The Update

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...

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 Harry See 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 'ruthle...

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 win See 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 Prize See 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 amo...

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 Victoria See 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 move See 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...

South Australia has now slammed it's border shut with Victoria Victorian health officials are concerned about five key coronavirus exposure sites and A 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, w...

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 4WDs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.