Let’s talk about the Aussie economy and Hallelujah, it’s showing signs of improvement.

NATO to boost military presence in Ukraine, Labor pledges $440 million to education sector, consumer goods under increased pressure from heightened import costs, and MORE.

The Omicron wave that has seen global coronavirus cases surge to record levels, is now showing signs of slowing.

RBA to potentially raise rates sooner than expected, Omicron hospitalisation rates steadily on the decline, Bitcoin continues to take a battering, and MORE.

WA cancels plans to reopen borders in early Feb, Nick Kyrgios bows out of Australian Open, 25% of Atlassian staff leave Greater Sydney area, and MORE.

Big discrepancy between ANZ and Westpac's consumer confidence numbers, will Albo raise the super contribution to 15% if he wins office, logistics companies set to raise prices with a Covid levy, and MORE.

Equities tumble as bond yields anticipate rising interest rates, WHO doctor says Omicron will not be the last variant, self-isolation could drop to five days in Australia, and MORE.

Chief medical officer cautious over Omicron marking the end of the pandemic, Xi Jinping warns the West against raising interest rates, global bond markets under pressure, and MORE.

Global share markets remained under pressure over the past week from concerns about rising US inflation and faster US interest rate hikes.

Novak Djokovic returns home after unsuccessful battle with Australian courts, tsunami concerns over underwater volcanic eruption in the Pacific Ocean subside, what are the best face masks to be wearing in public, and MORE.

Queen strips son Prince Andrew of royal and military titles, head doctor says Australian Omicron hospitalisation rates could be peaking, Asia's richest man to pledge US$76bn in green investments, and MORE.

Supply chain crisis worsened by Omicron outbreak in China, Boris Johnson under fire for attending party during lockdown, US sees highest CPI numbers since 1982, and MORE.