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The Federal Government says the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines are going according to plan. Investigations are continuing in the U.K into blood clots associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Other Pacific Nations are considering a travel bubble. Harry and Meghan's first Netflix deal is announced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies will be able to head to New Zealand without quarantining in less than a fortnight  The Federal Cabinet Women's Taskforce has met for the first time in Parliament. And The Reserve Bank has left the official interest rate on hold for another month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is due to announce the start date for a travel bubble with Australia. An extra four thousand clinics and GP's to be added to the Covid-19 vaccination rollout. Parramatta continues it's strong start to the NRL season. Harvey Weinstein is appealing his rape and sexual assault convictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The end of daylight saving sees Australians in several states enjoying an Easter Sunday sleep in There'll be no changes to the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine despite fears of blood clots  The life of Carla Zampatti celebrated  And a one sided Saturday in the AFL and NRLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been an attack on the Washington Capitol building with two people, including an officer dead Investigations continue into a Melbourne case of blood clotting days after a man received the Astra Zeneca vaccine Melbourne's Good Friday appeal raises over 17.1 million dollars The Rabbitohs big winners over CanterburySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's Been A Breakthrough In The Ongoing Vaccine Stoush Between Feds and States The P-M's Easter Message Link Between High Testosterone And Melanoma And Demi Lovato's Confronting New Film ClipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queenslanders will have to wear a mask outside the home, among other state-wide restrictions, for the next two weeks. Labor has seized on the federal government's ongoing issues with the Covid vaccine rollout. And There's been a surge of people snapping up discount flights from Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid Exposure Site List Grows Across S-E Queensland and NSW Far North Coast Construction Boom Leads to Tradie Shortage Queensland MP Andrew Laming Cleared Over Alleged Up-Skirt Pic And  Kendall Jenner Moves Out Of L-A Mansion Over Gun-ScareSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One confirmed case of covid has forced the last minute cancellation of Bluesfest at Byron Bay Greater Brisbane residents will have to wait until tomorrow to find out if the lockdown will extend beyond three days. And Six months of wet and wild weather is finally behind us with La Nina officially declared over  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queenslanders Anxiously Await Lockdown Update Amid Fears Of An Extension Vaccine Rollout Lagging In Several States Aussies Lose Confidence in Politicians And B-T-S joins the #StopAsianHate MovementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greater Brisbane has been declared a COVID hotspot by Australia's Chief Medical Officer  Australia's top doctor says Queensland should not be stockpiling vaccines  And The PMs new cabinet team has been sworn in virtuallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All States And Territories Impose Restrictions on Queensland The Federal Government Slammed For Slow Vaccine Rollout Charges Dropped Against Missing Fraudster And Kylie Jenner's Career HighlightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Domestic travel has again been thrown into chaos with South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania closing their borders to Greater Brisbane. Greater Brisbane hits 3 day lockdown  and PM has unveiled his new look front bench with more women stepping into roles  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voter Approval for Scott Morrison Drops To Lowest Level In a Year Jobkeeper Scheme Has Been Shutdown QLD Health Officials Believe They've Found The Missing Link to Community Outbreak And Prince William Tops List of "Sexiest Bald Men"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A coronavirus case in Queensland has hosted 25 people while waiting for test results The jobkeeper subsidy ends  New drugs are being added to the PBS  And some big names come out for the opening of musical Hamilton in SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mystery Covid-19 case in Brisbane could see the AFL and NRL fixtures disrupted Vaccines delivered to flood ravaged mid north coast in NSW  Australian Wine slugged with massive China duties Bindi Irwin gives birth to a baby girlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health authorities are working frantically to find out how a Brisbane man contracted Covid 19  Federal Police are investigating suspicious packages containing white powder .... which have been sent to the electoral offices of some federal Labor MP's. And Joint Counter Terrorism police have charged two men over their alleged involvement in a 'sophisticated terrorist network'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison Addresses Treatment Of Women In Parliament Unions Calling for a Big Increase in Public Sector Wages The Aussie Economy Booming in the Wake Of The Pandemic Downturn TV Star Jessica Rowe Escapes Car Fire In SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM says his leadership is safe ...  