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The first batch of more Pfizer vaccines was delivered to Australia overnight. The latest on the Covid outbreaks in NSW, Victoria and SA. More Olympic athletes have tested positive to Covid-19. Lewis Hamilton has won the British Grand Prix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three local government areas of southwest Sydney are now under tighter COVID restrictions A controversial conservative English commentator has boasted about flouting the restrictions Scientists are working to keep KOALAS out of harms way from looming bushfires  And AFL ladder leaders Melbourne has drawn with Hawthorn  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are calls today for NSW to shut down the state - similar to Victoria's lockdown as Covid infections continue to grow The flooding crisis in Europe continues - with rescue teams searching for those missing in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands Richmond is back in the AFL top 8 after beating Brisbane And Olivia Rodrigo reads Covid tweets with Dr Anthony FauciSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 2.5 million Aussies are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with 175,000 people rolling up their sleeves yesterday. Calls are growing for a harder lockdown for SYDNEY in order to bring the Covid outbreak under control. A bar at the MCG and a pub in Melbourne's CBD have been identified as COVID exposure sites, after more stranger to stranger transmission cases. In sport, two athletes withdraw from the Australian Olympic team. And in entertainment news, Caitlyn Jenner arrives in Sydney for Celebrity Big Brother.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria and Greater Sydney are in lockdown with Queensland stretching out mask wearing rules. Streamlining Covid-19 payments will be discussed in today's National Cabinet meeting. Round 18 of the NRL kicks-off tonight with all teams now relocated to Queensland. A bomb scare has temporarily shutdown Cannes Film Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria is being plunged into a statewide lockdown The NSW premier meantime is warning that Covid infection numbers will rise tomorrow And Australia's unemployment rate is now its lowest in a decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Masks are mandatory indoors across Victoria with 11 Covid cases now linked back to NSW. Staff at a Sydney hospital are in lockdown after a pregnant patient tested positive to coronavirus. The Blues win Origin - but don't get the clean sweep they hoped for. Britney Spears conservatorship case returns to court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney's Covid lockdown has been extended by a fortnight More cases in Victoria  And Charges dropped for woman accused of putting needles in StrawberriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Treasurer denies special treatment over Victoria with the NSW Covid payments. More Covid exposure sites added for Melbourne, Sydney and the Sunshine Coast. Roger Federer has pulled-out of the Tokyo Olympics. 'The Crown' and 'The Mandalorian' lead the Emmy Award nominations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of Sydney's lockdown will be known by Thursday at the latest. Contact tracers are still having difficulty piecing together the movements of three removalists who travelled through Victoria  and South Australia while infectious  And income support payments are being stepped up in SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria is on high alert after removalists travelled from Sydney to Melbourne whilst infected with Covid-19. The Trans-Tasman Bubble has re-opened to Queensland. The pressure is on the Aussie cricketers to win today's T20 match against the West Indies. A former Nickelodeon star has been sentenced over of child endangerment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW is forecasting a further extension of Sydney's lockdown after 112 new cases  Kevin Rudd denies he's trying to take credit for fast-tracking Australia's supplies of Pfizer. And Scammers have stolen more than seven-million-dollars by gaining access to home computers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria has now declared all of NSW and the ACT as Covid Red Zones. NSW Health is expected to announce at least 100 new cases of Covid-19 today. All Australian troops have now been withdrawn from Afghanistan. England has lost to Italy in the Euro Final after a nail-biting penalty shootout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ash Barty has gone all the way at Wimbledon to claim the women's crown and is the first Aussie woman since Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1980 to lift the trophy. A 5-week old baby boy has died  after being attacked by the family dog on the NSW Central Coast. Sir Richard Branson is getting ready to blast into space on board Virgin Galactic's Unity 22.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 new COVID infections have been reported in NSW today as the Premier pleads with residents to follow the rules and stay at home. Gladys Berejiklian refuses to confirm whether the current lockdown in Greater Sydney and surrounds will be extended beyond next week. There's been a drop in the number of job vacancies for the first time in 14 months. In sport, Novak Djokovic has made his seventh Wimbledon final after defeating his Canadian opponent in straight sets. And in entertainment news, Britney Spears' sister Jamie-Lynn has written an intimate memoir, due for release in January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 4.5 million Pfizer vaccine doses will hit our shores by August, as the PM and state and territory leaders agree to fast-track the rollout. NSW authorities warn residents to stay home, or face an even longer lockdown, as restrictions are tightened even further. The US has announced it will end its operation in Afghanistan by the end of August. In sport, Ash Barty will look to become the first Australian woman to win Wimbledon in 41 years, when she plays Karolina Pliskova in the final tomorrow. And in entertainment news, Justin Bieber and The Kid Laroi drop their new collab!