7NEWS PM Briefing: July 1, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's east coast is bracing for days of record rainfall, with the weather bureau warning flooding is likely; babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers could be receiving Pfizer's COVID vaccine in a matter of weeks; Guy Sebastian's former manager will learn if he'll be granted bail this morning, after being found guilty of embezzling nearly $900,000 of the star's earnings. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A New York judge has sentenced former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell to 20 years jail for conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein to sexually exploit underage girls; Australia could be one step closer to securing a European trade deal after Anthony Albanese met with the Spanish Prime Minister overnight;  Coles and Woolworths are going head-to-head in a new supermarket battle, launching competing ranges of collectables with a focus on some of the world's biggest movie franchises. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: July 28, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strikes by rail workers are crippling Sydney's train network this morning, while Blockade Australia is promising more disruption in the CBD today; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Spain ahead of talks with world leaders at the NATO summit; a major manhunt has been launched in North Queensland after three male prisoners escaped from the Townsville Correction Centre. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 27, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New South Wales have levelled up the State of Origin series with a thumping win over Queensland in Perth; History was made last night, as NASA launched its first rocket from Australian soil this century;  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other Asia-Pacific leaders will attend this year's NATO meeting, in an extraordinary attempt to tackle the rise of both Russia and China. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Airports around the country are bracing for long queues and delays as school holidays begin; a new date has been set for the Brittany Higgins rape trial, after the court was given assurances all commentary on the high profile case will cease; If you have private health insurance you could be in line for a COVID windfall, with some funds are giving back cash. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: June 23, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The energy operator's control over the east coast electricity market is gradually being lifted after a week of warnings and volatility; a new vaccination campaign has been launched, encouraging more Australians to get their COVID booster and flu jab; the United States Senate is a step closer to passing the first major gun safety legislation in a generation. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: June 22, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Public and Catholic school teachers are uniting across New South Wales for an unprecedented joint strike later this month; the high-profile Brittany Higgins rape trial has been delayed following Lisa Wilkinson's acceptance speech at the Logies; Qantas has axed mandatory masks on international flights from Sydney to the United States, U.K. and Rome. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil has met senior officials in Sri Lanka to address the rising tide of asylum seekers heading to Australia by boat; Moderna has revealed it's developing a 'super vaccine' to COVID, the flu and three deadly respiratory viruses; a teenage boy from Sydney has died after a horror skiing accident in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 20, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swimming's world governing body FINA has voted to effectively ban transgender athletes from competing in elite women's races; Australia's new Defence Minister is looking to bolster ties with the country's allies, reaffirming his commitment to the AUKUS submarine partnership; a police investigation is underway in Brisbane's south east, after a woman was found dead inside a home. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 17, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The energy crisis will be front of mind when Anthony Albanese holds his first National Cabinet meeting since taking office; a toddler has become the third South Australian child under the age of five to die with COVID; Netball Australia is said to be on the brink of financial collapse, racking up more than $11 million in debts and losses. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: June 16, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America's Federal Reserve has raised its main interest rate by 0.75%, the sharpest rise in almost 30 years; the east coast's energy crisis has taken a dramatic turn, with the Energy Market Operator seizing control of the power supply in five states; and children in New South Wales and Victoria will have access to an extra year of free education, with 'pre-kindergarten' to be introduced. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 15, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Governor of the Reserve Bank has predicted inflation will reach 7% before the end of the year; the east coast has managed to avoid widespread power outages for a second night in a row, after the market operator introduced emergency measures; the Fair Work Commission to hand down its decision on wage increases today. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: June 14, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Residents in New South Wales and Queensland are being warned of possible blackouts over coming days, as the country's energy crisis deepens; investors are bracing for a hit, when the sharemarket opens this morning; Australia's states and territories will present a 'united front' at Anthony Albanese's first national cabinet meeting this week, to ask for a major cash boost for public hospitals. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: June 13, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost 1,000 Australians have been recognised with Queen's Birthday Honours for their enormous contributions to our country; there's fresh hope a diplomatic freeze between Australia and China could be thawing, after Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles met with the country's defence minister; and  a number of Australian businesses are trialing four day work weeks in the hopes of attracting and retaining staff. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australians have lost more than $200 million to scams in the past few months, as fake crypto ads trick unsuspecting victims. We have the best tips to avoid getting ripped off.Subscribe to The Latest podcast: smarturl.it/thelatest7newsDon't miss The Latest, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively first on 7plus, followed by The Latest bulletin on Channel 7 (check local guides).Get the latest from 7NEWS across the day at 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus.com.au/news; and tune in for 7NEWS nightly at 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 10, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was all smiles as she met up with Anthony Albanese in Sydney - the first foreign leader he's hosted since taking office; holidaymakers are being warned to brace for long queues and delays at the airport ahead of the long weekend; new parents are devastated after a baby furniture company collapsed, leaving them out of pocket thousands of dollars. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 9, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his first game as Origin coach, Billy Slater led the Maroons to a big upset, ruining the Blues' Sydney homecoming 16 to 10; Australia's energy ministers say they're committed to transition into renewables, but they admit coal is needed to fix the current crisis; with supermarket prices skyrocketing, families are increasingly going back to basics and growing their own food. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 8, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's energy crisis will go under the microscope today, when state and territory leaders sit down for an emergency meeting with the federal government; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in Darwin after wrapping up bilateral talks in Indonesia; actor Matthew McConaughey has made an impassioned plea for gun control in the United States, as politicians face growing calls to act in the wake of the Uvalde school massacre. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 7, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's Get Fiscal is a brand new money podcast from 7NEWS, designed to help you understand your money and make it work better for you. Seven Network’s Finance Editor Gemma Acton will delve deep into the latest money trends, explain complex financial lingo and unpack money matters making news headlines.With the Reserve Bank making a decision on interest rates today, Gemma breaks down what the Reserve Bank of Australia is, what they do with interest rates, and how inflation affects the economy.Subscribe to 'Let's Get Fiscal' now: smarturl.it/LetsGetFiscalInformation contained in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account individual circumstances. Consider seeking independent legal, financial, taxation or other professional advice to check how information from this episode relates to your unique circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The official cash rate, which currently sits at 0.35 percent, is widely expected to be lifted when the Reserve Bank hands down its interest rate decision today; British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in the battle of his political life as he faces a no-confidence vote in his leadership*; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pledging stronger ties with Indonesia, in a move to bolster relations in the Indo-Pacific. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.*Since this episode was recorded, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived the vote of no confidence, with 211 out of 359 Conservative MPs voting to keep him in the top job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 6, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A colourful street pageant has capped off the Queen's Jubilee celebrations, parading through the streets of central London on the final day of the holiday long weekend; Anthony Albanese and a team of senior ministers have been given a colourful welcome in Jakarta, as they embark on a high-level mission to deepen ties with Indonesia; a group of Sydney researchers believe they may have found the 'fountain of youth' in a simple supplement. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 3, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations have kicked off in style, with thousands lining the Mall in London for a glimpse of Her Majesty on the balcony of Buckingham Palace; The Federal Government has called an emergency summit of state and territory energy ministers as power prices climb; a young Adelaide mum, whose baby was abducted in a carjacking, has described how she feared she'd never see her four-month-old son again. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: June 2, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at where house prices are dropping fastest as the national real estate market hits a slowdown, plus an expert’s prediction on how high interest rates will be lifted next week.Subscribe to The Latest podcast: https://smarturl.it/thelatest7newsDon't miss The Latest, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively first on 7plus, followed by The Latest bulletin on Channel 7 (check local guides).Get the latest from 7NEWS across the day at 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus.com.au/news; and tune in for 7NEWS nightly at 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Depp has won his multi-million defamation case against Amber Heard; the government is under pressure to do more to ease cost of living increases, with electricity and gas prices set to soar; the first international cruise since COVID hit will dock in Brisbane this morning. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: June 1, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first day of winter is frosty across large parts of the state, as a polar blast brings freezing temperatures to five states and territories; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's new cabinet will be sworn in this morning by Governor-General David Hurley; parts of Queensland's south-east have been shaken by a 2.9 magnitude earthquake. