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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.

Northern NSW has been struck by a tornado overnight. Victoria's vaccine mandate for essential workers is now in place. The Women's Big Bash is officially underway with a win for the Sydney Sixers. Coldplay vows to stop making new music after a 12th album.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild weather across Sydney has been playing havoc - with the weather bureau adding the risk of Tornado activity Lockdowns in Victoria - NSW and the A-C-T are being blamed for a rise in the unemployment rate. The Australian Navy grounds its fleet of Seahawk helicopters after a crash in the Phillipine Sea The W-B-B-L season kicks off in Hobart - the Melbourne Stars taking on the Sydney SixersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

90-year-old Star Trek actor William Shatner is now the oldest person to visit space. Two men who broke into WA for the AFL Grand Final have been sentenced. Aussie swimmer Chloe McCardel has broken the English Channel record. A release date for Adele's new album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another by-election will be held in NSW after another Liberal MP resigned from Parliament Victoria records its deadliest day of the Pandemic with 13 fatalities The NRL have unveiled 'The Dolphins' as the 17th team for the league  Ed Sheeran surprises fans at a Coldplay concertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Melbourne is in lockdown after a COVID scare. An autopsy report has revealed Gabby Petito was strangled to death. NSW could reach 80% full vaccinations by Sunday. The Socceroos' World Cup Qualifiers winning-streak has come to an end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberals are confident the party can reach an agreement on climate change with the Nationals. 63.4 percent of those aged over 16 are double dosed in Australia The NBL fixture for the upcoming season has been announced And no apologies from rapper Cardi B who skipped a court date for the Paris Fashion weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A warning from Prince Charles to world leaders thinking of skipping the Climate Summit. New rules for truckies entering WA from NSW or Victoria. The Redcliffe Dolphins are set to enter the NRL competition in 2023. Jared Leto gets tear gassed at an anti-vaccine protest in Italy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As retail and hospitality industries open their doors in NSW - finding staff is proving difficult More than 1 million Australians have signed up the million dollar vax campaign Queensland is facing a higher-than-average risk from cyclones, bushfires and floods this summer The Socceroos are chasing 12 straight World Cup Qualifying wins - when it takes on Japan this weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pubs, shops and salons have re-opened in Greater Sydney for those who are fully vaccinated. A trial of vaccine passports is beginning in regional Victoria. The Aussie women's cricket team have beat India i the final match of the series. Kim Kardashian has poked fun at her family on SNL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a move that will save families hundreds of dollars a year - the Federal Government will bring forward its childcare reforms Just over 61 percent of people aged 16 and over in Australia are now fully vaccinated Sam Frost deletes her Insta account over her stance on Covid vaccinations The Aussie women's cricket team wins the T-20 series against IndiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Demand for a massive up-front payment is believed to be one reason why the federal government took so long to get the Pfizer vaccine here in Australia. Nurses and doctors from overseas will be granted exemptions to enter Australia to try and combat a staff shortage in regional hospitals. Facebook is suffering another outage, just days after several of its major services went down. In sport, The Ashes will go ahead in Australia. And in entertainment news, Adele's new album won't feature any other artists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's vaccination program has now surpassed the US, Israel and the EU Two fines have been issued to Victorian Premier Dan Andrews after he was filmed without wearing a mask. And People with severe immunity issues will be eligible for a third dose of the Covid vaccine from next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Melbourne police officers are in hospital after getting Covid-19 at the anti-vax protests. Queensland is gearing-up to trial home quarantine. Women's cricket on the Gold Coast interrupted by rain. Adele is the cover star for two Vogue magazines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

81 per cent of the Aussie population aged over 16 has received at least one dose of a Covid vaccine. NSW have been given an extra easing of restrictions after hitting the 70 percent double vax target And The Federal government is pushing the states to change defamation laws to create a consistent national approachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A parent has tested positive after visiting Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital. 80% of Australians have now had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. The Ashes are going ahead this summer. Kylie Minogue is moving back to Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

351k People Rolled Up Their Sleeves Yesterday -- With 58% Now Double Jabbed NSW Hits Critical 70% Double Vax Milestone New Research For Endometriosis Sufferers  And Rugby League star Benji Marshall Calls Time On his 19 Year CareerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QANTAS has unveiled the requirements when international travel resumes. A Facebook whistleblower says the company puts money ahead of user safety. Football Australia is investigating allegations of harassment in the women's league. A sneak-peek at Adele's new song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dominic Perrottet says it's an honour to become the 46th premier of new south wales.  Australia's vaccination rate is continuing to reach milestones after hitting 80 per cent first dose And The Reserve Bank has used its monthly board meeting to keep interest rates at a record low of point-1 of a percentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dominic Perrottet is the favourite to be elected new NSW Premier. Another earthquake in Victoria overnight. Facebook and Instagram are down due to a global outage. More hints that Adele is about to drop new music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians are continuing to come forward for COVID-19 vaccines in record numbers with the nation almost at the 80-percent first dose milestone. New COVID-19 cases reported in almost every state, with several South Australian council areas facing restrictions. NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro quits politics. In sport, the AFL trade window opens and celebrations continue for the Penrith Panthers. And in entertainment, Dame Joan Collins calls out the Kardashians in her new book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Penrith Panthers have been crowned this year’s NRL champions with a 14-12 win over South Sydney. Melbourne has officially overtaken Buenos Aires as the city that's spent the most time in lockdown. New South Wales Treasurer Dominic Perrottet is the hot favourite to become the next Premier.  Mandatory vaccination could see Novak Djokovic skip next year's Australian Open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL decider between the Panthers and the Rabbitohs still hinges on Covid cases in Brisbane NRL fans in Sydney reminded to obey public health orders with restrictions on social gatherings  Daylight saving kicks in for most of the country - except WA, NT and Queensland Donald Trump asks a federal judge to get Twitter to restore his personal accountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pill developed in the U-S has been shown to halve the risk of Covid hospitalisations and deaths. A new Premier for NSW is just days away with a vote on the Liberal leadership to be held on Tuesday NRL fans are hoping for low Covid case numbers in Brisbane - to avoid any changes to the game between the Rabbitohs and the Panthers Daylight saving starts this weekend - clocks go forward 1 hour, early Sunday morning except for W-A, NT and QueenslandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 5 years as NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian's political career is over. Fully vaccinated Aussies will be able to travel overseas without restriction, under the next phase of the national reopening plan. And the Gold Coast remains on Covid alert with today's local cases spending time in the community while infectious..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet will meet today to discuss re-opening borders and the pathways to freedom. Parts of NSW have been lashed by storms overnight after a tornado at Bathurst. The NRL Grand Final hangs in the balance as the QLD government keeps an eye on COVID case numbers. Taylor Swift has bumped up the re-release of her album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies are coming forward "in extraordinary numbers" to get vaccinated against Covid  Queensland will be on heightened alert ahead of hosting the n-r-l grand final this weekend following more cases And Three people have been injured after a powerful storm generated a tornado in the NSW central westSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.