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New Zealand is moving into a snap lockdown -- after recording its first Covid case  a mission is underway to rescue Australian citizens and those with humanitarian visas in Afghanistan  And New research shows Australians carry out an average of 16 random acts of kindness a week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Nations have held an emergency meeting over the crisis in Afghanistan. Several people killed whilst clinging to a plane flying out of Kabul airport. Melbourne returns to a COVID curfew. Carlton's Eddie Betts is hanging up his AFL boots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Covid situation is growing across the country. 250 troops will be deployed to Afghanistan as part of a mission to rescue stranded Australians and local support staff And Crown is investigating an employee - who has been identified as being part of a neo-Nazi group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 10km radius for essential shopping and exercise has now reduced to 5km for Sydneysiders. Victoria Police are investigating an engagement party in Melbourne which breached lockdown. Warnings from ASIO over young Australians being radicalised by Neo-Nazi groups. Newcastle has moved into 7th spot on the NRL ladder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales wakes to its first day of a statewide 7 day lockdown A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck the island nation of Haiti- killing at least 29 people  In NRL - Manly has thumped fellow finals contender Parramatta by 46 points  And a scare for Taylor Swift after a man was caught trespassing her apartment buildingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Across Australia - there have been 10-thousand cases of the virus so far this year, and 39 deaths.  A 46 year old man has been arrested over the stabbing death of a couple in Oberon - in the Central west of NSW Friday night's NRL double header has seen the Roosters and Penrith get up After some personal issues - including a lawsuit from a former girlfriend - Actor Shia LeBeouf could be making a comebackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Record Day Of Vaccinations -- As NSW Posts Record Day Of Cases Collar Bomber Granted Bail Federal Government Tracking Down Aussies Still In Afghanistan And Melbourne Cleaner Wins $80M Powerball JackpotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sydney school for kids with autism is closed after 7 students and 3 staff tested positive to COVID. There's now 4 new cases of COVID-19 in the ACT, which is now in lockdown. A lucky person in Victoria is $80-Million richer. Melbourne has made it 18 wins in-a-row in the NRL.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACT's Covid-Free Bubble Bursts -- While NSW Infections Show No Sign Of Slowing Some Aussie Olympians Forced Into 28-Days Quarantine Tamil Family Dealt Another Legal Blow And Richer Aussies Live LongerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID lockdown rules in NSW are under review after a series of loopholes. 73 anti-lockdown protestors arrested in Melbourne overnight. Investigations into Queensland's vaccine bungle. Jennifer Anniston and David Schwimmer address dating rumours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Posts 20 New Covid Cases Prompting Lockdown Extension Hundreds of New Cases in NSW National Party Refuses to Commit to Tougher Emissions Targets People To Face Hefty Fines for Late Census FormsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A positive case has shutdown schools in the NSW Regional City of Dubbo. Melbourne could have it's sixth lockdown extended today. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned over allegations of sexual misconduct. Beyoncé is building a hemp farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison's Ambitious Target As NSW Posts Record Number of Covid Cases Unions Furious Businesses Can Ask Workers If They're Vaccinated Massive Profit Turnaround For The N-B-N And.. Sugary Toddler Snack FoodsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parts of Northern NSW are now in lockdown after a positive Sydney case visited Byron Bay. Regional Victoria has emerged from lockdown overnight. It's Census night. Another T20 loss for Australia against Bangladesh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies Will Soon Have The Choice Of Three Covid Vaccines Rapid Testing To Become More Common Much Of Northern NSW In Lockdown And.. Injury Woes for Bulldogs AFL Star Josh Bruce    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tokyo Olympic Games have drawn to a close. Labor's opened a 6% lead of the Morrison government in the latest Newspoll. The NRL Grand Final could be moved to New Zealand. Barack Obama celebrates his 60th birthday with a bunch of A-Listers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are reports the Moderna vaccine is in the final stages of approval and will be available for Australians next month There is an anxious wait for residents across Queensland's south east to see if a covid lockdown will be lifted While residents in Melbourne and Sydney face extended lockdowns The Aussie men's basketball team has won Bronze at TokyoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 million people