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More than half a million Aussies got a fourth jab last week  Australia has seen catastrophic losses of habitat and wildlife in last five years Prince Harry urges climate action at UN General Assembly Price of spuds to spike  Bruce Springsteen becomes a grandfather   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than a thousand people dead, as heat wave takes toll across Europe Major failures found during a review of the Texas elementary school massacre Cameron Smith continues his celebrations after winning The Open J-Lo spills some details on her Vegas wedding to Ben Affleck See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie managing five birdies in a row on the back nine at St Andrews  Another Covid-infected cruise ship has docked in Sydney White whale that washed up in Victoria not the famous Migaloo  UK bracing for record-breaking heat wave JLo and Ben Affleck tie the knot in Vegas   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of long G-P consultations, for the prescription of anti-viral Covid treatments will now be covered by Medicare Europe continues to swelter through a heatwave with Spain, Portugal and France battling wildfires Geelong tightens its grip of top spot on the AFL ladder The cause of death of Ivana Trump revealed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Cabinet meeting has been brought forward to Saturday in the wake of increasing Covid cases  $750 payments for Casual Covid sick workers will be reinstated Lara Trump speaks out over her family's devastation after the death of Ivana The Bulldogs keep the AFL finals hopes alive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falling commodity prices impact our stock market Estimates 3 percent of all teens are addicted to video games Wests Tigers plan a way forward for their ailing club An Underbelly actor facing jail time     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State and territory leaders will meet on Monday Medical groups pushing for return of Telehealth subsidies  Kevin Spacey to face trial in UK in June Netflix to offer cheaper steaming plan Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner welcome baby girl  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pacific Islands Forum has wrapped up in Fiji, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare guaranteeing Anthony Albanese there will be no Chinese military base in his country Australia's unemployment rate has fallen to a fifty year low of three and a half percent, 88 thousand jobs filled over the past month Almost 70 percent of aged care residents in Australia have now had their fourth Cov...

Queensland taking the match 22-12 George Pell is being sued Australia's rental crisis is worsening  Coles increasing the price of home brand milk Judge has dismissed Amber Heard's bid for a new trial  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The third Covid wave is imminent Fears for dairy and meat prices in light of Indonesia's Foot and Mouth outbreak NSW and QLD gear up for the rugby league State of Origin decider And Emmy noms have been announced, with a nod for some talented Aussies   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police believe the shooter and victim knew each other Covid-positive cruise ship arrives in Sydney  Pacific Islands Forum gets underway in Fiji James Webb telescope snaps more pictures of deep space NSW and Qld prepare for Origin decider in Brisbane  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The states are resisting calls to bring back mandatory mask rules despite a surge in Covid cases. Instead Australians are being encouraged to follow health advice and get their vaccination booster shot Telcos that fail to identify, trace and block SMS scams will face fines of up to 250 thousand dollars as part of a new industry code of conduct Australia has struck a deal with the United States to...

Aussies lost $2bn to scams last year alone The PM to open an international energy conference in Sydney More than half of all domestic flights delayed or cancelled over the past seven days Sri Lanka win second Test against Aussies  Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan reunite on Neighbours set  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another 7.5 million Aussies now have access to a second booster shot Sri Lanka's President flees the country, amid its economic crisis Nick Kyrgios says he feels a great sense of relief, after his amazing Wimbledon final Shaun Mendes puts off his world tour, to look after his mental health See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novak Djokovic took the match in four sets Millions of Aussies eligible for Covid Winter booster Russian strike kills 15 in Donetsk  UK hit with heatwave  Thor: Love & Thunder raking it in at US box office  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sri Lanka's president has stood down amid protests over the country's economic downturn Beekeepers battling the Verroa mite offered an 18 million dollar compensation package Aussies Matt Ebden and Max Purcell win the Wimbledon doubles final Tributes for Soprano's star Tony Sirico See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World leaders have paid tribute to former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe after his assassination Building and renovation costs soar Sydney too good for the Bulldogs in the AFL  Amber Heard's layers call for a mistrial in the recent legal battle with ex Jonny Depp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Japanese PM rushed to hospital after being shot at a public event Australia to apply a "commonsense approach" when it comes to deporting Kiwis Geelong moves into top spot on the AFL ladder The death of a star of the classic gangster film, The Godfather See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK PM says he's sad to leave the best job in the world  The flood crisis is continuing to ease across NSW Pharmacies and GPs are preparing for the rollout of second Covid booster The Godfather star James Caan dies aged 82 Nick Kyrgios granted walkover to Wimbledon final  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians aged over 30 offered fourth Covid vaccine  UK Prime Minister fighting for his political life   White wine prices rapidly increase In sport, Nick Kyrgios prepares to face Rafael Nadal for a finals berth at Wimbledon.  And in entertainment, reality television star, Kim Kardashian, makes a stunning fashion appearance in Paris.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson insists he has the mandate to lead Fourth Covid jab to be available to Aussies over the age of 30 Flood crisis easing across NSW Nick Kyrgios through to Wimbledon semis Carlos Santana recovering after collapsing at US concert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flood victims in NSW will be able to apply for Commonwealth cash payments from Thursday as the Hunter and Mid-North Coast regions brace for flooding. The Federal Health Minister believes a broader rollout of a fourth Covid vaccine should be considered. Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns avoids jail time for drunken crash. In sport, a huge night for the Aussies at Wimbledon with Nick Kyrgios...

Kyrgios will front court in Canberra next month More than 100 evacuation orders in place across Sydney as flood crisis continues US police say Highland Park shooter disguised himself UK PM rocked by two resignations  Novak Djokovic through to semis at Wimbledon  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The treasurer has described today's half a percent interest rate rise as "challenging news for aussies already doing it tough" The Prime Minister has defended his overseas travel And More than 100 flood evacuation orders are in place across Sydney with about 50-thousand people affected by orders to leave See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 LGAs now eligible for disaster assistance  Six killed in Chicago shooting  RBA tipped to lift official cash rate for third consecutive month Adele stops London concert to help fan Nick Kyrgios &  Ajla Tomljanovic reach Wimbledon quarters  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.