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NSW Health is urging anyone who has visited new Covid-19 hot spot areas in Sydney to get tested. Covid-19 has been detected at the G7 Summit meeting. Former NRL player Jarryd Jayne will be sentenced today. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have a new online home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mystery case of Covid has popped up in Sydney A legal challenge to the government's travel ban on flights from India will be heard in the Federal Court Four men accused of kidnapping former test cricketer Stuart Macgill have had bail refusedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Covid-19 cases has seen the Indian Premier League postponed overnight - it's unknown if the competition will resume.  Legal action could be taken against the Federal Government's travel ban on Aussies travelling from India. Brisbane is looking to sign Canberra hooker Josh Hodgson. Meghan Markle has published a children's book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government says it's unlikely they will seek to sanction anyone trying to return from India  W-A's premier is cautiously optimistic about a positive Covid case south of Perth And Reserve Bank Leaves rates on hold See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says charter flights and quarantine arrangements are being planned to bring Aussies home from India. Australian federal police help bust a global child abuse network, made up of 400,000 members. Rabbitohs Adam Reynolds and Cameron Murray sidelined with injuries. Bill and Melinda Gates are getting a divorce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M says the ban on people coming from India is only temporary  The Covid vaccine rollout has moved into phase 2a today. And A report into gymnastics in Australia has been scathing of the sport's treatment of its athletes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Covid-19 vaccine is now available for Australians over the age of 50. New travel penalties for Aussies trying to return from India. The Tigers have smashed the Dragons in the NRL. Billie Eilish debut's a new look on the cover of British Vogue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Premier Mark McGowan says a decision will be made soon as to whether Perth and the Peel region will lock down again after 3 local cases of Covid-19 Liberal Premier Peter Gutwein has claimed victory in the Tasmanian election Sydney Rooster Brett Morris may have played his last game of NRL  Explosive claims from Britney Spears' Dad about his daughterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anyone who has been to India, will need to spend 14 days in another country before being allowed to enter Australia or face 5 years jail Tasmanians are going to the polls today The Western Bulldogs unbeaten start to the AFL season has come to an end  An honor for a young Sydney fashion designerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany Higgins Says P-M Agrees She Was Let Down By System Over Alleged Rape Nervous Wait For Hundreds of Airline Passengers Possibly Exposed to Covid-19 Man Charged Over Death Threat Against W-A Premier And.. Cardi-B Is A Late Inclusion On DJ Khaled's New AlbumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins will meet with the Prime Minister today to discuss reforms in Parliament House. WA will maintain some Covid-19 restrictions after coming out of lockdown. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released a candid video of their family. Lady Gaga's dognappers have been arrested.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're being told not to jump to any conclusions after two men died of blood clots -- not long after receiving the covid jab. Australia's top spy believes our country will see a terrorist attack on home soil within the next 12 months And The Government is planning a big spending budget next monthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will today outline his budget plan to fix unemployment. The Covid-19 crisis in India has now surpassed over 200,000 deaths. Peter V'landys shuts down rumours surrounding NRL split. Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins has died.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capacity at the Howard Springs detention facility in the northern territory is set to double  India has passed 200-thousand Covid deaths Facebook has been accused of harvesting the data of teenagers -- prompting calls for greater protection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic and Paralympic athletes will jump the queue to receive the Covid-19 vaccination, before heading to the Tokyo Games. Aussies in India are being re-assured that they're not being "forgotten". Wayne Bennett is supporting plans for two new NRL teams. The Flinstones are set to make a return to television.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is preparing to stop almost all flights from India, as the country grapples with a massive surge in CXovid cases. Australia will provide much-needed medical supplies to India  Crown Casino has copped 1 million dollar fine by the Victorian gambling regulator ANDSome of the country's biggest names in fashion will be heading to the Sydney Opera House next monthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International flights between Australia and India could be banned as the Covid-19 crisis in India continue. The WA Covid-19 lockdown has ended. Tigers star Robbie Farrah could become an on-field trainer. Anthony Hopkins was asleep when he won his Oscar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W-A's premier is making no apologies for a snap three-day lockdown -- despite Australia recording no community cases today.  