The Update

NSW Health is investigating the source of an extra two Covid-19 cases reported overnight. Three confirmed cases have also been linked to the Avalon cluster. New deportation rules for backpackers who break Covid-19 rules. It's been a year since the WHO was made aware of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan. Chinese citizen journalist jailed for reporting on the Covid-19 outbreak.  Full House Lori...

NSW Police finalise plans on how to enforce restrictions across Sydney on NYE Nine people from the Northern Beaches fined over COVID-19 breaches D-Day for the third Test with Cricket Australia set to make an announcement today on where it will be played Tourism operators will meet with the Federal Government today after a tough year for the sector  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

NSW Premier says Sydney foreshore NYE celebrations for frontline workers has been cancelled. Five new Covid-19 cases linked to Northern Beaches cluster. European Union starts mass rollout of Covid vaccine. Roger Federer is out of the Australian Open. Hilaria Baldwin quits social media.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A decision on what restrictions will be in place for Sydney's New Years Eve plans expected as early as today A man who fled a Melbourne quarantine hotel refuses to pay up The European Union begins the coronavirus vaccine rollout across 27 nations India looks to extend its lead over Australia in the Boxing Day test And in entertainment news Warner Bros announced Wonder Woman 3 will be fast tracked...

Sydney's Northern Beaches is back into lockdown - as the coronavirus outbreak in the area grows.  "Stay at home" orders for residents will be in place until Wednesday Total fire bans are in place for parts of New South Wales and Victoria The Boxing day test continues at the MCG And Meghan Markle's Christmas present to the Queen - a singing toy hamster - has been mauled to pieces by one of her...

NSW has recorded nine new locally acquired cases of Coronavirus in the last 24-hours. Aussie cricketer DEAN JONES has been remembered during the traditional Welcome to Country ceremony at the MCG before the start of the Boxing Day test. Hot cross buns have begun appearing on the shelves of Coles supermarkets.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydneysiders are being urged to avoid Boxing Day sales amid coronavirus fears. Cashed up shoppers are expected to spend 4.9 billion dollars in the post-Christmas shopping period. The Queen has reflected on the coronavirus pandemic in her Christmas Day address. Limited new series of Sex and The City Announced   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A child is among FOUR new cases linked to the NSW Covid outbreak. Retailers panic as NSW Premier urged people to avoid Boxing Day sales in the CBD. The Queen dancing on a table. LeBron James sues a photographer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another great result for NSW with 9 positive cases in a 24 hour period.  Of those 7 are linked to the Avalon cluster with tracing underway for the other two. The tourism sector is expecting state border closures to almost halve the amount being spent over the holidays. AUSSIE supermarkets are experiencing record sales ahead of Christmas; and Facebook has removed Pete Evans' official page afte...

Sydneysiders are being urged to make sure to limit movements and comply with the health restrictions this Christmas. The Queensland and NSW Premiers are again at war over border closures. Childcare costs are expected to rise more than 16-percent over the next four years and Facebook has removed Pete Evans' official page after the celebrity chef continued to share coronavirus misinformation.  ...

Another good day for NSW with only 8 new cases out of 42 thousand tests A fresh hurdle has emerged for Australians stranded in the U-K who are trying to get home. Australia will have the world's toughest takedown laws for online abuse and Prince William and Kate Middleton have come under fire for flouting Britain's tight covid restrictions... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents on the Northern Beaches and in greater Sydney are waiting to see what Christmas Day will look like. Singapore is banning travellers who have been in the U-K from visiting or transiting through the country. Websites and social media platforms could soon face fines of more than half a million dollars for failing to remove serious abusive content and Billie Eilish has teased something new f...

Some good news for COVID numbers in NSW with the state recording only 8 new infections from a whopping 44 thousand tests People importing nicotine for e-cigarettes will need a prescription from October. The clock is ticking for Cricket Australia to make a decision on the third test the SCG; and Taylor Swift  has unveiled an Instagram filter for her rumoured next single 'TIS THE DAMN SEASON. S...

Queensland and Victoria are now shut off to anyone who has recently been in the Greater Sydney region. In the wake of the latest outbreak, New South Wales has imposed stricter rules on international air crew. Scott Morrison’s reshuffled cabinet will be sworn into office virtually. The clock is ticking for Cricket Australia to make a decision on the third test the SCG; and Taylor Swift  ...

Greater Sydney has been cut off from other states with tougher border restrictions imposed by Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the ACT. While Coronavirus restrictions are now in place for Greater Sydney - including for the Blue Mountains and Central Coast. Federal Police have carried out double the number of drug busts this year. There are concerns the third Test between Australia and Ind...

For the first time in history, the iconic Sydney to Hobart yacht race has been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak on Sydney's northern beaches.  Victorian government officials expected to make an announcement today to tighten border controls to protect their hard-earned covid-zero status. A second Covid vaccine has been given the green light in the US. Coronavirus restrictions are...

New South Wales authorities are bracing for a spike in COVID numbers - with warnings it could take weeks to get the situation under control. While contact tracers are working hard - after an infected woman linked to the cluster, travelled to Queensland. The US Vice President has received his covid-19 vaccine - in a televised event aimed to boost public confidence. Sony has pulled one of the year's...

Sydney's Northern Beaches has been declared a "national coronavirus hotspot", after the outbreak in the region spread to 28 people. Contact tracers are trying to zero in on where exactly this Covid outbreak in Sydney originated from. The Prime Minister has announced a modest shakeup of his Ministerial team. Billie Eilish found inspiration from one of Michael Buble's tunes when she was a depressed...

Cyclone YASA starts to make landfall in Fiji… Don Bradman’s baggy green yet to be sold after attracting a bid of $391,000… Australia is looking good heading into day 2 of the first test against India… AND in Entertainment news…. An X-Men star becomes the first celeb to receive the Covid-19 vaccine… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.