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P-M Announces Dose-Swap Deal With Singapore Dozens Of Anti-Lockdown Protestors Arrested Across NSW Victoria Awaits News Of Path Out Of Lockdown And Russell Crowe Forced To Isolate After Positive Covid Case On Film SetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has picked up gold in the pool and table tennis at the Tokyo Paralympics. The U-S is defending it's air strike on an ISIS-K truck in Afghanistan. Five Aussies are in action on day one of the U-S Open. Kanye's new album is making it's mark on the music world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Record Day In NSW -- With 1290 Cases Two A-D-F Soldiers Killed In Vehicle Rollover near Townsville Hurricane Ida Wipes Out Power To New Orleans And The Latest In Kanye's Beef With DrakeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U-S Military have launched a drone strike to prevent another potential suicide bombing at Kabul Airport. 22 NSW Prisons are on high-alert after a Covid outbreak in a Sydney jail. Australia has picked-up another Gold Medal at the Tokyo Paralympics. Kanye has finally released his new album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria has recorded another spike in Covid case numbers. Australia's vaccination rates are on the improve. The final UK civilian evacuation flight has left Afghanistan ahead of Tuesday deadline.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US officials say improvements have been made in conjunction with the Taliban to ramp up safety at Kabul airport Concerns for Western Australian officials - after 2 truck drivers who arrived from New South Wales, tested positive to Covid Port Adelaide through to the AFL preliminary final after downing Geelong And former X-files star David Duchovny says Scientologists tried to recruit himSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ATAGI Gives Green Light For 12-15 Year Old To Get Pfizer Roadmap To School Return In NSW Restrictions Ease In S-E Queensland Global Condemnation Of Kabul Terror AttackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 60 killed in two explosions outside of Kabul Airport in Afghanistan. National Cabinet will discuss 'vaccine passports' today. More medals for the Aussies overnight at the Tokyo Paralympics. The Australian Open has been given the green light.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Daily Record For Jabs -- Equating To 230-Per-Minute Record Infection Numbers For NSW Four Thousand Aussies And Afghan Visa Holders Now Evacuated And.. More Medals For Our ParalympiansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is on-top of the medal tally after day 1 of the Tokyo Paralympic Games. The Pfizer vaccine could be approved for 12-15 year olds in the coming days. Western allies have less than a week to evacuate people from Afghanistan. The new Spiderman trailer has smashed online viewer records.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

307-Thousand Aussies Rolled Up Their Sleeves on Tuesday Troops Guard QLD Border as NSW Posts Another Record Day Almost One-Thousand Aussies and Afghan Visa Holders Evacuated from Kabul And Melbourne Porsche Driver Walks Free From JailSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes flow after the death of Rolling Stones drummer, Charlie Watts. British PM Boris Johnson has held a virtual G7 meeting about the Afghanistan crisis. The 2020 Tokyo Paralympics are officially underway.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than half of the countries population has now had a Covid jab -- six million of those in NSW World leaders will meet virtually for the first time to discuss the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. And Experts are worried magpies might ramp-up their springtime swooping behaviourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U-S FDA has given the full tick of approval to the Pfizer vaccine. NSW Premier says 'double vaccination' is the only way out of lockdown. The New York Governor has given his parting address. The Swans' Don Pyke has withdrawn as candidate to coach Collingwood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Record Numbers Of Aussies Roll Up Their Sleeves For Covid Jab New Zealand Extends Nationwide Lockdown Rescue Mission for Afghans Likely To Be Extended Beyond August Warning To Start Xmas Shopping Earlier With Overseas Shortages Likely  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lockdown restrictions have tightened in Sydney and across NSW. A patient has tested positive to Covid-19 after surgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Seven people have been killed in a stampede outside of Kabul Airport. Ash Barty has claimed the Cincinnati Masters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of arrests have been made after protests in Melbourne and Sydney Pressure mounts on the Federal Government to increase its intake of Afghan refugees Melbourne claims this year's AFL minor premiership The Weeknd drops some big money on his new digs - buying an LA mansionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police in Sydney are saturating the city and surrounds in a bid to stop anti lockdown protest Country Victoria is set to return to lockdown conditions A no jab no entry policy enforced on the NSW - Queensland border Last round of the AFL opens with a win to Port AdelaideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W-A Residents in NSW have Five Days To Return Home Or Risk Being Stranded Victorian Man Jailed for Maximum 8 Months For Planning Anti-Lockdown Protest  Evacuations Out of Afghanistan Continue And Paralympians Start To Arrive In TokyoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rescue efforts are continuing in Afghanistan as the first plane of evacuees arrives in Perth. Bars, restaurants and gyms in Sydney could open up to people who are fully vaccinated. Another win for Ash Barty at the Cincinnati Masters. Nicole Kidman is in hot water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pfizer's covid vaccine will soon be made available to younger Aussies Australia's unemployment rate has dropped over the past month, despite lockdowns across the country. And Australia's gender pay gap is widening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK, US and Australia are continuing efforts to evacuate people out of Afghanistan. At least four people have been killed in anti-Taliban protests in Afghanistan. Aaron Finch says he'll recover from knee surgery in time for the T20 World Cup. Scarlett Johansson has given birth to a baby boy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales has recorded 633 new covid infections - the state's highest jump since the pandemic began  The rescue flight has landed in the united Arab emirates with Australian and Afghan citizens And Federal Parliament will sit as normal next weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Taliban has addressed the world's media following it's takeover of Afghanistan. The U.S. Military has resumed control of Kabul airport for evacuation flights. COVID case in Auckland puts New Zeeland into snap lockdown overnight.  Ash Barty is in action at the Cincinnati Masters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.