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There were more dramatic scenes in Melbourne today as construction workers and panti-lockdown protesters marched through the CBD, Byron, Tweed and Kempsey local government areas have been plunged into a 7 day lockdown, NASA sending an ice-seeking rover to the moon in 2023, David Beckham’s son, Gillian Anderson and Kanye West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria's State Government Has Shut Down Construction Industry For Two Weeks, Pfizer has said it’s covid jab is safe for kids aged 5 to 11, Prime Minister Scott Morrison will arrive in New York this morning, Aussie football great Harry Kewell has been sacked as coach of English fifth-tier club Barnet FC, singer Pete Murray has revealed that he still can’t straighten his arm after being injured on SAS Australia, Princess Beatrice has given birth to a baby girl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Police believe they have found the body of Gabby Petito whose disappearance gripped the country, the number of daily covid cases in New South Wales dropped below 1000, there were ugly scenes today as a protest by construction workers turned violent, NRL player Anthony Milford arrested this morning in Brisbane, The Emmys and SAS Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Porter has resigned from cabinet over mystery donations to support his legal fight against the ABC, New laws to stop political parties spamming your phone with messages will be introduced to parliament next month, and in the AFL Port Adelaide’s Ollie Wines won the Brownlow medal last night, Aussie Olympic swimming champion Madison Wilson has been hospitalised with covid in Italy, the Emmy Awards are on today, the cast of Dancing With the Stars All Stars has been announced, finally comedian Chris Rock has revealed that he has COVID. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Nations General Assembly coming up in New York, Prime Minister Scott Morrison will head to Washington for a meeting with the US President at the White House, a new Universal Studios theme park is set to open in Beijing, the Emmys' are coming up and news.com.au's Wenlei Ma is here to tell us about new shows and movies coming out next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales achieved a major vaccine milestone as 50 per cent of the state has been fully vaccinated, Melbourne coach AFL Simon Goodwin has been forced into isolation a week out from the grand final, Fitzy and Wippa almost accidentally killed Ed Sheeran and Prince Phillip’s will.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has slammed Australia’s new defence alliance with the US and UK, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has also reacted to the deal,Queensland has become the fifth Australian state to legalise voluntary euthanasia, Aussie swimmer Shayna Jack is free to continue her competitive swimming career, former AFL star Ben Cousins has reportedly accepted an invitation to attend the Brownlow medal count in Perth on Sunday night, Rapper Nicki Minaj has claimed that she was invited to the White House to discuss her hesitancy about getting a covid vaccine, a new book claims that Patrick Dempsey was a nightmare to work with on Grey’s anatomy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden forgot Scott Morrison’s name during a joint press conference this morning as he announced a new military alliance, man accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins in Parliament House in 2019 pleaded not guilty, SpaceX rocket blasted off in in the US, Simone Biles, Larry Nassar, Octavia Spencer and The Bodyguard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to announce Australia’s submarine program will “go nuclear” under a new defence pact with the US and the UK, The police officer found guilty of killing Australian woman Justine Ruz-check Daymond has sensationally had his conviction overturned, A new study has revealed that some Aussies would be willing to take a pay cut in return for working from home permanently, Ash Barty is taking a well deserved holiday, Ed Sheeran has slammed American awards shows saying they usually have a horrible atmosphere, billionaire James Packer has put his superyacht up for sale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced the curfew has been scrapped, awkward moment as journo forgets to press mute during zoom press conference with John Barilaro, TikTok comedian tested positive for COVID and is in hospital, Ballarat plunged into a 7-day lockdown, British olympic team stripped of their silver medals, Natalie Barr and Jason SudeikisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A dozen leading doctors groups have written to Prime Minister Scott Morrison urging him to commit to an ambitious national plan to cut Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions, Apple has unveiled its latest product range, announcing the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, a new iPad and an improved iPad Mini, NRL player Lachlan Lewis has been sacked by the Bulldogs, AFL Trent Cotchin has stepped down as captain of Richmond,a surprising celebrity was unveiled on The Masked Singer last night, comedian Norm Macdonald has died after a nine year battle with cancer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 20-year-old man died of COVID in Victoria, lockdown in the ACT has been extended by another four weeks, 40 men armed with bats and poles were involved in a wild brawl in Brisbane last night, two Brisbane Broncos players got into a bust up during their Mad Monday celebrations, Tony Armstrong, Michael Rowland, Lisa Millar and the Met Gala.