are in isolation in the nation's 3 biggest cities - being Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane Australian Olympians have breached Covid protocols by leaving the Athlete's Village in Tokyo, to buy beer. Scientists in Britan discover gene patterns that could predict when women will start menopause Dieter Brummer's mother shares a heartwrenching tribute to her son as she partners with Beyond Blue to ensure his death is not in vain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man will face court accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. Lockdowns continue for 3 major cities And Another medal at the Olympics  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria and the NSW Hunter region have entered day one of a week-long lockdown. A silver Olympic medal for our Men's Hockey Team. and Britney Spears is working to take more control of her conservatorship hearing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria is being plunged into its sixth lockdown Hillsong founder Brian Houston has been charged with concealing child sex offences - allegedly perpetrated by his father. And A Golden Afternoon at the Olympics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virgin Australia is due to announce up to 1000 stand downs across it's workforce. A Melbourne school has been shutdown after a teacher tested positive to COVID. Pater Bol just misses out on an Olympic medal. Meghan Markle's 40th birthday video shows a glimpse of daughter, Lilibet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

a Sydney man in his 20s is the youngest to die in the Covid outbreak 20 per cent of the eligible population is now fully vaccinated And Australia has won another sailing gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie athletes are under investigation after alleged drunken and rowdy antics. NSW deputy Premier adamant the NRL Grand Final will go ahead in Sydney. Aussies are bowled out in game one of the T20 against Bangladesh. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo under investigation over sexual harassment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal government has released its modelling behind vaccine targets -- with scientists predicting we could be living more freely by the end of the year. South Australia's travel restrictions with NSW are being tightened.. And The reserve bank has kept interest rates on hold - at a record low of point-1 of a per cent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Parliament resumes today after the winter break. Queensland school students urged to get tested for Covid-19 as the state's lockdown continues. Tokyo Olympic Gold medal dreams are over for the Matildas. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds celebrate 10 years together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW premier says offering incentives for people to get Covid vaccines is on the table - as she pushes for a major uptick in August.    Some kids as young as 12 will be able to get a Covid jab from next week. And Our newest Olympic champions will feature on Australia post stamps which will be available from this week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrations after Australia picked up more gold medals in swimming, sailing and BMX. Brisbane is entering it's second full day of lockdown with fears it could be extended. Esteban Ocon has won his first F1 Grand Prix. Gerard Butler is suing the creators of 'Olympus Has Fallen'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up to 4 million Queenslanders in the state's south east have locked down - after 6 cases of Covid19 were detected In Melbourne - A Richmond apartment block has been put into lockdown with about 20 residents to undergo 14 days of mandatory quarantine. It's Australia's best start to the Olympics after the first week at Tokyo Gerard Butler suing producers of his action flick 'Olympus has fallen'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special exemptions could be granted to Australians who are fully vaccinated - under the next phase of a 4 step plan out of the pandemic. Sydney authorities say a repeat of last Saturday's protest will not be tolerated Amazon has been fined almost Nine hundred million dollars - his company has been fined for breaking the European Union's data protection laws. Madonna has given rapper DaBaby a blast - after his viral rant that included homophobic and sexist remarks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A marathon three-hour National Cabinet has agreed on vaccination targets, to move away from lockdowns. Another Day of high Covid cases for NSW And More medals in the pool at Tokyo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet will meet today to discuss the path out of lockdown and border closures. Australia is currently sitting in fifth place on the Olympic medal tally. and Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie superstar Jessica Fox has taken her first Olympic gold in the c-1 canoeing final! New South Wales police have requested the assistance of the ADF And Half of surveyed Aussies admit they have started skipping brushing their teeth during lockdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An apartment complex in Melbourne has been put into lockdown overnight. Up to 