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A polar blast is bringing icy temperatures to four states, along with strong winds and storms; there's been a major win for the new Albanese Government, securing enough seats to form a majority and lead the country in its own right; the first international cruiseliner to set sail in Australia in more than two years leaves Sydney today. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 30, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Both the Liberals and Nationals could have new leaders by the end of the day, as the Coalition looks to rebuild itself a week after being booted out of government; US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are visiting Uvalde in Texas, the city devastated by last week's school shooting; a baby formula company in Sydney is coming to the rescue of American infants in a mega deal being touted by the U.S. President. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: May 26, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 children, some as young as eight, and two teachers have so far been confirmed dead after a lone gunman opened fire inside a classroom in the Texas town of Uvaldee; Australians are bracing for their power bills to skyrocket, when the electricity regulator makes an announcement on raising tariffs today; and the Victorian Government is considering making flu shots free for all residents, following plans by Queensland and New South Wales. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 25, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heavy rainfall has brought with it a lurking danger in many homes – mould. We hear from experts on the health warnings and speak to a Sydney mum who suffered its debilitating effects.Don't miss The Latest, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively first on 7plus, followed by The Latest bulletin on Channel 7 (check local guides).Get the latest from 7NEWS across the day at 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus.com.au/news; and tune in for 7NEWS nightly at 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will fly home today, after meeting the leaders of the quad nations in Tokyo; an 83-year-old Melbourne man has fought off a gang of intruders with a mop; Virgin Australia has launched a new codeshare arrangement with United Airlines, tripling the number of services to the United States. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: May 24, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia’s 31st Prime Minister has been sworn in, but will Anthony Albanese lead a majority government? Our experts analyse the latest vote counting and economic reaction to the election result. Don't miss The Latest, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively first on 7plus, followed by The Latest bulletin on Channel 7 (check local guides).Get the latest from 7NEWS across the day at 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus.com.au/news; and tune in for 7NEWS nightly at 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia is set to join a US-led alliance, to rein in the influence of China in the Indo-Pacific, Anthony Albanese flying to Tokyo just after being sworn in as Prime Minister;  Queenslanders are being offered free flu shots from today, to prevent an outbreak from escalating; and supermodel Kate Moss is set to testify at Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: May 23, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After weeks of campaigning and a stunning Labor victory, Anthony Albanese will be sworn in this morning as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia; the World Health Organisation is warning the monkeypox virus is likely to spread to more countries where the disease is not typically found; a world first treatment developed in Australia could mean researchers are a step closer to finding a cure for type one diabetes. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The leaders are hitting the campaign trail in a final push to sway voters, Scott Morrison receiving a boost with the unemployment rate dropping to its lowest level in almost 50 years; Victoria's Triple-0 call service will undergo sweeping changes after a report revealed serious shortfalls have led to deaths; Kathleen Folbigg's ex-husband has condemned the news of another judicial inquiry into the deaths of their four children. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 19, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Prime Minister has knocked a child to the ground during a soccer match in Tasmania; Scott Morrison will be hoping for a campaign boost when the unemployment rate is revealed today, after data showed wages are going backwards; and Australia's biggest homebuilder Metricon has denied reports it's in financial strife. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 18, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's been a last-minute surge in support for the Coalition, with a new poll showing the election race tightening just days before Australians cast their votes; a gunman has been charged, after allegedly opening fire on a Gold Coast street; Commonwealth Bank launches a new housing loan called 'Unloan', offering no frills, no fees and an interest rate that goes down every year. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: May 17, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the global economy grapples with rising inflation and interest rates, cryptocurrencies haven't escaped the panic of investors. Despite a recent bounce back, Bitcoin is still well down on it's November peak, while a so-called 'stablecoin' Terra is now almost worthless. Network Finance Editor Gemma Acton explains what's going on in the world of crypto and the future of the digital coins.Subscribe to The Latest podcast: https://smarturl.it/thelatest7newsDon't miss The Latest, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively first on 7plus, followed by The Latest bulletin on Channel 7 (check local guides).Get the latest from 7NEWS across the day at 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus.com.au/news; and tune in for 7NEWS nightly at 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed he's not planning to stand aside as Liberal party leader if he loses the election; a prominent Western Sydney mayor has been stabbed in front of his young family during a home invasion; a new survey suggests almost three million Australians won't be renewing their private health insurance this year. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: May 16, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cricketing world is in mourning once again, after legend Andrew Symonds died when his truck rolled off the road outside Townsville; the Federal Election campaign has entered the final stretch, with just days left until the nation goes to the polls; a new survey has found one in five businesses has fallen victim to hackers in the past 12 months. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 13, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh alerts have been issued for parts of South East Queensland, with flooding now forcing residents to head to higher ground; Scott Morrison is expected to announce his plan to crack down on foreign criminals, as Anthony Albanese commits millions of dollars to protecting the Great Barrier Reef; and a veteran scuba diver and superyacht tour guide has been charged over Tuesday's bungled cocaine shipment that left a man dead at the Port of Newcastle. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 12, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Less than two weeks out from the Federal Election, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have had their final showdown overnight with Anthony Albanese declared the winner in Seven's 'Pub Test'; dams are spilling, residents are flooded in and thousands are without power across Queensland's South East as the weather emergency worsens; Craig McLachlan has broken down in court, claiming he felt like a social outcast after being publicly accused of sexually harrassing female performers. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 11, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One man is dead following another gangland shooting in Western Sydney; heavy rain is hitting North Queensland, with Townsville copping 105 millimetres in just 60 minutes overnight; and  Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's place in parliament could be in jeopardy, with a new poll suggesting an independent candidate could win his seat in the upcoming federal election. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 10, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flash flooding is being forecast for parts of Queensland as a major weather event kicks into gear; Scott Morrison will officially launch his campaign from Brisbane this weekend, as Anthony Albanese ramps up his blitz on Melbourne; Prince Harry has turned his hand to acting, starring in a New Zealand comedy skit to promote his non-profit eco-travel project. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 9, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The weather bureau is warning parts of Queensland could see ten times their monthly rainfall in a wild week of weather; less than two weeks out from the Federal Election, Labor has strengthened its lead in the polls as the Leaders traded barbs in the second debate; a pit crew is lucky to be alive, after a drag racer exploded in their faces - the dramatic moment caught on live TV. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 6, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Albanese has stumbled again on the election trail, forgetting his own party's NDIS policy when questioned by journalists, a 3-year-old girl remains in a Brisbane hospital as police investigate how she was forgotten inside a childcare bus for up to six hours; and there are grave fears for an Australian mother whose two-year-old daughter was found alone at night on the streets of Mexico. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A young girl is in a critical condition in hospital after being left alone on a mini-bus for 6 hours in Central Queensland; Party promises are heating up as the Federal Election looms, with both leaders making their pitches on business and the economy; Guy Sebastian's extraordinary earning power has been exposed, as The Voice judge turned star witness at the trial of his former manager, who is accused of embezzlement. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Homeowners are bracing for mortgage repayments to soar after the Reserve Bank lifted the official cash rate for the first time in more than a decade; New South Wales teachers are walking off the job today, after an 11th-hour attempt by the State Government to stop strike action failed; and an Australian mother critically injured in Bali a month ago, is now out of intensive care. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With an interest rate rise likely, experts discuss how a life in the cash rate will impact cost of living and housing affordability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank today, with three of the four big banks predicting an increase this afternoon, lifting the cash rate from a record low of 0.1%; it's been confirmed Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will square off in their final leaders' debate on May 11, broadcast on Seven; and researchers have discovered that eggs can be a key to beating the winter blues, with a world-first study finding they can help maintain essential levels of Vitamin D. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: May 2, 2022: Man killed in workplace accident; Qantas confirms new long-haul routes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Less than three weeks out from the federal election, Labor is in a winning position in the latest Newspoll; An alleged carjacker is in hospital after a dangerous police pursuit in Melbourne; all eyes are now on tomorrow's meeting of the Reserve Bank Board, with a rise in interest rates on the table, meaning it might be time to shop around for a new home loan. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The soaring cost of living continues to dominate the election campaign, with fears power prices will be next to skyrocket; more COVID restrictions have been relaxed in Queensland and New South Wales; and new research shows Australian parents are being misled about the nutritional value of ready-to-eat baby food. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The increase in the cost of living has surged to its highest level in 20 years, with inflation hitting 5%; a gunman is on the run after a deadly shooting in Sydney's south-west, which police believe was gang-related; Australian internet users are set to experience super charged speeds, thanks to infrastructure which is being hailed the 'nation's new backbone.' Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millions of Australians will receive a $250 boost to their bank account today, with the first round of 'cost of living' payments being released; Uber has agreed to a 26 million dollar fine from the consumer watchdog, after admitting to 'misleading' customers;  US Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The election campaign is heating up, with Labor about to unveil its plan to counter the influence of China in the Indo-Pacific; Twitter has reportedly reached a deal with Elon Musk, allowing him to buy the company; calls for a simpler retirement system are mounting, to help ease cost of living pressure on older Australians. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Albanese's election campaign has been dealt a blow after the Labor leader tested positive for COVID; North Queensland is on alert for severe storms and possible flash flooding; Mike Tyson is facing criminal charges, after repeatedly punching a passenger on a plane. Presented by Monique Wright. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have battled it out in the first leaders' debate of the election in Brisbane; there's been a major shake-up of COVID protocols in New South Wales and Victoria, with the states are dropping vaccine mandates, check-ins and most mask rules; and Russia has successfully test fired a nuclear missile, issuing a chilling warning to Western nations. Presented by Monique Wright. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New South Wales and Victoria are on track to scrap close contact isolation rules as early as this weekend; four of Queensland's most controversial MPs have gone head-to-head, affirming they won't work with major parties to get a leg-up in the federal election; China has signed a security deal with the Solomon Islands, despite warnings from Australia and the United States. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to the latest Newspoll, with neither major party is holding enough primary support to form government, with minor parties and independents gaining support; at least seven people have been killed after a fresh wave of Russian air strikes on the Ukrainian city of Lviv; a number of COVID rules for international travellers have been scrapped. Presented by Sally Bowrey. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two teenagers have been killed and at least nine others wounded, after a gunman opened fire at a house party in the US; Labor has taken a dive in the polls, with the latest figures showing Anthony Albanese losing ground as preferred Prime Minister; and the regulator is cracking down on people offering financial advice on social media platforms like Tik Tok, Youtube and Facebook. Presented by Sally Bowrey. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An investigation is underway into a serious crash, which landed four members of the Prime Minister's security detail in hospital; an overseas traveller has tested positive to a new strain of COVID-19, a combination of Omicron BA-1 and BA-2, after touching down in New South Wales; and the Easter flight frenzy has subsided, with queues easing at most of our major airports. Presented by Sally Bowrey. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: April 14, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man wanted over a horrifying shooting on a New York subway train has been arrested after more than 24 hours on the run; airports around the country are preparing for another chaotic surge of travellers ahead of the Easter long weekend; four young women have been killed in a horror road crash south of Toowoomba in south east Queensland. Presented by Sally Bowrey. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: April 13, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A gunman has opened fire on a subway train in New York City, injuring at least 16 people; Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been heckled by a young Labor supporter on day two of his election campaign, the incident caught on camera; and quarantine-free travel to New Zealand is back on and Australians are taking advantage. Presented by Sally Bowrey. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: April 12, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A teenager has been stabbed to death and another has been seriously injured following an incident at the Sydney Royal Easter Show; travellers are still being forced to wait hours to board flights at the country's busiest airports; and Westpac has a new way to protect customers from dodgy overseas sellers. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: April 11, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The election campaign is in full swing this morning, after Australians finally learned the date we'll be heading to the polls; bus drivers have walked off the job for 24 hours across Sydney and parts of New South Wales, causing more chaos for commuters after a number of train strikes; and IVF providers have been stunned by a surge in demand during the pandemic, with many prospective parents starting the process earlier than planned, rather than putting off having a family. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: April 8, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The severe weather front lingering over Sydney has triggered flash flooding, swamping homes and businesses; Australia has become one of the first countries to answer Ukraine's call for more military aid, announcing plans to deploy 20 Bushmaster armoured vehicles; some Kinder Surprise chocolates have been recalled after dozens of youngsters began falling ill. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: April 7, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parts of New South Wales are on high alert for torrential rainfall and warnings for flash flooding and more landslides as an intense weather system moves over Sydney, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been confronted by angry locals during a visit to a pub near Newcastle; and intense storms and tornadoes have torn through America's south, killing two people and carving out a path of destruction. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: April 6, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A young boy is recovering in hospital, after a nasty fall from a ride at Movie World on the Gold Coast; Prime Minister Scott Morrison has won a legal fight over pre-selections, paving the way for the federal election to be called within days; and Tiger Woods is set to make a sensational comeback at the Masters, more than a year after a near fatal car crash almost ended his career. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: April 5, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A landslide in New South Wales' Blue Mountains has killed two bushwalkers and critically injured two others; the Federal Government is set to announce a multi-billion dollar defence package to fast-track guided weapons; and analysts say petrol prices will continue to fall in coming days, and should hold for next week's Easter break. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: April 4, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is riding on a post-budget high, with the latest Newspoll showing the gap between the two major parties is narrowing despite a 15-year-old race scandal coming to light; thousands of New South Wales health staff are set to strike this Thursday, over inadequate pay and conditions; and a new high tech device is promising to change the lives of those living with Parkinson's Disease. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: March 18, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton - March 18: Call to scrap stamp duty; ACCC sues Facebook owner Meta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A desperate search for survivors is underway after a theatre in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol was destroyed in a Russian air strike; Australians could soon be handed a one-off payment to help manage the rising cost of living; and the war in Ukraine is rattling the Australian sharemarket, taking a toll on superannuation fund performance, but the advice from experts is not to panic. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: March 17, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton - March 17: Jobless rate plunges; Federal Reserve lifts interest rates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked Japan, striking off the coast of Fukushima; Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made an emotional plea for more help from the US, invoking the horrors of September 11 and Pearl Harbour in an address to Congress; and Labor leader Anthony Albanese has ruled out an inquiry into claims of bullying among female party members. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: March 16, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton - March 16: Suncorp slams Government; cheese prices could rise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An in-depth look at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine including coverage on the ground, a retired Australian Army major general’s analysis of strategy and 7NEWS network finance editor Gemma Acton explains the impact of sanctions.Subscribe to The Latest podcast here.Don't miss The Latest, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively first on 7plus, followed by The Latest bulletin on Channel 7 (check local guides).Get the latest from 7NEWS across the day at 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus.com.au/news; and tune in for 7NEWS nightly at 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Residents of the Russian capital Kyiv are entering a 35-hour curfew after Russia launched fresh attacks; the bodies of three people, including a disabled resident, have been found in the rubble of a Sydney housefire; and plans to fast-track tax cuts in the upcoming federal budget have been shelved, with the focus shifting to a cost of living relief plan. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: March 15, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: vacancy rate at 16-year low; business body against fuel excise cut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Morrison Government is under increasing pressure to address the rising cost of living, with prices for dozens of household essentials soaring and no relief in sight; Australia and the Netherlands have launched the first international legal case against Russia over the downing of Flight MH17; and an apartment building in Kyiv has been targeted in a Russian air strike, even as peace talks resume. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: March 14, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The emergency response to the flood crisis in New South Wales is now mired in controversy, after it was revealed an offer of help from the Australian Defence Force was turned down not once, but twice, days before much of Lismore went under; Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has drawn level with Scott Morrison as 'preferred Prime Minister' in the wake of the flood disaster; a mother is warning other parents and children about a dangerous Tik Tok trend that left her son in hospital. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: March 11, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost a week after he died from a heart attack at just 52 years of age, the body of cricket legend Shane Warne has arrived back in Australia; New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced a disaster relief package worth more than half a billion dollars in the wake of the flood crisis; Victorian Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching has died suddenly at the age of 52. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: March 10, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Japanese Encephalitis? Michael Usher takes an in-depth look at the deadly virus that has Australian health authorities on alert.Subscribe to The Latest podcast: https://smarturl.it/thelatest7newsDon't miss The Latest, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively first on 7plus, followed by The Latest bulletin on Channel 7 (check local guides).Get the latest from 7NEWS across the day at 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus.com.au/news; and tune in for 7NEWS nightly at 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will tour Queensland's worst disaster zones today, despite receiving received a frosty reception from locals in northern New South Wales as he declared the flooding across two states an unprecedented national emergency; Shane Warne's body is expected to arrive home in Melbourne today, as it was revealed there'll be no crowd limit at the cricket legend's memorial service at the MCG; and two out of five employees still regularly work from home, but they could soon be forced back to the office. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: March 9, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands more people have been told to evacuate, as all corners of Sydney are smashed by flash flooding and heavy rain; Prime Minister Scott Morrison will tour flood-affected parts of northern New South Wales for the first time today; and Shane Warne's body is expected to be flown home on a private jet today. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: March 8, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tens of thousands of Sydney residents have been ordered to evacuate in the dead of night as torrential rain left homes, roads and businesses waterlogged; Shane Warne's family hope his body will be flown home today, after results of the cricket icon's autopsy confirmed he died of natural causes; health insurance costs are set to soar on April the 1st, but there are some new tactics to help customers save money. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: March 7, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Spectrum is a new investigative podcast series from 7NEWS. Since the early days of European arrival, hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people have claimed to have seen a two-metre tall, hairy, ape-like figure stalking the Australian bush, right across the country. So what is this mythical creature we know as the yowie? Join us as we look at the legend and meet a man who has devoted decades tracking it down.Host: Chris HookProducer: Malin Hägglund  Special thanks to Dean Harrison for yowie recordingGuests:Australian Yowie Research founder Dean HarrisonFormer ranger, wildlife expert and radio host Gary OpitGraham Seal, Professor of Folklore at Curtin UniversitySubscribe to 7NEWS SpectrumMore 7NEWS podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parts of New South Wales are in the firing line for yet another soaking, with a new east coast low forming; Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed Shane Warne's life will be celebrated with a state funeral; America's top diplomat says the US has seen 'very credible reports' of deliberate attacks on civilians by Russian forces in Ukraine. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: March 4, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Homes and businesses have been destroyed and rain continues to fall across Greater Sydney, with 500,000 people across NSW under evacuation orders or warnings; Queenslanders in the state's south east are being told to stay home today with more dangerous thunderstorms expected; Russian forces have captured the Ukrainian city of Kherson as they continue to make inroads in the south. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: March 3, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It rolled in slowly, but Sydney has been hit hard by a so-called 'rain bomb', forcing thousands to be evacuated from low-lying areas as swollen rivers threatened homes; floodwater in Brisbane has begun to recede, but the crisis isn't over yet with more severe weather on the way; and Western Australia has reopened its border, allowing families and friends to be reunited for the first time in almost two years. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: March 2, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two lives have now been lost in the flooding emergency in northern New South Wales, as a 'rain bomb' bares down on Sydney; Prime Minister Scott Morrison has tested positive to COVID; Kyiv is bracing for an all-out attack, the Russian defence ministry warning residents it's planning high-precision strikes in the Ukrainian capital. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: March 1, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The death toll from Queensland's flood disaster has risen to 8, with more than 15,000 homes are underwater in the city of Brisbane alone; rescue crews in northern NSW have been pushed to their limits, as Lismore grapples with its worst flooding disaster since records began; and Russian forces have launched an attack on Kyiv as ceasefire talks between Moscow and Ukraine ended without an agreement. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 28, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The east coast flooding emergency has gone from bad to worse with tens of thousands of homes are expected to be swamped across South East Queensland, while parts of Lismore were evacuated in the dead of night; Vladimir Putin putting Russia's nuclear forces on high alert as troops draw closer to Kyiv; medicinal cannabis is now being trialled to help autistic children. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 25, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia has pulled the trigger on an invasion of Ukraine, with Vladimir Putin confirming a 'special military operation' is now underway; Queensland's flooding emergency has continued into the night, with the deluge claiming a second life; and tennis ace Nick Kyrgios has opened up about a shock mental health battle. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a “special military operation” in Eastern Ukraine. The operation is aimed at the “demilitarisation and denazification of Ukraine”, the Russian president said in a late-night televised address.Ongoing coverage online at 7NEWS.com.au and in 7NEWS on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Latest on the conflict in Ukraine: Michael Usher looks at the conflict between Ukraine and Russia with reports from Lviv with 7NEWS reporter Geof Parry and reaction from Ukraine's top diplomat in Canberra Volodymyr Shalkivskyi. Subscribe to The Latest podcast here.Don't miss The Latest, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively first on 7plus, followed by The Latest bulletin on Channel 7 (check local guides).Get the latest from 7NEWS across the day at 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus.com.au/news; and tune in for 7NEWS nightly at 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukraine has announced a state of emergency as the nation prepares for an imminent Russian attack; South-east Queensland's flood emergency has turned deadly, with the body of a 63-year-old woman found inside her submerged car on the Sunshine Coast; there's been a potential breakthrough in the case of missing backpacker Theo Hayez. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 23, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Latest on e-scooter safety after 13-year-old Perth Calym Gilbert died after a tragic crash with a car while riding his scooter. Does more need to be done to boost education and laws around the devices? Hosted by Angela Cox.Subscribe to The Latest podcast here.Don't miss The Latest, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively first on 7plus, followed by The Latest bulletin on Channel 7 (check local guides).Get the latest from 7NEWS across the day at 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus.com.au/news; and tune in for 7NEWS nightly at 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rolling storm fronts have smashed Sydney, parts of the NSW Central Coast and South East Queensland, sending water up onto roads, swamping cars and flooding homes and businesses; Victoria and Queensland are joining New South Wales in removing mask mandates over the next two weeks; the Russian Parliament has approved a request by Vladimir Putin to immediately deploy troops to eastern Ukraine. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 22, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Latest team bring you up to date on the Queen testing positive for COVID-19, with Europe Bureau Chief Hugh Whitfeld and Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers. Hosted by Angela Cox.Don't miss The Latest, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively first on 7plus, followed by The Latest bulletin on Channel 7 (check local guides).Get the latest from 7NEWS across the day at 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus.com.au/news; and tune in for 7NEWS nightly at 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frustrated rail commuters in Sydney have been given a reprieve, with limited services back up and running today; the clean-up is on in parts of New South Wales after parts of the state were battered by a damaging storm; and one of Australia's most wanted men, Graham Potter has spent his first night behind bars after more than a decade on the run. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 21, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Queen is facing a major health scare, testing positive for COVID-19 just days after both Charles and Camilla caught the virus; Sydney commuters are being warned to expect widespread disruption across the entire network with no trains running today; Australia's international border has finally reopened to tourists - Darwin becoming the first city to welcome arrivals just after 3am. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 18, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beaches are reopening across Sydney today, as the victim of city's first fatal shark attack in decades is identified as 35-year-old Simon Nellist; COVID restrictions are being eased across New South Wales and Victoria, with QR codes and density limits largely ditched; new figures show Omicron sent a record number of Australians into isolation, but the unemployment rate is holding firm. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 17, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Several Sydney beaches will be closed today following the city's first fatal shark attack in 60 years; the Royal Family is facing its second scandal in two days, with police launching an investigation into Prince Charles' charity; and a Victorian family fears their son has gone missing while copying a lonely hiker, whose tragic story was made into a Hollywood movie. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 16, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prince Andrew has settled a civil sex abuse lawsuit brought against him in the US, reaching an out-of-court agreement for an undisclosed sum; there's hope Russia is stepping back from the brink of war with Ukraine as the country's defence ministry announces plans to withdraw some of its troops from the border; and tennis world number one Novak Djokovic has given a bombshell interview saying his freedom to decline a COVID vaccine is more important to him than winning more championships. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 15, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of nurses are walking off the job across New South Wales this morning, defying a last-minute order from the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission to call off the strike; former NRL star Jarryd Hayne could walk from prison today after his rape conviction was quashed; and 7NEWS has obtained shocking details of crimes committed by rideshare drivers nationwide, many reported to police but not to regulators with the power to boot them out of business. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 14, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Morrison has embarked on a charm offensive in the lead-up to the election, giving us a glimpse into his family life in a tell-all interview; the Gold Coast will welcome its first flight from Singapore this morning, after two years of tough COVID travel restrictions;  and the stage is set in Los Angeles for one of the world's most watched sporting events - the Super Bowl, which airs live & free in Australia on Channel 7. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 11, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australians now need a third dose of a COVID vaccine to be considered 'fully vaccinated' in a major shake-up to our health protocols; there are fresh concern over the Queen's health, after Prince Charles tested positive to COVID for a second time; koalas are now officially an 'endangered species' in New South Wales, the ACT and Queensland. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 10, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Morrison Government's controversial religious discrimination bill has cleared its first major hurdle, passing through the House of Representatives overnight; strict hospital visiting rules in New South Wales are expected to be relaxed today, to allow people to visit dying relatives as well as women giving birth; The head of the spy agency ASIO has warned foreign spies are using dating apps like Tinder and Bumble to obtain sensitive information from Australians. