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There are concerns about the accuracy of the COVID tests for Aussies who are attempting to return home from India, restrictions are set to ease in greater sydney today, Israeli strikes killed 42 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, the worst daily toll in almost a week of deadly clashes, AFL star Ben Cousins looked like his old self as he made a return to the footy field for the first time in more than a decade. Craig McLachlan has revealed he contemplated suicide after being accused of sexual harassment by former colleagues,The Tiger King, Joe Exotic, has claimed that he is battling prostate cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the Australians stuck in India will finally be allowed to start flying home this weekend, UK government is set to relax COVID restrictions from Monday, Eurovision kicks off and news.com.au's Wenlei Ma with an update on the films and TV shows coming out next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel’s defence minister has made it clear his army's work is far from finished, a twist in the case of a Brisbane woman found dead inside her home, Sydney woman was the winner of last night’s 30 million powerball, Karl Stefanovic not impressed with Prince Harry’s comments, and an update on the Friends reunion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW government Minister Gareth Ward has revealed he’s being investigated over allegations of sexual violence dating back to 2013, a plane will leave Australia today to start bringing home Aussie citizens stranded in India, Donald Trump’s 27 year old daughter Tiffany has been forced to deny an allegation she had an inappropriate relationship with a secret service agent, Adam Reynolds has officially signed with the Brisbane Broncos, Ellen has hit out at allegations that she oversaw a toxic workplace, Prince Harry has said he wants to "break the cycle" of "genetic pain and suffering" caused by his upbringing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telstra has been fined 50 million dollars over its treatment of indigenous customers in rural areas, price of Bitcoin plunges after Elon Musk’s tweet, Israeli riot police have been using a weapon known as skunk water on Palestinian protesters, Australian test cricket captain Tim Paine, Ellen, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US company Moderna has done a deal with the Australian government to supply 25 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, a damning report into the pandemic commissioned by the World Health Organisation has concluded that the global disaster could have been avoided, Hamas has unleashed a fresh barrage of deadly rocket fire towards Israel, highest paid athlete of 2020 has been announced by Forbes magazine, Ellen DeGeneres has confirmed she’s quitting her talk show next year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health officials say it's likely the Victorian man who tested positive to COVID yesterday caught the virus while in hotel quarantine in Adelaide, Qantas staff in Brisbane claim they were put at risk, new start date for international travel following the federal budget, Middle East bracing for a potential “full-scale war” between Israel and Palestine, Tom Cruise and Natalie Portman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Budget was handed down last night. To break it down, here’s news.com.au’s national political editor, Samantha Maiden, Seth Rogen has opened up about a bizarre encounter with Tom Cruise, Matt Damon has responded to rumours that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are back together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria COVID Case Latest Health authorities are racing to trace the movements of a man who has tested positive to COVID in Victoria, 13-year-old boy killed in a horrific garbage truck accident in Port Lincoln, supporter of Jarrad Hayne’s fined 500 dollars after allegedly spitting outside court, tennis umpire at the Italian Open had to call for backup, Paul Hogan and Adele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morrison government is set to hand down the Budget tonight, a Federal Court has thrown out a legal challenge to the government’s India travel ban, A recycling facility in Western Sydney has been fined for making surrounding suburbs smell like rotten eggs, Japanese tennis star and world number two Naomi Osaka has said she’s not really sure if the Tokyo Olympics should go ahead, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck continue to raise eyebrows, a former magazine editor has shared another horror story about Glee actress Lea Michele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More details have emerged about the Sydney COVID patient dubbed “BBQ Man”, Former Australia Post boss Christine Holgate has landed a job with a rival business, more on the the split between Bill and Melinda Gates, $5 note worth thousands, TV legend Bert Newton had his leg amputated on the weekend and Craig McLachlan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Restrictions in Greater Sydney have been extended for another