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The PM is remaining tight lipped around the details of potential military assistance on offer to Ukraine. It could be years before Australia's international tourism sector is back to pre-covid levels -- despite our borders reopening today. And Justin Bieber tests positive to covid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's international border has officially reopened  The Winter Olympics have drawn to a close in Beijing  Sri Lanka has won the final T-20 against Australia, avoiding a series whitewash Justin Bieber's world tour in doubt, after COVID-19 diagnosis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defence Department has condemned a Chinese naval vessel that pointed a powerful laser at a RAAF aircraft World leaders warn of worldwide effects of a Russian invasion of Ukraine An associate of Jeffrey Epstein found dead in a Paris jail The first season of Game of Thrones prequel 'House of the Dragon' - has wrapped filming  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 2 people are dead after storm Eunice in the UK  The tourism industry wants certainty the Australian border won't close again The biggest gathering of troops in Europe since World War 2 Brad Pitt files a lawsuit against ex wife Angelina JolieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite posting a new daily record of covid cases, West Australia is re-opening its borders Scott Morrison has slammed China for not denouncing Russia's actions as tensions with Ukraine reach boiling point. And The A-triple-C has now received more than five-thousand complaints about price gouging with the sale of rapid tests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM under pressure to assure workers at the Eraring power plant they will be looked after when it shuts Covid restrictions easing across NSW and VIC Powerball jackpots to $120m  Australian skier Sami Kennedy-Sim has finished 8th in the cross event at the Beijing Winter OlympicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's jobless rate has remained at its lowest level in more than a decade  Covid restrictions are wound back for these two states And Sydney authorities have spent the day trying to hunt down a killer shark See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illegal firearm trafficking could soon attract tougher penalties  NSW paramedics take industrial action US not convinced Russia is pulling back from Ukraine border Bob Saget's family files to block release of recordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The governemnt is calling on Labor to stop politicising aged care covid deaths Dan Andrews insists the commonwealth games will be value for money - after Victoria made a formal bid for the 2026 event. And New local covid infections have nearly doubled in WA since yesterdays figuresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has urged china to denounce escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. W-A is set to announce when it will re-open to the rest of the country before the end of the month  And The Bureau of Statistics has released their data on covid related deaths See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall has tested positive for COVID  Thousands of nurses and midwives walk off the job in NSW Victoria police seize 100kg of fireworks Aerial skier Laura Peel finishes fifth in Beijing  Kris Jenner files trademark for Kardashian Jenner Productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a Westcoast special for this years Superbowl half time show and it did not dissapoint. Disgraced footy star Jarryd Hayne is likely to seek bail tomorrow -- as he awaits a retrial on sex assault allegations. And WA hits a record number of daily Covid cases See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor's lead has narrowed, according to the latest Newspoll  Australia has evacuated embassy in Kyiv  Lizzo wants Playboy shoot  Australia wins second T20 against Sri Lanka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jackie Narracott has claimed silver in the Skeleton event in Beijing- making it Australia's most successful Winter Olympics A blow for the Coalition in the New South Wales by-elections US president Joe Biden speaks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over Ukraine A new tourism campaign to lure tourists to our shoresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA has recorded a second Covid death linked to community transmission The US believes Russia could invade Ukraine before the end of the Winter Olympics Australia wins the first T20 match against Sri Lanka Adele's baby plans with boyfriend Rich PaulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost TEN Million Aussies Now Boosted As New Covid Vax Given Green Light Interest Rates Could Be On The Way Up Koalas Listed As Endangered And.. Potential Rose Shortage For Valentines Day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Foreign Minister to join US, Japan and India in top level talks in Melbourne Iconic Aussie landmarks turning green and gold to celebrate Olympians  Prince Charles tests positive for Covid again Rehearsals underway ahead of Super Bowl halftime show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Dutton Hints CCP Has Chosen To Back Labor