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Victorian health authorities are scrambling to work out how two separate families in hotel quarantine came to be infected with the same strain of the virus. Worsening conditions for Firefighters in Perth's north east Liberal MP Craig Kelly has been reprimanded by the PM over his views on Covid-19 A hand waving from a car's tail-light has alerted police to a kidnapping south of Sydney See omnystudi...

Captain Sir Tom Moore who raised millions for the fight against Coronavirus has died, aged 100. The Defence Force has been called in to assist an out-of-control bushfire in Perth. Cricket Australia has bailed on the Test in South Africa. Marilyn Manson dropped by his agent over abuse claims.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smoke from the out-of-control bushfire burning in the city's northeast is reaching dangerous levels across the metro area. W-A's premier says he's encouraged by the latest COVID figures The Reserve Bank is keeping the official interest rate on hold - at a record low of point-1 of a per cent. MARILYN MANSON has broken his silence after several women accused him of sexual and physical abuse forcing...

The P-M says some Covid-19 restrictions will remain in place even after the vaccine rollout from this month. Overwhelming amount of Aussies say they will get the jab. Day 2 of Perth's lockdown. No new Covid-19 cases. Australia Open warm ups continue. Evan Rachel Wood speaks out about Marilyn Manson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No new cases of Covid-19 have been diagnosed in Perth.. after a hotel quarantine worker contracted the virus  Queensland  and South Australia have imposed border restrictions on WA In AFL Collingwood says they will commit to the 18 recommendations handed down in a report into racism at the club And The Weekend putting in 7mill of his own cash to Superbowl Halftime show See omnystudio.com...

W-A's first coronavirus case in 10-months has forced Perth into a five-day hard lockdown. The Queensland border re-opens to Sydneysiders. New Zealand travel bubble re-opens. Sydney Thunder have been knocked out of the BBL Finals. Kelly Rowland gives birth to baby #2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians are being assured the Coronavirus vaccine schedule is on track - despite the European Union tightening export rules Pharmacies will be allowed to give the vaccine to help cope with the demand Western Australia is loosening its border restrictions The last Holden built goes under the hammer Kylie Minogue makes a surprise appearance in country Victoria See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

A survivor of sexual assault and advocate for a law allowing survivors to speak out has been awarded 2021 Australian of the Year. Journalist Kerry O'Brien rejects appointment as Officer in the Order of Australia, over Margaret Court's OAM. Invasion Day rallies to be held across the country today. Joe Biden reverses Donald Trump's policy against transgender people in the army. 'January 26' Big Bash...

For the first time in weeks, all of New South Wales is now welcome in Victoria,  quarantine free A new vaccine is set to be rolled out - this time from Johnson and Johnson, releasing a single jab vaccination WA's north bracing for severe weather Ash Barty loses her exhibition match in Adelaide  South Sydney signs on Benji Marshall for a year Pamela Anderson accused of a being a home wrec...

A key transit hub for Aussies wanting to get home from the UK closed. Telstra vows to move all call centre operations back to Australia. The world's best tennis players take to the court in Adelaide. The Big Bash finals get underway. US Vice President Kamala Harris' step-daughter signs a modelling contract. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Masks are no-longer compulsory in NSW shops and up to 30 people can now gather in private homes. Britain says there will be no interruption to Covid-19 vaccine supplies. Victoria police on a man-hunt for driver who went through Bourke Street Mall yesterday. Australian Open lead-up events begin today. Trailer for last season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Australia extends the travel pause with New Zealand. Federal Labor's front bench has a reshuffle. New concussion rules for AFL and AFLW players. Candlelight vigils held for a Queensland couple and their unborn baby. Another Hollywood celebrity comes to Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The IOC will meet to further discuss plans for the 2021 Tokyo Games scheduled for July. A decision to resume a travel bubble with New Zealand will be made today. AstraZeneca accused of diverting Covid-19 supplies from Europe to the U-K. Cricket Australia yet to finalise bio-security plans ahead of South Africa Test. Halsey is pregnant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 17-year-old-boy has been charged over the death of a pregnant woman and her partner in Brisbane. NSW announces sweeping changes to COVID-19 rules. Joe Biden raises his Covid-19 vaccination target. Cricket Australia announces their squad for the tour of South Africa. Celebrities mark the one year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U-K has become the first country in Europe to surpass 100,000 Covid-19 deaths. Tensions between the U-K and Europe over supply of a Covid-19 vaccine. Federal M-P urges Government to recognise Indigenous Australians in the Constitution.   President Biden preps the Senate ahead of Donald Trump's impeachment trial. Big Bash Final teams finalised. Vanessa Bryant shares heartbreaking on t...

The Pfizer vaccine will be delivered to Australians from next month. New Zealand investigates their first community COVID case in months. The Australian Of The Year to be named. Tom Brady heads to his 10th Super Bowl. A new royal puppy for The Cambridges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia continue to feel the effects of the four-day heatwave. Australians vote on whether to 'change the date' on January 26. The Prime Minister will announce the winner of 'Australian of the Year' tonight. A Sydney Big Bash final is looking unlikely. Godzilla vs. Kong is coming.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Childhood immunisation rates have again reached record levels in Australia, with over 95 percent coverage for 5 year olds in December It's been revealed 3 people linked with the Australian Open are infected with the highly contagious UK strain of Coronavirus Demonstrators have filled the streets of Russia - protesting the arrest of Kremlin critic, Alexei Navalny American broadcasting legend Larry...

Margaret Court has hit back at the backlash and the leaking of the news about her Australia Day honour Most of Sydney is now welcome back in Victoria British scientists say hospital data is showing the new variant of covid-19 may be more deadly In the BBL - the Sydney Thunder have beaten cross town rivals, the Sixers by 46 runs US funny man Dave Chappelle has Coronavirus See omnystudio.com/listene...

Australia continues Olympic preparations despite international reports the games have been cancelled. New rules for international travelers coming to Australia. Daniel Andrews hits out at plans to honour Margaret Court. Australia's ATP Cup draw revealed. Popular Netflix series Bridgerton gets a second season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet will meet today to discuss the rollout plan for the Covid-19 vaccine and the plan for International arrivals. U-S President Joe Biden gets to work in restoring policies and implementing a Covid-19 vaccine plan. Australian Open has it's first positive case among the playing group. Cricket is divided over the decision to remove "Australia Day" from promotional material in the Big Ba...

Joe Biden signs 15 executive orders on his first day as President. More Australians found jobs in December. Brisbane to go face mask free. Novak Djokovic says his demands were misunderstood. Arnold Schwarzenegger gets the COVID-19 jab.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden. Kamala Harris makes history as Vice President of the United States. Donald Trump leaves 3 hours before the inauguration ceremony. No minutes silence on Australia Day. Australian Open Tennis organisers defend those in Adelaide quarantine.  J-Lo drops one of her iconic lyrics into her inauguration performance.  See omnystudio....

Joe Biden prepares for his inauguration. Online retailer Kogan fined for spamming. A cyclone heading towards WA's north coast. Aussie Cricket Captain Tim Paine fends off suggestions he should stand down. Netflix gains more users than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outgoing U-S President Donald Trump is spending his last day in the White House before flying to Florida. President-elect Joe Biden is in Washington ahead of his inauguration, as the Senate begins confirmation hearings on his cabinet. Tennis stars claim thy weren't made aware of the lockdown protocol prior to flying to Melbourne for the Australian Open. Aussie captain Tim Paine is bracing for crit...