish ever13/12/2021 6:56 PM 'Tying up resources': Calls to scrap Queensland COVID-19 tests13/12/2021 6:55 PM Firebite is a TV series about Indigenous vampire hunters in outback Australia13/12/2021 6:55 PM Sunshine State reopens its borders13/12/2021 6:47 PM Australia news LIVE: Queensland border reopens; Omicron COVID-19 cases expected to grow in NSW, Victoria13/12/2021 6:45 PM A ‘reformed’ Crown bets big on a Sydney revival13/12/2021 6:41 PM PCR COVID test required before and after arrival into WA for international travellers13/12/2021 6:41 PM WA to ease hard border arrangements on February 513/12/2021 6:38 PM Australia news LIVE: Queensland border reopens; Omicron COVID-19 cases expected to grow in NSW, Victoria13/12/2021 6:34 PM Mark McGowan has announced the WA border will reopen on 5 February13/12/2021 6:33 PM Live news blog: Follow live breaking news throughout the day13/12/2021 6:27 PM WA to finally open its border on February 5 as Premier Mark McGowan reveals vaccination milestone13/12/2021 6:25 PM 'I just didn't care anymore': Victim of historical sex abuse tells court of its impact on her life13/12/2021 6:25 PM Spearfisher wins fight for his life against bull shark, 300m from shore13/12/2021 6:25 PM WA reveals border reopening plan13/12/2021 6:17 PM Australia news LIVE: Queensland border reopens; Omicron COVID-19 cases expected to grow in NSW, Victoria13/12/2021 6:16 PM Real reason young people can’t buy homes13/12/2021 6:00 PM Eight young children among 17 new COVID-19 cases in Northern Territory13/12/2021 6:00 PM As Christmas deadline looms, opponents of COVID-19 vaccination mandate seek expedited court hearing in NT13/12/2021 5:55 PM Police search for attacker after man assaulted with brick in Adelaide13/12/2021 5:55 PM Perth mother killed two young daughters because she didn't want to leave them behind, court heard13/12/2021 5:55 PM South Korean president says his visit has ‘nothing to do with our position over China’13/12/2021 5:50 PM Couple’s hard choice pays off for triplets13/12/2021 5:40 PM ‘Going to get hot’: Multi-state heatwave set to hit13/12/2021 5:20 PM Why the southern US is prone to December tornadoes — and why they're more dangerous at night13/12/2021 5:19 PM 'Breaking the cycle': Walker sees impact of All Stars through sons13/12/2021 5:09 PM Peloton has the last laugh in SATC saga13/12/2021 5:00 PM Daylight execution of Sydney lawyer 'amateurish' and 'shambolic', court told13/12/2021 4:55 PM Sydney commuters warned of disruptions amid ongoing industrial action13/12/2021 4:54 PM 'Very strong chance' COVID has spread into more remote communities as NT records 17 cases overnight13/12/2021 4:25 PM 'I don't want this to happen to anybody else's family': Mother says son died waiting for an ambulance13/12/2021 4:25 PM ‘Wonderful day’ for Australia’s security amid deal with South Korea13/12/2021 4:20 PM Erin Molan gone from Nine’s NRL coverage13/12/2021 4:20 PM How an Australian decided Verstappen and Hamilton's F1 world championship battle13/12/2021 4:19 PM Queensland’s vaccination rate a ‘big gamechanger’13/12/2021 4:11 PM More signs ahead of a ‘khaki election’13/12/2021 4:10 PM Want to snap up some art for less than $10,000? Here’s your chance13/12/2021 4:01 PM Spanish island volcano eruption hits local record of 85 days13/12/2021 4:01 PM Australia Post: Monday last chance to send Christmas gifts13/12/2021 4:00 PM Star calls out Basketball Australia’s ‘racist’ act13/12/2021 4:00 PM ‘Did it go in?’: The NBL dunk that reverberated around the world13/12/2021 4:00 PM Emerging golfing sensation one of three Australians to secure 2022 LPGA Tour card13/12/2021 3:55 PM '70s-style prom night, uni ball spark Christmas COVID chaos in Newcastle13/12/2021 3:55 PM Man's body found at Fish Hole swimming spot in NT after two-day search13/12/2021 3:55 PM Australia news LIVE: Queensland border reopens; Omicron COVID-19 cases expected to grow in NSW, Victoria13/12/2021 3:54 PM Grandparents, tourists, politicians make their way back to Queensland13/12/2021 3:45 PM Warning for nightclub as infections spike13/12/2021 3:40 PM 'Incredibly selfish': NZ man under investigation for receiving up to 10 COVID jabs in one day13/12/2021 3:39 PM ‘Slight unease’ going into Christmas13/12/2021 3:37 PM ‘He’s a superstar’: Jake Paul on Kambosos, Quade and changing boxing13/12/2021 3:31 PM Mask rules expected to be scrapped in Victorian retail stores13/12/2021 3:25 PM Christmas comes early for Aussie tennis fans13/12/2021 3:23 PM Aussie swim queen Ariarne Titmus beaten by 17yo future superstar13/12/2021 3:20 PM Australia inks billion-dollar military deal with South Korea13/12/2021 3:00 PM 'I just want to be with him': Love conquers all as couples reunite13/12/2021 