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health experts believe the curve is finally flattening in NSW, An alleged right wing extremist from Orange in NSW has been charged with possessing a digital blueprint to make a 3D gun, Australia’s privacy watchdog is investigating the new smart glasses that have been released by Facebook and Ray Ban, Aussie cricket legend Matthew Hayden has joined Pakistan’s coaching staff for the upcoming T20 world cup, an international celebrity was the first person unveiled on The Masked Singer last night, SAS Australia kicked off on Channel 7 last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has sent a warning to those who don’t want to get vaccinated, health authorities in Victoria have said that tearooms on construction sites are now the most dangerous place for COVID transmission, the UK government has ditched a plan to introduce vaccine passports, Daniil Medvedev has won the US Open, Dylan Alcott won the quad singles wheelchair final, Britney Spears and Andrew O’Keefe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a push to turn the MCG into a mass vaccination hub for the AFL grand final public holiday and the day of the game, NSW - restrictions have been eased for fully vaccinated people, the Taliban has announced that Afghan women will still be allowed to attend university as long as they study separately from men, Aussie Daniel Riccardo has won his first grand prix since 2018, the winner of the Voice was crowned last night, Channel Seven’s Sunrise has banned unvaccinated makeup artists from working on the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man who allegedly sexually assaulted Brittany Higgins in parliament house in 2019 will appear in court, the world's first private all-civilian spaceflight will take off, Apple is set to unveil some new products, the Met Gala is coming up, and news.com.au's Wenlei Ma is here to tell us about new shows coming to streaming next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced that she’ll stop stepping up for the daily Covid press conference from next week, a school in Brisbane’s south was evacuated this morning after a student tested positive for Covid, a stunning upset at the US Open, revelation about Ronald McDonald’s purple friend Grimace, John Travolta, Idina Menzel and Ant MiddletonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s pressure on Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to follow in the footsteps of New South Wales and release a roadmap out of lockdown, VB has updated its iconic TV ad to encourage people to get vaccinated,Facebook and Ray Ban have teamed up to create a pair of smart sunnies, A finger prick blood test may soon be able to show whether a person has concussion within minutes of an injury, Married At First Sight contestant Jake Edwards has revealed he contemplated taking his own life after appearing on the reality show, the trailer for the new Matrix movie has finally been releasedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales has revealed that hospitality venues, retail stores and gyms are set to reopen for vaccinated people once 70 per cent of the state’s population is fully vaxxed, a concerning number of Covid cases in Victoria, Western Australia border updates, disappointing news for some Australian Olympians, Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lawrence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian is today set to announce October 18 as Freedom day, A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Melbourne teacher Shanae Brooke Edwards who was killed on a hike in eastern Europe, Notorious gangland figure Arthur Neddy Smith has died in prison,British teenager Emma Raducanu has made history at the US Open, Travis Barker has opened up about his relationship with Kourtney Kardashian, saying the reality star makes him feel invincible, And finally it’s been revealed how much Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence were paid for their new movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lockdown restrictions set to be lifted in regional Victoria this Friday, New South Wales reached a vaccine milestone with 75 percent of residents having received their first jab in the state, why you shouldn’t hold in farts, Donald Trump, major development in Free Britney case and Kylie Jenner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has hit back at Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews over the country’s vaccine allocation, There was a tense confrontation between police and worshippers at a Jewish synagogue in Melbourne last night, The Taliban has announced the formation of a new “caretaker” government in Afghanistan, the AFL has confirmed that this year’s grand final will start at 7.15pm australian eastern standard time, singer Pete Murray has opened up about some of the extreme treatment he received on the set of SAS Australia, Megan Fox has been criticized for oversharing on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has lashed out at the Federal government over reports that vaccines earmarked for Victoria were secretly sent to New South Wales instead, Guy Sebastian with apology after posting a message urging Australians to get vaccinated, the latest in the case of three year old AJ Elfalak, Peter Overton and Michael K. Williams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s been a development in the case of William Tyrell who went missing seven years ago, Little AJ, who is autistic and non verbal, was spotted by a police helicopter yesterday just 500 m from his family’s property, It’s been revealed Prime Minister Scott Morrison secured a travel exemption to return to Sydney for Father’s Day over the weekend,a French football star has died after being in a coma for 39 years, Hugh Jackman has announced that his dad Chris passed away on Father’s Day, rapper Cardi B has given birth to a baby boy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The three-year-old boy who went missing in New South Wales on Friday has been found after a frantic three-day search, Premier Gladys Berejiklian revealed when cases are expected to peak in the state, police fined Nadia Bartel more than $5000, convicted rapist Jarryd Hayne is being sued, Sarah Harding and Stanley Tucci.