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Sydney On High Alert After New Cases Of COVID 17/06/21
Sydney is on high alert after a Bondi man in his 60s and a household contact both tested positive for COVID yesterday, US President Joe Biden sat down for a 3 hour face to face meeting with Russian president vladimir putin in geneva, In boxing Paul Gallen was defeated by Justis Huni in an explosive 10 round bout last night, The Countess of Wessex broke down in tears during an interview about Prince Phillip, Meryl Streep has revealed that she did not enjoy shooting The Devil Wears Prada See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel Launches Air Strikes on Gaza Strip 16/06/21
The ceasefire between Israel and Gaza has been broken after less than four weeks, restrictions in Melbourne are set to be eased on Thursday night, former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has been immortalised as a Barbie Doll, Maddie Groves, Craig McLachlan and Gabi Grecko.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia And UK Sign Free Trade Deal 16/06/21
A free trade deal between Australia and the UK could boost the Aussie economy by 1.3 billion dollars each year, Health officials are scrambling to work out how a quarantining traveller tested positive for the same Covid-19 sequence as two cases in the hotel room next door, a cheeky move by Christiano Ronaldo at a press conference has resulted in a $5 billion loss for Coca Cola, Shaynna BLaze was last night crowned the winner of Celebrity Apprentice Australia, Russell Crowe is set to bankroll a major movie production studio in Coffs Harbour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamil Family Temporarily Returning to Perth 15/06/21
The Tamil family will reside in suburban Perth while the four year old daughter receives medical treatment, not a single criminal in the US has been arrested as a result of Operation Ironside, Danish players alarming allegations about what happened after Christian Eriksen’s terrifying collapse, Kyle Sandilands, Jessica Biel and Justin TimberlakeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Joe Biden's Warning To Russia 15/06/21
The Tamil family held in detention for years on Christmas Island are likely to be released as early as today, It’s been revealed Victorians are spending almost half a billion dollars a year on cocaine, US President Joe Biden has warned Russia he won’t hesitate to take action if they continue with their aggressive behaviour, Swimming Australia will hold an emergency board meeting today after fresh allegations of abuse within the sport, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez and well and truly back on, comedian Rob Riggle, who starred on Channel 7’s Holey Moley show, has accused his estranged wife of spying on him See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two New Cases in Victoria 14/06/21
Two children infected with COVID in Victoria, Australian dog is the world’s most expensive kelpie, Sydney Roosters captain Boyd Cordner has announced his retirement from rugby league, New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern criticised a planned movie about her response to the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks and Brent Draper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novak Djokovic Has Claimed His 19th Grand Slam Title 14/06/21
More than 1000 Australians have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours list, Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12 year run as prime minister of Israel is over, Novak Djokovic has claimed his 19th grand slam title, coming back from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final, Kaylee McEwin broke the 100 metre backstroke world record at the Olympic swimming trials in Adelaide last night, Channel 7 has revealed the judging lineup for the upcoming series of Australia’s Got Talent, footage of the queen at a charity event in the UK has gone viral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Coming Up Next Week?
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has a meeting with the Queen next week, a replica of the Mona Lisa will go up for auction in Paris, Nathan Buckley will coach his last ever game for Collingwood, 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.

