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Donald Trump has made history as the first US president ever impeached twice. Australians stranded overseas left frustrated as the number of people allowed into the country is reduced.

Yet another international sporting event has been forced to give way to the pandemic. The debate over the effectiveness of the AstraZeneca coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine.

Social media companies facing a backlash. We take a look at the Trump Administration's Indo-Pacific strategy. Plus rising sea levels are visibly changing Kakadu.

There are growing calls for US President Donald Trump to stand down or face impeachment. Plus some health experts say restrictions to stop the spread of a new strain of coronavirus COVID-19 in Australia are too little, too late.

An unprecedented and ugly day in Washington DC as Donald Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol building. Sydney's cricket Test at the centre of controversy. First doses of the coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine to be available in Australia next month.

The AstraZeneca and Oxford University vaccine is now at the centre of medical debate, after studies indicated it may not be as effective as others. More and more foreign-backed wind turbines are popping up across Tasmania.

Concerns about how coronavirus COVID-19 entered Australia despite our strict quarantine measures. Victoria's corruption buster IBAC uncovers alleged bribery by rail executives. Julian Assange's US extradition denied by a UK court.

Masks are now compulsory in public indoor settings across Sydney. As Victoria shut its borders to NSW, it was a mad dash for Victorians to get home. Plus the challenges facing China's economy and the pitfalls for Australia.

7.30 looks back at 2020, a year that saw death, disease, unemployment and isolation on a scale unprecedented in modern times. But as bad as things got there was still kindness, resilience and a remarkable sense of community.

Two clients of missing Sydney businesswoman Melissa Caddick speak publicly for the first time. America has reached a horrific milestone, with more than 300,000 deaths from coronavirus COVID-19. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

Insurance industry's $10 billion fight with small business over coronavirus COVID-19 cover. Concerns about a drug and alcohol rehab program that emphasises religious instruction. Electoral college confirms Joe Biden as the next US president.

Power companies are helping some Australians go off the energy grid, but consumer advocates say outdated regulation is hampering progress. Plus Dr Norman Swan on the latest coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine developments.

2020 has been a year none of us will ever forget. As the political year ends, David Speers and the panel reflect on the events of the past seven days and the year, as well as the Matt Price Moment.

Australia's leading nightly public affairs program, bringing you more exclusive investigations and real-life stories of extraordinary Australians. Plus, a unique perspective on the issues of the day. Presented by Leigh Sales.

Police head-stomp victim speaks out about violent incident caught on video. The Morrison government has unveiled its suite of workplace relations reforms. Plus Laura Tingle interviews former head of the CIA John Brennan.

For almost two months Fraser Island has been swept by raging bushfires. Some economists argue that government spending on social housing is the best way to help the economy bounce back. Rice growers warn there may be no locally grown rice on supermarket shelves by next year.

Some people are still suffering long-term health effects from last summer's bushfire smoke. Plus the federal government has announced a new statutory definition for casual work.

David Speers interviews shadow foreign minister Penny Wong. Mike Bowers talks pictures with Guardian Australia's Amy Remeikis. On the panel are ABC RN Drive's Patricia Karvelas, David Crowe from the Age and Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian Financial Review's Phil Coorey. They discuss the deteriorating Australia-China relationship following a tweet from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs which included a doctored image of an Australian soldier. Plus good news on the economic front as Australia's technical recession ends and the UK begins to roll-out a coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine.