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Major rainfall and storms continue to thrash 1200km of the country's east coast. European Medicines Agency wraps-up AstraZeneca investigation. Submissions for a review into Parliament's workplace culture will be kept confidential. The Eels have won in the NRL and Richmond has a victory in the AFL. Johnny Depp seeks leave to appeal a court decision over a defamation case. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Australia's unemployment has fallen below six-percent -- but the P-M admits there is still a way to go. Health officials claim the Covid vaccine booking system is working effectively And Two Melbourne brothers, aged 19 and 20, have faced court after being charged with attempting a terrorist act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Europe is considering a potential hold on vaccine exports due to growing cases. Ireland defends it's decision to put the AstraZeneca vaccine on-hold. TWO men are in court in Melbourne over alleged planned terrorist acts. The AFL is back tonight. Billie Eilish has a new look. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teenager and two men have been arrested in Melbourne as part of a counter terrorism sting Europe under pressure to deliver doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccine to PNG And more Aussies can now book in to get their Covid vaccine with the next phase of the rollout to kick in on Monday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Phillip has been discharged from a London hospital after undergoing heart surgery. Prince Harry says he has spoken to his dad and brother since the Oprah interview. The European Medicines Agency is defending the AstraZeneca vaccine. The AFL has postponed the announcement of a new 'concussion sub' rule. Elliot Page has spoken in his first interview since coming out at transgender. See omnyst...

AstraZeneca vaccine roll-out will continue as planned despite some European countries pausing the program. Australia is helping Papua New Guinea deal with a major coronavirus outbreak. And members of the public can now register to attend a memorial service - for Michael Gudinski. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Italy, Germany and France put AstraZeneca rollout on-hold after reports of blood clots. Marise Payne has responded after she did not attend the Women's March in Canberra. NSW make changes ahead of Thursday's One Day Cricket match against Tasmania. The Oscar nominations have been announced.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ex-liberal staffer at center of rape allegations in parliament addresses demonstrators in Canberra   Christian Porter will return to work at the end of the month -- as he brings on defamation action against the ABC And It was all about the women at this years Grammys  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women's marches will be held across the country today in the wake of rape allegations in Federal Parliament. NSW has recorded it's first Covid-19 case in 55 days. Round 1 of the NRL has finished-up with a win for the Sharks. The postponed Grammy Awards are on today in Los Angeles.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been moved out of ICU as he recovers from a nasty fall that left him with a fractured vertebra and broken ribs. Health officials across the country are on high alert with Brisbane recording a case of Covid-19. W-A Labor is celebrating an historic landslide victory in the state election in a result that could see the Liberals lose their party status  See om...

The PM has held discussions with India, Japan and the US about post pandemic recovery efforts A Brisbane hospital is in lockdown after a doctor tested positive to Covid-19 The NRL opening season continues  A new Sunrise host to be announced on Sunday after Samantha Armytage called it quits See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor says the federal government must admit the vaccine rollout is behind schedule. NSW police will examine new information which could lead to the case involving the attorney general being re-opened. AND Justin Bieber admits he's not driven by success anymore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince William has made a first response after the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview. More destinations have been added to the Government's half-price airfares list. An announcement is due to be made on whether international spectators will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics.  Melbourne has dominated in the first game of the NRL season. Emily Ratajowski has given birth to a baby b...

Labor believes the federal government's tourism package is more about getting re-elected - than giving the sector a boost Aussie banks are applauding an extension of the loan guarantee for small to medium size businesses. and single-use plastics and polystyrene takeaway containers are set to be banned in Queensland - after laws passed the state's parliament See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The Government will introduce a new $1.2 billion package for airfares to be slashed to encourage more domestic travel. Piers Morgan speaks out after quitting Good Morning Britain over Meghan Markle. The NRL returns tonight with Melbourne at home to South Sydney.  First glimpse of Macaulay Culkin in American Horror Story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pace of the rollout of the Covid vaccine is being criticised  The PM will hold his first official-talks with new U-S president Joe Biden this weekend. There are growing concerns about the seriousness of the Victorian premier's injuries AND it was a star studded send off  in Melbourne today for legendary music promoter Michael Gudinski    See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

A statement from Buckingham Palace says that the claims made by Harry and Meghan are "concerning". Piers Morgan has quit Good Morning Britain after his controversial comments about Meghan Markle. Financial package on the way for the Tourism and airlines industry. NSW is on-top of the Sheffield Shield ladder after beating South Australia. The BAFTA Award nominations are out. See omnystudio.com/list...

PM Scott Morrison has sent a message of support to the Victorian Premier -- who is in hospital after a fall. Federal government is expected to get more doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccine from overseas in the next few days The Job Trainer program has been extended  And Week One NRL teams are revealed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oprah Winfrey says that Prince Harry told her The Queen and Prince Phillip didn't make racist comments. Julie Bishop calls out the Prime Minister for not reading rape allegation letter. Cricket Australia looking to re-schedule postponed Test Tour of South Africa. Oprah's tell-all interview smashes US ratings.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's chat with Oprah has finally aired in the us The federal government will announce extra support for struggling industries "within days". Labor is using international women's day to promise to address the gender pay gap. AND  Chrissy Teigen and John Legend took date night to a whole new level See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An EIGHT dollar a fortnight hike for Welfare Payments is just days away The Tourism Sector launches a fresh appeal for Government Assistance  And.. The Queen's Speech -- just HOURS before Harry And Meghan's highly anticipated tell-all with Oprah! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in almost 45-years, there was no Mardi Gras parade down Sydney's Oxford Street. Instead, thousands filled the SCG to celebrate. New questions about the future and health of Defense Minister Linda Reynolds. Melbourne Victory humiliated in a-league clash with Melbourne City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal government is calling for the European Commission to review the ban on the export of AstraZeneca vaccines to Australia. The Duke of Edinburgh has been moved back to the private hospital  The Twenty-20 series between New Zealand and Australia all tied up at 2 all There's been another leak of Oprah's tell all interview with Prince Harry and Meghan See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

The PM says Defence Minister Linda Reynolds retains his confidence. Australia's sex discrimination commissioner will lead a review into workplace culture at parliament house in Canberra. Australia will start rolling-out the locally produced version of the Astra Zeneca vaccine from march 22nd. AND Justin Bieber has dropped new music  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Union has supported Italy's move to block a shipment of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines to Australia. Brittany Higgins prepares to take legal action against Linda Reynolds. New Zealand's tsunami warning has been called-off. The NRL plan to review controversial rule changes. Prince Phillip has undergone surgery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.