Debate over COVID-19 close contact isolation as Australia faces peak of Omicron BA.2 wave

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Top Stories Debate over COVID-19 close contact isolation as Australia faces peak of Omicron BA.2 wave Australia's peak public health committee pitches an end to close contact isolation, as the country grapples with the realities of a COVID-normal future. Albanese failed his first 'gotcha' moment — but does it really matter? The first full day of "official" campaigning saw a classic "gotcha" moment. But there's more to the story, writes David Taylor. Scott Morrison backs Liberal candidate lobbying to block transgender women playing women's sports Scott Morrison says he agrees with a newly announced Liberal candidate who has been lobbying to stop transgender women from competing in women's sport. Ben Roberts-Smith trial hears from witness who didn't want to give evidence A former elite soldier tells a court he felt "threatened" that if he didn't cooperate with newspapers being sued by Ben Roberts-Smith, he would instead be subpoenaed as a hostile witness. Live: New Zealand to send Hercules plane, personnel to Europe in support of Ukraine New Zealand will send a C-130 Hercules and 58 personnel to Europe as additional support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion. Follow live. Social media videos show 'riots' over food in locked-down Shanghai Small "riots" break out in Shanghai as residents who have been confined in their homes for three weeks show their frustration at China's draconian "COVID-zero" policy. Man 'raised the spear' to officer prior to being shot, NT Police allege A 20-year-old Indigenous man, who was shot at six times by a Northern Territory police officer last month, has today been charged over alleged events prior to the shooting. Daniel Johns could face jail over drink-driving crash, magistrate says The former Silverchair frontman pleads guilty to high-range drink driving after recording a blood-alcohol level of more than three times the legal limit after the crash near Newcastle last month. 'It's time for a referendum': Indigenous leaders put forward two dates for vote on Voice to Parliament Indigenous leaders are calling on the next Australian government to hold a referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament within two years, saying "the timing is right and it's now". 'When I make a mistake, I'll 'fess up to it': Albanese apologises after early economic stumble Anthony Albanese says he made a mistake after being unable to recall key economic figures while trying to spruik Labor's credentials for government. The Opposition Leader says he takes full responsibility for the mistake.   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