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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.

NSW health has listed more Covid exposure sites stemming from the Bondi Junction outbreak An alert has been issued after a one-year-old girl was taken from a home in Logan - in Queensland Champagne prices in Australia set to rise The NRL is investigating, after Canberra illegally used its 18th man in the loss to the Dragons.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WHO says the Delta variant of Covid 19 is becoming the globally dominant strain of the disease 1000 people in Sydney isolating as work continues to stop the spread of Covid in Sydney's east A new study indicates almost 60 per cent of Australians who have high blood pressure are not receiving medical treatment for the condition Geelong win a nailbiter over the Bulldogs in the AFL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government Reports Mass Cancellations At Vaccine Centres Sydney's Covid Cluster Grows To Four Sweeping Changes to Superannuation And Woolworths Taken To Court By Fair Work OmbudsmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria is enjoying some freedom with the easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. NSW Health has added new exposure sites to the list with three confirmed cases in Sydney. Lifting of the Astra Zeneca age-bracket to cause more hesitancy towards the jab. The Olympic swim trials have wrapped-up in Adelaide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pfizer vaccine will be offered to people below the aged of 60  More exposure sites have been added to the NSW list  And The treasurer says today's jobless data has "smashed expectations".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Health confirms a second person has tested positive to Covid-19 in Sydney's East. Melbourne gets ready for more Covid-19 restrictions to ease from midnight tonight. Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden have a four-hour chat. McKeon, Campbell and Huni are off the the Tokyo Olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid alert issued for a string of venues in Sydney after Eastern Suburbs man tests positive. Melbourne residents eager to head to the snow will have to take a Covid test before they hit the slopes. And Russell Crowe has unveiled plans to build a new film studio on the NSW mid north coastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free trade deal between Australia and the UK could take tariffs up to 15 years to be removed. Further easing of Melbourne Covid restrictions to be discussed at National Cabinet. Tamil asylum-seeker family from Queensland has been reunited in Perth.  The Socceroos are through to the next stage of qualifying for the World Cup. Russell Crowe is opening up a movie studio near the Big Banana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been two new cases of Covid 19 reported in Victoria the federal government believes asylum seeker boats will restart, if it allows a Tamil family to settle permanently in Australia And The bubble between Australia and New Zealand has led to a spike in short-term travel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Tamil asylum-seeking family from Biloela could be released from Christmas Island as early as today. Scott Morrison has met with Boris Johnson to discuss a trade deal. Ariarne Titmus swims within 0.11 seconds of world record at Olympic trials. Bennifer have been spotted sharing a kiss.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT on the verge of announcing a Tamil family can stay in AUSTRALIA! Covid Vaccination Programme expanded to Home Visits Tragedy strikes Desert Race in NT WA outlaws Gel BlastersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will return to work at the end of June after a serious spinal injury The PM meets with US president Joe Biden at the G7 summit The Queen celebrates her birthday in another subdued event due to the pandemic The French Open women's finalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U-K PM has opened the first roundtable discussion at the G-7 Summit - Scott Morrison was a tad late after his plane was diverted due to heavy fog A flood watch remains for the Victorian region of GIPPSLAND with residents being told to be prepare for evacuation A report is being prepared for the Coroner - after the death of controversial businessman Geoffrey Edelsten aged 78  Hawthorn causes an AFL boilover - beating SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government ordered to pay 112 Million Dollars In Compensation The P-M Touches Down in U-K for G7 Summit Record Number of Aussies Vaccinated Against Covid In Last 24hrs And.. Shark Attack In W-ASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane is a step closer to hosting the 2032 Olympic Games. Australia and Singapore have agreed to a travel bubble, when the time is right. Melbourne emerges from lockdown with some restrictions still in place. The A-League wraps up ahead of the Finals Series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four new mystery cases have forced changes to the restrictions being eased - with Melburnians to continue to wear masks outdoors. The floods in Victoria's Gippsland have turned deadly after last night's wild storms. NSW snow fields have cooped a dumping as a cold snap pushes through until tomorrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More exposure sites listed in NSW and QLD after a Melbourne woman tests positive to Covid-19 after road trip. Melbourne comes out of lockdown tonight. Icy blast continues to move across Victoria and New South Wales today. The Blues have a record victory against the Maroons in Townsville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland is on alert after a 44-year-old woman from Melbourne escaped lockdown with her husband last week, travelled through country NSW and over the Queensland border to the Sunshine Coast, before testing positive for