In The Federal Election Religious Discrimination Bill Shelved Sportsbet Slapped With Massive Fine Over Spam Messages And Bob Saget's Cause Of Death RevealedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM'S office denies involvement in move to silence Grace Tame ASIO says foreign spies are using dating apps to recruit Aussies  TGA approves AstraZeneca as COVID booster Kanye holding onto hope he'll reunite with KimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australian of the year, Grace Tame has made a bombshell allegation at the national press club. Former liberal staffer Britney Higgins, at the centre of sex assault allegations in parliament has delivered an emotional speech  And There is a push for a new targeted melanoma screening program and greater awareness about skin cancer risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame to address the National Press Club Searches for Aussie destinations spike ahead of border reopening Nicole Kidman nominated for Best Actress Oscar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Scott Morrison has led an historic apology for parliament abuse victims -- paying tribute to Brittany Higgins and those who came before her. Ian Thorpe is among a group of people opposing any move to introduce a religious discrimination bill. And People waiting for elective surgery in W-A can expect further delays See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three million vials of Novavax have arrived here from Singapore Religious Discrimination Bill to be debated in federal parliament  Will Smith to host new Nat Geo project called Pole to Pole  Aussie speed skater Brendan Corey has crashed out of his quarter finalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's international borders are opening back up from February 21 Around 17-hundred defence personnel will be used to support the aged care sector. And The economy's ability to bounce back from lockdowns shows in the latest retail figuresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International tourists could soon be welcomed back to Australia  Covid tests will become tax deducible The US is concerned Russia could invade Ukraine in the coming weeks  The Aussie women have officially won the Ashes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International tourists could be back on our shores in a matter of weeks, with Cabinet's National Security Committee to meet tomorrow. The cruising industry will reportedly ask for $10 billion of the Federal budget to be set aside to cover losses caused by the pandemic.  Parents are being urged to get their kids vaccinated with under half of the nation's 5-11 year old's yet to receive one dose of a COVID vaccine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Winter Olympics has officially been opened overnight in a dazzling, but freezing ceremony in Beijing. The New South Wales Premier says the latest texting scandal in Canberra is an unhelpful distraction. A second SAS soldier has contradicted evidence given by Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith at his defamation trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is standing by his government's management of the aged care sector. Former TV presenter Andrew O'keefe is now also accused of drug possession. And it looks as though we'll be feeling the effects of the La Nina weather pattern into early autumn!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US President says a serious threat has been removed following the death of the ISIS leader Peter Dutton has thrown his support behind the PM in the wake of the text scandal Facebook parent company Meta losses $220bn Aussie women retain the Ashes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

States will be asked to provide more information to help determine why so many residents in aged care are dying. Parents are being encouraged to book their teens to get their booster shot. And New Zealand is likely to remain closed to Aussies until at least july....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Health Organisation has again warned us not to be complacent about Omicron US President Joe Biden is sending thousands of troops to Eastern Europe It's Groundhog Day in the US Australia's first ever Olympic curling duo have lost to the US in BeijingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is adamant he's not going to be distracted by a text exchange describing him as a "horrible person" and "fraud". Grace Tame has broken her silence on last week's frosty reception towards the pm And Australia has reached a major pandemic milestoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NSW Premier reaffirms her support for PM, following release of text messages  South East Queensland is mopping up after being battered by a supercell storm The Socceroos have drawn with Oman 2-all in their World Cup qualifier  Ellen DeGeneres has opened a gorilla sanctuary in Rwanda  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA expected to leave rates on hold when it meets today  A man's been charged with murder in Sydney's west Adam Reynold's named Broncos captain Rhianna confirms she's expecting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a new push for us to get Booster-Shots - with another four million people now eligible. Proof of vaccination laws are now in effect across WA And Beer prices are on the way up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rafael Nadal has been crowned the Australian Open men's champion, making history as the first male tennis player to win 21 Grand Slams. Thousands of school children across New Souths Wales and Victoria will begin term one this morning. Queensland police have dropped charges against a man, just hours after he arrested for the deaths of a married couple south-west of Brisbane. And in sport, A member of the the Australian winter Olympics team who tested positive for Covid-19, has now tested negative.