Australia has reopened to fully-vaccinated ex-pats and their families with 16 flights arriving in Sydney and Melbourne.

The Opposition believes there is a lack of trust in Prime Minister Scott Morrison from international leaders.

The word "vax" has been chosen as Oxford Languages' Word of the Year.

In sport, the International Handball Federation has scrapped a rule making female players wear bikini bottoms and crop tops.

And in entertainment, Ed Sheeran confirms he is writing a song for the upcoming season of Ted Lasso.