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No spectators will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Games due to a spike in Covid cases. Victoria has not ruled out a border closure with New South Wales. Ash Barty is through the Wimbledon Final. Dua Lipa is set to make her acting debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The vaccine rollout in Sydney is being sped-up as the city is faced with its highest daily case numbers since the start of the latest outbreak.  A former Deputy Police Commissioner has been named to head up the Royal Commission into veteran suicides. Coles is set to give its butchers the chop, under a proposed restructuring of its meat department. In sport, Ash Barty will be playing for a spot in the Wimbledon final when she takes on Angelique Kerber tonight. And in entertainment news, Bill Cosby is reportedly planning a return to the standup stage, just a week after walking free from prison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dual Aussie flag bearers are chosen as Olympic officials discuss if spectators will be allowed at the Tokyo games. Sydney suburbs are declared hot spots after a trend in Covid-19 cases. England has made it into the Euro Final. A trailer has dropped for the Meghan and Harry TV movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney will spend another week under stay-at-home orders after recording 27 new local cases of COVID, while students in Greater Sydney will return to online learning. Australia's industry leaders offer their resources to support the vaccine rollout. The first funerals have been held for the victims of Florida's apartment building collapse. In sport, Ash Barty to face Angelique Kerber in the semi-finals at Wimbledon. And in entertainment news, Britney Spears' legal team quits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greater Sydney's Covid-19 lockdown rules are due to be extended for at least a week. Woolworths could soon have pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clincis. Ash Barty is through to the semi-finals at Wimbeldon. The 2021 Australian Grand Prix is officially cancelled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may be available for under 40s as early as September. Health officials in NSW will announce tomorrow whether the current lockdown will end as planned on Friday. As expected, the Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold for July. In sport, the Australian Grand Prix has been cancelled because of the COVID pandemic. And in entertainment news, Britney Spears' long-time manager quits, citing the popstar's intention to officially retire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 St George Dragons players have been fined by the NRL over an illegal house party. The UK is set to ditch mask-wearing and social distancing this month. The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating. Round 17 ALF fixtures have been released: Monday footy is back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty repatriation flights will be planned between now and September, to get more vulnerable Australians home. Restrictions to ease further in WA and Victoria, while NSW will wait another few days to make the call. Australia's drug regulator is considering whether the Pfizer vaccine should be given to children. In sport, STEVE HOCKING has shocked the AFL world - after quitting his role as Football Operations boss to become Geelong's CEO. And in entertainment news, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton tie the knot!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trans-Tasman travel bubble is back for Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT. Victoria urged to reduce vaccine rollout due to supply and demand issues. St George Illawarra Dragons players fined for breaching Public Health Orders. Bennifer are spotted celebrating Fourth of July together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is growing confidence Sydney could emerge from lockdown as scheduled on Friday, despite having recorded its highest number of Covid cases of the year. Stay at home orders have been lifted in Brisbane and Moreton Bay, despite Queensland recording five new local cases. There are just two Aussies left in the running at Wimbledon with third round wins to Ajla Tomjlanovic and Ash Barty.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perth has emerged from its lock down with the stay at home order rescinded despite one new case of community transmission. Brisbane's extended lockdown will expire at 6pm but could depend on Covid19 figures. The Federal government has agreed to endorse a plan to overhaul the NAPLAN school testing system.  