COVID. The PM will push to strengthen international trade bodies when he heads to the G-7 summit. Adelaide is now the most liveable city in Australia according to the Economist's 2021 survey. In sport, Nathan Buckley will coach Collingwood for the last time in Monday's clash against Melbourne at the SCG, after announcing he will stand down from his role. And in entertainment news, actor Armie Hammer has checked himself into rehab to get treatment for several addiction issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies who are fully vaccinated can now access a certificate to prove it. An international drug and gang sting has seen over 200 arrests across 18 countries. The Blues and Maroons are gearing-up for State of Origin One in Townsville tonight. Mark Ronson is engaged to Meryl Streep's daughter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government examining overseas resettlement options for a Tamil family Australian intelligence crucial in busting a major international crime racket. Delta strain of Covid circulating in Melbourne linked back to Hotel Quarantine. And.. The Queen's Olive Branch to Prince HarrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NDIS participants and carers are part of the new extended eligibility for Covid-19 vaccines. Melbourne lockdown unlikely to be extended again. Apple announces it's iOS 15 update features. Novak Djokovic has won his French Open quarter final after an unusual ending.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has reached a new vaccination milestone, with five million jabs being administered across the country. Australia's Triple-A credit rating has been reaffirmed, while our credit outlook has been upgraded to stable thanks to the nation's strong rebound from the pandemic. Telstra develops a world-first 5G-connected cycling helmut! And in sport, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold demands a 'ruthless' display from his team in tomorrow morning's World Cup qualifier against Chinese Taipei.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced the birth of their second child. More Covid-19 exposure sites have been added to the list in Melbourne. The State of Origin coaches plan to have words with NRL referee boss. The winners of the 2021 BAFTA Awards .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The source of Victoria's highly contagious Delta variant outbreak remains a mystery with fears it could extend the lockdown A 14 year old girl in an induced coma after a Rugby league head clash in NSW A federal judge in California overturns the states longtime ban on assault weapons  The Melbourne Storm notches up a tenth straight winSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health authorities in Melbourne are scrambling to find the source of the Covid Delta strain that ravaged India that's hit the city Four men have been arrested in Perth, over an alleged national scheme to defraud EFTPOS machines Melbourne stamps itself as AFL flag favourite Melbourne painter Peter Wegner has taken out the Archibald PrizeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's health union says it will not support the mandatory vaccination of aged care workers despite just one-fifth of the 360-thousand people working in the sector, receiving the jab so far. Quarantine capacity for returning Aussies will soon be boosted after Prime Minister Scott Morrison agreed to build a new facility in Victoria to house return travellers. A security company director is among three men charged over a major cocaine bust. And in sport, there are no Aussies left at the French Open after Alex de Minaur, James Duckworth and Astra Sharma all lost their second round matches, and Ash Barty was forced to retire injured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet meets today to discuss Victoria Covid outbreak and quarantine facility. Restrictions have eased in Regional Victoria. Ash Barty has been forced to retire from the French Open. Adam Lambert is working on a new musical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temporary Covid payments up to 500-dollars-a-week will be offered for people affected by lockdowns  The PM has agreed to help bankroll a new state-run quarantine facility outside of Melbourne  New Zealand is extending its freeze on travel from VictoriaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Health has confirmed more exposure sites after a Melbourne family visited before testing positive to Covid-19. Victoria is calling for financial assistance with the extension of lockdown for another 7-days. Serena Williams is through to the next round of the French Open. Billie Eilish drops her new film clip.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melburnians are facing at least another seven days of lockdown.. but regional Victorians will be free to move around from midnight tomorrow. Anyone travelling to WA from NSW will face new travel advice And The Australian economy is growing at its fastest pace in more than 50 years See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria's 7-day lockdown could be extended beyond tomorrow. NSW Health has issued an alert after a person with Covid-19 visited the state's South Coast. Ash Barty has an overcome a hip injury to move into the next round of the French Open. Coachella is set to return in 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria's lockdown is being assessed day by day WA's premier has ordered a cargo ship to leave Australia -- after one of its crew members tested positive to Covid. The reserve bank leaves the official cash rate at the record low See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's now mandatory for public aged care workers in Victoria to get vaccinated. Victoria is still bracing for an extension on lockdown. Naomi Osaka has officially withdrawn from the French Open. A rugby league great reveals he is suffering from dementia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former attorney