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The transition to electric vehicles will be accelerated by a $250m federal government fund to rollout out charging infrastructure and drive down costs- It’s part of a bid to get 1.7 million clean cars on the road by 2030. A thumbnail size device could soon be able to treat ‘young person’s arthritis’ instead of medication Melbourne Cup winning jockey James McDonald and champion trainer Chris Waller have been caught up in a Covid-19 scare linked to the Melbourne Cup-winning owner. Aussie basketball great Andrew Bogut is selling his dream Melbourne home after fighting - and winning - a two year battle with Bayside Council to build a sprawling beachside mansion. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian kids aged five to 11 face waiting until early next year for a Covid-19 vaccine, meaning they will continue wearing masks in classrooms, despite previous hopes they would be protected by the end of the school term.  A host of once-affordable “bridesmaid” suburbs like Pascoe Vale, Clarinda and Carrum are next in line to join Melbourne’s million-dollar club.  A fresh round of dining vouchers will lure Victorians back into Melbourne’s city centre to provide a weekday boost to businesses.  And new research and revealed older adults who have a beer or wine each day appear to be protecting themselves from heart disease. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cleo Smith’s parents have released their first statement since their daughter’s safe return, thanking the WA Police and the Carnarvon community, before asking for privacy.  It’s been revealed Trains would run at least 20 hours a day on the Suburban Rail Loop and reach speeds of 100kmh, with the potential for services every 2 minutes.  The MCG will be split into separate fan zones as cricket chiefs try to pack Australia’s biggest sporting crowd since the COVID pandemic began into the Boxing Day Test.  And in AFL, the Demons will record a profit of between $1.5 to $2m following the club’s first premiership in 57 years... For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just four words, 18 days of horror for one family was brought to a close and gave tear-filled joy to a nation that had held its breath.  Dozens of Victorian nurses are facing the sack after losing their legal bid to stop Monash Health from taking disciplinary action against them for refusing the COVID-19 jab. A teenage boy was stabbed at a school in Melbourne‘s West yesterday in an alleged altercation that has marred the full-time return to face-to-face learning.  And Brad Hogg believes Australia must add a proven death bowling specialist to their T20 World Cup game plan and consider axing Pat Cummins for forgotten man Kane Richardson.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McDonald’s childhood idol Brett Pebble has welcomed him to the Melbourne Cup-winning jockeys’ club ….after his triumph on Verry Elleegant. Melbourne Cup favourite Incentivise will be examined by a vet in the coming days after the Peter Moody camp reported the stayer had swelling in a foreleg after the race. Victorian primary schools have urged parents not to let their kids watch Netflix’s violent Squid Game series after students mimicked the games in the playground. Victorian universities face the prospect of a third year without the full enrolments of international fee-paying students despite the easing of border restrictions. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Backyard barbecues and pub gardens will erupt...while park parties will run long into the night as the race that stops the nation reignites the state. Scott Morrison has refuted French President Emmanuel Macron claims he was lied to. Collingwood superstar Jordan De Goey has hired the high-powered law firm that represented Harvey Weinstein in his assault case in New York. Disgraced senior Liberal MP Tim Smith’s political career hangs in the balance as police consider laying serious charges over his drunken crash For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patti Newton has spoken of the family’s sadness after their beloved husband, father and grandfather, Bert, passed away in hospital on Saturday night. Shadow attorney-general Tim Smith has resigned from the opposition front bench in disgrace after he was caught drink-driving at more than twice the legal limit. Australia will side with developing countries at the Glasgow climate summit, with Scott Morrison pushing world leaders to accept a process of “transition, not abolition” to net zero. And in sport, Collingwood star Jordan De Goey faces a fight for his AFL career after being stood down indefinitely by the Pies while facing serious assault and forcible touching charges that could see him found guilty of a sex crime in an American court. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid had an $83m impact on the City of Melbourne budget and caused several delays to major projects. Motorists can expect a more traffic and congestion on the roads as Melbourne emerges from lockdown, with commuters ditching public transport in favour of cars for travel. Victorian renters could save up to $300 on their annual power bills under a new rebate scheme to upgrade inefficient heating and cooling systems. Former One Direction star Zayn Malik has been dropped by his US record label in the wake of harassment charges over an incident with his ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid’s mother, Yolanda. