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A flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is among over 20 new Covid-19 exposure sites in Queensland. A young child is among four killed in a head-on collision south-west of Brisbane. Argentinian rugby players have been denied entry into QLD after a day trip to Byron Bay. The Britney Spears conservatorship case returns to an L-A court.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor is worried lockdown payments are ending too soon ...  with the federal government linking them to vaccine targets. Brisbane's covid outbreak has spread to the the gold coast .... but the chief health officer is still holding off on a lockdown And Victoria's Health Department has been charged by Worksafe over last year's bungled hotel quarantine progSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some COVID restrictions have eased in Victoria after reaching 80% of first doses. COVID disaster payments could soon end as vaccinations rates rise. Byron Bay in NSW is back in lockdown after a new COVID case. The new James Bond film is premiering in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

303-thousand Aussies rolled up their sleeves for a Covid jab yesterday -- more than a third of them in New South Wales Queensland's south east has avoided lockdown for now after the state recorded four local cases. And At-home Covid-tests have been given the green light by Australia's drug regulator!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL is investigating after a video emerged of two Melbourne Storm players with a white substance on the table. At-home COVID testing kits set to be available in Australia in November. Thomas Trbojevic receives Dally M award. R Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life for residents in NSW to look a lot more normal this summer after the state government released its roadmap to freedom. It's hoped Victoria will reach its vaccination targets sooner as GP's and pharmacies are offered grants to administer more jabs. Perth has been left off Qantas' plans to restart travel. In sport, the MCG has confirmed it will host a welcome home celebration party for the Melbourne Demons. And in entertainment, Brad Pitt and George Clooney teaming up for a new movie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vaccinated and non-vaccinated people can now access public pools across NSW A second person has tested positive to COVID-19 after attending anti-vaccine protests in Melbourne. Prime Minister Scott Morrison is back in Australia after a whirlwind trip to the U.S. Lewis Hamilton has picked-up his 100th F1 victory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrations are continuing in Melbourne and Perth after the Demons historic AFL Grand Final win. Victoria will need a wait a little longer for a few extra freedoms after missing the first major milestone on the roadmap to reopening. NSW is getting a new national park, dubbed the biggest urban wildlife restoration project in Australia's history. In sport, Australia has defeated Argentina in the rugby test in Townsville. And in entertainment news, the Global Citizen 24-hour music event is underway to raise awareness about climate change, vaccine inequality and famine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perth is turning on the weather and the atmosphere for the AFL Grand Final clash between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Western Australia will slam shut the doors to Victoria just days after the Grand Final. Space X founder Elon Musk has confirmed he and Grimes are semi-separated. South Sydney is through to next week's NRL grand final with a 36-16 win over Manly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Record Day of Vaccinations Reached Nationwide Victorians To Be Locked Out Of W-A Australia Reaches Agreement With Nauru To Keep Detention Centre Open And.. The Countdown To The AFL Grand FinalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, ahead of tomorrow's Quad talks. One-in-seven Australians is now employed in Health or Social Services. A protestor who was part of the demonstration at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance this week has tested positive for COVID-19. In sport, Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs prepare for tomorrow's AFL Grand Final. And in entertainment, Justin Bieber says he's learned to "reassess his boundaries" to protect his own his mental health.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Records Its Highest Infection Numbers Since The Start Of The Outbreak Queensland Suspends NRL Tickets For Jabs Scheme 12 Month Reprieve For Biloela Tamil Family And P-M Denies He's Snubbed By French President Over Failed Submarine DealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is promising international travel will return for Australians by Christmas at the latest. World leaders are gathering virtually for a global summit to talk about the COVID pandemic. Concerns Melbourne could face a 4th day of violent anti-vax demonstrations. In sport, Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs will name their teams tonight for Saturday's AFL Grand Final. And in entertainment, Kylie Jenner releases a new baby skincare line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities Admit South Eastern Australia Could Be Feeling Aftershocks For Weeks Hundreds Arrested After Tense Stand-Off Between Protestors And Police In Melb Reality Tv Show Member Charged With Covid Breach W-A On Covid Alert Just Days Out From AFL Grand FinalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police in Victoria will be out in force again today with demonstrators expected to hit the streets of the CBD for a third day. The United States is set to approve a Pfizer vaccine for children aged between 5 and 12 by the end of next month. And most Australians want greenhouse gas emissions cut to net zero by 2050. In sport, victory for the Aussie women's cricket team. And in entertainment, 13 vehicles used in the movie "Mad Max - Fury Road" will be auctioned in Sydney this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne Police Have Been Forced to Fire On