week, The Federal Government is set to splash the cash on roads to slash commute times in tomorrow’s budget, a man has been arrested after ramming a police officer on a motorbike, Lewis Hamilton claimed his fifth successive Spanish Grand Prix, Prince William and Prince Harry have “insisted” on giving separate speeches at the unveiling of a statue of Princess Diana in July, Elon Musk hosted Saturday Night Live on the weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will hand down the budget on Tuesday night, and we hear from news.com.au’s national political editor Samantha Maiden what we can expect, news.com.au’s Wenlei Ma tell us all about what movies are coming this weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NRL player Jarrad Hayne has launched an appeal against his rape conviction, no new coronavirus cases recorded on day three of the NSW outbreak, female year six student arrested after shooting two students and a janitor at her school in Idaho, horse trainer Kim Waugh charged with animal cruelty, Baz Lurhmann, Heath Ledger and Julia StilesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health authorities in New South Wales are still scrambling to figure out how a man in his 50s caught COVID, 40 Australian cricket players, coaches, staff and commentators have landed in the Maldives after chartering a flight out of India, Federal Government is set to lift the India travel ban on May 15, police have arrested a truck driver after he allegedly ploughed into five people in Southbank and then fled the scene, The Melbourne storm have put on a masterclass against an understrength South Sydney Last night winning 50 to nil, Ellen DeGeneres has moved in with former Friends star, Courtney Cox, A TikTok user who went viral after posting footage from a private FaceTime call with Matthew Perry has explained why she did it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NRL player Jarryd Hayne has been sentenced to a maximum of five years and nine months behind bars for sexually assaulting a 26-year-old woman in 2018, Gladys Berejiklian has announced new restrictions after another local COVID-19 case was reported, International travel won’t be back on the cards until well into 2022, Bridesmaids and Meghan Markle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Slater has challenged Prime Minister Scott Morrison to a debate, It’s been revealed one of the men who allegedly kidnapped and assaulted former cricket star Stuart MacGill is actually his ex-girlfriend’s brother, Facebook’s oversight board has decided to uphold Donald Trump’s suspension from the social media site, A woman from Mali in West Africa has given birth to nine babies, Piers Morgan has slammed Meghan Markle’s new children's book, Britney Spears will ask a judge to remove her dad Jamie from her conservatorship when she heads to court in June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four men have been arrested after former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill was allegedly kidnapped and threatened at gunpoint, Sam Newman has spoken publicly about the tragic passing of his wife, Australian cricket legend Michael Hussey has tested positive for COVID-19 in India, former AFL coach Dani Laidley suing Victoria Police, Kelly Osbourne and Byron Baes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ll start in India where the coronavirus caseload topped 20 million yesterday, The COVID crisis prompted cricket officials to suspend the Indian premier League season, a group of eight crossbenchers have signed an open letter urging Prime Minister Scott Morrison to end the India travel ban, Samoa has rejected an offer from Matthew Johns, Andrew Johns and Sonny Bill Williams to coach their national team, There are some interesting details about Bill Gates’ marriage being shared after he revealed yesterday that he and his wife Melinda are getting divorced, Meghan Markle is set to release her first children’s book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said it’s unlikely any Australian citizens would actually be fined or jailed for returning to Australia from India, Australian top general reportedly told troops there was a “high likelihood” of war with China, Bill Gates getting divorced, Ben Affleck and Britney SpearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie cricket great Michael Slater has unloaded on Prime Minister Scott Morrison following the Australian government’s decision to block citizens from returning home from India.Queensland’s deputy premier Steven Miles has denied he used the C-bomb to describe Scott Morrison, a bombshell report has exposed a toxic culture in Australian gymnastics, Facebook’s independent oversight board has reached a decision on whether to allow Donald Trump back onto the platform, Prince Harry has spoken publicly for the first time since Prince Philip’s funeral, And it’s been revealed how they’ll replace Samantha in the upcoming Sex and the City reboot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hit back at claims a policy banning Australians returning from India is racist, a catch in the PM’s new childcare plan, Matthew Johns and