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ash Barty has become the first Aussie to win the Australian Open in 44 years The New South Wales government to spend 1 billion dollars to help struggling businesses hit by the Omicron wave Cricket's Mitch Starc wins the Allan Border medal Britney Spears latest Insta post cuts shreds off her little sister Jamie LynnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's drug regulator has approved the Pfizer booster shot for those aged 16 and 17 A clean up continues in Victoria after the state was hit by wild weather  Rafa Nadal and Daniil Medvedev to meet in the Australian Open final  Jason Momoa set to join the Fast and Furious franchiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sydney court has heard a woman had to bite former tv star Andrew O'keefe to break-free -- after she was allegedly punched and choked in his city apartment. Russia has accused the Australian media of running Ukranian propaganda And Rafael Nadal is through to the finals at the Australian OpenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More storms are forecast for Victoria, as the state deals with the clean-up from yesterday's wild weather New Omicron warning, as another variant emerges Ash Barty books her spot in the Australian Open Final Coldplay's plans to break into theatre    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There will be no change in the vaccine definition for the time being -- despite a push for the third jab to be made compulsory. Former tv star Andrew O'keefe will spend the night behind bars after allegedly choking and punching a woman in Central Sydney. And It'll be an all Aussie men's doubles final at the Australian Open -- after Nick Kyrgios and Thannasi Kokkinakis downed their opponents   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soaring petrol prices set to stick, amid Ukraine military tension Boris Johnson's leadership on the line, ahead of partygate report The Sydney Sixers cement their spot in the BBL decider Aussie blockbuster Mortal Kombat set to get a sequelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paralympian and tennis icon Dylan Alcott has been named Australian of the year France warns Russia not to invade Ukraine Ash Barty through to the Australian Open semi finals Elton John tests positive to Covid19See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation Surged By 1-point-3 Percent Over The December Quarter. H-M-A-S Adelaide Hit With Covid As It Prepares To Deliver Aid To Tonga 2021 Aus Of The Year Gives P-M The Cold Shoulder AND.. The Average Aussie Has $95 Of Gift Cards Sitting Around At HomeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians are being told to leave Ukraine now, amid rising tensions. A landmark deal has been struck to finally "Free the Flag". Line-up concerns for the Sydney Sixers ahead of BBL Challenger. Hollywood A-listers set to co-star in a new, Amazon blockbuster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Of States Hardest Hit By Covid May Be On Downward Trend Fears Rapid Antigen Test Shortage Will Continue For Weeks Cleo Smith Abductor Pleads Guilty And Kardashians Now Have More Than 1B Instagram FollowersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country's most vulnerable people have access to free RAT's from today. Europe and the US impose further travel warnings on Australia. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis continue their doubles domination at the Aus Open. Adele's tearful apology to fans, after postponing her Vegas gig.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travellers coming to Australia will no longer need evidence of a negative P-C-R swab - but instead return a negative Rapid Test 24 hours prior to departure International aid has reached Tonga Alex De Minaur the last Aussie left in the men's draw of the Australian Open The Castle selected favourite Aussie movie of all timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has put the call out to fellow leaders around the world to help protect supply chains from pandemic disruptions Cracking down on child support dodgers is in the spotlight - with offending parents possibly banned from leaving the country Tributes for Meatloaf - who's passed away aged 74 Ash Barty through to the 4th round of the Australian OpenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier McGowan Declares Eastern States Are Going Through A Catastrophe New South Wales Records Its Deadliest Day Of The Pandemic Serbia's Diplomatic Row With Australia Over Djokovic Visa Deepens And Almost One In Three Aussies Admits To Holding A GrudgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.