The Update

The Covid situation is growing across the country. 250 troops will be deployed to Afghanistan as part of a mission to rescue stranded Australians and local support staff And Crown is investigating an employee - who has been identified as being part of a neo-Nazi group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 10km radius for essential shopping and exercise has now reduced to 5km for Sydneysiders. Victoria Police are investigating an engagement party in Melbourne which breached lockdown. Warnings from ASIO over young Australians being radicalised by Neo-Nazi groups. Newcastle has moved into 7th spot on the NRL ladder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales wakes to its first day of a statewide 7 day lockdown A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck the island nation of Haiti- killing at least 29 people  In NRL - Manly has thumped fellow finals contender Parramatta by 46 points  And a scare for Taylor Swift after a man was caught trespassing her apartment building See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Across Australia - there have been 10-thousand cases of the virus so far this year, and 39 deaths.  A 46 year old man has been arrested over the stabbing death of a couple in Oberon - in the Central west of NSW Friday night's NRL double header has seen the Roosters and Penrith get up After some personal issues - including a lawsuit from a former girlfriend - Actor Shia LeBeouf could be making...

Record Day Of Vaccinations -- As NSW Posts Record Day Of Cases Collar Bomber Granted Bail Federal Government Tracking Down Aussies Still In Afghanistan And Melbourne Cleaner Wins $80M Powerball Jackpot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sydney school for kids with autism is closed after 7 students and 3 staff tested positive to COVID. There's now 4 new cases of COVID-19 in the ACT, which is now in lockdown. A lucky person in Victoria is $80-Million richer. Melbourne has made it 18 wins in-a-row in the NRL.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACT's Covid-Free Bubble Bursts -- While NSW Infections Show No Sign Of Slowing Some Aussie Olympians Forced Into 28-Days Quarantine Tamil Family Dealt Another Legal Blow And Richer Aussies Live Longer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID lockdown rules in NSW are under review after a series of loopholes. 73 anti-lockdown protestors arrested in Melbourne overnight. Investigations into Queensland's vaccine bungle. Jennifer Anniston and David Schwimmer address dating rumours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Posts 20 New Covid Cases Prompting Lockdown Extension Hundreds of New Cases in NSW National Party Refuses to Commit to Tougher Emissions Targets People To Face Hefty Fines for Late Census Forms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A positive case has shutdown schools in the NSW Regional City of Dubbo. Melbourne could have it's sixth lockdown extended today. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned over allegations of sexual misconduct. Beyoncé is building a hemp farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison's Ambitious Target As NSW Posts Record Number of Covid Cases Unions Furious Businesses Can Ask Workers If They're Vaccinated Massive Profit Turnaround For The N-B-N And.. Sugary Toddler Snack Foods See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parts of Northern NSW are now in lockdown after a positive Sydney case visited Byron Bay. Regional Victoria has emerged from lockdown overnight. It's Census night. Another T20 loss for Australia against Bangladesh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies Will Soon Have The Choice Of Three Covid Vaccines Rapid Testing To Become More Common Much Of Northern NSW In Lockdown And.. Injury Woes for Bulldogs AFL Star Josh Bruce     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tokyo Olympic Games have drawn to a close. Labor's opened a 6% lead of the Morrison government in the latest Newspoll. The NRL Grand Final could be moved to New Zealand. Barack Obama celebrates his 60th birthday with a bunch of A-Listers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are reports the Moderna vaccine is in the final stages of approval and will be available for Australians next month There is an anxious wait for residents across Queensland's south east to see if a covid lockdown will be lifted While residents in Melbourne and Sydney face extended lockdowns The Aussie men's basketball team has won Bronze at Tokyo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

15 million people are in isolation in the nation's 3 biggest cities - being Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane Australian Olympians have breached Covid protocols by leaving the Athlete's Village in Tokyo, to buy beer. Scientists in Britan discover gene patterns that could predict when women will start menopause Dieter Brummer's mother shares a heartwrenching tribute to her son as she partners with Bey...

A man will face court accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. Lockdowns continue for 3 major cities And Another medal at the Olympics   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria and the NSW Hunter region have entered day one of a week-long lockdown. A silver Olympic medal for our Men's Hockey Team. and Britney Spears is working to take more control of her conservatorship hearing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria is being plunged into its sixth lockdown Hillsong founder Brian Houston has been charged with concealing child sex offences - allegedly perpetrated by his father. And A Golden Afternoon at the Olympics  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virgin Australia is due to announce up to 1000 stand downs across it's workforce. A Melbourne school has been shutdown after a teacher tested positive to COVID. Pater Bol just misses out on an Olympic medal. Meghan Markle's 40th birthday video shows a glimpse of daughter, Lilibet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

a Sydney man in his 20s is the youngest to die in the Covid outbreak 20 per cent of the eligible population is now fully vaccinated And Australia has won another sailing gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie athletes are under investigation after alleged drunken and rowdy antics. NSW deputy Premier adamant the NRL Grand Final will go ahead in Sydney. Aussies are bowled out in game one of the T20 against Bangladesh. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo under investigation over sexual harassment.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal government has released its modelling behind vaccine targets -- with scientists predicting we could be living more freely by the end of the year. South Australia's travel restrictions with NSW are being tightened.. And The reserve bank has kept interest rates on hold - at a record low of point-1 of a per cent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Parliament resumes today after the winter break. Queensland school students urged to get tested for Covid-19 as the state's lockdown continues. Tokyo Olympic Gold medal dreams are over for the Matildas. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds celebrate 10 years together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW premier says offering incentives for people to get Covid vaccines is on the table - as she pushes for a major uptick in August.    Some kids as young as 12 will be able to get a Covid jab from next week. And Our newest Olympic champions will feature on Australia post stamps which will be available from this week  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.