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 450,000 doses of the pfizer vaccine have arrived in Australia overnight as part of a vaccine swap deal with the UK, The search continues today for a three year old boy who is missing in NSW, a surfer has died after being attacked by a shark on the mid north coast yesterday, Max Verstappen has snatched the formula one world championship lead from Lewis Hamilton after winning the Dutch Grand Prix, the paralympics have come to an end after 12 days of competition, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have requested a summit with the Queen, Angelina Jolie has said she feared for the safety of her children while married to Brad Pitt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Half a million doses of the Pfizer vaccine from Singapore will be distributed around Australia next week, the mastermind of the September 11 attacks is set to go on trial, Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy is facing court, Paralympics will come to an end on Sunday night and News.com.au's Wenlei Ma is here to tell us about new shows coming to streaming next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Scott Morrison has announced Australia has signed a huge vaccine swap deal with the UK, NSW has recorded its deadliest day since the pandemic began, China has cracked down on “effeminate” behaviour on TV shows, Australian long jumper Vanessa Low broke world record three times in a row at the paralympics, Bachelor star Jimmy and Nadia Bartel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Half a million additional doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine have arrived in Australia as part of a “vaccine swap” with Singapore, Six Australian Universities have made it into a list of the world’s top 100, At least 17 people in the New York area have been killed by flash flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, Billionaire Harry Triguboff has decided to give each of Australia's Olympic medallists a $5000 reward for each medal they won in Tokyo, ABBA is back together nearly 40 years after they split up, Jennifer Aniston is the latest celebrity to enter the beauty business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales has become the first state in Australia to administer 7 million jabs prompting Premier Gladys Berejiklian to ease restrictions, 176 new cases were recorded in Victoria, Tennis star Victoria Azarenka, controversy at the paralympics and Adam Sandler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians aged over 60 are being urged to get the AstraZeneca vaccine now or end up at the back of the queue when Pfizer supply ramps up, a mashup video of NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has gone viral, Australian sailing hero Jessica Watson has announced the death of her longtime partner, Cameron Dale, NBA star Joel Embiid has denied that he’s had a falling out with Aussie team mate Ben Simmons, Piers Morgan has had a big win in his ongoing feud against Meghan Markle,Britney Spears lawyer has claimed the singer’s dad is trying to extort her before leaving her conservatorship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has said lockdown restrictions will remain unchanged in the state until 70 per cent of residents have had at least one jab, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has urged businesses to get ready to re-open in mid-October, Eddie McGuire denied entry to Western Australia, Cricket Australia, Buckingham Palace and the new Bond movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Joe Biden has defended his decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, Victoria has recorded its first Covid-related deaths in ­almost nine months, Coca Cola is entering the alcohol market in Australia, Ash Barty has won her first round match at the US Open, Actress Rose McGowan has blasted Oprah Winfrey, accusing the billionaire of faking her support for the Me Too movement, Sophie Monk has released her first song in almost 20 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have handed out more than $12,000 in fines after discovering a brothel was operating in Western Sydney against lockdown rules, lockdown in the ACT has been extended for at least another two weeks, China has clamped down on the amount of time kids are allowed to spend playing video games, a wild robbery in Brazil, Toby Greene, Michael Caton and Sandra Oh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s less than 24 hours left until US forces are set to withdraw from the country,A new Covid variant has been detected in South Africa – and there are warnings it could be worse than the Delta variant, It’s been revealed Aussies are more worried about losing their jobs than they are about catching Covid, In the AFL, Craig McRae is set to be named as Collingwood’s new coach, Kim Kardashian’s attempt to promote Kanye West’s new album backfired spectacularly, Pierce Brosnan has taken his Malibu mansion off the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Number of deaths from COVID has now surpassed 1000 in Australia as New South Wales records 1290 new cases, Sydney freight handler has been fired from his job after filming himself tossing a package addressed to Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Virgin Australia, Formula One star Lewis Hamilton, Kanye West and Gemma CollinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States has carried out a drone strike on suspected suicide bombers that were heading to Kabul airport in a car packed with explosives, support for the federal Coalition has fallen in the latest newspoll, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the state’s lockdown will be extended, The Belgian Grand Prix was a bit of a fizzer overnight, Kanye West is telling friends that he’s back together with Kim Kardashian, And finally Anna Wintour has a new boyfriend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US troops are set to withdraw from Afghanistan, a full on gun law will come into effect in Texas next week, US open kicks off, ABBA might be releasing new music next week for the first time in almost 40 years and News.com.au's Wenlei Ma tells us about the films and TV shows coming