smooth National News Briefing

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 Naomi Osaka has officially withdrawn from the French Open.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.

Victorian health authorities will decide today whether Melbourne goes into lockdown, depending on the number of new Covid-19 cases.  Queensland and WA have imposed new border restrictions on Victoria. A group of people from southern NSW have previously visited a Melbourne hot spot site. AFL and State of Origin 1 have been affected by the Melbourne Covid-19 outbreak. See omnystudio.com/listene...

South Australia has slammed it's border shut to Greater Melbourne after six new cases  A record 104-thousand doses of the Covid vaccine have been administered  A report into the departure of Australia post boss Christine Holgate has found she was treated badly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria contact tracers are contacting thousands of AFL fans with the MCG now added to the list of Covid-19 exposure sites. Covid-19 restrictions are in place across Greater Melbourne with Nine community-transmitted cases. The Pfizer vaccine will soon be made available at GPs. A big night at the NRL Judiciary and AFL Tribunal.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coronavirus cluster in Melbourne's north has risen to nine -- prompting restrictions in the city to be tightened. New Zealand has hit the pause button on the travel bubble with Victoria for the next three days  40 sexual harassment complaints have been examined by the federal police after a special hotline was set up for parliamentary workers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Victoria Health is hopeful genomic testing will reveal the source of four new Covid-19 cases in Melbourne. UK Airlines have been told to avoid flying over Belarus after a flight was intercepted. The Australian Paralympic team will have to be vaccinated if they want to compete in Tokyo. Timothee Chalamet has been cast as Willy Wonka in an upcoming prequel film. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

The Chief Medical Officer backs calls for a Covid Passport Craig Kelly Loses Claim Against Facebook Fears Australia won't be able to meet its own Food And Grocery Needs And.. The Weeknd cleans up at the Billboard Music Awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister is looking to discuss travel exemptions for people who have been vaccinated. At least 14 people have been killed in a cable car accident in Italy. Three people on the Aussie Olympic Skateboarding team have tested positive to Covid-19 in the U.S. Tributes continue for Rugby League great, Bob Fulton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government has arranged 31 repatriation flights including from London, LA, Frankfurt, Paris and Vancouver In NSW the Nationals are on track to win the crucial Upper Hunter by-election The Bulldogs take back top spot on the AFL ladder  Reality TV star Brynne Edelsten charged with trafficking drugs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite increased Covid concerns in Japan - the International Olympic Committee is convinced it will be safe for the games to go ahead There's been a recall of 10 batches of Hydralite tablets due to a risk to pregnant women Brisbane has proved too strong for Richmond in the AFL Prince Harry is now claiming the Monarchy tried to smear his wife Meghan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Princes Harry and William Slam BBC over Bombshell 90s Interview Aussie Covid Rollout Gaining Pace A Shark Attack off W-A Student Climate Protesters Vow to stage More Rallies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza this morning. The BBC has apologised after a reporter forged the 1995 interview with Princess Diana. The Cowboys have overcome two sin-bins to beat Newcastle. Sistas! Hocus Pocus 2 is on the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's jobless rate has improved for the seventh month in a row Unions slam Qantas for its two-year wage freeze  SIX more people report blood clots after receiving the ASTRA ZENECA jab And real estate website Domain hit by a cyber attack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A third Aussie has died in India after Covid-19, his brother is pleading for his father to be allowed into the country. More off-field drama for Collingwood AFL club. Help is on the way for NSW farmers battling the mouse plague. The trailer is finally here for 'Friends: The Reunion'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal health minister is spruiking the idea of a vaccine passport. a record number of people were vaccinated with 95 thousand rolling up their sleeves yesterday Four great whites have been caught on the NSW mid north coast after a deadly shark attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research shows a third of Aussies say they still won't get a Covid-19 vaccine. Calls for more repatriation flights for Australian citizens stuck in India. More controversy surrounding Virgin Airlines. An open letter about 'Sandpapergate' from four Aussie Test Bowlers. Naomi Campbell is a mum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.