Vaccinated tourists welcomed back as international border to reopen in two weeks

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Top Stories Vaccinated tourists welcomed back as international border to reopen in two weeks Almost two years after the government closed Australia to the world, the international border is set to reopen to those who are fully vaccinated. What you need to know about Australia's border opening to all international arrivals From February 21, Australia will open its international border to all arrivals but there are still some restrictions in place. Here's what you need to know. Moderate Liberals threatening to sink religious discrimination bill Several government MPs are threatening to cross the floor against a vote on protections for religious people, saying the current bill goes too far in privileging religious rights. SAS witness in Ben Roberts-Smith trial denies punching female soldier in face at party SAS member, codenamed Person 14, is accused by Ben Roberts-Smith's barrister of punching a female American soldier in the face on his second day in the witness box in Sydney. ADF to be sent into aged care facilities to ease staffing pressures As the aged care sector battles a deadly Omicron wave and severe staff shortages, the government says it will send up to 1,7000 Defence Force personnel to help. 'Horrendous' Wheatbelt bushfires still pose a threat, says fire chief Fires that tore through Western Australia's agricultural heartland overnight scorching farmland and destroying property are still posing a threat as firefighters battle to contain them today. Live: All the coronavirus news you need in the one place Get up to speed on all the coronavirus news from across Australia. Follow live. 'So much fun, so much camaraderie': Australia's Winter Olympic athletes' team spirit a recipe for success Medal winners Tess Coady and Jakara Anthony say the whole Australian team at the Winter Olympics have united, creating a unique and prosperous environment. 'Enormous misunderstanding': Peng Shuai attends Winter Olympics and doubles down on sexual assualt accusation denial In an interview with L'Equipe, Ms Peng once again denies having accused a senior Chinese official of sexual assault. WA hospitals now require rapid antigen tests on entry, as state records 26 new cases Rapid antigen tests are now compulsory for people presenting to emergency departments at WA hospitals, the Health Minister announces, as 26 new locally-acquired cases of COVID-19 are reported in the state.   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