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools were forced to hold VCE exams in the dark in the aftermath of storms that battered Melbourne and much of Victoria. Dozens of Victoria’s most senior lawyers have joined forces to oppose the state government’s proposed new pandemic management laws. The days of the Covid-19 “jab” could be numbered with Queensland researchers one step closer to proving a vaccine can be delivered through a needle-free “patch”. And Victorian women are leading the way when it comes to getting on the tools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International travellers flying with Qantas will be able to check-in for their flight four hours early when borders reopen from Monday Monash University has gained ethics approval to conduct the world-first clinical trial, which will look at the safety and effectiveness of using magic mushrooms, to help psychotherapy Australia’s consumer watchdog has flagged major new laws to rein in the market power of tech giants And Victorian taxpayers spent more than $16 million on two major events that failed to make it to the starting grid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ice use in regional Victoria has jumped more than 30 per cent, according to the latest comprehensive drug watch ­report. Unvaccinated tennis stars will be banned from taking the court at next year’s Australian Open. Soccer player Josh Cavallo has become the first footballer in Australia to come out as gay while still playing professionally. the race that stops a nation is just less than a week away and already but punters have declared the big race a two-horse war with overseas invader Spanish Mission the only threat to raging favourite Incentivise. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CCTV from the side of a major highway in WA reportedly seized by police as they try to find missing four-year-old Cleo Smith. Researchers have found a way to make antibiotics more effective against superbugs, one of the biggest global health threats facing humanity. Tesla's stock market value has cleared dollars 1 trillion for the first time after it received the biggest ever order for electric vehicles from Hertz And Netflix will go against the wishes of Prince William by including Martin Bashir’s controversial Panorama interview with Princess Diana in The CrownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warnings that Australian teens are planning and negotiating with others online to carry out “catastrophic terror attacks Domestic violence perpetrators would face tougher penalties for offending in front of children under a bold new proposal backed by Rosie Batty. Australians will likely receive a text message five months after their second Covid jab to alert them that they are due for a booster in a month And Melbourne has earmarked Sunday December 5 as its MCG premiership celebration See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police in England said on Friday they had arrested three men, after several days of increasing alarm at reports that revellers had been injected with needles at nightclubs. Year 12 students are descending into drinking, smoking and eating disorders as they battle deteriorating mental health. A loaded prop gun which killed a cinematographer on the set of Alec Baldwin’s latest movie was declared safe before the actor fired it. Australians are desperate to get back to travelling, with half a million people signing up for a Qantas Frequent Flyer bonus points scheme. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents of citizens and permanent residents will be breathing a sigh of relief after the federal government opened up travel exemptions to come to Australia once international borders reopen next month. A massive beach zone will built at Melbourne Park for next year’s Australian Open amid a push to bring the city’s marvellous major event calendar back to life. Popular clothing retailers Cotton On and Jay Jays have been forced to pull products that promoted “ ritual abuse” following a barrage of criticism. Meghan Markle has taken her first steps at attempting to forage a political career a royal expert has claimed. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foxtel Group has announced a major content deal with ViacomCBS that will deliver subscribers an even bigger range of movies, drama series, channels and apps. Pressure is mounting on the state government to bring back the off-peak fare discount for public transport in a bid to help kick start the city’s recovery. The Queen has cancelled a trip to Northern Ireland and has “reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days” at Windsor Castle, royal officials said on Wednesday local time. NBA legends have weighed in on Australian Ben Simmons’ one-game suspension, with Shaquille O’Neal saying the Philadelphia 76ers star is “not a great player”. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook is under fire again after leaked documents showed its artificial intelligence systems designed to block hate speech and violence were ineffective. A woman broke down in tears over her portrayal as a “sugar baby” as she quizzed her ex-lover, who is suing her for calling him a “rampant sex scammer” online. It is the most common cause of injury among the elderly, but an extra serve of dairy each day can dramatically reduce the chance of having a fall in older adults. A Victorian has been crowned Miss Universe Australia for the third consecutive year after psychotherapy student Daria Varlamova won the title on Tuesday night. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychedelic drugs and opioid use is booming in Victoria with more seized here than in any other state. Melbourne’s CBD could be home to about 100,000 people and host at least 300,000 jobs by 2040, according to the latest forecasts. Scott Morrison is vowing to crackdown on social media platforms saying rampant, online abuse is destroying the lives of Australians. Victorian cyclists added a whopping $1.93bn to the nation’s economy last year, the most of any state or territory. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbournians will be allowed to reunite with their loved ones for private gatherings earlier than planned, as the city’s lockdown officially ends on Friday after a world-record 263 days. Fully vaccinated people who visit Tier 1 exposure sites will only need to quarantine for seven days as part of a major overhaul of the strict isolation rules. A new 90km rail line for Melbourne being planned by the Andrews Government would cost up to $120 billion if the whole project was built underground. And Victoria is being urged rethink Chinese investment in critical infrastructure such as the Port of Melbourne if Beijing continues its hostilities towards Australia. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A date has finally been locked in for the 2022 Melbourne Grand Prix but some local sporting clubs have been left “hugely disappointed” by the decision. Two thirds of boys playing video games during lockdowns have risky or problematic gaming habits, a groundbreaking study has found. Australians have been blowing away lockdown with a spike in secret cocaine parties across the suburbs. And Victorians and visitors would get discounts to experience top Melbourne attractions under a scheme to lure people back into the inner city after devastating lockdowns. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas will bring forward international flights by two weeks A drug known as Dr Death which has been found in ecstasy tablets in Melbourne has prompted a warning from health officials. Councils across Melbourne are cancelling popular Carols By Candlelight event And A new study has shown that lockdown has catalysed a rise in parents and kids co-sleeping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bold move to block Yarra Council from introducing “exorbitant” new fees on business owners won’t be supported by the state government. Retirees would be called back to work and current staff urged to work longer hours in a desperate bid to curb the state’s triple-0 call centre crisis. Principals are bracing for mask resistance as pupils as young as five will be “strongly recommended” to wear masks when they return to school next week. And fashion and beauty is back in the spotlight at the perfect time with Vogue Australia’s 10 day national festival. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ is delivering refunds worth $22 million to tens of thousands of credit card customers after overcharging on annual fees. China is conducting large-scale construction at a naval base in Cambodia with a weapons storage and barracks and a nearby airfield which is longer than at the capital’s international airport. Victoria will need almost 200 extra courtrooms within 15 years to keep up with massive demand as a scathing audit finds many of Victoria’s courts are “not currently fit for purpose”. And Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have signed a business deal with a New York investment company co-founded by two Australians. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses that refuse to give employees secure work would be named and shamed under a crackdown from Australia’s peak trade union. Lego has vowed to remove gender stereotypes from its toys after a global study found that 71 per cent of boys feared being made fun of for playing with toys marketed at girls. The nation’s mental health commissioner is warning that while reopening may bring people happiness, it may also cause some anxiety. And scientists have discovered stars unexpectedly blasting out radio waves, possibly indicating the existence of hidden planets. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Daniel Andrews has been drawn into an anti-corruption probe examining the misuse of public funds, as one of his ministers resigned yesterday. It’s the news every woman wants to hear – eating carbohydrates and saturated fats can help you avoid heart disease and diabetes. Scott Morrison has declared his government “will come together” and deliver a plan to reach net zero emissions, ahead of a critical week of negotiations with Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce. And two diehard Melbourne Demons fans who snuck into WA to see the AFL Grand Final have been hit with a raft of new charges. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A father has accidentally ran over his daughter with their caravan at Wilsons Prom... A pregnant mother is being remembered as loving and selfless, as homicide detectives investigate her death and her former partner remains under police guard in hospital. A top economist insists Victoria's economy is ready to come roaring back next year.. A new survey has found more parents are picking private schools for networking opportunities to help their kids’ careers... For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research has has found Baby Boomers are working well past retirement and snapping up investment properties to pay for their lifestyle. A flood of multi-million dollar farms have hit the market in Victoria as sellers rush to cash in on record demand for rural property. A young victim of sexual predator R. Kelly says his conviction in a US court had freed her from the burden she was carrying. And researchers have revealed getting enough natural sunlight each day can have a big impact on a person’s mood and sleep quality. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southbank could be given an Aboriginal name under a proposal being considered by the City of Melbourne. A question about Prime Minister Scott Morrison on an English test at a government high school has left parents furious and is being slammed as a political stunt. Albert Park's iconic Black swans are being closely tracked by a team of experts from Melbourne University, as part of research that has been conducted since 2006... Melbourne actress Holly Valance is said to be eyeing a return to the spotlight, with reports she will be joining an international Real Housewives cast. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A key welfare worker from the salvation army has voice concerns that the homeless and vulnerable could be affected by Melbourne City Council’s mandatory jab policy for staff and visitors. Yarra City Council is facing increasing pressure to overturn a controversial decision to charge businesses up to $5000 to convert a car space into outdoor dining areas... Sweden’s Public Health Agency has recommended a temporary halt to the use of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine among young adults, citing concerns over rare side effects to the heart. And media platform YouTube have removed two official channels belonging to disgraced singer R. Kelly, who was recently convicted of operating a sex crimes ring that saw him abuse women and children for decades. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research has revealed young families filling Melbourne’s growth suburbs are being left high and dry when it comes to social infrastructure such as pools and libraries... Victorian students disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic will receive extra support to complete their certificates. Melbourne residents have the chance to roll up their sleeve and win big, as the city continues the race to vaccinate. It’s about to get harder for first home buyers to enter the property market after a decision by the banking regulator to tighten lending standards. