By Hope NewsroomWednesday 8 Dec 2021NewsReading Time: 2 minutes
Today’s headlines from the Hope News team. You can listen to hourly bulletin updates at hopenews.com.au.
More than 140 people have been contacted by health officials, due to concerns of COVID-19 spread on Sydney Harbour party cruise.
Five people who were on the boat that left King Street Wharf on Friday night have tested positive to the virus.
…
A 24-year-old man is in critical condition after being found stabbed at unit complex in North Parramatta last night.
…
A crime scene has been set up following a stabbing overnight at Willoughby on Sydney’s north shore.
A 27-year-old man suffered wounds to his chest and shoulder.
…
The federal government is announcing the biggest reforms to Australia’s payment systems in 25 years.
The government says there needs to be tighter regulation around some digital products, including crypto-currency.
…
Doctors and nurses could have their university debt wiped by the federal government, if they are willing to work in rural areas.
It’s part of a federal scheme designed to address critical GP shortages in the bush.
…
Unions are planning more industrial action on Sydney’s train network next week.
Reduced services are expected again next Tuesday.
…
US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have held a two-hour talk by video.
…
At least 38 people have been killed and dozens injured in prison fire, in the East African nation of Burundi.
…
Police in France say a suspect in the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has been arrested at a Paris airport.
…
Australia and England begin the first Ashes cricket test today at the Gabba in Brisbane.