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Dec 2021
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Summer Briefing Tuesday Dec 21, 2021

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Todays Headlines

  • Emergency National Cabinet meeting called as Australia battles Omicron Covid variant

  • Tennis legend Rafael Nadal tests Covid positive 
  • Good news for those planning an Aussie getaway with flights cheaper than they have been in years
  • And, Australia claims a stunning two-nil lead in the Ashes

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