Five More Victorians Caught in Queensland 11/06/32
Queensland health minister asking people to stop sneaking into the state, Swimming Australia boss Kieren Perkins reacted to explosive claims from swimmer Maddy Groves, a man who snatched a woman off a street and held her captive has been sent to prison, heated clash on a Sydney train, Kim Kardashian and Billie Eilish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Swimmer Maddie Groves Quits Tokyo Olympic Trials 11/06/21
Swimming champion Maddie Groves has withdrawn from this month’s Olympic trials citing “misogynistic perverts” as the reason for her boycott, Queensland could be just weeks away from securing the 2032 Olympics, One man was killed as parts of the state were battered with a wild winter storm yesterday, it looks like Australia’s next travel bubble could be with Singapore, Prince Edward did his best to dodge questions about Harry and Meghan in a TV interview overnight, One of the members of Human Nature is leaving the group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Outbreak Spreads 10/06/21
The couple from Melbourne who left Victoria during lockdown and went on a roadtrip through NSW and Queensland have both tested positive for COVID, Ben Roberts-Smith appeared in the witness box today in his defamation trial, prankster confusing travellers, NBA legend Scottie Pippen set to get revenge on Michael Jordan, Jim Jefferies and Kyle Sandilands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne Couple Spark COVID Scare In NSW And QLD 10/06/21
A Melbourne couple have sparked a COVID scare in NSW and QLD after they left Victoria during lockdown and went on a road trip, three Melburnians are in strife after trying to get into New Zealand during Victoria’s lockdown, US President Joe Biden is buying 500 million doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to distribute among other countries, NSW absolutely thumped Queensland in last night’s state of origin, Prince Harry has threatened legal action against the BBC over claims he didn’t ask the Queen to name his baby daughter Lilibet, Kanye West has moved on after his split from Kim Kardashian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murder Plot Foiled by Operation Ironside 09/06/21
South Australian police opened up about one of the murder plots foiled by Operation Ironside, Melbourne’s liveability status has plummeted, donations for a teenager in a coma after being crushed by a whale have passed $10,000, AFL Nathan Buckley has stood down as coach of Collingwood, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Armie Hammer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Set To Ease COVID Lockdown Restrictions 09/06/21
Melbourne’s lockdown is expected to end tomorrow but some constraints will remain in place ahead of the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, The head of the Australian Federal Police has sent a warning to fugitive drug lord Hakan Ayik, French President Emmanuel Macron was slapped in the face while greeting a crowd in Southeast France, New South Wales and Queensland are set to battle it out in game 1 of state of origin tonight in Townsville, Kim Kardashian has paid tribute to her estranged husband Kanye West on his 44th birthday, Prince Charles has spoken publicly for the first time about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new baby girl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mass Shooting Thwarted by Cops 08/06/21
Hundreds of alleged offenders were tricked into communicating via an encrypted app that was designed by police, Premier Daniel Andrews on malicious rumours about his fall, Dylan Alcott won his third consecutive French Open title, Organisers of Tokyo olympics handing out 160,000 condoms to athletes, Scherri Lee Biggs, Camilla Frank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Pull Off Sting Of The Century 08/06/21
The Australian Federal police have pulled off the sting of the century, To Victoria, and Melbourne is set for a lockdown reprieve on Friday, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will fly into space next month on the first human flight launched by his Blue Origin rocket firm, Adam Goodes has rejected an offer to be inducted into the AFL hall of fame, Prince Harry rang the Queen to ask her for permission to name his daughter Lilibet which is the monarch’s nickname, Colin Farrell did the Brisbane marathon on the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Urges Victorian Leaders to End Lockdown 07/06/21
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged Victorian leaders to put an end to the state’s snap lockdown, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been criticised for a tweet about getting her Covid-19 vaccination, the fight between Floyd Mayweather and YouTube star Logan Paul was a bit of a fizzer, Samantha Armytage, Ed Sheeran, Elton John and Courtney Cox.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Have Welcomed A Baby Girl 07/06/21
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have welcomed a baby girl,The defamation trial launched by Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith against Nine newspapers will kick off today, Children on vegan diets are growing up shorter and with weaker bones than their meat eating counterparts, Roger Federer has stunned the tennis world by pulling out of the French Open, It’s been announced that Hamilton will start playing in Melbourne from March 16 next year, And finally Sinead O’Connor has announced she’s retiring from touring and recording. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whats Coming Up Next Week?