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 9, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Morrison has delivered an apology to survivors of sexual assault, including alleged victim Brittany Higgins, in a monumental speech; A 52-year-old woman is fighting for life in hospital, after a shocking attack at a convenience store in Melbourne; alpine skier Katie Parker's Olympic medal hopes may be over after she tested positive for COVID. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 8, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that Australia's borders will reopen to tourists on February 21; Up to 1,700 defence staff personnel could be called in to ease worker shortage in the aged care sector; and in a world first, a team of WA researchers is exploring whether medicinal cannabis could be the key to beating obesity. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia has a new Winter Olympic champion after moguls skiier Jakara Anthony broke a 12-year drought to win gold; former New South Wales Premier Bob Carr has added fuel to the fire, weighing in on the texting scandal engulfing the Federal Government; podcaster Joe Rogan has offered his 'sincere and humble apologies' after video emerged of him repeatedly using a racial slur on his hit show. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 4, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three-time Olympians Laura Peel and Brendan Kerry have been named to carry Australia's flag, leading a small group of Australian athletes in Beijing; United States special forces have killed the leader of the jihadist group Islamic State in a raid in Syria; Labor leader Anthony Albanese has blasted the Morrison Government over the unfolding crisis in aged care. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 3, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 and 17-year-olds will be able to queue for their booster jabs, after they were given the final tick of approval by ATAGI; the United States is deploying 3,000 troops to eastern Europe as the stand-off between Russia and Ukraine continues; British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing further calls to resign, as new details emerge about lockdown parties at Downing Street. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 2, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Morrison is facing another scandal, after admitting to a series of COVID failures and apologising in a speech at the National Press Club; Glenn Wheatley, a legend of the Australian music industry, has passed away from complications with COVID; the stricken island nation of Tonga will go into a snap two-day lockdown at 6pm, after recording two cases of COVID-19. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: February 1, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to unveil a mammoth cash splash of $2.2 billion dollars, pouring money into aged care and local industry; a man will face court today, charged with the murder of a woman found lying in a bath of acid inside a Sydney unit; controversial podcaster Joe Rogan has responded after Spotify announced a plan to crack down on COVID-19 misinformation on the platform. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 31, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a five-and-a-half-hour epic in the Australian Open final, 35-year-old Rafael Nadal has become the most successful men's tennis player of all time; thousands of students across Victoria and New South Wales return to school today; the Coalition's prospects of winning the next federal election have taken a dive, with popular support for the party plunging. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 28, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damaging storms have brought intense rainfall to parts of Victoria overnight; New health protocols are being put to the test as teachers and some students head back to school in New South Wales; debate continues over whether 'fully vaccinated' should mean three doses of a COVID vaccine, instead of two. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 27, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Omicron outbreak will go back under the microscope today in a key meeting of National Cabinet; the public holiday has turned to tragedy in New South Wales following two deaths in separate incidents; Joe Biden has threatened Vladimir Putin with personal sanctions if he invades Ukraine. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 26, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tennis champion Dylan Alcott has been named 2022 Australian of the Year, becoming the first person with a disability to receive the honour in the award program’s 62 year history; New South Wales has extended COVID restrictions by a month, as authorities work to prevent another flare-up in cases; Drug-maker Pfizer is testing a new vaccine, which specifically targets the Omicron variant. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 25, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today marks two years since Australia recorded its first coronavirus case - a traveller from Wuhan testing positive to the virus after arriving in Melbourne on January 25, 2020; a warning has been issued to Australians to not travel to Ukraine amid escalating tensions with Russia; and a homemade bomb has exploded, killing a former soldier on a suburban street in Melbourne. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Students and teachers will be asked to take rapid tests twice a week as part of the New South Wales back-to-school plan; from today, concession card holders can access up to 10 free rapid antigen tests over three months - if they can find them; and the Morrison Government's crackdown on online trolls and social media companies is ramping up, with new laws coming into force over the weekend. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 21, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has made a shock announcement overnight, the state's border will no longer reopen on February 5 as planned; the first foreign aid planes have landed in Tonga as residents struggle to deal with devastation from the recent tsunami; convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has formally requested a retrial, after her lawyers raised concerns about a juror's past. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 20, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's been an outpouring of grief over the death of a nine-year-old schoolgirl in the Blue Mountains, with her mother's fiancé now behind bars charged with her murder; COVID isolation periods could soon be even shorter following today's highly-anticipated National Cabinet meeting; and Washington has issued a stark warning that Russia could invade Ukraine at any moment. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 19, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia has recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic so far, with 77 people losing their lives to COVID-19; the Tongan government has now confirmed at least three people have been killed in the tsunami disaster; Boris Johnson insists he wasn't warned an infamous Downing Street lockdown party was in breach of restrictions. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 18, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novak Djokovic has received a hero's welcome after touching down in Serbia; as Australian authorities struggle to make contact with Tonga, it's been revealed the tsunami disaster has claimed the life of a British woman; and thousands of HSC students have had a sneak peek at their results after a 'distinguished achievers' list was accidentally posted online yesterday. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 17, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novak Djokovic has left Australia after his last-ditch challenge to a decision to cancel his visa failed; health authorities look at a plan to administer COVID booster shots to teens; Australia to send aid to Tonga following volcano eruption and tsunami. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 14, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prince Andrew has been dealt a devastating blow after being stripped of all of his military honours and royal patronages by the Queen; thousands more Australians will be able to skip isolation and return to work under new COVID rules set out by National Cabinet; and the man accused of throwing Scott Johnson off a Sydney cliff more than 30 years ago has been convicted of his murder. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 13, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prince Andrew looks set to face a civil trial in the US over sexual abuse allegations; Novak Djokovic has confessed he broke isolation rules and that mistakes were made when he tried to enter Australia; there are calls for isolation rules to be eased across more industries, as critical supply chains suffer under the weight of our pandemic rules. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 12, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The status of Novak Djokovic's visa hangs in the balance, with new details raising doubts over the travel declaration he used to enter Australia; paramedics say they're overwhelmed by unprecedented demand after a Sydney couple couldn't get an ambulance when their newborn stopped breathing; and high-level talks have been held overnight, with industry groups telling the Federal Government the supply chain crisis will only get worse. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 11, 2022.More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus and 7NEWS nightly at 6pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has been freed from immigration detention, after the federal court overturned the decision to cancel his visa; Australia has hit a grim new milestone, recording 1 million COVID-19 infections since the pandemic began; fans and former co-stars are remembering American actor and comedian Bob Saget, who was found dead in a Florida hotel. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 10, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All eyes will be on Melbourne today as Novak Djokovic's visa battle heads to court after a late bid from the Federal Government to delay the hearing until Wednesday was knocked back; as many as 2.3 million Australian children can roll up their sleeves to received their first COVID jabs from today; and the after-effects of ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth are still being felt along Australia's east coast, with the Queensland town of Maryborough inundated by floodwaters. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jabba chats to Sing 2 stars Matthew McConaughey, Scarlett Johansson & Tori Kelly, and director Garth Jennings.0:31: Matthew McConaughey5:06: Garth Jennings (director)8:50: Scarlett Johansson & Tori KellyDon't miss Sing 2, in cinemas now.Subscribe to Jabba's Movies for more celebrity interviews: https://smarturl.it/jabbasmoviesCatch more of Jabba on 7NEWS.com.au, Weekend Sunrise and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 7, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novak Djokovic will remain in detention in Melbourne until at least Monday after lawyers securing an interim injunction as he fights his visa cancellation; New South Wales government officials are prepared to announce a return to restrictions today amid exploding case numbers, while Victoria has already introduced some restrictions; and U.S. President Joe Biden has taken aim at Donald Trump in an impassioned speech to mark the one year anniversary of the American Capitol Riots. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 6, 2022.More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus and 7NEWS nightly at 6pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID testing requirements have undergone a major overhaul with National Cabinet moving to ease the country's strained testing resources; supermarket giant Coles is introducing customer product limits with COVID staff shortages causing industry-wide supply chain chaos; and there are calls to increase funding for swimming classes for refugee families following a string of drowning deaths this summer. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 5, 2022.More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus and 7NEWS nightly at 6pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will propose a plan at National Cabinet today to make rapid antigen tests more available to low-income earners; supermarket shelves are being left bare as isolation requirements cause high absentee rates among retail and distribution workers; tennis star Novak Djokovic has been cleared to compete in the Australian Open with with a vaccine exemption. