By Hope NewsroomMonday 1 Nov 2021NewsReading Time: 2 minutes
Today’s headlines from the Hope News team. You can listen to hourly bulletin updates at hopenews.com.au.
International travellers are having emotional reunions with family and friends at Sydney Airport as the international border reopens.
Nearly 600 days after Australia closed its international borders due to COVID-19, commercial flights have touched down at Kingsford Smith International Airport.
There are no border or quarantine restrictions for incoming passengers who are fully vaccinated.
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Sydney residents are now allowed to travel into regional NSW after restrictions were lifted at midnight.
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From today, Pfizer booster COVID-19 shots are available from state-run clinics for eligible people.
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Almost 2000 classrooms across NSW will now have new ventilation systems installed to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19.
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Lawyers representing Gladys Berejiklian will be allowed to question the former Premier during the final day of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) hearing.
Ms Berejiklian returns for a second day of evidence, where she’ll also continue to be grilled by Counsel Assisting about her relationship with former MP Daryl Maguire.
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Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies have agreed on a final statement that urges “meaningful and effective” action to limit global warming.
But climate activists say it offers few concrete commitments.
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Scott Morrison has rebuffed French President Emmanuel Macron’s accusation Australia “lied” about its decision to scrap a $90 billion submarine contract.
Mr Morrison has rejected Mr Macron’s accusation, saying he will always stand up for Australia’s interests.
Mr Morrison is now heading to Glasgow, Scotland for the COP26 climate conference.
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Australian golfer Lucas Herbert has won his first PGA tour title at the Bermuda Championship.
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