The G7 Summit will be held in London next week, the US President will meet the Queen at Windsor Castle, a report on the US government’s secret UFO files could be made public next week, the new Indiana Jones movie will start filming in the UK and what films and TV shows coming out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deadly New COVID Strain in Victoria 04/06/21
A new Covid variant has been discovered in Victoria among the latest positive cases, Federal Government has agreed to pay for a new quarantine facility in Victoria, Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins hospitalised, Michael Clarke and Tom Cruise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hopes For Earlier Ending To Lockdown 04/06/21
It’s been revealed two COVID cases that were partially used to justify Victoria’s extended lockdown were false positives, 63 per cent of Americans have received at least one COVID jab so far, but President Joe Biden wants that number to reach 70 percent by July 4th, Ash Barty’s French Open dream is over,The world’s biggest Harry Potter store has opened in New York, Ricky Martin has said he has PTSD from his interview with Barbra Walters in 2000, the Queen is set to meet US President Joe Biden next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regional Victoria Freed From Lockdown 03/06/21
Regional Victoria will be freed from the state’s lockdown tonight at midnight, Acting Premier James Merlino had a bit of a slip of the tongue at today’s press conference, no new cases of COVID recorded overnight, two male tennis players have been removed from the French Open after testing positive for COVID, Michael Clarke and Allison Langdon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government Considering Cash Disaster Payments To Vulnerable Victorians 03/06/21
The Morrison Government is considering cash disaster payments to vulnerable Victorians left without an income as a result of the lockdown, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has sent a message to all Victorians as the state heads into another week of lockdown, Donald Trump has shut down his website which he launched just 29 days ago, AFL fans in Adelaide are being urged not to touch the footy if it gets kicked into the crowd this weekend over covid concerns, Kelly Osbourne has revealed that she became hooked on drugs after having tonsilitis surgery as a teenager, Friends star Matthew Perry has confirmed that he’s split from his fiancee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vic Lockdown Extended 7 Days 02/06/21
The lockdown in Victoria has been extended for another 7 days, Australia’s economy has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, outrage in Italy after a notorious mob boss was released from prison, Venus Williams, The Veronicas and Kelly Osbourne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria’s Lockdown Set To Be Extended 02/06/21
Victoria’s lockdown is set to be extended, residents in NSW’s South Coast are on high alert after a COVID-positive Victorian visited a number of local venues, Pope Francis has updated the Catholic Church’s criminal code to reinforce penalties for priests who sexually abuse minors, Ash Barty’s French Open kicked off with a win but it was far from convincing, Questions are being asked about Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Ellie Kemper after a photo from 1999 resurfaced online, it’s looking more and more likely that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are back together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scary New Way COVID-19 Transmitted 01/06/21
Alarming details of “stranger-to-stranger” infections have been revealed after a number of cases infected after very fleeting contact with a Covid case, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will soon be the second highest paid state leader in Australia, tennis world has rallied around Naomi Osaka, Conan O’Brien, Barack Obama and Peter O’Brien.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naomi Osaka Quits French Open 01/06/21
four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open, Former Attorney-General Christian Porter has discontinued his defamation case against the ABC over a historic rape allegation, John F Kennedy’s daughter could be the next US ambassador to Australia, China will now allow couples to have three children after a census showed it has a rapidly aging population, The director of the Friends Reunion has hit back at Matthew Perry’s critics, Entourage star Adrian Grenier has given up Hollywood to become a farmer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Outbreak Grows 31/05/21
Victorian acting Premier James Merlino suggested the states Covid-19 outbreak could get even worse, Qantas offering incentives to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID, Aussie cricketers who fled Covid-ravaged India earlier this month released from hote quarantine, former MAFS contestant Martha and Kochie, and the tragic death of Tarzan actor Joe Lara and his wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aged Care Worker Tests Positive 31/05/21
A new Covid-19 case discovered in Victoria has been described as a “worst-case scenario”. The trans-Tasman travel bubble could be expanded to include other Pacific Islands, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson got married in a a “secret ceremony” over the weekend, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka could be kicked out of the French Open if she continues to refuse to chat to the media, Cody Simpson has opened up about his past relationship with Miley Cyrus, the Veronicas have had yet another clash with one another on Celebrity Apprentice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Coming Up Next Week?
Victorian’s will be hoping the state’s 7 day circuit breaker lockdown will end next Thursday night at 11.59pm, the investigation into the death of Diego Maradona will continue, Lego is set to launch a new LGBTQ themed set 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.

