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Climate advocates say the PM's plan to achieve net zero emissions shows little to reduce emissions or embrace renewables  While Climate talks in Glasgow are tipped to go overtime We're being urged to buy a Big Mac on McHappy day for charity The pre season NBL blitz starts this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists and climate policy experts are trawling through the modelling behind the government's plan to cut carbon emissions to net zero by 20-50. Accused drug smuggler Mostafa Baluch will spend two weeks in isolation in Sydney's Silverwater prison  And Church bells in Melbourne have tolled for 20 minutes ...  following the state funeral for television great Bert Newton  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flood waters and rainfall records in parts of NSW and QLD. Countries commit to stop drilling oil as UN Climate Summit draws to a close. Bert Newton will be farewelled today in a state funeral in Melbourne.  Australia is through to the T20 World Cup Final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's unemployment rate has climbed to 5.2%. The east coast of Australia is being battered by storms with flash flooding warnings in place for southeast Queensland, northern NSW and parts of Victoria. The body of an Australian soldier, killed during the First World War and buried in an unmarked grave in France has been identified .  In sport, the Socceroos are hoping Sydney's rain will be an advantage for them in their World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia. And in entertainment, the volleyball made famous in the movie "Cast Away" has fetched a staggering $308,000 at auction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern NSW and Southern QLD are bracing for a months worth of rain in 3 days. The nation will pause at 11AM to mark Remembrance Day. Our Socceroos will play their first match on home soil in two years tonight. A petition has been created to cut Travis Scott from the Coachella line-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moderna Australia is a step closer to having its COVID vaccine approved for use in kids aged 6 to 11. One of Australia's most wanted men will face an extradition hearing on Thursday after being arrested while trying to cross the NSW border into Queensland. A month's worth of rain is forecast to fall along the east coast in just three days. In sport,  the Socceroos have put the final touches on preparations for tomorrow night's World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.  And in entertainment, Paul Rudd has been named PEOPLE magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has been ranked last out of 60 countries for policy response to climate crisis. Heavy rainfall finally set to hit the east-coast of Australia. Socceroos are back on home soil ahead of tomorrow's match against Saudi Arabia. Britney is gearing-up for a decision on her dad's involvement in her conservatorship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health officials expect NSW to reach 95 per cent full vaccination by the end of the year. Qantas' A-380 has touched down in Sydney after being grounded in Germany for nearly 600 days. A critical incident investigation is underway in Sydney after a man was shot dead by police. In sport, Aussie tennis champion Dylan Alcott has called-time on his decorated career. And in entertainment, Kim Kardashian has broken her silence after the deadly crowd-surge at a Texas music festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detectives are investigating if a woman was involved in the abduction of Cleo Smith. Younger children aren't expected to receive the Covid-19 vaccine until next year. The T20 semi finals line-up has been finalised. The lawsuits continue against Travis Scott in the wake of the Astroworld tragedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're being assured the vaccine roll-out for young children will not be expanded, unless it's safe to do so. New figures show the majority of people who caught COVID during the Delta  outbreak in Australia were unvaccinated. Reports the families of Aussie soldiers were intimidated into silence by the Defence Force. In sport,  Australia will play Pakistan in the semi-finals of the men's T-20 World Cup. And in entertainment, rappers Travis Scott and Drake have been slapped with a lawsuit for negligence over the deadly Astroworld Festival stampede.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid restrictions ease again in NSW ass the state edges closer to 90% full vaccinations. A QLD woman has been identified as 'patient zero' in the NT Covid outbreak. A messy start to the F1 Mexican Grand Prix Huge win in The Block: Fans vs Faves Finale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 8 people have been killed after crowds surged towards a stage at a concert in Texas  The search continues for a man off WA after a shark attack Australia through to the semi finals of the T-20 World Cup Kanye wants to get back with KimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WA border could remain closed until at least February Greta Thunberg tells world leaders they've failed again on Climate Change Australia to meet the West Indies next at the T-20 World Cup Gal Gadot cast as the evil queen in Disney's remake of Snow WhiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

