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The Queen will not travel to Glasgow for the climate summit under doctor's orders. Singapore is set to open to vaccinated Australians from next month. A draw between the Matildas and Brazil. Kim Kardashian's alleged stalker arrested for a second time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has formally adopted a 'net zero' emissions target by 2050. South Australia will reopen the border sooner than predicted as the state nears 80 per cent double-vaccination. Crown Melbourne will keep its casino license but will be closely monitored for two years. In sport, a crowd capacity of 75 per cent has been approved for the A-League season opener between the Wanderers an...

Cleo Smith's mum sits down for another interview with plea's for her daughter's return. Federal Cabinet is due to formally announce the approval of Australia's 2050 net zero emissions target. Third Melbourne fan jailed for breaking into WA for the AFL Grand Final. Alec Baldwin's wife speaks out for the first time since he accidentally shot dead a cinematographer. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Resources Minister Leith Pitt back in Cabinet as part of a deal to secure the party's support for a "net zero" emissions target Startling claims today that children as young as 13 are being groomed online by terrorists And We could soon be able to opt-out of unwanted text messages and robocalls from politicians See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All students in NSW are back to school fulltime today after lockdown. WA Police are looking for a driver after a car was spotted near the campsite where Cleo Smith wa s last seen. FedEx workers are on a 24-hour strike. Ed Sheeran has tested positive to Covid-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family home of missing W-A girl Cleo Smith is being looked over by forensic officers Major restrictions in Victoria set to be scrapped once 90 percent of people aged over 12 are fully vaccinated Meat prices hit a 3 year high Australia wins its opening match of the T-20 World Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid booster shots could become available by as early as next week Melbourne businesses gear up for the first weekend out of lockdown Australia in T20 World Cup action and the Matildas take on Brazil Distraught Actor ALEC BALDWIN offers heartfelt condolences to the family of a crew member he accidentally shot dead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Alec Baldwin has spoken with investigators, after a tragic accident on the set of his new Mexico film set -- which left a crew member dead Victoria's premier says further restrictions could be lifted - beyond the roadmap - when the state hits its 80 per cent double dose vaccination target next weekend. And The Melbourne winners of last night's Powerball draw have been found. See omnystudio.c...

Lockdown number six has ended at midnight for Melbourne. A $1 Million reward has been posted by the WA government for information into Cleo Smith's disappearance.  The AFL has enforced a vaccine mandate for all staff and players. Adele has appeared in Vogue's 73 Questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne residents are counting down the hours until they can emerge from their record lockdown. Queensland health officials are trying to track the movements of a man who spent 10 days in the community while infectious. A $1M reward has been offered for information about the disappearance of 4-year old Cleo Smith in WA. In sport, the AFL has confirmed all players and staff in the men's and women...

Lockdown in Melbourne will lift at midnight tonight. Western Australia police are questioning sex offenders as the search continues for a missing 4 year old girl. Developments in the search for U.S. man and prime murder suspect Brian Laundrie. The Queen has cancelled a trip to Northern Ireland on medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has thanked Aussies who've rolled-up their sleeve to get the jab, with  70 per cent of the population aged 16 and over now double-dosed. Aussie cricket great Michael Slater has been charged with domestic violence offences. NSW Police drop all charges against former NRL star and SAS Australia winner Sam Burgess, who had been accused of domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse. In sport...

Victoria has eased border restrictions with New South Wales. Police fear a 4-year-old girl was abducted from a WA campsite. Glenn Maxwell has come to the defence of David Warner ahead of the T20 World Cup. Live theatre has returned to Sydney.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has promised to reveal the costs and benefits of achieving "net zero" emissions by 2050 in time for the next election. WA is unlikely to ease border restrictions for fully vaccinated residents of Victoria or NSW in time for Christmas. Dairy packaging will be 100 percent re-useable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. In sport, new Cricket Australia selector Tony Dodemaide says he'll be aimin...

International vaccine travel passports are now available via MyGov. New Zealanders can now travel to Australia without hotel quarantine. Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has died after contracting Covid-19. Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins is leaving the children's group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queensland government is opening up, but only the fully vaccinated will be allowed into the sunshine state before Christmas. New data shows 60 per cent of children aged 12 to 15 have now received at least one dose of a Covid vaccine. And The push to slash carbon emissions to "net zero" by 20-50 has dominated the first Question Time in six weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Melbournians will come out of lockdown earlier than expected with Victoria on track to hit the 70 per cent vaccination mark by Friday. More restrictions have eased in NSW, with kids returning to face-to-face learning and hospitality venues to increase capacity. Australians wanting to travel overseas will have access to a vaccine passport from tomorrow. In sport, the NRL is set to announce a new 5-...

More restrictions are set to ease in New South Wales after reaching 80 percent full vaccination The search continues for a missing four-year-old girl in WA's Gascoyne region A NASA space craft has rocketed into space - on a 12-year-journey to study a group of Asteroids near Jupiter The Golden Globes will go ahead - despite U-S network N-B-C, dropping the awards show  See omnystudio.com/listen...

While Sydney residents are waking up to their first weekend out of lockdown, hundreds of Victoria's authorised workers are out of work, after missing the state government's deadline to get at least one COVID jab. Security is being reviewed for politicians in the UK after an MP was stabbed to death while meeting with voters at a church in Essex. The PM is being urged to take am ambitious climate ta...

The New South Wales' plan to open to returning Australians has the backing of Scott Morrison The PM will attend the climate summit in Glasgow Southern Tasmania locks down for 3 days Police investigating an incident involving an incident with AFL Bulldogs player Bailey Smith on the Gold Coast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern NSW has been struck by a tornado overnight. Victoria's vaccine mandate for essential workers is now in place. The Women's Big Bash is officially underway with a win for the Sydney Sixers. Coldplay vows to stop making new music after a 12th album.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild weather across Sydney has been playing havoc - with the weather bureau adding the risk of Tornado activity Lockdowns in Victoria - NSW and the A-C-T are being blamed for a rise in the unemployment rate. The Australian Navy grounds its fleet of Seahawk helicopters after a crash in the Phillipine Sea The W-B-B-L season kicks off in Hobart - the Melbourne Stars taking on the Sydney Sixers See om...

90-year-old Star Trek actor William Shatner is now the oldest person to visit space. Two men who broke into WA for the AFL Grand Final have been sentenced. Aussie swimmer Chloe McCardel has broken the English Channel record. A release date for Adele's new album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another by-election will be held in NSW after another Liberal MP resigned from Parliament Victoria records its deadliest day of the Pandemic with 13 fatalities The NRL have unveiled 'The Dolphins' as the 17th team for the league  Ed Sheeran surprises fans at a Coldplay concert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Melbourne is in lockdown after a COVID scare. An autopsy report has revealed Gabby Petito was strangled to death. NSW could reach 80% full vaccinations by Sunday. The Socceroos' World Cup Qualifiers winning-streak has come to an end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.