The last US and NATO forces have packed up and left Afghanistan's Bargram Airbase which ahs been at the centre of the war against the Taliban for 20 years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International arrivals will be slashed and home quarantine will be trialed as part of National Cabinet's four-stage plan to lead Australia out of COVID. Optus says most of its customers should be back online now after a mass outage. New figures show women have taken up 48 per cent of appointments to company boards in Australia so far this year. In sport, the third round at Wimbledon gets underway tonight with Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray among the big names in action. And in entertainment news, Marlon Wayans says Paris Hilton and her sister Nicky were the original inspirations for the hit film White Chicks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The effectiveness of Sydney's Covid lockdown can be assessed from today, but the stay-at-home measure is expected to remain for at least the full fortnight. Victoria is tightening its borders with New South Wales. And Aussie women now make up almost 34 per cent of board roles for companies listed on the A-S-X 200See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health authorities are trying to determine whether the Astra Zeneca vaccine is linked to the death of a woman who suffered a blot clot. NSW and Queensland record new COVID cases, as a Sydney aged care home is locked down. New figures show the number of Australians drinking more than average has doubled in the last year.  In sport, Nick Kyrgios and Ashe Barty are among seven Aussies on court in the second round at Wimbledon. And in entertainment news, Aussie rapper Iggy Izalea says she witnessed first-hand the controlling behaviour Britney Spears has alleged about her father.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria and WA will join Queensland at tomorrow's national cabinet meeting ...  in pushing for lower caps on international arrivals. More than 20 new venues across Sydney have been identified as exposure sites. And More than 6.7 million Australian workers will see a boost to their retirement savings from today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There won't be any change to international arrivals quotas, despite the latest COVID outbreaks. Several wards at two Sydney hospitals have been locked down after a student nurse tested positive for COVID. Unions say a decision from MENULOG to directly employ workers should send a message to other companies.  Victorian fighter Michael Zerafa has sensationally pulled-out of next-week's boxing bout with Tim Tszyu in Newcastle. And in entertainment news, actress Tara Reid has revealed she's frozen her eggs in case she one day decides to become a mother.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of Aussies are now under stay at home orders with four cities in lockdown School closures resulting from the pandemic are being blamed for the worsening mental health of Australian teenagers. And All the latest from WimbledonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 million people across the country are now in lockdown as authorities try to contain several COVID outbreaks. Immunisation experts fear mixed messaging about the Astra Zeneca vaccine may cause confusion. Two senior politicians fined for breaching COVID restrictions. In sport, the AFL is juggling its fixtures around as large parts of the country are plunged into COVID lockdowns. And in entertainment news, George Clooney and his wife Amal are offering one lucky fan the chance to hang out with them at their Italian retreat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet has endorsed new vaccination protocols that will require ALL aged care workers to have at least their first jabs, by September. Perth and Peel are now in, what WA Premier calls a 'circuit-breaker' lockdown for at least the next four days. And 10 people have now been confirmed dead in an apartment building collapse near Miami, Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM, Premiers and State Ministers have been briefed by health officials, as more COVID cases pop up around the country. Forty-four people fined for breaching public health orders. Panic buying prompts Woolworths to re-introduce purchase restrictions on shoppers.  In sport, the AFL is considering a Melbourne hub for all upcoming games as the nation's COVID crisis worsens. And in entertainment news, Cardi B and Offset have announced they're expecting baby number two!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

110 Covid-19 cases have been linked to Sydney's cluster with fears over super spreader venues. Other state are tightening restrictions with community Covid cases reported in QLD, NT and WA. Victoria Premier Dan Andrews is back to work today. The Blues have reclaimed the State of Origin shield after game 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 new COVID infections have been confirmed in NSW following more than 52,000 tests, taking the total outbreak to 112.  A 24-year-old woman has been charged over the hit and run death of a police officer in Queensland. It's been revealed an engineering consultant warned three years before the collapse of the Florida apartment building that there was evidence of major structural damage below a pool deck and underground garage. In sport, Tour De France organisers say they will sue a fan who held up a banner in front of competitors and caused a horrifying crash. And in entertainment, eight months after announcing he was attracted to both men and women Hugh Sheridan has come out as non-binary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anyone who has travelled on Virgin Flights along the east coast in the last two days are being urged to get tested after a crew member tested positive for coronavirus. NSW residents are being warned police will be out in force over the next two weeks to ensure no one breaks the latest lockdown orders. Authorities in Florida are still holding out hope