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 4, 2022.More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus and 7NEWS nightly at 6pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost 4 million more Australians are now eligible for their booster jab, with the wait time between shots reduced to four months from today; the head of Chemist Warehouse is calling for GST to be scrapped on rapid antigen tests to make them more affordable; and sealed documents containing the details of a deal made between convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his accuser Virginia Giuffre have been released. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: January 3, 2022.More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus and 7NEWS nightly at 6pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID-19 hospitalisations in New South Wales have doubled in the week since Christmas with just over 1,000 people now in hospital - the Government says the health system can manage the surging case load but paramedics disagree; Western Australia has now essentially banned all interstate travel, with Tasmania and the ACT upgraded from medium to high-risk jurisdictions overnight; and Prince Andrew's second attempt to have a sexual lawsuit against him dropped has been rejected by a U.S. Federal Court judge. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Omicron is a game changer, announcing a major shakeup of the definition of close contacts to slash testing queues; First Nations leaders have condemned protests outside Canberra's Old Parliament House which left parts of the historical building burnt out; and former socialite Ghislaine Maxwell could spend the rest of her life behind bars after being convicted of sex trafficking teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein. Presented by Natarsha Belling. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The country's leaders will discuss a new definition for close contacts at an emergency National Cabinet meeting today, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison expected to push for a national system where the only people considered close contacts are those who live in the same household as a positive case; New South Wales has recorded an astonishing jump in COVID cases, almost doubling cases to 11,201 yesterday; and North Queensland is bracing for a wet and wild few days ahead, as a tropical low moves across the state, bringing monsoonal rain, damaging winds and potential flash flooding. Presented by Natarsha Belling. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning: this episode contains a first-person account of mental health issues and suicide attempts.Josh McKenzie was a troubled teen and self-confessed 'jerk'. After struggling with his mental health for years, a break-up prompted a spiral involving alcohol, drugs and suicidal thoughts. Josh found himself on train tracks waiting for one to "take him". He survived the incident, but it left Josh a double amputee, losing both legs above the knee. In this raw interview, Josh opens up about his battles, and learning to live without legs.If this episode has brought up issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636Find more of our Real Life stories by subscribing or online at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black Jack has claimed line honours in the Sydney Hobart yacht race after two and a half days on the water; two children are back home with their relieved parents - reunited after more than 20 hours lost on a rural property in New South Wales; Australia retained the Urn by humiliating England in less than two and a half days at the MCG. Presented by Natarsha Belling. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A massive explosion has damaged a string of restaurants in Canberra overnight; experts warn there could be serious ramifications after another major testing bungle was revealed in Sydney; Cricket Australia is determined to keep the New Year's test in Sydney, despite positive cases in the England camp. Presented by Natarsha Belling. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free rapid antigen tests will be mailed to homes and QR check-ins will return in a major shake-up of the New South Wales Omicron strategy; an Adelaide man has dismissed claims he's a hero, after giving his friend the ultimate Christmas present - a kidney; and there's fresh hope for solving one of America's most baffling murder mysteries, the death of JonBenet Ramsey. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: December 22, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged Australians not to panic over new modelling suggesting up to 200,000 COVID-19 cases a day by February, with health officials saying the figures are potentially misleading; Australian ties with India are even closer today as the first direct flight between Melbourne and New Delhi takes off for the first time; the three stars of the 'Sex and the City' reboot have responded to sexual assault allegations made against their former castmate Chris Noth. Presented by Robert Ovadia. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called an emergency National Cabinet meeting to discuss the growing threat of Omicron, with masks, boosters and borders on the agenda; Rafael Nadal has revealed he's tested positive to COVID-19 in Spain in another blow to the tennis star's hopes of appearing at the Australian Open; and a pair of secret Santas have given some struggling families a very welcome Christmas gift, paying off $10,000 dollars worth of strangers' Kmart lay-bys. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan Alcott is one of Australia's most decorated athlete's - a tennis champ who became the first male to achieve a 'Golden Slam'. But there's so much more to Dylan than tennis. We go behind the trophies and medals to get to know the real Dylan Alcott.Real Life is a brand new podcast from 7NEWS, talking to those famous faces you think you know, and the everyday people around the world with extraordinary stories to tell. Subscribe now on your favourite podcast platform or read more online at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A woman is dead and two others seriously injured, after a flash storm swept through Sydney's northern beaches, leaving a trail of destruction; New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet says he won't lock down his state for Christmas, after the Federal Health Minister assured Australians the virus is unlikely to explode here as it has in other countries; a sixth child has died following Tasmania's jumping castle tragedy, with an 11-year-old boy succumbing to his injuries yesterday afternoon. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fifth child has died following a horror jumping castle tragedy in Tasmania, after wind picked up the inflatable at a school event; overrun COVID testing clinics are preparing for a major Christmas rush, with people wanting peace of mind before holiday gatherings and travel; Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is isolating after being pinged as a close contact of a COVID case. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: December 16, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant has broken ranks, admitting she strongly recommended keeping a mask mandate in place as the Government scrapped it yesterday; Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is expected to describe Australia's COVID recovery as the 'best in the world' when he delivers his mid-year budget update today; Australian-born Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has tested positive to coronavirus and is now isolating at the palace in Copenhagen. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: December 15, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Major changes to COVID rules are now in effect across New South Wales, including density caps, face masks and check-ins; more retirees will be able to unlock the value of their home, under a revamped reverse mortgage scheme to be unveiled by the Federal Government; Pfizer has announced its new COVID pill is 90% effective in cutting the risk of hospitalisation or death. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: December 14, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia will produce millions of mRNA vaccines, with a manufacturing facility to open by 2024; airlines are gearing up to help Australians reunite with loved ones, with Western Australia announcing it will allow fully vaccinated travellers back from February 5; and Scott Morrison has all but confirmed a May election date, while hinting at further tax cuts in a speech overnight. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: December 13, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After months of hard border closures, Queensland is finally open to fully vaccinated travellers; America's mid-west is counting the cost of a series of devastating tornadoes, which have smashed through half a dozen states killing at least 70 people; millions of Australians could soon be eligible for a third COVID-19 vaccine, with the Federal Government accelerating the country's booster program. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: December 9, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new mutation of the Omicron variant has been detected in Queensland, believed to be the first of its kind in the world; more than 40 people who attended a pub trivia night in Sydney have now tested positive for COVID-19; and a woman has died after her car was washed away by raging floodwater in Brisbane's west. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: December 8, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contact tracers are scrambling to get in touch with 140 people who attended a Sydney Harbour cruise on Friday night after five people tested positive for COVID, likely the Omicron variant; it's been revealed Chinese hackers came within minutes of shutting down two Queensland power stations in a ransomware attack last month; and laws surrounding cryptocurrencies and 'buy now, pay later' services are set to be tightened under the biggest overhaul of our country's payments system in 25 years. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queensland is opening its borders to fully vaccinated travellers four days early;  a toddler has been killed and three other people critically injured following a crash on a Melbourne freeway; Prime Minister Scott Morrison has backed former New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian to run for the federal seat of Warringah, while she's still being investigated by the state's corruption watchdog. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's COVID-19 vaccination program has been given a major boost, with children as young as five set to receive a Pfizer jab in time for the new school year; the death toll from a volcanic eruption on Indonesia's Java Island rises; a pilot and his passenger have had a lucky escape, after their light plane crashed south of Perth. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: December 3, 2021. Stay up to date across the day at 7NEWS.com.au and on 7plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After almost 30 years, there's been a major development in the baffling disappearance of Sydney model Revelle Balmain, with five people arrested on unrelated charges just days after a new investigation into the mystery was launched; New South Wales now has eight cases of the Omicron variant - including a young child; and the clean up effort has begun in Queensland, after megalitres of rain hit parts of the state, but residents are being warned not to let their guard down with another round of flooding expected tonight. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Sports Byte - December 2, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: December 2, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Queensland man has died after his car was swept off the road into floodwaters near Toowoomba, with three states still on alert as heavy rain and storms lash some areas; New South Wales has recorded another case of the Omicron variant, bringing the state's total to six; and South Australia's parliament will be adjourned this morning after the state's former Premier Jay Weatherill tested positive to COVID. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Sports Byte - December 1, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A woman in her 30s has tested positive to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 after arriving in Sydney from southern Africa, becoming the fifth case in New South Wales; the Queensland town of Inglewood was evacuated overnight as historic levels of flooding threatened properties and lives; and Jeffrey Epstein's former pilot has given crucial evidence on day two of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial in New York. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's international borders will stay shut for two weeks longer than planned in response to concerns over the new Omicron COVID variant; Pioneering actor David Gulpilil has passed away aged 68, after a four-year battle with lung cancer; the Queen's reign is about to come to an end on the Caribbean island of Barbados, as it becomes the world's newest republic. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: November 29, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two people remain in quarantine after testing positive to the highly transmissible COVID variant, Omicron; a gunman at the centre of a dramatic siege near Wollongong is due to face court this morning; and a huge police search team has gathered in Victoria's high country, to look for the remains of missing campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: November 26, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After three days of interrogation, Victorian police have charged pilot Greg Lynn with the murder of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay; QR codes, vaccine passports and masks in most settings will be scrapped from December 15 in New South Wales; and it's been revealed that a Chinese spy ship spent three weeks collecting intelligence off the coast of Australia earlier this year. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: November 25, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heavy rain and storms are smashing parts of Central Australia and the East Coast this morning, with widespread falls between 25 and 100 millimetres; a backpackers hostel in Byron Bay is in lockdown this morning after a COVID-19 case was discovered; and an American man jailed for more than 40 years for a crime he didn't commit has been released from prison after his conviction was overturned. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: November 24, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Detectives in Victoria are interviewing a man over the disappearance of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in the state's high country; travellers heading to Queensland once borders reopen will no longer have to pay for a COVID test to enter; and NASA is about to undertake a bold new mission to prevent a future Armageddon by deliberately slamming a missile into an asteroid. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: November 23, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The foster parents of William Tyrrell will face court today, charged with the common assault of a different child; a man is being questioned by police over a horror incident that left five people dead at a Christmas parade in Wisconsin; Air New Zealand has scrapped more than 1,000 flights between now and December 31, citing uncertainty over border restrictions. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and radio host Joel Creasey is hoping to take his career in an all new direction with the launch of his latest project.More Pop Spot entertainment interviews: https://smarturl.it/popspot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: November 22, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mother and father are trying to come to grips with an absolute tragedy in Melbourne, after four of their five children were killed when their house went up in flames; a New South Wales police officer is being praised for his quick thinking and bravery after rescuing two boys from raging flood waters in the state's Central West; Christmas deliveries are again in doubt with FedEx workers walking off the job. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life in Melbourne is almost back to normal; NSW Police wrap investigation into the disappearance of three-year-old Anthony ‘AJ’ Elfalak; and the best places to see the blood red moon.More news at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fully vaccinated Victorians are waking up to new freedoms this morning, with most restrictions scrapped as of midnight; NSW Police have launched another investigation into the former lead investigator in the William Tyrrell case, after Gary Jubelin gave a radio interview speaking about police strategies; and Australia is in the grip of a crypto currency craze, with millions of people now investing in the virtual tender. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: November 18, 2021 - Former William Tyrrell lead detective speaks over latest developments; Schoolies back on in Queensland; Victoria dumps most COVID restrictions.More news at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven years after the disappearance of William Tyrrell, his foster parents have been charged with the alleged assault of another child; Australian employers are embarking on a hiring blitz before Christmas to fill post-lockdown staffing shortages; Hollywood star Alec Baldwin is facing another lawsuit over the 'Rust' shooting tragedy, with a second crew member taking legal action. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: November 17, 2021: Police have seized a car once owned by the now deceased foster-grandmother of William Tyrrell; a major flood warning remains in place for Forbes as the Lachlan River continues to rise; and Australia Post says it has finally cleared its lockdown backlog just in time for the Christmas rush.More news at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Tyrrell's biological grandmother has spoken out as police launch a fresh search for the little boy's remains; the Reserve Bank has predicted a wage increase, as Australia begins to move out of the pandemic; and a Perth family stranded in the Simpson Desert has been safely rescued. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: November 16, 2021: Protestors block coal delivery in Newcastle; Forbes evacuated ahead of major flooding; Grease not the word for Perth school.More news at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police in New South Wales are taking out an apprehended violence order against William Tyrrell's foster parents, on behalf of somebody who can't legally be named; Queensland has relaxed its border restrictions for fully vaccinated interstate travellers; and trouble is brewing for coffee lovers, with the price of a daily cup set to rise. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: November 15, 2021 - New evidence sparks targeted search for William Tyrell; Queensland opens border to 'hotspots'; two men survive after boat sinks in croc infested waters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia has made history in Dubai, defeating New Zealand to win the T20 World Cup for the first time; There are renewed concerns about the Queen's health this morning, after Her Majesty pulled out of the Remembrance Sunday Service in London; Queensland has reached its 70% double dose vaccination target and will begin opening up to domestic travellers, who will still need to complete 14 days home quarantine. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Torrential rain and storms are lashing eastern Australia, with flood warnings issued from Victoria to Queensland; a man has now been charged in connection to a hit and run that left a Melbourne road worker dead; and TV icon Bert Newton will be farewelled at a state funeral at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne today, which will be televised on Channel 7 from 9:15am. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Extra: Prime Minister Scott Morrison addresses poll slump, electric car policy and Medicare for anti-vaxxers on Sunrise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Accused drug smuggler Mustafa Baluch is behind bars in Queensland, awaiting extradition to New South Wales after he was dramatically arrested at the border yesterday; half the country is in for heavy rain and thunderstorms over the coming days, with Central Australia already drenched and major flooding in Alice Springs; and at 11am today. Australians will pause for a minute's silence to mark Remembrance Day - 103 years after the guns fell silent on the Western Front. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Latest from 7NEWS with Michael Usher: campaign mode activated - Scott Morrison on tour as election speculation mounts; new doubt over whether Cleo Smith's alleged abductor had help; no jab, no play - what will happen to dozens of NRL players who refuse COVID vaccination; and quitting 'The Crown' - why a former friend of Princess Diana has abandoned the Netflix series.Subscribe to The Latest podcast: https://smarturl.it/thelatest7newsDon't miss The Latest: First Edition, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively on 7plus.Get the latest from 7NEWS across the day at 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus.com.au/news; and tune in for 7NEWS nightly at 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New South Wales has reached another major vaccination milestone, with more than 90% of residents over 16 now having received both doses of a COVID jab; an IVF mix-up has left two families in the United States devastated after they discovered their baby girls weren't their own; and police are on the hunt for two people after a deadly hit-and-run in Melbourne's south-east left a 44-year-old road worker dead. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A plan to be unveiled by the Federal Government today is set to bring down the cost of buying and running an electric car; detectives have returned to Carnarvon to determine if Cleo Smith's alleged kidnapper had help; beloved Sesame Street character Big Bird has ruffled some feathers after encouraging children to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New South Wales residents are able to enjoy more freedoms this morning, as part of the next phase of the state's reopening; Cairns is at the centre of Queensland's latest COVID scare, with seven new exposure sites listed; Singapore is now open to double vaccinated Australians, with travellers able to enter from today and no quarantine needed. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police have charged a West Australian man over the abduction of four-year-old Cleo Smith following a 30-hour interrogation; Australia is on track for a Christmas reopening, with the national vaccination rate set to reach 80% double dosed by tomorrow; and a US bar has banned Mariah Carey's festive classic 'All I Want for Christmas' until the 1st of December. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Extra: Sunrise coverage of Cleo Smith's 18 day ordeal and her miracle rescue. More updates online at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special edition of The Latest from 7NEWS with Michael Usher - Finding Cleo: inside the 18 day search for 4-year-old Cleo Smith and the incredible police operation to bring her home.Subscribe to The Latest podcast: https://smarturl.it/thelatest7newsDon't miss The Latest: First Edition, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively on 7plus.Get the latest from 7NEWS across the day at 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus.com.au/news; and tune in for 7NEWS nightly at 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four-year-old Cleo Smith is waking up in her own home - safe and well after an 18-day nightmare that saw her taken from a remote campsite in WA's north-west; the Federal Government is set to reveal that tax cuts have added more than $10 billion dollars to the pay packets of millions of workers in the September quarter; a lawyer for the armourer from Alec Baldwin's movie 'Rust' has suggested sabotage may have led to the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WA Police Deputy Commissioner Col Blanch speaks to David Koch and Natalie Barr on Sunrise about finding Cleo Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missing four-year-old girl Cleo Smith has been found “alive and well” in a locked house in Western Australia, 19 days after she vanished. Rolling coverage from Sunrise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The re-opening roadmap will be brought forward for the fully vaccinated in New South Wales, with gathering limits to be scrapped and dancefloors allowed to reopen from Monday; The 'race that stops the nation' has reignited Melbourne as 10,000 flocked to Flemington to watch Verry Elleegant claim a surprise Melbourne Cup victory; and more than 90 countries are signing up to a global methane pledge, agreeing to cut emissions by 30% by 2030. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: RBA expected to hold cash rate; India pledges to go carbon neutral. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of horse racing fans will flock to Flemington, ready to watch the Melbourne Cup trackside as the city celebrates its first major post-lockdown event; a two-way travel bubble between Singapore and Australia is set to open in three weeks, as the first Qantas flight from Australia to London in almost two years has touched down; and Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been accused of leaking private texts between himself and French President Emmanuel Macron as the pair trade barbs over the cancelled submarine deal. