The PM has thanked Aussies who've rolled-up their sleeve to get the jab, with  70 per cent of the population aged 16 and over now double-dosed.

Aussie cricket great Michael Slater has been charged with domestic violence offences.

NSW Police drop all charges against former NRL star and SAS Australia winner Sam Burgess, who had been accused of domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse.

In sport, international tennis players wanting to compete in January's Australian Open will need to be fully vaccinated.

And in entertainment, Amy Shark has topped the nominations at this years ARIA Awards.