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas has purchased 100 energy-efficient aircraft using lower-emissions fuels as part of the airline’s push to meet its net zero target by 2050. New research has revealed getting back on campus for face-to-face learning was the main priority for international students choosing a university for next year... As many as 1000 drones will patrol the east coast of Australia this summer, while being monitored in a centralised control room... Major social media services including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were hit by a massive outage yesterday morning, impacting potentially tens of millions of users including in Australia. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An inner-city Melbourne council wants to slug struggling businesses up to $5000 a year for every carpark space used for outdoor dining... in a move dubbed as greedy Two teachers have become the first to launch joint legal action against the state government's mandatory COVID vaccines. The first official snapshot of the nations underworld has revealed that almost almost half of all members of organized crime gangs in Australia began offending later in life and have decent jobs.... The Bart Cummings winner Grand Promenade will have another 1kg to carry when he lines up in next month’s Melbourne Cup. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne has officially suffered through the longest Covid-19 lockdown in the world, overtaking Buenos Aires. A group of Victoria’s top trainers have been caught up in an alleged breach of Covid rules that threatens to disrupt Melbourne’s spring racing carnival. Shocking revelations that kids aged as young as 11, have been recruited into ultra-violent street gangs. And thousands of families have been stung with childcare subsidy debts, sparking claims of hypocrisy as the federal government lets profitable businesses keep JobKeeper payments. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has awarded a new contract for a third of the metropolitan network... One lucky Aussie will win $1 million dollars if they have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine.... Farmers on the NSW-Victorian border fear the mice plague, which wreaked havoc during the winter months, could return in summer. A new floating function centre with bars and stunning city views has been proposed for the Yarra River at Docklands. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free pop-up clinics are now open to help Victorians struggling with their mental health because of Covid lockdowns. Interstate or overseas trips may feel like a far-away dream, but Victorian families are hopeful air travel will be a reality by next school holidays. It might still be 3 months away, but Victorians are being urged to start early and look local for Christmas gifts.... And Actress Scarlett Johansson and Disney say they have reached a settlement in her lawsuit over her compensation for “Black Widow”. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne, Monash and La Trobe have all declared compulsory double jabs for a return to face-to-face classes... after almost two years of remote learning. The building housing Betty’s Burgers on Chapel St will be saved from the wrecking ball after being badly damaged in last week’s earthquake. Almost half of Australia’s 2.2 million property investors are not claiming one of the most lucrative tax deductions available to landlords... Supermarkets are closing and businesses are facing staff shortages ….as rising case numbers force more staff at exposure sites into two weeks of isolation. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The competition watchdog is warning Australians could be stung with higher airfares if airports attempt to claw back pandemic profit losses.. Major changes to the income tax system won’t stop bracket creep but will pay down billions in debt racked up during the Covid-19 pandemic. Startling research has revealed more than half the young Victorians who leave out-of-home care such as foster homes are experiencing homelessness and being admitted to hospital within four years, And Victorians are being urged to report illegal wildlife trafficking amid a surge in native and exotic animal-related crimes. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around 82,000 more people now dependent on JobSeeker and Youth Allowance. Australia’s competition watchdog says Google is misusing its dominance of digital advertising... Thousands of families have been stung with childcare subsidy debts, sparking claims of hypocrisy as the federal government lets profitable businesses keep JobKeeper payments. And Golfers can tee-off again from today but they might not get the hole-in-one they were hoping for. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Car queues and days in isolation waiting for results will be a thing of the past. Victoria and New South Wales’ premiers have been slammed by the peak body for small businesses ….for ignoring the National Plan to reopen Australia. COVID-19 vaccination rates have soared a whopping 33 per cent across two of Victoria’s worst performing areas. And expert modelling shows More than 1400 people would be killed or severely injured and $160bn worth of damage caused if an earthquake similar to the one that hit Victoria last week struck directly beneath Melbourne.. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne president Kate Roffey says the Demons have now “redeemed” themselves in the eyes of club great Norm Smith. Victorians caught at coronavirus exposure sites could avoid staying home for two weeks, with isolation rules to be overhauled as vaccination targets are reached and the state reopens. Australia’s’ eSafety commissioner has confronted Facebook officials over leaked documents that showed the company knew about its platform Instagram’s toxic effect on youth mental health for years. A Box Hill family who have spent 65 years and two generations buying their neighbours’ homes are set to turn the five-house haul into a more than $11m payday. