Sydney rings in 2022 as New Year's celebrations compete with Omicron and heatwave pressures

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Top Stories Sydney rings in 2022 as New Year's celebrations compete with Omicron and heatwave pressures Australia's east coast has welcomed 2022, with Sydney putting on a typically spectacular fireworks display over its harbour. Betty White, working actor into her 90s, dies just shy of her 100th birthday Legendary US actress Betty White has died, less than three weeks before her 100th birthday, her agent confirms. National cabinet changes isolation rule for COVID cases, a day after announcing new rules National cabinet already amends its new COVID-19 rules, further relaxing testing arrangements by removing the requirement for confirmed cases in isolation to do a rapid antigen test on the sixth day after being exposed. Images and excerpts that defined Australian politics in 2001, the year the world changed Confidential cabinet records from one of the most pivotal years in recent memory have been released today, giving a glimpse at how the Howard government grappled with some of the most tumultuous moments in Australia. Former PM still holds out hope for democracy in China, as he reflects on release of secret cabinet documents Australia's second-longest-serving prime minister, John Howard, says there is still hope for democracy in China, although he is disappointed by how it has changed since he was in power.  10 days, 291kms and only bat blood to drink: The marathon in the Sahara that turned into a nightmare When a huge sandstorm spun an ultramarathon runner off-course in the Sahara with meagre supplies, Mauro Prosperi knew there was only one person who could save him from certain death: himself.  One dead, three injured after cliff face collapses at Bells Beach A man is dead following the collapse of a cliff face in Bells Beach on Friday afternoon. Planning that trip into Queensland? Here is what you need to know before you hit the road The Queensland government has recently relaxed the rules for entry into the state. Travellers can come from just about anywhere as long as they are fully vaccinated and meet the government's requirements. Tropical Cyclone Seth forms off Queensland coast, large swells expected over weekend Tropical Cyclone Seth forms in the Coral Sea, north-east of Mackay, with large waves expected along the south-east Queensland coastline over the weekend. 'I could not stand it any longer': Files on 'horror radio' murder opened after 75 years In 1946, Trevor McKenzie was sentenced to death for murdering a man over his choice of radio station. Archival documents shed new light on this 75-year-old murder.     Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2021 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this eNewsletter | Discover other email newsletters | Privacy