By Hope NewsroomTuesday 14 Dec 2021NewsReading Time: 2 minutes
Today’s headlines from the Hope News team. You can listen to hourly bulletin updates at hopenews.com.au.
The State recorded 804 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, after super spreader events in Newcastle.
Patrons of a second night spot in Newcastle have been told to isolate and get tested for COVID-19.
NSW Health said Finnegan’s Hotel was visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 6.30pm on Friday night and 2.30am Saturday morning.
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One of the world’s largest mRNA vaccine manufacturing facilities will be built in Australia.
Moderna has struck a deal with the Victorian and Federal governments, which will see it produce 25 million doses of its COVID formula each year, from 2024.
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The city’s rail network is facing another full day of disruption, with train drivers walking off the job again over pay and safety concerns.
Two-thirds of the fleet will be out of action and commuters are being warned of packed trains and lengthy delays.
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Airlines have scheduled dozens of flights between Perth and other major cities, following the announcement of easing Western Australia’s hard border.
The state will reopen on February 5 after isolating itself from other parts of the country, for most of the pandemic.
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A Parramatta woman has been charged after another woman was allegedly fleeced of $1 million in a property scam.
Police say a Canberran allegedly deposited the money into a fraudulent account during the settlement period of a property sale.
It is believed the woman’s account details were taken from a compromised email address belonging to her lawyer, which contained altered bank details.
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The South Korean president Moon Jae-in will meet with Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese today.
He will then meet with NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and NSW Governor Margaret Beazley at Government House.
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In the US, at least 64 people, including six children, in Kentucky have been confirmed killed after a raft of tornadoes tore through six US states.
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Sri Lanka showed off a giant blue sapphire.
Weighing in at 310kg, the precious gem was found in a pit about three months ago.
It is yet to be certified by international organisations.
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