Crowds With Rubber Bullets Australia Now Rolling Out One-Million Vax Doses Every 3-4 Days Dancing Back In South Australia And Scott Morrison To Meet With President Biden As Tensions With France Escalate  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fall-out continues from Australia's decision to dump the submarine deal with France and move to a new Defence partnership with the United States and Britain. Victoria has shutdown construction sites for two weeks after yesterday's violent protest in Melbourne involving building workers and anti-vaccination demonstrators. Under 18's in NSW will be allowed to meet in groups of three from today - after State Cabinet approved a new 'friends bubble' overnight. In sport, the International Cricket season begins today with the Australian Women's Team playing the first of three One Day games against India in Mackay. And in entertainment, Mare of Easttown star Kate Winslet believes actresses are no longer being "scrutinised" for their bodies, as much as they were when she was starting out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Daily Cases Below 1K for the First Time In a Month 47 Percent Of Adult Aussies Now Fully Jabbed The Crown And Ted Lasso Big Winners At The Emmy's  Cricket Australia is confident the Ashes will go ahead this summer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of living under tougher Covid restrictions than the rest of Sydney residents in 12 Local Government Areas are enjoying new freedoms this morning. While Victorians who've been stranded in NSW can finally return home. Another shipment of Moderna vaccines has arrived in Sydney overnight. Prime Minister Scott Morrison heads to the United States today for a meeting of the new QUAD Alliance. In sport, Port Adelaide midfielder Ollie Wines has won the Brownlow Medal for the AFL's Best. And in entertainment news, Adele makes it Instagram official with her new beau.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti lockdown protests in Australia's capital cities has seen hundreds of arrests made Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown Penrith through to the NRL preliminary finals The Emmy awards back to the stage after last year's virtual eventSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There will be no public transport for most of Saturday to Melbourne's CBD - to deter protestors from attending an anti lockdown protest The first doses of the Moderna vaccine have arrived in Australia Manly too good for the Roosters in the NRL Semi final Dan Levy - who played David Rose in Schitt's Creek  - has signed a new TV and movie deal with NetflixSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia will add another vaccine to the national rollout - with the first doses of Moderna arriving in Sydney China has taken aim at the new defence pact signed between Australia - the U-S and U-K - accusing the three of adopting a cold war mentality The NRL semi finals kick off in Mackay And British comedian Russell Brand in hot water for giving tips on how to avoid Covid safety measuresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aged care workers must now have had at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. China and France react to the new defiance deal between Australia, the US and Britain. Aussie swimmer Shayna Jack has been cleared to resume training after her doping ban. Sir Elton John has been forced to postpone shows after injuring his hip in a fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese wants full transparency from the government on the cost of tearing up the submarine deal with France  Some restrictions for Melburnians are set to be eased from midnight Friday The AFL Grand Final in Perth has officially sold out Nicky Minaj's Covid vaccine tweet debunkedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U-S, Britain and Australia have entered a nuclear defence deal. Victoria could see COVID rules ease after reaching 70% of first-dose vaccinations. Debate continues over who should captain the Australian cricket team in the Ashes. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle named among Time's '100 Most Influential People'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curfews are being scrapped in hotspot areas of Sydney, as New South Wales hits another vaccination milestone. South Australia's home quarantine trial is being expanded to Aussies returning from overseas And Qantas has already scheduled flights overseas for this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian health workers will be required to have at least one dose of the COVID vaccine or risk losing their job. Concerns over vaccine passports for those without a smartphone. Apply has unveiled features of the new iPhone 13. Conor McGregor says he has no bad blood with Machine Gun Kelly.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is set to hit a key vaccine milestone this week, when 70 per cent of the adult population would have received at least one Covid shot. The PM will travel to the United States next Tuesday for security, pandemic and climate talks. And  Billie Eilish has turned heads at this years met gala.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Risky worksites in Victoria will be monitored to ensure public health orders are being followed. A teen will face a Queensland court after stabbing a woman while she sunbaked. The UN's dire warning about starvation in Afghanistan. Tim Paine is undergoing surgery to be fit in-time for the first Ashes Test. Fashion's MET Gala event returns in New York.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pfizer And Moderna Vaccines Now Available For 12-15 Year Olds Calls for Tighter Controls For High-Risk Terrorists When They're Freed From Jail Qantas And Japan Airlines Joint Business Venture Blocked And Drama On the VMA's Red CarpetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW residents with both doses of the COVID vaccine can now gather outside in groups of five. Children aged 12-15 can no book for a Pfizer vaccine. Daniel Riccardo has taken-out the Italian Formula One Grand Prix. The winners of Survivor and The Voice revealed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Joe Biden has called for  unity on the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks. New South Wales Investigators have revisited the site where William Tyrell disappeared seven years ago. Fruit and vegetable prices are expected to rise towards the end of the year because of Covid. The Western Bulldogs into the AFL Grand Final  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW Premier insists she will still be accountable despite ending her daily Covid media briefings. The PM is confident the WA Premier will re-open his state to New South Wales ..  