300-thousand jobs are due to go thanks to Sydney's extended lockdown. Olympian Kyle Chalmers will be vying for gold in the men's 100m Freestyle Final. Justin Bieber is the latest to throw support behind US gymnast Simone Biles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Golden Day for Australia in Tokyo Greater Sydney to remain in Lockdown until Spring The P-M rules out a return to Jobkeeper Organised Crime labelled a greater killer than Terrorism in AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW Government is expected to extend Greater Sydney's lockdown for another four weeks. SA and Victoria are enjoying more freedom after lockdowns ended at midnight. Olympic showdown #2 for Ariarne Titmus and Katie Ledecky. Paris Hilton addresses rumours that she's pregnant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian medal tally climbs in Tokyo  Victoria and SA coming out of lockdown  and A group of Aussie dairy farmers are joining forces to launch dairy-free products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria is due to emerge from lockdown at midnight tonight, with some restrictions to remain. NSW Health experts say the state is "on-track" with tackling the Delta outbreak. A tropical storm due to hit Tokyo has forced some Olympic events to be moved. More Gold medal opportunities for Australia today in the pool at the Tokyo Olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariane Titmus has claimed Australia's second gold medal of the Tokyo Olympic games. Sydney has recorded two more Covid deaths .. a man and a women both in their 80's  And The federal government will adopt all 10 recommendations to improve workplace behaviour at Parliament House in Canberra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 38-year-old student in Sydney has died after contracting Covid-19. Sydney's lockdown is due to be extended into September. Australia is currently in 7th place on the Tokyo Olympic medal tally. J-Lo celebrates her 52nd birthday with an intimate pic with Ben Affleck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hunt is on for thousands of people who attended anti lockdown rallies across Sydney and Melbourne Security experts warn of a cyber attack in next month's Census At Tokyo - Aussie swimming records tumble Channel 7 the Front Bar being investigated by the advertising watchdogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a year long delay the 2020 Olympics are officially up and running in Tokyo Anti lockdown protestors are planning mass disruptions around the country - as part of a worldwide rally Super Netball has confirmed there will be no matches played this weekend, after six clubs relocated to Queensland. Caitlyn Jenner in hot water - for flicking her cigarette off a balcony in hotel quarantine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is moving to delay the 2nd doze of Pfizer for people in Sydney - to free-up vaccine doses A flight attendant with the Delta variant is Queensland's only new locally acquired case Active-wear company Lorna Jane slapped with a multi million dollar fine - after claiming a line of its clothes guarded against Covid-19 The ARL Commission standing by Australia's withdrawal from the Rugby League World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM says he's "sorry" the vaccine rollout is two months behind schedule. More border closures And Australia pulls out of the Rugby league world cup   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of Sydney removalists have been caught illegally entering Victoria. Celebrations in Brisbane after the city was named host of the 2032 Olympic Games. The Matildas have claimed their first Tokyo Olympic victory. Harvey Weinstein pleads 'not guilty' in an LA court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As expected the Brisbane will be the home of the 2032 Olympic games  SA cluster grows to 12 And The PM has hit back at claims the sluggish vaccine rollout is to blame for the current lockdowns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parts of Central West NSW are now in lockdown after an infected truck driver visited from Sydney. Victoria has closed it's border to everyone in NSW - including residents. Jeff Bezos has successfully flown into space. The Matildas help kick-off the Tokyo Olympic Games tonight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lockdown is here for South Australians..as the state enters a 7-day statewide shutdown. Victoria will remain in lockdown for a further seven days. And American airlines is pulling all flights to Australia due to tightened restrictions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has joined the U.S. an other allies in accusing China of malicious cyber activity. Victorians will find out today how long their lockdown will be extended. The AFL fixtures have been changed due to the COVID outbreaks. Prince Harry is releasing a tell-all memoir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sydney mother of two removalists accused of travelling to regional new south wales, despite knowing they had covid, has been found dead South Australia is tightening restrictions following a second covid case And The PM has returned to Canberra, after being granted an exemption to travel from Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.