80 per cent of Australia's adult population aged over 16 will be fully vaccinated by the weekend. Western Australia won't be reopening its border to Australia - or the rest of the world - until 90 per cent of its residents are fully vaccinated. *The man accused of kidnapping Cleo Smith has arrived in Perth, under heavy guard, where he will await his next court appearance. In sport, Australia is in the box seat for a semi-final place at the T-20 world cup, following an eight wicket win over Bangladesh. And in entertainment, Ariana Grande's musical theatre dreams have come true - she'll team up with Cynthia Erivo for the movie adaptation of Broadway hit Wicked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA man Terence Darrell Kelly charged with abducting four-year-old Cleo Smith. Positive Covid-19 case send Darwin and Katherine into snap restrictions. Victoria has re-opened the border to NSW and the ACT. Australia's T-20 World Cup hopes remain alive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As little Cleo Smith enjoys time with her family, W-A police are appealing for more information from the community about her abduction. Life expectancy in Australia has hit a new high. And family lawyers are bracing for a post lockdown surge in divorces.  In sport, Damien Oliver and Willowy have won the $1M dollar Kennedy Oaks. And in entertainment, Kim Kardashain and Pete Davidson have fuelled rumours they are dating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man is in custody after missing Cleo Smith was found alive in WA - charges are yet to be laid. World leaders are returning home from the UN Climate Summit after turning attention to how their commitments will be paid for. Australia needs a win in today's T-20 match against Bangladesh. Jared Leto and Macaulay Culkin model for Gucci.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the four police officers involved in an early morning raid at a home in Carnarvon has described his shock and elation at finding little Cleo Smith alive.  The PM says France needs to "move on" after the failed submarine deal was played-out on the world stage. More than 36-million COVID vaccines have been administered since the rollout began in February. In sport, the NRL has locked in venues and the dates for the 2022 State of Origin series. And in entertainment, Britney Spears' dad has given up fighting the popstar over her conservatorship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missing 4-year-old Cleo Smith has been found alive in WA. Australia has refused to join a pledged to slash methane gas emissions by 30% by 2030. Melbourne Cup celebrations continue for winning Verry Ellegant trainer Chris Waller. Facebook is ditching it's facial recognition for tagged photos and videos.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Verry Elleegant takes her place in Australian racing folklore -- with a win in the Melbourne cup! Fully vaccinated people in NSW will have greater freedoms from next week And Interest rates have been left on hold for the 11th consecutive month!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Melbourne Cup Day... 10,000 fully vaccinated race goers will attend Flemington. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken at the G-20 summit in Glasgow. The NRL's 2023 player market is now open. Mariah Carey is reminding us, once again, that she is the queen of Christmas...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has reopened to fully-vaccinated ex-pats and their families with 16 flights arriving in Sydney and Melbourne. The Opposition believes there is a lack of trust in Prime Minister Scott Morrison from international leaders. The word "vax" has been chosen as Oxford Languages' Word of the Year. In sport, the International Handball Federation has scrapped a rule making female players wear bikini bottoms and crop tops. And in entertainment, Ed Sheeran confirms he is writing a song for the upcoming season of Ted Lasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quarantine-free travel has returned for fully vaccinated Australians. NSW Regional travel is back. Alyssa Healy stars for the Sydney Sixers in their Big Bash win. Patti Newtown speaks out after husband Bert Newton's death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bert Newton is being remembered as one of Australia's iconic entertainers after passing away aged 83 Victoria reaches 80 percent fully vaccinated South East Queensland cleaning up after storms Australia thumped by England at the T-20 World CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison is in Rome for the G-20 summit with talks with the French president high on the agenda Melburnians enjoy their first day out of lockdown A Covid vaccine patch being tested The Queen ordered to rest for the next 2 weeksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne has burst  back into life -- with retailers, hairdressers and gyms swinging-open their doors for the first time in months. More than one-and-a-half million Covid vaccines have been administered in the past week. And The former NSW premier has told ICAC, she trusted the MPshe was in a relationship with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne preps for more freedoms with the state set to hit 80% of full vaccinations. Former NSW Gladys Berejiklian will take to the stand today in her corruption hearing. A second win for Australia in the T-20 World Cup against Sri Lanka. Crisitano Renaldo is going to be a father of six.