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Australia reports record high Covid-19 deaths; hospitals under stress

Australia reported a record high of Covid deaths, and its second-largest state declared an emergency in hospitals

Djokovic's deportation over vaccine exposes Australian border debate

Weary after two years of some of the harshest Covid border restrictions, many Australians wanted Djokovic kicked out of their country for travelling to a tennis tournament without being vaccinated.

Two shots of Sputnik V accepted for international travel to Australia: TGA

Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recognized the two-dose course of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 as an acceptable form of coronavirus vaccination for traveller

Ruled out: Australia deports Novak Djokovic for being unvaccinated

Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on Sunday after losing a bid to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19. A masked Djokovic was photographed in a Melbourne airport lounge with two government officials in black uniforms before he left for Dubai. It's not clear where he will go from there. Among the possibilities are Spain, Monaco or his native Serbia, where he has an almost iconic status and would likely be greeted with a hero's welcome. The No 1-ranked tennis star has spent the past 10 days at the center of a dizzying drama over his vaccination status that has polarized opinion worldwide and struck a chord in Australia, where coronavirus cases are surging. The 34-year-old said he was "extremely disappointed" by a court's decision Sunday that led to his deportation. But he added that he respected the ruling and would cooperate with authorities. The saga began when Djokovic was granted an exemption to strict ...

Ashes, 5th test: England all out for 188, Australia takes 115-run lead

Continuing their domination in the series, Australia bowled out England for 188 in their first innings to take a 115-run lead on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test, here on Saturday

Djokovic won't be deported from Australia on Friday, confirm officials

Lawyers for Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke have agreed to not deport World number one men's singles tennis player Novak Djokovic from Australia.

Australia regulator expands money laundering probe at casino firm Star

AUSTRAC launched a probe in June into Star's casino in Sydney amid concerns over ongoing customer due diligence and compliance with laws

Australia PM Morrison declines to comment on Djokovic's visa status

Australian PM Scott Morrison said he did not want to comment on Novak Djokovic's visa status

Novak Djokovic admits travel declaration had incorrect information

Novak Djokovic has acknowledged that his Australian travel declaration form contained incorrect information, as the government nears a decision on whether to deport the Serbian tennis star

Australia Open draw deferred amid uncertainty over Djokovic's status

The draw was to start at 3 p.m. local time (0400 GMT), but after a short delay, a tournament staffer told reporters outsde the media conference room it would not go ahead.

Omicron surge threatens to slow down Australia's economic recovery

Australian businesses are grappling with the growing toll of workers out sick or ordered to isolate for being close contacts

Novak Djokovic clarifies movements, Australian visa saga continues

Novak Djokovic has moved to clarify how mistakes were made on the immigration document he submitted on his arrival in Melbourne last week, before his visa was revoked and then reinstated

Australia's New South Wales sees deadliest day of Covid at 21 deaths

Australia's most populous state, New South Wales, made the reporting of rapid antigen test results mandatory Wednesday as it experienced its deadliest day of the pandemic with 21 deaths. State Premier Dominic Perrottet said residents who failed to register a positive rapid antigen test would face a fine of up to 1,000 Australian dollars (USD721) starting next week. Perrottet said the registration process was simple and would help health officials provide more support to people with underlying health conditions. The 21 deaths reported in New South Wales on Wednesday topped the previous record of 18 set on Monday. The state saw 34,759 new COVID-19 cases and 2,242 hospitalizations, including 175 patients in intensive care. Victoria state also reported 21 deaths Wednesday along with 40,127 new cases as the state government announced that 1,000 first-year healthcare students and retired nurses would be recruited as vaccinators to meet rising demand for booster shots. Deputy Premier Jam

Australia and Serbia leaders discuss Novak Djokovic's visa amid vaccine row

The prime ministers of Australia and Serbia on Tuesday discussed Novak Djokovic's precarious visa after the top-ranked Serbian tennis star won a court battle to compete in the Australian Open

Australia November retail sales boom in timely boost to economy

It blew away expectations of a 3.9% gain and left sales 5.8% up on November last year at a record A$33.41 billion ($24.00 billion), a major boost to economic growth in the quarter.

'Damaging on all fronts': ATP on tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa battle

The ATP on Monday termed the saga surrounding World number one men's singles player Novak Djokovic as "damaging on all fronts".Djokovic won his legal appeal on procedural grounds, quashing the border officer's initial decision to cancel his visa ahead of the Australian Open.The ATP said the series of events leading to Monday's court hearing might affect Djokovic's well-being and preparation for the Australian Open."The ATP fully respects the sacrifices the people of Australia have made since the onset of COVID-19 and the stringent immigration policies that have been put in place. Complications in recent days related to player entry into Australia have however highlighted the need for clearer understanding, communication and application of the rules," the statement by ATP read."In travelling to Melbourne, it's clear Novak Djokovic believed he had been granted a necessary medical exemption in order to comply with entry regulations. The series of events leading to Monday's court hearing .

Australian shares end lower over Omicron surge worries, tech slide

Total infections in Australia continued to surge, with over half a million cases reported over the last week, straining the country's healthcare infrastructure and supply chains

Djokovic hearing set for Monday as Oz court rejects bid for delay

The vaccine-skeptical world No. 1 has been confined to a hotel used to detain refugees and asylum seekers

Australia's New South Wales sees deadliest day of Covid-19 pandemic

Australia's New South Wales state reported 16 deaths on Sunday in its deadliest day of the pandemic

Bopanna-Ramkumar pair cruise to final at Adelaide International

The Indians will now lock horns with top seeds Ivan Dodig of Croatia and Brazilian Marcelo Melo in the summit clash of the of the ATP 250 event