2:55 PM 'Best Christmas present ever': north Queensland families reunited as interstate flights resume13/12/2021 2:55 PM Shayna Jack wins on return from drugs ban13/12/2021 2:55 PM Tigrayan rebels recapture town of Lalibela days after Ethiopian forces took control13/12/2021 2:54 PM Shark's massive 'mating scars' caught on camera13/12/2021 2:50 PM Electricity prices fall to lowest level in years13/12/2021 2:41 PM Common act that can cost you $275 fine13/12/2021 2:40 PM Being the Ricardos is near flawless - and Nicole Kidman is magnificent13/12/2021 2:31 PM ALW wrap: impact imports, an injury dilemma, and a big club's identity crisis13/12/2021 2:25 PM Nine new Omicron cases in NSW as three Melburnians test positive for COVID-19 a second time13/12/2021 2:24 PM ‘Why am I here?’: Ricciardo reacts to Verstappen’s shambolic title win13/12/2021 2:20 PM Tears and cheers as first flights from NSW land in Queensland13/12/2021 2:20 PM As starvation looms in Afghanistan, Australia must not hinder aid13/12/2021 2:15 PM Mercedes boss rages at final-lap F1 fiasco13/12/2021 2:11 PM Why hasn’t the NSW double vaccination rate hit 95 per cent?13/12/2021 2:10 PM Universities need to raise international student fees, says professor13/12/2021 2:01 PM Man dies in Covid ward after anti-vax rally13/12/2021 2:00 PM Father who violently shook baby daughter has 'no explanation, no contrition or remorse'13/12/2021 1:55 PM Law firm may have to give back funds used in mandatory jab challenge13/12/2021 1:54 PM Last day to post your Christmas presents in the mail13/12/2021 1:45 PM Accused conman Peter Foster to spend festive season behind bars13/12/2021 1:42 PM Huge border change imminent13/12/2021 1:40 PM Australia to acquire new weapons under billion-dollar defence deal with South Korea13/12/2021 1:33 PM Is Max Verstappen F1 world champion or not? It could take days to know for sure13/12/2021 1:25 PM Celtic teammate’s huge praise for ‘little Messi’ Tom Rogic after another clutch winner13/12/2021 1:10 PM Drivers slam 'unacceptable' F1 shambles13/12/2021 1:04 PM Newcastle nightclub cluster swells to 84 as NSW reports increase in Omicron cases13/12/2021 12:55 PM 'Quiet revolution': Universal telehealth made permanent part of healthcare system13/12/2021 12:43 PM Telehealth to stay after pandemic success13/12/2021 12:41 PM Australia 'on track' to welcome visa holders on Wednesday, health minister says13/12/2021 12:26 PM Jeff Bezos breaks silence on deaths of Amazon workers after tornado destroyed warehouse13/12/2021 12:26 PM ASX follows Wall St higher, despite US inflation surge fueling rate rise worries13/12/2021 12:25 PM Socceroos to play Vietnam World Cup qualifier in Melbourne13/12/2021 12:25 PM NSW records nine Omicron COVID cases as Newcastle nightclub cluster explodes13/12/2021 12:25 PM WATCH LIVE: Palaszczuk holds press conference as QLD reopens13/12/2021 12:23 PM Hazlewood officially ruled out of second Test13/12/2021 12:18 PM ‘Swirled up’: Photo from tornado-damaged home found 200 km away13/12/2021 12:16 PM Aussies rocked as star ruled out of second Test13/12/2021 11:55 AM Cryptocurrencies on a knife edge: Is this the slow decline of Bitcoin?13/12/2021 11:49 AM ‘No meat, no beer’: Farmer’s grim warning13/12/2021 11:40 AM Britain faces ‘tidal wave’ of Omicron cases, nationwide boosters flagged13/12/2021 11:35 AM Women who met Maxwell as teens now accuse her as adults13/12/2021 11:32 AM Mark McGowan to unveil state's reopening date13/12/2021 11:24 AM Reporter sacked after ‘five-minute’ call13/12/2021 11:20 AM South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for COVID-1913/12/2021 11:18 AM ‘Issue-by-issue’: Independents not committing to either major party13/12/2021 11:17 AM Britain faces ‘tidal wave’ of Omicron cases, nationwide boosters flagged13/12/2021 11:14 AM UK adults to be offered a booster by the end of the year in light of an 'Omicron Emergency'13/12/2021 11:09 AM On duty for 16 hours, paid for three: Former students’ underpayment claim13/12/2021 11:03 AM Want to snap up some art for less than $10,000? Here’s your chance13/12/2021 11:01 AM ‘We’ve delivered’: More tax cuts on the cards13/12/2021 11:00 AM Chelsea beaten by Reading as Arsenal sweep past Leicester in WSL13/12/2021 10:55 AM Telehealth services, a COVID-19 success story, will be made permanent13/12/2021 10:55 AM ‘What’s an avocado?’: Localising NAPLAN questions lifts scores13/12/2021 10:48 AM Nation’s bold response to Omicron ‘tidal wave’13/12/2021 10:40 AM Seven Omicron infections under investigation as Victoria records 1290 COVID cases, two deaths13/12/2021 10:35 AM Eight years of dominance not only makes Mercedes the greatest F1 team ever, they are the best in sports history13/12/2021 10:19 AM