NSW may have hit its Omicron peak — and that's good news for other states

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Top Stories NSW may have hit its Omicron peak — and that's good news for other states The evidence is firming up that at least one state — New South Wales — has reached its hospitalisation peak for this wave of the pandemic. How the ash cloud from Tonga's volcano blast smashed through Earth's weather ceiling As disaster response teams work to deliver aid, scientists are also scrambling to piece together an unprecedented cascade of events that led to and followed an enormous volcanic eruption in Tonga. The COVID finishing line has moved on us all again — and that's a problem for Morrison It would be completely unfair to blame our political leaders for a pandemic that is challenging everyone. It might occasionally help, though, if there was a little bit more honesty and humility on show, writes Laura Tingle. Rock superstar Meat Loaf dies aged 74 Meat Loaf, the rock superstar loved by millions for his Bat Out of Hell album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as Paradise by the Dashboard Light and Two Out of Three Ain't Bad, has died aged 74. Heaven will be 'ringing with rock': Stars remember Meat Loaf following singer's death Celebrities take to social media to remember music legend Meat Loaf, the flamboyant rock star whose career spanned six decades and sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. 'We really should hang out more': Why is it so hard to make new friends as adults? Loneliness is harmful to our health and as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, increasingly common. So how can we get better at making new friends, asks Anastasia Hronis. Red jellyfish swarm Melbourne's beaches in 'unbelievable' numbers Experts say higher than normal rainfall could be the reason behind the proliferation of lion's mane jellyfish in Port Phillip Bay this summer. After three days of COVID, Morgan's only symptom was fatigue. Four weeks later, he's still feeling it US researchers are finding patients with mild COVID-19 are developing long COVID, and they suggest "pushing through" the illness — even if it's mild — could be part of the problem. High rollers, billionaires and mysterious VIP rooms: Why Beijing punished its 'good kid' Macau  For decades, Macau has pledged its loyalty to Beijing in exchange for a longer leash and a steady influx of cashed-up gamblers. But the dramatic arrest of a high-flying casino owner leaves many wondering what lies in this port city's future.  Government urged to set harsher rules to protect children from 'Wild West' gambling ads Daryl Watson was cooking dinner at his Adelaide Hills home when he heard a strange sound coming from his son's iPad: It was an advertisement promoting an adult gambling game.   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 eNewsletter | Discover other email newsletters | Privacy