The Loop: Vaccine rollout delays for kids, Djokovic's day in court, and why no-one's talking about today's Golden Globes

Good morning. It's Monday, January 10. Here's what you need to know today.

One thing to know right now: Today's vaccine rollout for younger kids has hit a snag

Here's the lowdown:

• So the vaccine rollout for five to 11-year-olds begins today
• But lots of doctors (at least in NSW) say they've been forced to cancel vaccination appointments for children because they haven't received their supply of Pfizer vaccine doses
• The Australian Medical Association says delays in the supply chain caused by the Omicron outbreak mean many of its members haven't received their deliveries yet
• But it wants people to be patient and kind to staff rescheduling appointments

Here's the AMA's Michael Bonning:

We recognise this scenario is frustrating for everyone involved and we do want to see those vaccines hit the fridges of general practices as soon as possible.

One thing you’ll be hearing about today: The government says Djokovic did not have guaranteed entry

This is all going to play out in a hearing today, so here's what we know:

• Overnight, the federal government's lawyers said an email sent to the Serbian player was not an assurance "that his so-called 'medical exemption' would be accepted", and his responses could be questioned and verified on his arrival
• Court filings also challenge Djokovic's claim for a medical exemption from Australia's vaccination requirements on the basis he recently had COVID-19, with the government saying there's no evidence he had an acute medical illness last month (that's when he claimed to have tested positive)
• And even if he wins, the department says it may decide to make another cancellation decision — and if he's ordered to be released, he might be detained again

Novak Djokovic is seeking to overturn the department's decision to quash his visa because he had not received a COVID-19 vaccination. (AP)

News while you snoozed

Let's get you up to speed.

• Media in Kazakhstan, citing the health ministry, say 164 people died in violent unrest there last week. Russian troops have continued to arrive there on the country's request, following widespread protests last week. 

Russian troops have arrived in Kazakhstan as part of a peacekeeping mission. (Reuters: Russian Defence Ministry)

• Up to 80 homes in Maryborough have been affected by rising floodwaters. The Mary River peaked at 10.3 metres overnight. The CBD was evacuated yesterday afternoon after the "catastrophic failure" of gates under a levee

Chopper vision shows scale of the flooding in the Queensland town of Maryborough.

• Michael Lang, a co-creator and promoter of the 1969 Woodstock music festival, has died after battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Lang put together the festival billed as "three days of peace and music" alongside partners Artie Kornfeld, John Roberts and Joel Rosenman

The news Australia is searching for

• Rafael Nadal: It's all good news for Djokovic's rival this morning, with the Spanish tennis star taking out the Melbourne Summer Set (beating Maxime Cressy 7-6, 6-3). He's now won at least one ATP tournament in 19-straight calendar years, pushing clear of Andre Agassi and Roger Federer. His winning run goes back to 2004
• Cameroon: The host of the African Cup of Nations came from behind with an incredible two penalties in the space of eight minutes at the end of the first half to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in the opening match

One more thing: Golden Globes are on — but will anyone be watching?

The embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association (it's the group behind the Globes), is going ahead with its film awards on Sunday night (or Monday morning our time).

But there's no telecast, nominees, celebrity guests, a red carpet, a host, press or even a livestream — it's basically a Twitter feed.

Why? ICYMI, the association came under fire after a Los Angeles Times investigation revealed last year ethical lapses and a lack of diversity (there was not a single black journalist in the 87-person group). 

Studios and PR firms threatened to boycott — Tom Cruise even returned his three Golden Globes, while other A-listers condemned the group on social media. 

But the HFPA says it has turned things around, with 21 new members including six black journalists and it has overhauled the board.

If you're still here for the awards (and their potential to build Oscars buzz):

• Jane Campion could take home her first Golden Globe as best director for the bleak Netflix film The Power of the Dog (it's had seven nominations all up, including for Benedict Cumberbatch)
• There's also possibilities for Will Smith and Kristen Stewart in King Richard and the Princess Diana film Spencer respectively
• Succession leads the TV side of things with five nominations (including best drama).

That's it for now

We'll be back later on with more of the good stuff.

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