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The identities of those killed in the Gold Coast helicopter crash revealed; the federal government at odds with the Chief Medical Officer over travel restrictions with China and FIFA's President calls on countries across the world to name a stadium after Brazillian soccer great, Pele

In this bulletin: a Sea World Pilot among four people killed in a two helicopter collision on the Gold Coast; thousands of Catholics line up to pay tribute to the late Pope Benedict; and in sport, Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur wins against tennis legend, Rafael Nadal, in the United Cup.

Grave fears after two helicopters collide on the Gold Coast, The federal Treasurer warns Australia won't be completely immune from a global economic downturn, Melbourne City defeats the Wellington Phoenix, 3-1 in the A-League.

Australia's Health Minister defends a decision to impose COVID-19 test requirements on travellers from China, Residents in the New South Wales town of Menindee on high alert, with a record-breaking flood peak expected, The death of a horse at the Perth Cup sparks fresh scrutiny for the racing industry.

In this bulletin, Australia to impose compulsory coronavirus testing measures for travellers arriving from China; Brazil swears in Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as president, marking the beginning of an unprecedented third-term in office; and in sport, Australian basketballers shine on court in the N-B-A.

Australia imposes compulsory coronavirus testing for travellers arriving from China starting this month, The world mourns the death of former Pope Benedict, who has died at the age of 95, United Cup success for the Czech Republic in Sydney this weekend.

In this bulletin, newly released cabinet papers show why the Howard government refused to recognise First Nations people in the constitution; New Year's eve celebrations draw large crowds around the world; and in sport, Rafael Nadal shrugs off retirement concerns, following a shock loss at the United Cup.

In this bulletin, revellers say goodbye to 2022, as Australia becomes one of the first countries in the world to usher in the new year; former Pope Benedict dies at the age of 95; and in sport, a young AFL player charged with drink-driving.

Final preparations for festivities to mark the end of 2022 continue across the nation; United States TV trail-blazer Barbara Walters dies at the age of 93; A tennis upset at the United Cup in Sydney.

In this bulletin, final preparations underway around the country ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations; police in the United States charge a man with the murder of four college students, who were found stabbed to death in their beds; and in sport, Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian club Al Nasr.