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Top Stories Live: Scott Morrison gives update on RATs following National Cabinet meeting The Prime Minister is addressing the media following a meeting of National Cabinet. Follow live. COVID testing delays to continue for weeks as Australia encounters rapid antigen test 'disaster' Australians are being warned to expect to see long COVID-19 testing queues and wait times for at least several more weeks, as pathology labs continue to be hit by huge demand and staff shortages around the country.  Premier admits NSW health system under 'substantial pressure' as state records 35,054 new COVID cases NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says a "sharp escalation" in COVID cases and hospitalisations is expected in coming weeks, followed by a "sharp decline", as the state records 35,054 new infections and eight deaths. Half-a-million RATs arrive in Queensland, new private testing sites open today as COVID numbers rise Health officials believe there are many more unconfirmed infections in the community that are not picked up by government figures because testing clinics are being swamped by those seeking a PCR test for the virus. One crucial factor will dictate property prices this year and next The pandemic has caused a lot of heartache and distress, and it now appears to be creating more problems for first home buyers.  There is plenty of good in Novak Djokovic, even though we focus on the bad While the concerns from Australians are genuine, Novak Djokovic's impending arrival brings with it a complicated relationship with fans, writes Tracey Holmes. How did Novak Djokovic get a COVID-19 vaccination exemption? The world number one tennis player needed to convince two separate panels that he met the criteria for being allowed to enter the country while unvaccinated. 'Ridiculous proposal': Labor calls on PM to abandon cash payment plan for rapid antigen tests Labor says the Prime Minister must abandon a reported plan to offer direct payments to vulnerable Australians to buy rapid antigen tests from stores, saying the kits should be free and available to all. Live: Final session starts after long rain breaks on day one of fourth Ashes Test Stuart Broad gets an important breakthrough for England, with David Warner nicking off just before another rain delay on day one in Sydney. Follow live. 'Benefit of the doubt': Old Parliament House arson suspect granted bail a second time despite breach A Victorian man who allegedly lit a fire at Old Parliament House and was caught breaching his bail conditions just 15 minutes after leaving jail is granted bail for a second time.   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.     © 2022 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this Newsletter | Discover other Newsletters | Privacy