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A new national survey from CHOICE has found that one in five Australians whose flights were cancelled due to COVID-19 border closures have been unable to use travel vouchers that were issued.

Strathfield byelection Labor candidate Jason Yat-sen Li, who will most likely be elected, has had to call out racism during the campaign. And it’s not the first time.

Small businesses are struggling for survival under the strain of the Omicron virus outbreak.

Many Australian companies are at least six months ahead of everyone in preparing for the rush on rapid antigen tests which have played a key role in keeping their businesses operating.

The peak body representing independent higher education providers is urging the federal government to extend legislation introduced in 2020, which outlaws the provision or advertising of academic cheating services at universities to the VET sector.

At Bondi Junction, where Sydney’s outbreak emerged earlier this year, most people wore masks as they did their Christmas shopping but were split over a potential mandate. 

Research suggests Australia and New Zealand can expect the flow of international students to return to pre-pandemic levels due to pent-up demand, but it could take some time.

Hybrid employment styles mixing remote and in-office work will be much more common in future but the flexibility they offer varies.

From churches to cafes, bookshops and beaches, Sydney enjoyed its first weekend of freedom since June.

Faridullah Mohibi is one of the lucky ones. But nearly 60 NSW MPs from all parties have signed a petition urging the federal government to boost its refugee intake from Afghanistan.