by Christmas. And Telstra says it expects unions to support mandatory vaccination for its more than 8-thousand frontline staff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regional Victoria - with the exception of Shepparton - has emerged from lockdown. The Australian Medical Association is concerned over the ease of restrictions in NSW next month. It's women's semi-final day at the US Open in New York. The trailer for 'The Matrix Resurrections' has dropped.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As NSW and Victoria move closer to easing restrictions, the p-m has warned premiers to get their health systems ready. Fully vaccinated residents in New South Wales covid hotspots could still be subject to tougher rules And Victorian police won't be laying charges over a video in which social media influencer Nadia BartellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW set to reopen on October 18 when the state reaches 70% full vaccination. A man has been arrested in relation to the death of a Melbourne woman in Europe. Today is R U OK? Day - be sure to check-in with friends and family. Alexander Zverev has won his US Open semi-final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claims today, the federal government delayed negotiations with Pfizer Regional Victoria will come out of lockdown Friday  And Brisbane will host the 2021 NRL grand final   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police issue fines after surrounding Melbourne synagogue over COVID breach.  International vaccine passports due to issued within weeks. A 10th qualifying win-in-a-row for the Socceroos. The NSW 'Great Southern Nights' live music industry revival will return in 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A war of words has erupted between the PM and the Victoria premier The Reserve Bank has left the official interest rate on hold And Australia Post is getting its parcel delivery service back on track  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Police will speak to a new 'person of interest' in the case of missing boy William Tyrell. Three-year-old AJ found alive in the NSW bush will return home from hospital today. Alexander Zverev is through to the US Open quarter finals. Cardi B has given birth to baby number two..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been scenes of elation in the NSW Hunter -- with a missing toddler found alive after three nights on a remote property. NSW is making preparations for an increase in covid-hospitalisations expected in October. And Melbourne influencer Nadia Bartel and three other women haver been finedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost half-a-million Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses have arrived in Sydney. The search continues for a little boy missing from the NSW Hunter region. The Paralympics have wrapped-up in Tokyo overnight. A member of 'Girls Aloud' has died.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police in NSW aren't ruling out the possibility of a kidnapping as the search continues for a missing toddler Hospitals stretched to the limit treating Covid patients Australians spend 800 million on their Dads this Fathers day The Bulldogs score a thrilling 1 point win over the Lions in the AFL semi finalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new case of Covid19 has emerged in Queensland - with fears it could spark a new outbreak A search continues for a three year old boy, missing on a property in the NSW Upper Hunter region The Melbourne Storm crowned the NRL's minor premiers And Keith Urban rocks the stage in New YorkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police In NZ Shoot Attacker Dead After Supermarket Stabbing Rampage Four-Million Pfizer Jabs Secured For Aus In Dose-Swap With U-K Another Record Day Of Cases In NSW And S-A And QLD Still On Standby To Host AFL Grand Final If Perth Hit By Covid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iconic Swedish band ABBA are back after 40 years with a new album and high-tech concert. 500,000 doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine have arrived in Australia from Singapore. At least 14 people are dead in extreme floods in New York in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Australia picks-up more Gold and some world records at the Tokyo Paralympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales And Victoria Lead the Vaccine Race W-A To Tighten Border With Victoria After Spike In Cases 50-Thousand Afghan Refugees To Be Housed In U-S Military Bases And.. a Massive Win For Our ParalympiansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over-60;s are being urged not to wait for the new supply of Pfizer vaccines. Australia Post has put parcel pick-ups for online orders on-hold. Another four medals in the pool for Australia at the Paralympics. The Women's Weekly Party Cake Cookbook is back...with a twist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gladys Berejiklian Says NSW Has Done Well To Control Covid -- Despite 11-Hundred Cases Today. Victorians To Wait Three More Weeks Until Restrictions Ease Australia Post Under Pressure From Pandemic Shoppers Nation Records Warmest Winter In Four YearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a new campaign for all childcare workers to be vaccinated. Doctors are welcoming 500,000 additional Pfizer doses from Singapore. U-S President Joe Biden has defended his military withdrawal from Afghanistan. Ash Barty has won her first round match at the U-S Open.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.