as he comes under pressure over his handling of sexual assault and harassment allegations. It's hoped many people evacuated due to flooding will be able to return home soon as rivers begin receding. And The torch relay for the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics is officially underway - as the flame is lit in Fukushima.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney General and Defence Minister In Line for Demotion After Scandal Rocks Parliament While NSW Parliament Rocked by Rape Claims Massive Flood Cleanup As Some Affected Residents Finally Return Home And Star-Studded Tributes for Music Mogul Michael GudinskiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's political leaders are expressing their condolences to the family of a man who has died in floodwaters in Sydney's north-west outspoken liberal senator Eric Abetz  accused of  "slut shamed"  And Coronavirus restrictions in New South Wales will lift next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massive Cleanup Operation Underway in NSW  Locally-Produced Astra-Zenica Jab Given The All Clear By Aussie Authorities P-M's Apology for Airing Harassment Claim Prince Harry Rolls Up His Sleeves For New JobSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M has conceded not everyone has been happy with his handling of the sex scandals gripping Parliament House. 10-million Aussies are currently under a severe weather warning... spanning several states. And Another mass shooting in the U-S  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ADF Asked to Help NSW Flood Recovery Coalition Staffer Sacked Over Lewd Act In Federal Parliament US Astra-Zenica Vaccine Trials Find No Link to Blood Clots And Ed Sheeran Touches Down in Melbourne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of residents of Sydney’s western outskirts could still be forced to evacuate because of rising flood waters. former NRL player Jarryd Hayne is planning to appeal a conviction of sexual assault. And Aussies will soon be able to travel to New Zealand without sitting in quarantine for two weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phase 1B Of the Covid-19 Vax Roll-out is Getting Underway Today -- for Over 70s and People with Chronic Illness. Locally-produced Astra Zenica Vaccine Approved by T-G-A Once in 50-year Flooding sweeps Sydney to the Mid-North Coast, forcing evacuations. And Bella Thorne to tie the knotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wild weather continues across parts of New South Wales An earthquake has struck off the coast of Japan No foreign spectators will be allowed at the Tokyo Olympics Britney Spears snapped for the first time since the airing of the documentary Framing Britney SpearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney residents are being told to be on high alert with a severe weather warning in place  Shipments of the Pfizer vaccine meant for South Australia has been delivered to Western Australia by mistake  the Western Bulldogs have beaten Collingwood by 16 points in the AFL A new docu-series has been announced delving into the life and mysterious death of actress Brittany MurphySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM insists Australia is on target to have Covid jabs available to everyone by the end of October. WA could lose a federal seat as part of proposed changes to electoral boundaries  And Ex footballer Sam Burgess's conviction for intimidating his father-in-law has been quashedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major rainfall and storms continue to thrash 1200km of the country's east coast. European Medicines Agency wraps-up AstraZeneca investigation. Submissions for a review into Parliament's workplace culture will be kept confidential. The Eels have won in the NRL and Richmond has a victory in the AFL. Johnny Depp seeks leave to appeal a court decision over a defamation case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's unemployment has fallen below six-percent -- but the P-M admits there is still a way to go. Health officials claim the Covid vaccine booking system is working effectively And Two Melbourne brothers, aged 19 and 20, have faced court after being charged with attempting a terrorist act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Europe is considering a potential hold on vaccine exports due to growing cases. Ireland defends it's decision to put the AstraZeneca vaccine on-hold. TWO men are in court in Melbourne over alleged planned terrorist acts. The AFL is back tonight. Billie Eilish has a new look.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teenager and two men have been arrested in Melbourne as part of a counter terrorism sting Europe under pressure to deliver doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccine to PNG And more Aussies can now book in to get their Covid vaccine with the next phase of the rollout to kick in on MondaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Phillip has been discharged from a London hospital after undergoing heart surgery. Prince Harry says he has spoken to his dad and brother since the Oprah interview. The European Medicines Agency is defending the AstraZeneca vaccine. The AFL has postponed the announcement of a new 'concussion sub' rule. Elliot Page has spoken in his first interview since coming out at transgender.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AstraZeneca vaccine roll-out will continue as planned despite some European countries pausing the program. Australia is helping Papua New Guinea deal with a major coronavirus outbreak. And members of the public can now register to attend a memorial service - for Michael Gudinski.