his brother Andrew put up their hands to coach Samoa, study revealing how long sex lasts for the average couple, Kyle Sandilands, Zac Efron, Vanessa Valladares and Rebel Wilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The next stage of the Federal Government’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout is here, The wife of AFL legend and TV personality Sam Newman died on Saturday night in Melbourne, A woman has been charged with allegedly hitting her daughter with a car and dragging her for 100 metres, NZ Warriors icon Manu Vatuvei has revealed himself as the sportsman facing a string of methamphetamine charges, there’s been a security scare at the Queen’s Windsor estate, Caitlyn Jenner has sparked controversy after stating she doesn’t believe trans girls should compete in girls’ sports in schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Monday all people 50 years and older can receive the AstraZeneca vaccine, Aussie athletes heading to the Tokyo Olympics will also start getting vaccinated, former Block contestant Suzi Taylor will face court via video link, and a special concert to promote vaccine equity will air, hosted by Selena Gomez and will feature performances from Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Vedder and the Foo Fighters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on closing the loophole allowing two Aussie cricketers to fly from India to Australia, a traveller accidentally allowed into a common area at Brisbane International Airport tested positive for COVID-19, at least 28 people are dead and more than 100 injured after a stampede at a mass gathering in northern israel, crocodile search, Lady Gaga and Mario Lopez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Aussie cricketers have exposed a loophole in Australia’s ban on flights from India, a leading Australian epidemiologist has warned the whole global vaccination program for COVID-19 could be in jeopardy unless the outbreak in India is controlled, this year’s top Aussie travel destination has been revealed, in the NRL the South Sydney Rabbitohs made it 7 wins in a row, taking down the Canberra Raiders 34-20 last night, Ellen DeGeneres’ former girlfriend, Anne Heche, has claimed Ellen didn’t want her to dress sexy when they were together, And spare a thought for rapper T-Pain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The head of Australia’s intelligence agency thinks there’ll be a terrorist attack in Australia in the next 12 months, six-year-old boy will have his life support switched off within two days after being critically injured in his bedroom in Queensland, Elliot Page, Andrew Laming and Deb KnightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been heavily criticised for allowing political rallies to go ahead as the country battles a devastating second wave of COVID-19, Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, had his home and office searched by federal authorities today in connection with a criminal investigation, Astronaut Michael Collins - who one of the three crew members of the first manned mission to the Moon in 1969 - has died aged 90 from cancer, South Sydney Rabbitohs captain Adam Reynolds is reportedly set to sign with the Cronulla Sharks, things are getting heated between Eddie McGuire and David Koch, Tom Cruise saved his co-star’s life on the set of 1988 movie, Cocktail, and Patrick Dempsey has said he’s open to returning to Grey’s Anatomy at some stage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Pusey sentenced for outraging public decency by filming and swearing at four dying police officers after a tragic Eastern Freeway crash a year ago, PM Scott Morrison set to unveil a 747 million dollar upgrade to Australia’s defence facilities, Liberal MP Andrew Laming has revealed he’s been diagnosed with ADHD, Floyd Mayweather, Logan Paul, Britney Spears and Prince Harry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wealthy people in India have been escaping the country on private jets as the country’s COVID-19 crisis worsens and international borders snap shut, A formerly male student who now has a female identity will remain at one of Melbourne’s oldest Catholic boys’ colleges with the support of the school and religious leaders, Washington Post has analysed how many false and misleading claims President Joe Biden has made so far compared to Donald Trump, Australian competitors in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will be given access to coronavirus vaccines before they depart, Channel 7 has been ordered to pay a former contestant on My Kitchen Rules more than $22,000 a year in ongoing compensation, Prince Harry and Meghan will take centre stage at a massive concert to improve global vaccine access See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Western Australian premier has warned COVID-19 infections in returned travellers will likely explode, one of Australia’s top national security officials has warned that the “drums of war” are beating as tensions with China escalate, bizarre royal news, Paris Jackson and Cara Delevingne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All flights