The Update

The treasurer is defending his big-spending budget Genomic sequencing has confirmed a Melbourne man contracted Covid in a quarantine hotel in Adelaide. And Qantas is pushing back its restart date for international flights  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from the 2021 Federal Budget announcement. The Queen formally opens the new session of British Parliament. Port Adelaide's Scott Lycett cops a blow from the AFL tribunal. Little Mix make history at the 2021 Brit Awards in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billions earmarked for Aged Care, NDIS and Mental Health Services in Budget Victoria blames S-A Hotel Quarantine for Local Melbourne case New details over 13yo's tragic bin death Jarryd Hayne supporter fined for spitting outside court   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What we know so far about tonight's Federal Budget. UK to reduce Covid-19 restrictions next week. Richmond won't take action against Rioli and Bolton after their nightclub fight. It looks like Bennifer are back together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The GOVERNMENT working on a plan to restart international travel next year. Random stabbing in New Zealand Supermarket leaves THREE people fighting for life. Jack DeBelin to possibly face THIRD trial over rape allegations. And Jay-Z's new business plans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A huge boost for the Aged Care sector and JobTrainer is expected in tomorrow's Federal Budget. NSW Covid-19 restrictions remain in place as NSW Health continues to find the link for two new cases. The government's temporary ban on Aussies returning from India will be challenged in court today. Meghan Markle's first appearance since the Oprah interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

A man accused of fighting for an Islamic state group has been arrested at Melbourne Airport after being deported from Turkey Aussie Olympic athletes at the top of the list of Covid vaccinations Melbourne remains the only team in the AFL undefeated Ash Barty loses the final of the Madrid Open See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday's federal budget could see a major boost for single parents looking to buy a home - with just a two percent deposit required International tourism out of the U-K will re-start later this month It's World Ovarian Cancer Day The Roosters left fuming over an onfield incident in the loss to Parramatta See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Repatriation flights from India will resume from May 15 Federal Health authorities aren't too worried about finding the  'missing link' to Sydney's two local Covid cases More than 2 and a half million doses of Astra Zenica have been administered  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet will today confirm plans for repatriation flights from India to Australia each week from May 15. Covid-19 restrictions are in-force for the next three days in Greater Sydney. Five people are in a Melbourne hospital after a tanker truck mounted a footpath. Melbourne's Josh Addo-Carr helped the Storm to major victory over South Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

New Zealand has paused its travel-bubble with New South Wales ....  while Sydney's covid cases are investigated. Limited Covid restrictions have returned to greater Sydney.. and will last until at least the end of the weekend  Former footballer Jarryd Hayne will spend at least 3 years and 8 months behind bars, for raping a woman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 refused See 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 daughter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

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 designer See 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 Album See 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 month See 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.