SBS Punjabi News: January 2, 2020

Here are the major national and international news stories of today. Tune into the programme at 9 pm tonight for details and more news on sports, currency exchange rates and the weather forecast for tomorrow.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has acknowledged it's been a tough year due to bushfires. Source: AAP

• Prime Minister Scott Morrison defends the federal government's response to the fire crisis in multiple states and territories,
•  A state of alert for the nation's capital as New South Wales declares a seven day emergency,

And

•  Changes galore in the New Zealand cricket team ahead of the Sydney Test tomorrow.

 

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