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three quarters of Australians are now fully vaccinated against Covid as the federal government prepares to roll out its booster programme. Pharmacies are being added to the list of health facilities being stocked with Pfizer. And The consumer watchdog wants Google's dominance of search engines reined-in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US police say they're considering charges in the fatal shooting on the set of 'Rust'. Scott Morrison is flying out to Glasgow today for the Climate Summit. Dave Warner is feeling goof ahead of Australia's T-20 clash with Sri Lanka. Netflix has dropped the trailer for Tiger King 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aged Care residents and frontline healthcare staff will be first in line to receive a COVID-19 booster shot from next month. A report has found the Victorian Government spent $172M dollars on useless protective gear in the early days of the pandemic. A 10 year plan is being developed to combat child sexual abuse in Australia. In sport, tennis players will not be allowed into Melbourne Park for the Australian Open unless they are fully vaccinated. And in entertainment, just days after testing positive to COVID-19, Ed Sheeran has revealed his young daughter has also contracted the virus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queen will not travel to Glasgow for the climate summit under doctor's orders. Singapore is set to open to vaccinated Australians from next month. A draw between the Matildas and Brazil. Kim Kardashian's alleged stalker arrested for a second time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has formally adopted a 'net zero' emissions target by 2050. South Australia will reopen the border sooner than predicted as the state nears 80 per cent double-vaccination. Crown Melbourne will keep its casino license but will be closely monitored for two years. In sport, a crowd capacity of 75 per cent has been approved for the A-League season opener between the Wanderers and Sydney FC next month. And in entertainment, Alec Baldwin's wife has broken her silence on the tragic shooting which claimed a woman's life on the set of his movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cleo Smith's mum sits down for another interview with plea's for her daughter's return. Federal Cabinet is due to formally announce the approval of Australia's 2050 net zero emissions target. Third Melbourne fan jailed for breaking into WA for the AFL Grand Final. Alec Baldwin's wife speaks out for the first time since he accidentally shot dead a cinematographer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resources Minister Leith Pitt back in Cabinet as part of a deal to secure the party's support for a "net zero" emissions target Startling claims today that children as young as 13 are being groomed online by terrorists And We could soon be able to opt-out of unwanted text messages and robocalls from politiciansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All students in NSW are back to school fulltime today after lockdown. WA Police are looking for a driver after a car was spotted near the campsite where Cleo Smith wa s last seen. FedEx workers are on a 24-hour strike. Ed Sheeran has tested positive to Covid-19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family home of missing W-A girl Cleo Smith is being looked over by forensic officers Major restrictions in Victoria set to be scrapped once 90 percent of people aged over 12 are fully vaccinated Meat prices hit a 3 year high Australia wins its opening match of the T-20 World CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid booster shots could become available by as early as next week Melbourne businesses gear up for the first weekend out of lockdown Australia in T20 World Cup action and the Matildas take on Brazil Distraught Actor ALEC BALDWIN offers heartfelt condolences to the family of a crew member he accidentally shot deadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Alec Baldwin has spoken with investigators, after a tragic accident on the set of his new Mexico film set -- which left a crew member dead Victoria's premier says further restrictions could be lifted - beyond the roadmap - when the state hits its 80 per cent double dose vaccination target next weekend. And The Melbourne winners of last night's Powerball draw have been found.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lockdown number six has ended at midnight for Melbourne. A $1 Million reward has been posted by the WA government for information into Cleo Smith's disappearance.  