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens of air purifiers with HEPA filters have been donated to schools across Melbourne by cleaning giant Kärcher. Meghan Markle has continued her fashion tour of New York City, wearing a matching suit reminiscent of outfits sported by former US First Lady Michelle Obama. The hard-won Heart Health check capable of saving four lives every day is at risk of having its Medicare subsidy removed as tens of thousands of Aussies fail to front up for the test during Covid. Dangerous drivers were the biggest safety issue on Victorian country roads, and the reduction of speed limits favoured, according to research by the state’s peak motoring body. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne and Western Bulldogs greats believe Saturday’s Grand Final is set to be a classic – and likely to spark years of on field success regardless of the result. Victorians may not be able to get their jab at the MCG, but footy fans are still encouraged to don their team colours and get vaccinated this Grand Final day. Border closures that extend into 2022 will push more Australian businesses to the wall, and take a huge toll on mental health and relationships, state leaders are being warned. A proposed ban on sexy advertising could see Victorian pubs, clubs and restaurants fined thousands of dollars if they use “sexual” images in their promotions. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison spent his first full day in Washington DC lobbying for the success of the dramatic new Australian, United Kingdom and US submarine agreement after two days of high-level leadership discussions. TV legend Denise Drysdale is in hospital with a rare nerve disorder. A potentially deadly pregnancy complication could soon be treated with a cheap tablet. A veteran fined for marching to the Shrine of Remembrance to urge protesters “respect the soldiers and the fallen” could have his $5452 penalty overturned. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reality stars, actors, singers and sports men and women have turned to online video app Cameo at a time when the entertainment industry has been crippled by the global pandemic. Seven female taekwondo athletes who fled Taliban controlled Afghanistan will now call Melbourne home. Insurers are bracing for a wave of claims from the earthquake that has shaken major metro areas across Victoria, NSW, the ACT, and Tasmania. Construction workers involved in chaotic riots across Melbourne will be free to claim up to $1500 in government support, adding to the taxpayer funded bill to police the mayhem. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison has defended the nuclear-powered submarine deal with the United States and Britain. The snap shutdown of construction in Victoria has begun, with everything from large worksites to home builds and renovations impacted. Victorian kids could soon gather in groups of three under a NSW-style friendship bubble. Kids aged 5 to 11 are set to be vaccinated against Covid-19 with Australia urging Pfizer to seek approval from our drug regulator as soon as possible. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria's construction industry is set for a two-week shutdown after violent protesters attacked union headquarters over mandatory vaccinations. Older adults worried about their memory would have a blood test to diagnose if they are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Improving eating disorder treatments will be at the centre of an ambitious 10-year strategy to tackle the mental health crisis killing Aussies. Drive-through deliveries don’t come any more special – or unexpected than a baby delivery in Epworth Freemasons carpark. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorians will still be living under tough restrictions even after 80 per cent of the state is fully vaccinated. Embattled MP Christian Porter has resigned as industry minister in the Federal government. Park Orchards in Melbourne’s northeast has topped the country as the suburb with the biggest houses per square metre. Footy bad boy Ben Cousins has used the Brownlow Medal as his stage to return to the AFL world. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finally cleared to return to racing after returning a positive doping sample before the 2019 World Championships, Shayna Jack is hungrier than ever and already setting her sights on winning gold for Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Victorians aged over 60 are being jailed at unprecedented rates. New Sentencing Advisory Council research has revealed the number of people in that age group given time behind bars doubled in the space of a decade. There have been almost 41,000 property demolitions in Victoria over the past five years. Urban Development Institute of Australia Victorian say the high numbers of demolitions in some council areas reflected older homes that no longer matched modern needs being replaced. Supermodel Miranda Kerr has revealed she had Covid in the very early stages of the global pandemic. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online shoppers eager to receive their parcels can expect more delays and disruptions when more than 800 StarTrack workers in Victoria walk off the job. We could see a supply shortage of meat, poultry and seafood at Christmas if the state government doesn’t overturn covid-19 restrictions crippling the sector. More than one million Victorian students have lost almost 160 days of face-to-face learning since the start of the pandemic. A potential “fountain of youth” treatment for fertility has been discovered that may protect a woman’s eggs against the effects of ageing. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The idea that screentime ruins social relationships has been up-ended following new research which revealed kids who spend more time on devices have more close friends. Teachers are facing burnout with increased workloads amid the ongoing demands of remote learning. Young Victorians want places for “recreational hooning”, gender-neutral public toilets and compulsory queer education in primary schools. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are facing a new wave of online criticism after appearing on the cover of Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.