Telehealth is being extended for another six months -- allowing Aussies to continue talking to their doctor virtually Federal MP Craig Kelley says he's absolutely outraged after Facebook permanently removed his page... for repeatedly breaching its misinformation policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MCG has set a record for the biggest sporting crowd since the pandemic hit Former staffer Brittany Higgins will meet PM Scott Morrison this week The Melbourne Storm has made it four wins in-a-row  It's Oscars time - Nomadland emerging as the frontrunner  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has marked 106 years to the day since Australian and New Zealand forces landed in Gallipoli, remembering all those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom. The Premier of W-A is calling on the Federal Government to step in and take responsibility for hotel quarantine as it deals with another COVID outbreak. Officials confirm an Indonesian submarine that's gone missing off the coast of Bali, has sunk. And in entertainment, Natalie Portman delights diners in Sydney, rapper DMX farewelled in style and the identities of Aussie celebrities being used as fronts for Bitcoin scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health officials believe 3 more cases of blood clotting are likely linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine. Anzac Day services in Perth and the WA's Peel region have been cancelled - due to a 3 day lockdown The Bulldogs with injury concerns after beating the Giants in the AFL  Former reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner enters politicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WA Premier has announced a 3-day lockdown which includes the Perth and Peel regions Pressure is ramping up on the federal government to set a target date for achieve net zero emissions. There's been another murder suicide in as many days - this time a man and woman on the Gold Coast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet has agreed to speed-up the rollout process of AstraZeneca vaccines for people over the age of 50. PM Scott Morrison attends a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders. Penrith has maintained it's unbeaten start to the NRL season. Whoopi Goldberg is writing a superhero movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia will reduce arrivals from high-risk countries by 30 per cent, including people coming from India Vaccinations for over 50s they'll get the Astra Zenica from next month  The P-M has described two domestic-violence related murders in the past 24-hours as "horrificSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vaccine rollout revamp talks will continue today with the second National Cabinet meeting this week. Contact tracers are investigating a possible Covid-19 case outbreak in a Sydney quarantine hotel. The Queen thanks the public on her 95th birthday. Liverpool apologises over European Super League drama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW health is investigating a possible Covid spread within Sydney hotel quarantine George Floyds Killer learns his fate And Big Bird is back   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of all three charges in the murder trial of George Floyd. The Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has shown links to blood clots. The NRL judiciary has suspended Rabbitohs player Latrell Mitchell over a dangerous contact charge. Zac Efron is single again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A government-funded consent education video, which has been ridiculed online -- has been removed from a school-programme. The government says the vaccine rollout is accelerating  Gold Coast police are looking at domestic violence as a factor after a mum of three was discovered tied up and burned to death early this morning And Aussie researchers believe they've found a way to repair a "broken heart"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet is implementing a major revamp of the vaccine rollout. The closing arguments are presented in the murder trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Three NRL players face the judiciary tonight. Sharon Osbourne is preparing to spill the tea on her on-air spat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting the vaccine rollout back-on-track has dominated this afternoon's National Cabinet meeting. There have been emotional scenes as families are reunited, on the first day of the two-way Tasman travel bubble. AND Big Bird goes missing in Adelaide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies can now fly to New Zealand without having to undergo 14 days quarantine. National Cabinet meets today for the first of the twice-weekly meetings to sort out the vaccine rollout. Jack Hetherington is the first Canterbury player to be sent off-in 14 years. Byron Bay locals aren't happy with Netflix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Duke of Edinburgh has been laid to rest at Windsor Castle Coronavirus deaths across the globe surpasses 3 million Paramatta scores its first win in Canberra in 15 years Chrissy Teigen returns to TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Testing has found blood clots suffered by a NSW woman who died - were likely linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine Former Liberal leader Andrew Peacock has passed away Injury blows to Collingwood in its loss to the Eagles Australian of the year Grace Tame on the cover of Marie ClaireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health officials try to determine whether the death of a woman on the NSW Central Coast is linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Google is considering an appeal against a Federal Court ruling that found it partially misled some customers about the collection of location data. Figures show a huge-jump in the amount-of-money AUSTRALIANS are losing in SCAMS. J-LO and Alex Rodriguez say they're better as friends, after confirming their engagement is