of finding survivors following that high-rise apartment building collapse. In sport, Melbourne remains on top of the AFL ladder after an 11-point win over Essendon. And in entertainment news, eight months after announcing he was attracted to both men and women Hugh Sheridan has come out as non-binary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 and a half years prison for the murder of George Floyd The desperate search for those missing following a building collapse in Miami, Florida continues The first day of lockdown for residents in the city of Sydney, Woollahra, Waverly and Randwick AFL premiers Richmond records its lowest score in 60 yearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From midnight tonight anyone who lives or works in four Sydney areas including the City and Eastern Suburbs will be subject to 'stay at home' orders for at least a week. Up to a -hundred customers of a Melbourne dry cleaners are being urged to get tested for Covid  And Aussie officials are trying to figure out if any citizens have been caught up in a deadly apartment block collapse in Florida . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Covid-19 exposure sites have been added to NSW Health's website overnight. New Zealand has extended the suspension on the Trans Tasman travel bubble with NSW. Search and rescue efforts continue after a 12-storey building collapsed in Miami. The Blues head north for Origin 2 without their fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria announces it will close to residents of Sydney and Wollongong after a traveller who attended a 'super-spreader' party in West Hoxton tested positive for coronavirus. The Moderna vaccine is a step closer to being approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. Household wealth is on the way up thanks to rising property prices. In sport, Sydney FC has travelled to Victoria early ahead of this weekend's A-League Grand Final, to avoid any issues with the current COVID outbreak. And in entertainment news, Britney Spears' father says he's sorry the singer is suffering under her conservatorship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canberra is working to phase out AstraZeneca from Australia's vaccine rollout. More Covid-19 exposure sites added to NSW Health's list as Melbourne gears up for more eased restrictions. Britney Spears is giving a statement in regards to her conservatorship. Origin Game 2 is all good to go-ahead in Brisbane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tougher COVID restrictions are now in place for Greater Sydney and other parts of NSW as authorities work to contain the latest outbreak. The latest vaccine rollout plan released by the Federal Government reveals the locally made Astra Zeneca formula will be phased out after October. The Tamil family caught up in a legal dispute over their refugee status has been granted a reprieve. In sport, the A-League grand final between Sydney FC and Melbourne City will be played in Melbourne. And in entertainment news, Vanessa Bryant and her children have settled a wrongful death lawsuit against the chopper company involved in Kobe's death last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A flight between New Zealand and NSW has been added tot he Covid-19 exposure sites list, sparking a pause on the Trans-Tasman bubble. Victoria declares 7 Sydney LGA's as 'Red Zones' as the Sydney cluster grows to 21 cases. Controversial swimmer Sun Yang has been banned for four years. The role of Snow White has been cast for Disney's upcoming live action remake.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydneysiders will be forced to wear masks indoors for at least another week, as the Bondi COVID cluster grows to 21. There's been a big uptick in the number of COVID vaccines administered in the past 24 hours, with more than 128,000 people rolling up their sleeves. Serious driving charges laid against the daughter of neurosurgeon Charlie Teo suddenly dropped, on the first day of her trial. In sport, Sydney AFL teams fly out of NSW and into a Victorian hub to avoid any border or quarantine issues related to Sydney's COVID outbreak. And in entertainment news, Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson have reportedly called it quits again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AMA has urged Aussies not to cancel their second AstraZeneca vaccination. The NZ Travel Bubble will re-open to Victoria at midnight tonight. Tokyo Olympics given green light for up to 10,000 local spectators. Gold Logie winner Samuel Johnson has been hit by a car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New federal Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce says he's humbled to return to the party's top job following a successful leadership spill, which saw Michael McCormack removed. Canberra will look to boost the number of Pfizer COVID doses available across the country to ensure there are enough jabs to cover younger Aussies. Police have handed over their brief of evidence in the Britany Higgins rape case with prosecutors to now decide whether or not to lay charges. A-League officials yet to decide on a venue for this weekend's Grand Final between Sydney FC and Melbourne City. And Katy Perry celebrates the first Father's Day since she and Orlando Bloom welcomed their daughter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet will meet this morning to discuss the vaccine rollout. Updates on the Covid-19 cases in NSW and Queensland. Sydney FC is through to the A-League Grand Final. Famous faces in the U.K. and the U.S. celebrate Father's Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.