The Australian Daily News - January 18 (12:00 am)

The Australian Daily News

China bully tactics ‘must be resisted’

A leader of a powerful business group has urged companies to resist bullying from China and for diplomats to help find alternative export markets.

Watchdog on alert as Norway probes Pfizer jab deaths

The federal government is seeking urgent answers from Norway’s regulator after 30 frail, elderly people died after receiving the Pfizer vaccine.

Covid burden finding fault in overseas stars

Victorian health authorities have been forced to issue official warnings to Australian Open players about their behaviour in quarantine.

Dump Albo call as heartland vote tanks

A poll showing the ALP faces losing two seats in its political heartland has prompted union calls for Anthony Albanese to be dumped.

Uni students head back to campus

Hundreds of thousands of students are set to head back to campus for in-person classes after the pandemic forced learning online.

Racist hate mail slurs against cheese activist

The Aboriginal activist who campaigned to change the name of Coon cheese is now the target of white supremacist hate mail.

Murders, massacres...and now Matilda

Greg Bearup has covered a lot of crime and destruction in his career. He says it is much more fun controlling the outcome writing fiction than confronting victims.

Business bullish on Biden takeover

Business leaders are optimistic Joe Biden’s agenda will provide opportunities for Australian companies, but have a warning.

Tropical cyclone menaces far north

Tropical Cyclone Kimi is on a collision course with Queensland’s far north coast, and gathering strength on the way.

Bushfire arson suspected as weather whips up worry

Fire services in Perth will remain on alert over coming days amid forecasts for further hot conditions that triggered an emergency.