over. Prince Harry and Prince William will be separated by their cousin in the procession to the chapel for their grandfather PRINCE PHILLIP's funeral - with organisers trying to avoid any awkwardness between them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Health is investigating after a NSW woman died of blood clots after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine. Prince Harry and Prince William wont walk together at Prince Phillip's funeral. The Vegemite Factory in Melbourne is set to be Heritage listed. J-Lo and Alex Rodriguez have officially split up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Australian troops based in Afghanistan will return home by September  More proof the Australian economy is heading in the right direction The ABC apologises for an editing error in a video featuring a dance group at a Navy launch Fashion icon Carla Zampatti farewelled in SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government will today announce a review into teacher training. Experts say it could take until the end of the year to get all Aussies vaccinated against Covid-19. Round 6 of the NRL kicks-off tonight with Brisbane at home to Penrith. The Royal Family shares more photos in the lead-up to Prince Phillip's funeral.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The truck driver who killed 4 police officers on a Melbourne Freeway last year has been sentenced to 22 years jail More claims Christine Holgate was unlawfully bullied out of her Australia Post job More 20,000 Australians sign condolences for Prince Philip online And one of the stars of 'The real housewives of Melbourne' calls it quits ahead of season 5See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants National Cabinet to meet twice-a-week from nest Monday. Former Australia Post boss calls on the P-M for an apology. New national program on sexual consent and respect to rollout in schools. Morris exits the Sharks immediately after signing Fitzgibbon on for 2022. Jennifer Aniston addresses baby adoption rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former boss of the Australia Post recalls being suicidal over lucrative watches saga Australians assured the benefits of Astra Zeneca vaccine outweighs the risks after another blood clotting case NRL club Cronulla will have a new coach next season Imprisoned Harvey Weinstein indicted on more sexual assault chargesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince William and Prince Harry have each paid tribute to their grandfather Prince Phillip after he died, aged 99. The Federal Government is not buying the one-jab Johnson and Johnson vaccine. The clean-up continues in WA in the wake of Cyclone Seroja. Macaulay Culkin is a dad.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies are still keen to get the Astra Zenica jab despite recent warnings about blood clotting The Defence Force has been sent to WA to help clean up the damage from a cyclone. And Facebook has apologised for removing the pages of emergency services during a news blackout in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Australia is being smashed by category three Cyclone Seroja. Prince Andrew speaks publicly as funeral arrangements are made for his father, Prince Phillip.  The Dragons have moved into the NRL top 4. Nomadland wins big at the BAFTA Awards in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Charles has spoken of his sadness of losing his father the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Harry will attend his Grandfather's funeral, but Meghan wont The flight of NASA's helicopter on Mars delayed The BAFTA awards begin with a tribute to Prince PhilipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flags across Australia are being lowered in respect to Prince Philip - the due of Edinburgh - who has passed away aged 99 An online condolences book has been set up for Australians to write messages of comfort to the Royal family 2 powerful cyclones are on a course to hit communities on the WA coast Crowd numbers lifted in some states And Manly has secured its first win of the NRL seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet meets to discuss the AstraZeneca vaccine. Violence continues on the streets of Belfast. Sydney Zoo mourns a beloved resident. Ash Barty progresses to the quarter finals of the The Charleston Open. and Britney Spears rolls up her sleeve for the Covid-19 vaccine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government will make changes to the vaccination program after AstraZeneca jab linked to blood clots. NSW Police have taken a statement from the former boyfriend of the woman who accused Christian Porter of rape. Joe Biden is making changes to America's gun laws. Lance Armstrong's son has been arrested.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than a year after being handed the Respect at Work report and the PM  has finally agreed to most of 55 recommendations Australia has administered just under a million doses of covid-19 vaccines. And  There's no sign the trans-tasman travel bubble will be cancelled ...  after New Zealand recorded a new case of Covid-19.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Medicines Agency says blood clots linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine are rare. The U-K decides not to give AstraZeneca to people Under 30. The cruise industry wants to be involved in the Trans-Tasman ravel bubble. LA Police say that Tiger Woods was speeding at the time of his crash in February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM blames lack of supplies from overseas for the slow vaccine rollout. New Zealanders prepare to cross the ditch ahead of the Trans-Tasman travel bubble. Too many Aussies eating junk food everyday. Tributes for a late NRL legend. Prince Harry and Meghan reveal their first Netflix project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.