Major Alert For 5 High-Risk Locations 28/05/21
Five bars in Melbourne that are of top concern after one of the state’s positive cases caught COVID while he was at a bar last Sunday, Karen from Brighton has returned with a new song to help boost Melburnians spirits, Jack Sadler sentenced to 32 years in jail for murdering his friend, The Veronicas and Bill Cosby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melburnians Are Back In Lockdown 28/05/21
Melburnians are today enduring their 160th day in lockdown after a snap seven day “circuit breaker” was imposed on the state, federal Health Minister Greg Hunt copped a grilling from Leigh Sales last night,The US President yesterday ordered US intelligence agencies to report to him within 90 days on whether Covid-19 first emerged in China from an animal source OR from a laboratory accident, it’s been revealed former UFC lightweight champion Khabib turned down $127 million to fight Floyd Mayweather, David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston revealed that they had romantic feelings for one another when the show first started, Prince Philip allegedly left a generous amount money to three close staff members in his will See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria's Snap Lockdown 27/05/21
Victoria is heading back into lockdown for seven days, President Joe Biden has given US intelligence agencies 90 days to determine how the coronavirus first emerged in China, Jack de Belin is set for a return to the NRL, Naomi Osaka, Tommy Little and Kevin Clark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne Could Plunge Into Fourth Lockdown 27/05/21
Melbourne is on a knife edge as authorities debate whether to plunge the city into a fourth lockdown, The former chief adviser to Boris Johnson has unloaded on the British Prime Minister in explosive testimony before parliament, Nine people have died including the gunman after a shooting at a rail yard in San Jose, California, Brad Pitt has been granted joint custody of his children with Angelina Jolie, The Kelly Clarkson show will be given Ellen’s timeslot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Cluster Grows to 15 26/05/21
COVID cluster in Melbourne’s north has grown to 15, John Cena has apologised to China, New York prosecutors have convened a grand jury that is expected to decide whether to indict former president Donald Trump, Israel Folau’s, The Veronicas, Celebrity Apprentice and Charlie Sheen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Confirmed COVID-19 Case Attended Match At The MCG 26/05/21
There are concerns AFL fans who went to a game at the MCG on Sunday may have been exposed to COVID, New Zealand has put a temporary pause on quarantine free travel with Victoria, Multiple gunshots were fired at a memorial in Minneapolis to mark a year since the murder of George Floyd, North Melbourne great Brent Harvey has opened up on the impact Wayne Carey’s affair with a teammate’s wife had on the club, the Friends stars have opened up about how emotional it was for them to film their TV reunion, it’s been revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fired Archie’s nanny after a mysterious incident in the middle of the night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne COVID Outbreak Grows 25/05/21
Melbourne battles to contain an outbreak of the indian variant of coronavirus, update on whether charges will be laid over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, ‘Charlie bit my finger’ family cash in on the iconic video, NSW has backflipped and will offer rugby league legend Bob Fulton a state funeral after all, Kim Kardashian and Lindsay Lohan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Records Four New Local COVID-19 Cases 25/05/21
Thousands of people who visited Highpoint shopping centre have been ordered to isolate after four people in Melbourne’s northern suburbs tested positive to COVID.The Federal Government hasn’t ruled out offering incentives for people to get the COVID vaccine,The White House has called for a full investigation after Belarus forced down a commercial airliner so it could arrest an opposition activist.The daughters of three famous footy legends have been selected in Australia’s women’s water polo squad for the Tokyo Olympics, Timothee Chalamet is set to play Willy Wonka in a new movie, And finally the lead singer from the band that won Eurovision on the weekend has been cleared of drug use after taking a test See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two ‘Likely’ COVID Cases in Victoria 24/05/21
The Department of Health said the two individuals from Melbourne’s northern suburbs are connected, Golfer Phil Mickelson making history, two Australian olympic skateboarders testing positive for COVID, Pete Davidson, Chrissy Teigen and Matt LeBlanc’s dad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison To Propose COVID-19 Travel Exemptions 24/05/21
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to present a proposal to the national cabinet that would allow vaccinated Australians to travel between states in the event of lockdowns.14 people are dead after a cable car in Northern Italy snapped and crashed into woodlands, Martin Bashir, the BBC journalist who tricked Princess Diana into giving the explosive Panorama interview, has said claims linking his actions to her death were “unreasonable”. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took out the Monaco GP overnight ahead of Carlos Sainz, one of the members of the group that won eurovision on the weekend has been forced to deny he took drugs during the show, And finally Melbourne socialite Brynne Edelsten has been charged with trafficking iceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Coming Up Next Week?