from India to Australia could be banned within days in a move that would cause chaos for about 8000 Australians still trying to return home from the COVID-ravaged country, Australian cricketers currently playing in the Indian Premier League have asked for help, Video has emerged of Prime Minister Scott Morrison telling a national Christian convention he was “called to do God’s work” as Australia’s leader, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under fire for a comment he allegedly made last year, Queensland’s bid to host the Olympics has taken a giant leap forward with the federal government offering to pay for half of all the major infrastructure needed, Anthony Hopkins has given a belated acceptance speech on Instagram after winning the Best Actor Oscar yesterday, And there are rumours that there’s a new celebrity couple in Australia right now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook said it deleted Mr Kelly’s account for repeatedly sharing misinformation about COVID-19, 8000 Aussies in India desperately trying to return to Australia as the nation battles a second wave of COVID-19, Sydney will host the 2027 Netball World Cup and the everything to know about the Oscars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan says it’s too early to announce whether Perth’s three-day lockdown will end tomorrow as planned, there’s a sad ending to the story of that Indonesian submarine which went missing last Wednesday in the Bali strait, Elon Musk has admitted that people will probably die in the race to get to Mars, Ash Barty’s French Open campaign is off to a flying start, Ravindra Jadeja scored an incredible 37 runs off one over, Dancing with the Stars wrapped up on Channel 7 last night, And the Oscars are on today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood is gearing up for the 93rd Academy Awards which are taking place on Monday morning Australian time. Network Ten’s entertainment editor Angela Bishop has been to the Oscars roughly 15 times over the years. We catch up with Ange and ask her what her favourite moment from the awards has been so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Victorian man unknowingly contracted the virus in a Perth quarantine hotel before travelling to Melbourne on Wednesday, police officers ordered to pay former AFL coach Dani Laidley up to $3000 each in compensation after her mugshot was leaked publicly, growing fears for the 53 crew submarine members, Colin Fassnidge, Madonna’s daughter and Timothee ChalametSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies aged between 50-69 will now be able to receive the jab from May – but only if they are happy with the AstraZeneca vaccine, US President Joe Biden has pledged to cut American’s greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, Meanwhile, there were two winners in last night’s massive $80 million powerball, To sport and in the NRL the Penrith Panthers have become the first team in eight years to start a season with seven straight wins after a classy 24-6 victory over the Newcastle Knights, Chris Noth who played Mr Big in Sex and the City has revealed his favourite episode, Netflix has announced it’ll soon have every episode of Round the Twist on its platform See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several people who could have been exposed to COVID-19 in a Sydney quarantine hotel have already travelled interstate, the tragic death of a nine-month-old girl and her father at a South Australian tourist hot spot has been ruled a murder suicide, Matthew Wade, Ellen DeGeneres and a TV prank from Iraq show sparking outrage Need to talk to someone? You can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or 1800RESPECT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has cancelled Victoria’s controversial Belt and Road deal with China, A man and a baby girl have died after they fell from a 36 metre-high tourist spot near the Barossa Valley, Overseas and Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been put into a segregated housing unit in prison for his own safety, Paul Gallen has secured the biggest win of his boxing career, defeating former WBA heavyweight champion Lucas Browne in first round knockout, there’s a How I Met Your Mother sequel on the way, And for all you RuPaul Drag Race fans, the first celebrity guests for the upcoming Aussie series have been revealed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Joe Biden has reacted the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, man accused of murdering his ex-partner in a horrific domestic violence attack, NRL is investigating after sex tape allegedly involving a high-profile rugby league star leaked online, Apple Airtags, Zac Efron, Vanessa Valladares and Jim SteinmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of murdering George Floyd last year, the trans-tasman travel bubble between Australian and New Zealand will stay open despite a border worker in Auckland testing positive, South Sydney Superstar Latrell Mitchell has received a four-match suspension after losing his fight at the judiciary last night, Chelsea and Manchester City are set to