Australian News in Punjabi: 12 January 2021

Presenting the major national and international news stories of today; sports, currency exchange rates and the weather forecast for tomorrow.

Farmers protest in India: Image used for representation only. Source: Supplied

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New South Wales records five new locally-acquired COVID-19 cases

Warnings the U-K variant of coronavirus is a risk to Greater Brisbane

Indian Supreme Court puts farm laws on hold until further notice, forms committee for further talks

In tennis, Victorian authorities detail plans to quarantine 1200 international players and staff ahead of the Australian Open

And, in cricket, Tim Paine has apologised for his conduct during the third Test against India at the S-C-G

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