Voluntary assisted dying legislation will be put before parliament, the retrial in the doping case of Chinese swimmer Sun Yang to be held, and after months of delays, the Friends reunion is set to drop and what movies to look out for this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince William Blasting BBC 21/05/21
Prince William has blasted journalist Martin Bashir and BBC over Diana investigation, Prince Harry has revealed that he contemplated taking his own life in his late 20s, Authorities today raided the home of conwoman Belle Gibson, AFLW’s biggest star, Tayla Harris will need to find a new club, Drew Barrymore, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy If you need help you can call lifeline on 13 11 14See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel And Hamas Agree To Ceasefire 21/05/21
Israel and the two main armed groups in Gaza have agreed to a ceasefire, Sydney man whose brother became the third Australian to die of COVID in India has made an impassioned plea for the federal government to help bring his elderly father to Australia, A number of Australian states and territories are now trialling or planning 30km per hour speed limits and zones, Israel Folau wants to make a return to rugby league and he has the backing of billionaire Clive Palmer, a damning report has found Princess Diana was duped into giving her bombshell Panorama interview in 1995, you might have heard Matthew Perry tell a story in the past about hanging out with director M Night Shyamalan, only to realise later on it wasn’t actually M Night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas Announces More Job Cuts 20/05/21
Qantas has announced more job cuts in its international division, Virgin Australia will launch more than 700 extra weekly domestic flights by October, angry bystander interrupted a press conference by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, man has been found guilty of murdering his friend, how Barack Obama really felt about Donald Trump, the Friends reunion and Salma Hayek.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Australian Citizen Has Died In India From COVID 19 20/05/21
Another Australian citizen has died in India from COVID 19, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has brushed off increased pressure from the United States to reach a ceasefire with Hamas, Bitcoin plummeted over 30 per cent overnight, The wife of Richmond captain Trent Cotchin has revealed she thought about taking her own life last year in the aftermath of her highly-publicised COVID-19 breach, Channel 10 has shaken things up by announcing a bisexual bachelorette, singer Demi Lovato has come out as non-binary, And finally, there’s another royal baby on the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Pell Talks About Prison Stint 19/05/21
Cardinal George Pell has opened up about his stint in prison, the body of a man who died more than 70 years ago was exhumed today, Miss Universe winner Andrea Meza forced to deny she is married, more heartache for the Queen and Australia failed to make it through to the Eurovision final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Repatriation Flights Needed 19/05/21
Australians stuck in India have called on the Federal Government to arrange more repatriation flights, At least 33 people are dead and more than 90 are missing after a monster cyclone hit India’s west coast, Recently sacked NRL star Jamil Hopoate has been arrested and is facing a serious drug charge, four of Australia’s Test bowlers have released an emotional statement in response to claims they knew about the infamous ball-tampering saga of 2018, Naomi Campbell has become a mum at the age of 50, director James Gunn has revealed he receives death threats every day from Suicide Squad fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surfer Dies After Shark Attack 18/05/21
A man died after being attacked by a shark on the NSW mid north coast today, a second Australian has died from COVID 19 in India, Qantas will use a different lab to carry out COVID tests for Aussie citizens, education minister banning all students from bringing knives to school, AFL commentator Rex Hunt, Triple M star Marty Sheargold and Sharon Stone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virgin CEO Calls For Open Borders 18/05/21
Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has warned international borders need to reopen so Australia won’t get left behind the rest of the world, A Melbourne woman has pleaded guilty to pouring a pot of boiling water on her sleeping husband’s face, In the UK people are celebrating after a significant easing of COVID restrictions, The date and location of the highly-anticipated boxing fight between heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has been revealed, Ariana Grande is married, And the trailer has been released for Prince Harry and Oprah’s new docuseries, The Me You Can’t See. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India Repatriation Passenger Tests Positive 17/05/21
Flight lands in Darwin holding COVID-19 positive passengers, Northern Territory rape case, house price madness continues, Australian Open won't be moved to Doha or Dubai and Seth Rogan makes a meal out of meeting BeyonceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.