The AFL has enforced a vaccine mandate for all staff and players. Adele has appeared in Vogue's 73 Questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne residents are counting down the hours until they can emerge from their record lockdown. Queensland health officials are trying to track the movements of a man who spent 10 days in the community while infectious. A $1M reward has been offered for information about the disappearance of 4-year old Cleo Smith in WA. In sport, the AFL has confirmed all players and staff in the men's and women's leagues must be fully vaccinated against COVID ahead of next season. And in entertainment, Billie Eilish is launching her first fragrance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lockdown in Melbourne will lift at midnight tonight. Western Australia police are questioning sex offenders as the search continues for a missing 4 year old girl. Developments in the search for U.S. man and prime murder suspect Brian Laundrie. The Queen has cancelled a trip to Northern Ireland on medical advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has thanked Aussies who've rolled-up their sleeve to get the jab, with  70 per cent of the population aged 16 and over now double-dosed. Aussie cricket great Michael Slater has been charged with domestic violence offences. NSW Police drop all charges against former NRL star and SAS Australia winner Sam Burgess, who had been accused of domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse. In sport, international tennis players wanting to compete in January's Australian Open will need to be fully vaccinated. And in entertainment, Amy Shark has topped the nominations at this years ARIA Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria has eased border restrictions with New South Wales. Police fear a 4-year-old girl was abducted from a WA campsite. Glenn Maxwell has come to the defence of David Warner ahead of the T20 World Cup. Live theatre has returned to Sydney.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has promised to reveal the costs and benefits of achieving "net zero" emissions by 2050 in time for the next election. WA is unlikely to ease border restrictions for fully vaccinated residents of Victoria or NSW in time for Christmas. Dairy packaging will be 100 percent re-useable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. In sport, new Cricket Australia selector Tony Dodemaide says he'll be aiming to strike the right balance between incumbancy and form when he joins George Bailey and Justin Langer to pick the squad for the Ashes series. And in entertainment news, Kourtney Kardashian gets engaged.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International vaccine travel passports are now available via MyGov. New Zealanders can now travel to Australia without hotel quarantine. Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has died after contracting Covid-19. Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins is leaving the children's group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queensland government is opening up, but only the fully vaccinated will be allowed into the sunshine state before Christmas. New data shows 60 per cent of children aged 12 to 15 have now received at least one dose of a Covid vaccine. And The push to slash carbon emissions to "net zero" by 20-50 has dominated the first Question Time in six weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbournians will come out of lockdown earlier than expected with Victoria on track to hit the 70 per cent vaccination mark by Friday. More restrictions have eased in NSW, with kids returning to face-to-face learning and hospitality venues to increase capacity. Australians wanting to travel overseas will have access to a vaccine passport from tomorrow. In sport, the NRL is set to announce a new 5-year broadcast deal with Channel 9 which could net the league a staggering $600M. And in entertainment, Britney Spears admits she is terrified of upsetting fans and doing something stupid now she's so close to regaining her freedom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More restrictions are set to ease in New South Wales after reaching 80 percent full vaccination The search continues for a missing four-year-old girl in WA's Gascoyne region A NASA space craft has rocketed into space - on a 12-year-journey to study a group of Asteroids near Jupiter The Golden Globes will go ahead - despite U-S network N-B-C, dropping the awards show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Sydney residents are waking up to their first weekend out of lockdown, hundreds of Victoria's authorised workers are out of work, after missing the state government's deadline to get at least one COVID jab. Security is being reviewed for politicians in the UK after an MP was stabbed to death while meeting with voters at a church in Essex. The PM is being urged to take am ambitious climate target to the Glasgow Summit. In sport, Nature Strip is the favourite for today's $15M Everest at Royal Randwick. And in entertainment news, an aunt of Britney Spears says the way her dad Jamie treated her during the conservatorship was awful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New South Wales' plan to open to returning Australians has the backing of Scott Morrison The PM will attend the climate summit in Glasgow Southern Tasmania locks down for 3 days Police investigating an incident involving an incident with AFL Bulldogs player Bailey Smith on the Gold Coast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.