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Italy, Germany and France put AstraZeneca rollout on-hold after reports of blood clots. Marise Payne has responded after she did not attend the Women's March in Canberra. NSW make changes ahead of Thursday's One Day Cricket match against Tasmania. The Oscar nominations have been announced.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ex-liberal staffer at center of rape allegations in parliament addresses demonstrators in Canberra   Christian Porter will return to work at the end of the month -- as he brings on defamation action against the ABC And It was all about the women at this years Grammys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women's marches will be held across the country today in the wake of rape allegations in Federal Parliament. NSW has recorded it's first Covid-19 case in 55 days. Round 1 of the NRL has finished-up with a win for the Sharks. The postponed Grammy Awards are on today in Los Angeles.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been moved out of ICU as he recovers from a nasty fall that left him with a fractured vertebra and broken ribs. Health officials across the country are on high alert with Brisbane recording a case of Covid-19. W-A Labor is celebrating an historic landslide victory in the state election in a result that could see the Liberals lose their party status See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has held discussions with India, Japan and the US about post pandemic recovery efforts A Brisbane hospital is in lockdown after a doctor tested positive to Covid-19 The NRL opening season continues  A new Sunrise host to be announced on Sunday after Samantha Armytage called it quitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor says the federal government must admit the vaccine rollout is behind schedule. NSW police will examine new information which could lead to the case involving the attorney general being re-opened. AND Justin Bieber admits he's not driven by success anymoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince William has made a first response after the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview. More destinations have been added to the Government's half-price airfares list. An announcement is due to be made on whether international spectators will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics.  Melbourne has dominated in the first game of the NRL season. Emily Ratajowski has given birth to a baby boy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor believes the federal government's tourism package is more about getting re-elected - than giving the sector a boost Aussie banks are applauding an extension of the loan guarantee for small to medium size businesses. and single-use plastics and polystyrene takeaway containers are set to be banned in Queensland - after laws passed the state's parliamentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government will introduce a new $1.2 billion package for airfares to be slashed to encourage more domestic travel. Piers Morgan speaks out after quitting Good Morning Britain over Meghan Markle. The NRL returns tonight with Melbourne at home to South Sydney.  First glimpse of Macaulay Culkin in American Horror Story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pace of the rollout of the Covid vaccine is being criticised  The PM will hold his first official-talks with new U-S president Joe Biden this weekend. There are growing concerns about the seriousness of the Victorian premier's injuries AND it was a star studded send off  in Melbourne today for legendary music promoter Michael Gudinski   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A statement from Buckingham Palace says that the claims made by Harry and Meghan are "concerning". Piers Morgan has quit Good Morning Britain after his controversial comments about Meghan Markle. Financial package on the way for the Tourism and airlines industry. NSW is on-top of the Sheffield Shield ladder after beating South Australia. The BAFTA Award nominations are out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Scott Morrison has sent a message of support to the Victorian Premier -- who is in hospital after a fall. Federal government is expected to get more doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccine from overseas in the next few days The Job Trainer program has been extended  And Week One NRL teams are revealedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oprah Winfrey says that Prince Harry told her The Queen and Prince Phillip didn't make racist comments. Julie Bishop calls out the Prime Minister for not reading rape allegation letter. Cricket Australia looking to re-schedule postponed Test Tour of South Africa. Oprah's tell-all interview smashes US ratings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's chat with Oprah has finally aired in the us The federal government will announce extra support for struggling industries "within days". Labor is using international women's day to promise to address the gender pay gap. AND  Chrissy Teigen and John Legend took date night to a whole new levelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An EIGHT dollar a fortnight hike for Welfare Payments is just days away The Tourism Sector launches a fresh appeal for Government Assistance  And.. The Queen's Speech -- just HOURS before Harry And Meghan's highly anticipated tell-all with Oprah!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.