The Update

Record Numbers Of Aussies Roll Up Their Sleeves For Covid Jab New Zealand Extends Nationwide Lockdown Rescue Mission for Afghans Likely To Be Extended Beyond August Warning To Start Xmas Shopping Earlier With Overseas Shortages Likely   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lockdown restrictions have tightened in Sydney and across NSW. A patient has tested positive to Covid-19 after surgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Seven people have been killed in a stampede outside of Kabul Airport. Ash Barty has claimed the Cincinnati Masters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of arrests have been made after protests in Melbourne and Sydney Pressure mounts on the Federal Government to increase its intake of Afghan refugees Melbourne claims this year's AFL minor premiership The Weeknd drops some big money on his new digs - buying an LA mansion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police in Sydney are saturating the city and surrounds in a bid to stop anti lockdown protest Country Victoria is set to return to lockdown conditions A no jab no entry policy enforced on the NSW - Queensland border Last round of the AFL opens with a win to Port Adelaide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W-A Residents in NSW have Five Days To Return Home Or Risk Being Stranded Victorian Man Jailed for Maximum 8 Months For Planning Anti-Lockdown Protest  Evacuations Out of Afghanistan Continue And Paralympians Start To Arrive In Tokyo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rescue efforts are continuing in Afghanistan as the first plane of evacuees arrives in Perth. Bars, restaurants and gyms in Sydney could open up to people who are fully vaccinated. Another win for Ash Barty at the Cincinnati Masters. Nicole Kidman is in hot water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pfizer's covid vaccine will soon be made available to younger Aussies Australia's unemployment rate has dropped over the past month, despite lockdowns across the country. And Australia's gender pay gap is widening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK, US and Australia are continuing efforts to evacuate people out of Afghanistan. At least four people have been killed in anti-Taliban protests in Afghanistan. Aaron Finch says he'll recover from knee surgery in time for the T20 World Cup. Scarlett Johansson has given birth to a baby boy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales has recorded 633 new covid infections - the state's highest jump since the pandemic began  The rescue flight has landed in the united Arab emirates with Australian and Afghan citizens And Federal Parliament will sit as normal next week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Taliban has addressed the world's media following it's takeover of Afghanistan. The U.S. Military has resumed control of Kabul airport for evacuation flights. COVID case in Auckland puts New Zeeland into snap lockdown overnight.  Ash Barty is in action at the Cincinnati Masters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand is moving into a snap lockdown -- after recording its first Covid case  a mission is underway to rescue Australian citizens and those with humanitarian visas in Afghanistan  And New research shows Australians carry out an average of 16 random acts of kindness a week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Nations have held an emergency meeting over the crisis in Afghanistan. Several people killed whilst clinging to a plane flying out of Kabul airport. Melbourne returns to a COVID curfew. Carlton's Eddie Betts is hanging up his AFL boots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Covid situation is growing across the country. 250 troops will be deployed to Afghanistan as part of a mission to rescue stranded Australians and local support staff And Crown is investigating an employee - who has been identified as being part of a neo-Nazi group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 10km radius for essential shopping and exercise has now reduced to 5km for Sydneysiders. Victoria Police are investigating an engagement party in Melbourne which breached lockdown. Warnings from ASIO over young Australians being radicalised by Neo-Nazi groups. Newcastle has moved into 7th spot on the NRL ladder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales wakes to its first day of a statewide 7 day lockdown A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck the island nation of Haiti- killing at least 29 people  In NRL - Manly has thumped fellow finals contender Parramatta by 46 points  And a scare for Taylor Swift after a man was caught trespassing her apartment building See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Across Australia - there have been 10-thousand cases of the virus so far this year, and 39 deaths.  A 46 year old man has been arrested over the stabbing death of a couple in Oberon - in the Central west of NSW Friday night's NRL double header has seen the Roosters and Penrith get up After some personal issues - including a lawsuit from a former girlfriend - Actor Shia LeBeouf could be making...

Record Day Of Vaccinations -- As NSW Posts Record Day Of Cases Collar Bomber Granted Bail Federal Government Tracking Down Aussies Still In Afghanistan And Melbourne Cleaner Wins $80M Powerball Jackpot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sydney school for kids with autism is closed after 7 students and 3 staff tested positive to COVID. There's now 4 new cases of COVID-19 in the ACT, which is now in lockdown. A lucky person in Victoria is $80-Million richer. Melbourne has made it 18 wins in-a-row in the NRL.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACT's Covid-Free Bubble Bursts -- While NSW Infections Show No Sign Of Slowing Some Aussie Olympians Forced Into 28-Days Quarantine Tamil Family Dealt Another Legal Blow And Richer Aussies Live Longer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID lockdown rules in NSW are under review after a series of loopholes. 73 anti-lockdown protestors arrested in Melbourne overnight. Investigations into Queensland's vaccine bungle. Jennifer Anniston and David Schwimmer address dating rumours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Posts 20 New Covid Cases Prompting Lockdown Extension Hundreds of New Cases in NSW National Party Refuses to Commit to Tougher Emissions Targets People To Face Hefty Fines for Late Census Forms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A positive case has shutdown schools in the NSW Regional City of Dubbo. Melbourne could have it's sixth lockdown extended today. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned over allegations of sexual misconduct. Beyoncé is building a hemp farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison's Ambitious Target As NSW Posts Record Number of Covid Cases Unions Furious Businesses Can Ask Workers If They're Vaccinated Massive Profit Turnaround For The N-B-N And.. Sugary Toddler Snack Foods See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parts of Northern NSW are now in lockdown after a positive Sydney case visited Byron Bay. Regional Victoria has emerged from lockdown overnight. It's Census night. Another T20 loss for Australia against Bangladesh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies Will Soon Have The Choice Of Three Covid Vaccines Rapid Testing To Become More Common Much Of Northern NSW In Lockdown And.. Injury Woes for Bulldogs AFL Star Josh Bruce     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.