out next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Joe Biden has vowed to hunt down the perpetrators of the suicide bombings that killed at least 60 people people, Covid vaccinations have been approved for Australians aged between 12 and 15, Cristiano Ronaldo could be making a move to the English Premier League, exclusive dating agency in court, Edwina Bartholomew and David Duchovny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 60 people have been killed, including 12 members of the US military, after two ISIS suicide bombers detonated near the Kabul airport, A Covid-positive man labelled “public health enemy number one” by police has been arrested in Sydney after almost two weeks on the run while infectious, the world’s fastest roller coasters have been shut down after four passengers reported neck and backbone fractures, Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy has been charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault,there’s a been a covid scare on the set of Sunrise, And finally actor Michael Keaton has shared an embarrassing story about emailing the wrong person See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite a spike in infections Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced an easing of restrictions for vaccinated people from September 13, Victoria recorded its largest spike in Covid cases since the second wave, Qantas has revealed a massive loss, Australian citizens warned not to head to Kabul’s airport, Jessica Rowe and The Rolling StonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man claiming to be an Australian citizen was beaten by the Taliban on his way to Kabul airport,international travel could be back on the cards sooner than expected, OnlyFans has reversed its decision to ban sexually explicit content,Serena Williams has pulled out of next week’s US Open, The naked baby that’s featured on Nirvana’s 1991 album Nevermind is now accusing the band of being child pornographers, Kerri-Anne Kennerley is pretty cashed up at the momentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has warned people not to focus on the daily case numbers as the state recorded 919 cases today, but rather focus on the vaccination rates, people banned from relocating to Queensland for two weeks, Richard Pusey released from prison, woman banned from zoo, the Blue Wiggle and Kanye West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Joe Biden has decided to stick by the August 31 deadline to wrap up the evacuation from Afghanistan, tributes are flowing for a 30 year old mother of three who died from COVID at her home in Sydney’s west, Brain surgeon Charlie Teo has had new restrictions imposed upon him,there was a touching moment in last night’s Paralympics opening ceremony, Charlie Watts, the drummer from the Rolling Stones, has died, viewers were shocked by a contestant’s original song on The Voice last night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have revealed the staggering cost of that illegal engagement party that was held in Melbourne where 56 attendees were fined $5452 dollars each, Victoria recorded 50 cases, restrictions to be eased in New South Wales now that 6 million jabs have been administered, Paralympics kicks off tonight in Tokyo, Kyle MacLachlan and Ben Affleck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two young children who were abducted from their home by an armed kidnapper have been found safe and well, Premier Gladys Berejiklian has again promised that residents will be rewarded when the state notches up 6 million jabs, Taliban has warned there will be “consequences” if the United States and its allies try to remain in Afghanistan beyond next week, NRL star Andrew Fifita has spoken for the first time after waking from an induced coma, British personality Katie Price has been attacked in her home, Angelina Jolie has set a record on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A NSW man who has COVID has been labelled public enemy number one by police,there’s pressure on US President Joe Biden to extend the deadline to evacuate people from Afghanistan,Tennis superstar Ash Barty has won her fifth title of the year, Karl Stefanovic has apologised to Jessica Rowe for the brutal way she was dumped from the Today show in 2007, Paris Jackson has opened up about her childhood See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Joe Biden gave his intelligence agencies 90 days to investigate and file a report on where the virus came from, the Federal Parliament will sit next week despite the lockdown in Canberra, the Paralympics kick off in Tokyo on Wednesday, Kanye West’s manager has said the rapper’s new album will definitely be released next week after several delays, and news.com.au's Wenlei Ma is here to tell us about the films and TV shows coming out next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lockdown in Greater Sydney has been extended for another month until at least the end of September, Premier Daniel Andrews warning the government is considering introducing harsher restrictions, additional 60 Australians and Afghan visa holders were flown from Kabul overnight, still unclear where the AFL grand final will be played, Guy Sebastian and Splendour in the GrassSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW government ministers have allegedly drawn up a proposal for bars, restaurants and gyms to open up to fully vaccinated people once 70 per cent of residents have received both jabs, Channel 10 star Lisa Wilkinson has blasted Ms Berejiklian handling of the covid crisis, a man who threatened to set off a bomb on Washington’s capitol hill has surrendered to police after an hours-long stand-off, Cricket legend Matthew Hayden has launched a stunning attack on senior Australian players over an alleged meeting they had to decide the future of coach Justin Langer,Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aren’t happy with the Queen, Nicole Kidman isn’t too popular in Hong Kong at the momentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.