Human Rights Watch has called IOC president Thomas Bach "shameful" for taking a video call from Chinese tennis playerPeng Shuai; the call was seen as propaganda.
Victoria is on the brink of reaching its 90% full vaccination milestone, as its daily COVID-19 cases jumped to nearly 400.
Karen Webb will become the first woman to become NSW police commissioner, replacing Mick Fuller when he retires next year.
The NSW government is considering easing the mask mandate in the state despite concerns about crowds doing Christmas shopping over the Festive season.