withdraw from the proposed European Super League after a furious backlash, Zac Efron and his Aussie girlfriend Vanessa Valladares have split up, Prince Harry will fly home to the US without having “one-on-one” chat with Prince William or Prince Harry - because neither trusted him enough to speak with him alone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A border worker at a New Zealand airport has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after the trans-Tasman bubble opened, America’s top infectious disease expert on Australia's embattled COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Sydney high school teacher pleaded guilty to having sex with a 14-year-old, Andrew O’Keefe, Michael Keaton, Lego Masters, MasterChef and Dancing with the Stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of Australians could be vaccinated for COVID-19 sooner than originally planned as the nation’s leaders consider bringing forward the vaccine timetable, Food producers across the country have been dealt a crippling blow after Australia Post revealed it would no longer deliver perishables from July, the prosecution and defence are offering their closing arguments in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who is accused of murdering George Floyd, Channel 7 has announced which celebrities will appear on the second season of SAS Australia, Prince Harry may extend his stay in the UK so he can be with the Queen on her 95th birthday tomorrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales Health Authorities scrambling to figure out how coronavirus passed between two hotel rooms in Sydney, two people died after a Tesla car on autopilot mode crashed and burst into flames, a journalist has offered Prince Andrew almost 10 million dollars to take a lie detector test, Mad Max, Chris Hemworth and Dwayne Johnson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s two way travel bubble with New Zealand is up and running from today, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed he won’t be back at work until June as he continues his recovery from spinal and rib injuries, Max Verstappen kept his cool to win a chaotic grand prix in Italy, Aussie Nicola McDermott has set a new national high jump record, becoming the first Australian woman to break the two-metre barrier, sources have claimed it was Prince William who requested a cousin walk between him and Prince Harry at Prince Philip’s funeral, Byron Bay locals are up in arms over a Netflix reality show that is set to start shooting in the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The quarantine-free travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia opens on Monday, former US President Donald Trump will find out if he’ll be allowed back on Facebook, $80 million is up for grabs next Thursday night in powerball and the new season of MasterChef kicks off on Monday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister said first goal in easing international border restrictions is allow vaccinated Australians to go overseas for “important purposes”, India’s two largest cities have shut down after the nation’s daily coronavirus caseload doubled in 10 days, Steve Waugh, Prince Harry, Prince William and RuPaul’s Drag Race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 48-year-old Australian woman has died after developing blood clots following a COVID vaccine. US President Joe Biden has punished Russia over alleged election interference and other hostile activity, the 13th placed Brisbane Broncos almost pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the year against top of the table Penrith Panthers last night, Richmond is back on track after smashing St kilda by 86 points last night at Marvel stadium, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have confirmed they’ve broken up, Sarah, Duchess of York, aka Fergie, hasn’t been invited to Prince Philip’s funeral, And finally some Sex and the City news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Jacqui Lambie has blasted the decision to have a group of dancers twerking at the commission of a new Navy ship in Sydney over the weekend, the dancers claims they have have received personal attacks and feel unsafe after the video was aired on ABC, an 11-month old baby was found dead at a private school in Perth, Karmichael Hunt, the Queen and Colton Underwood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor Senator Kristina Keneally has accused Defence Minister Peter Dutton of cancelling her trip to Christmas Island, the police officer who shot an killed unarmed black man in Minnesota has been arrested and will be charged with second-degree manslaughter, Bernie Madoff, whose $65 billion Ponzi scheme made him one of the world’s most hated criminals, has died, former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has copped an eight-year ban after being charged with breaches of the anti-corruption code, one of the stars of the Bachelor from the US has announced he’s gay, a woman was catfished online and was tricked into thinking she was in a relationship with Prince Harry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.