general Christian Porter has dropped his defamation action against the ABC Victoria is being warned its Covid outbreak could get worse before it gets better with 11 new cases   The NRL confirms that Origin One is on the moveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister is in New Zealand to meet with his counterpart, Jacinda Ardern. Victoria enters Day 4 of lockdown, with fears it could be extended. The British PM weds his fiancé in a private ceremony in London. Naomi Osaka cites mental health as her reason for boycotting media appearances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Any hopes of an early release from lockdown in Victoria have been reportedly dashed  Scott Morrison is travelling to New Zealand for talks with Jacinda Ardern Essendon come from behind to beat the Eagles  Kate Middleton receives first dose of a Covid vaccine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been revealed - a positive case in Melbourne - had worked during their infectious period - visiting a number of smaller supermarkets in several suburbs The trial of an Australian writer in China - has ended with a Beijing court deferring its verdict. The AFL's top of the table clash has seen the Demons beat the Bulldogs And looking for something to watch? Netflix has released an updated list of its 10 most popular movies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Australia has now slammed it's border shut with Victoria Victorian health officials are concerned about five key coronavirus exposure sites andA woman in the U-S has won Ohio's "Vax-a-million" lottery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria has begun its fourth lockdown amid concerns about a third COVID-19 wave in the state. Qantas is considering incentives to encourage more people to get vaccinated with a program likely to include flight vouchers, frequent flyer points or status credits. In sport, the AFL's blockbuster Friday night match between the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne will be played in an empty Marvel Stadium, with spectators banned because of Covid. And in entertainment news, Friends stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer have revealed their TV romance almost spilt over into real life. During the show's reunion special, the pair revealed they developed strong feelings for each other while filming the series, but one of them was always in a relationship.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commonwealth Has Declared Greater Melbourne a Covid Hotspot New Border Restrictions Imposed Israel Folau Takes Action Against Queensland Rugby League And Recall for Hundreds Of Land Rover 4WDsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian health authorities will decide today whether Melbourne goes into lockdown, depending on the number of new Covid-19 cases.  Queensland and WA have imposed new border restrictions on Victoria. A group of people from southern NSW have previously visited a Melbourne hot spot site. AFL and State of Origin 1 have been affected by the Melbourne Covid-19 outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Australia has slammed it's border shut to Greater Melbourne after six new cases  A record 104-thousand doses of the Covid vaccine have been administered  A report into the departure of Australia post boss Christine Holgate has found she was treated badlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria contact tracers are contacting thousands of AFL fans with the MCG now added to the list of Covid-19 exposure sites. Covid-19 restrictions are in place across Greater Melbourne with Nine community-transmitted cases. The Pfizer vaccine will soon be made available at GPs. A big night at the NRL Judiciary and AFL Tribunal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coronavirus cluster in Melbourne's north has risen to nine -- prompting restrictions in the city to be tightened. New Zealand has hit the pause button on the travel bubble with Victoria for the next three days  40 sexual harassment complaints have been examined by the federal police after a special hotline was set up for parliamentary workersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Health is hopeful genomic testing will reveal the source of four new Covid-19 cases in Melbourne. UK Airlines have been told to avoid flying over Belarus after a flight was intercepted. The Australian Paralympic team will have to be vaccinated if they want to compete in Tokyo. Timothee Chalamet has been cast as Willy Wonka in an upcoming prequel film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chief Medical Officer backs calls for a Covid Passport Craig Kelly Loses Claim Against Facebook Fears Australia won't be able to meet its own Food And Grocery Needs And.. The Weeknd cleans up at the Billboard Music AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister is looking to discuss travel exemptions for people who have been vaccinated. At least 14 people have been killed in a cable car accident in Italy. Three people on the Aussie Olympic Skateboarding team have tested positive to Covid-19 in the U.S. Tributes continue for Rugby League great, Bob Fulton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government has arranged 31 repatriation flights including from London, LA, Frankfurt, Paris and Vancouver In NSW the Nationals are on track to win the crucial Upper Hunter by-election The Bulldogs take back top spot on the AFL ladder  Reality TV star Brynne Edelsten charged with trafficking drugsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite increased Covid concerns in Japan - the International Olympic Committee is convinced it will be safe for the games to go ahead There's been a recall of 10 batches of Hydralite tablets due to a risk to pregnant women Brisbane has proved too strong for Richmond in the AFL Prince Harry is now claiming the Monarchy tried to smear his wife MeghanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.