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Seven West Media looks acquire Prime; property prices rise in October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 international flights are due to land in Sydney today, with quarantine requirements lifted in New South Wales and Victoria; domestic travel between New South Wales and Victoria has also resumed and regional travel resumes in New South Wales; and TV legend Bert Newton's will be farewelled with a state funeral in Melbourne in the coming weeks. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Coles posts sales lift; ACCC launches digital platform report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's vaccine rollout is about to get a major upgrade, with booster shots officially getting the green light from the medical regulator; health authorities in New South Wales have issued a shock isolation alert for a gym in Darlinghurst after 15 people tested positive to COVID-19; and the Santa Fe County sheriff has revealed new details about the shooting death of a crew member on the set of Alec Baldwin's new movie. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Rising fuel prices push up inflation; Woolies sees sales rise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The parents of Cleo Smith speak exclusively with Tim McMillan for Flashpoint. Listen to their full interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are renewed concerns over the Queen's health, with Buckingham Palace confirming Her Majesty has pulled out of the Glasgow climate change summit; Singapore has confirmed it will allow fully vaccinated Australians to enter the country without quarantine from November 8; and South Australia has released its reopening roadmap, with the Premier aiming to have the state back to normal by Christmas. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Crown retains gaming license; Tesla hits $1 trillion valuation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The parents of missing girl Cleo Smith have made a heart-wrenching plea to help bring their daughter home, with mother Ellie not giving up hope her daughter can be found alive; Pfizer has held a crucial meeting with Australia's drug regulator to discuss the rollout of booster shots; and more explosive allegations about how Facebook failed to keep a lid on dangerous content have been revealed in new documents released in America. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: QLD COVID patient under police guard; Alec Baldwin meets with shooting victim's family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Macca's launches job drive; ANZ launches bid for Cashrewards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NSW students in Years 2 to 11 are returning to school this morning, joining their peers in kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 12 who returned last week; Victoria is on track to hit its 80% double dose vaccination target by Friday, with retail and gyms able to re-open and new limits for gatherings will to come into effect from then; and police are now looking for a mystery car seen near Cleo Smith's family's campsite on the night she went missing. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Woolies & Coles mandate staff vaccines; Crown shareholders protest termination payments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victorians are waking up to their final day of tough COVID restrictions, with a special exemption being made for business owners to break lockdown hours earlier to prepare for customers at midnight; New South Wales SES has been bombarded with hundreds of calls for help after a supercell storm left widespread damage around Coffs Harbour; and authorities investigating the murder of US travel blogger Gabby Petito have found several items belonging to her missing fiance Brian Laundrie. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: Two men killed in Sydney shooting; Woolworths pulls knives from sale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Sharp spike in travel enquires; strong performance from Netflix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fully vaccinated New South Wales residents can now travel to Victoria without needing to quarantine or provide a negative COVID test, after isolation rules were scrapped overnight; COVID-19 vaccine booster shots could be rolled out in Australia by Christmas, with the TGA waiting on a final application; and the parents of 4-year-old Cleo Smith, missing from a remote WA campsite since Saturday, have spoken out as a nationwide appeal is been launched to help find the girl. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: China tanks Aussie wine exports; Mercedes Benz dealers launch law suit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queensland will reopen its borders by Christmas after Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk released the state's long-awaited roadmap; after 11 years as the Yellow Wiggle, Emma Watkins has announced she is leaving the iconic children's group; the search for a missing girl in Western Australia has taken a sinister turn, with growing fears 4-year-old Cleo Smith has been abducted. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: Queensland announces decision on border re-opening; Victoria's lockdown to end this week.More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Petrol prices hit all-time high; Aussies say income increased during lockdown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melbourne freedoms are being fast-tracked, with lockdown to officially end at 11:59 on Thursday night; Sydney is waking up to more freedoms after officially hitting the 80% double dose target over the weekend, meaning some children return to school, caps on home visitors and people in hairdressers are scrapped and masks are no longer required in offices; and the trans-Tasman travel bubble is set to resume, with quarantine-free trips between New Zealand's South Island and New South Wales and Victoria to begin from midnight Tuesday. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Jobless rate rises; climate change a concern for foreign investors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: Victoria has recorded a grim COVID record, as new cases soar past 2,000; five people have been killed in a bow and arrow attack in Norway; an oversupply of avocados has led to a massive price drop. More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High-level talks about the next phase of New South Wales' freedom roadmap will happen today, with a major focus set to be regional travel; Pfizer has cleared a major hurdle in getting full approval for its COVID-19 vaccine to be used in children aged 5 to 11; and actor William Shatner has voyaged to the final frontier, fulfilling a lifelong dream and becoming the oldest person to go to space. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Eftpos says consumers will be able to pay by QR code by Christmas; Australia has an abundance of avocados with lockdowns closing cafes and restaurants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dozens of vulnerable premature babies and newborns in Melbourne have been exposed to COVID, after an unknowingly infected parent visited a neo-natal intensive care ward; for the very first time, an Australian-made rover will be launched into space to collect samples from the moon after the Federal Government struck a deal with NASA; the final autopsy into the murder of American travel blogger Gabby Petitio reveals she was strangled. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID cases in New South Wales continue to fall as Greater Sydney emerges from lockdown; Lego is removing gender bias from it's marketing; and Australia is set to get a brand new airline in 2022.More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friends, families and couples have been reunited, while pubs and retailers were packed across Sydney as the lockdown lifted for those who are fully vaccinated; Prime Minister Scott Morrison is leading calls for unity among the Coalition, to combat climate change, and commit to net-zero emissions; and in a global first, an Australian company has created a free service that alerts you in real-time if you've used your debit or credit card at a COVID exposure site. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Greater Sydney reopens to those who are vaccinated, NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller has warned Sydneysiders they could be slapped with huge fines if they break relaxed COVID rules; Australians will soon be able to travel overseas as New South Wales looks to fast-track the implementation of home quarantine; following damning reports that its platforms harm children, Facebook plans to introduce several features to protect young people.More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Star Entertainment stocks plunge following reports; Twiggy's local investment in Queensland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 106 days in lockdown, gyms, restaurants and salons across greater Sydney are now able to reopen in a major lifeline for businesses; international travel could back on the cards for fully vaccinated travellers sooner than expected, with the Prime Minister hoping to fast track the plan to open international borders; hundreds of thousands of Australian families will get a discount on their childcare fees next year, under a plan to boost the post-COVID economy. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: New New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet announces new changes to restrictions; COVID repatriation flight makes history for Qantas; Coles butchers get the chop from Sunday. More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Facebook's nightmare week continues; Wesfarmers buys stake in Priceline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New South Wales has hit the magic 70% double dose vaccination target, meaning some of the state's harshest restrictions will be lifted from Monday, allowing new freedoms for those with two vaccine doses; Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is rejecting calls for his resignation over bombshell reports linking him to a corruption probe; and unions are preparing to launch a major campaign against companies that mistreat workers, as many businesses emerge from the pandemic. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: Gladys Berejiklian makes first appearance after resignation; reports of corruption probe prompt calls for Daniel Andrews to step down; NSW close to COVID vaccine target. More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former US President Donald Trump has fallen off Forbes magazine's rich list; APRA tightens serviceability criteria for home loans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh into power, new New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet has hit the ground running, promising a new look at the state's freedom plan, Australia is on the verge of a major jobs boom, with an economic surge predicted as COVID restrictions start to ease; and a Facebook whistleblower is facing the US senate following bombshell claims the social media giant prioritises profit over people. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New car sales have strengthened with Toyota on top in September; Qantas has confirmed international travellers will need to confirm their vaccination status via a smartphone app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NSW has a new Premier, with Dominic Perrottet winning the Liberal party room ballot; Indonesia will reopen Bali to international tourists this month but Australians won't be allowed in; and Facebook has apologised after a global outage of their social media platforms. More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Latest from 7NEWS with Angela Cox: the Federal Government orders breakthrough COVID-19 treatment - how it works and how much is on the way; the 80% vaccine milestone - how close we are to hitting it; Gladys Berejiklian's replacement as NSW Premier set to be announced; and the Pandora Papers expose the secret spending of the Royals and billionaires.Don't miss The Latest: First Edition, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively on 7plus. Subscribe to The Latest podcast: https://smarturl.it/thelatest7news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new NSW leader will be announced today, along with a completely re-made senior team, with Treasurer Dominic Perrotet the front-runner to replace Gladys Berejiklian; Australia has secured 300,000 courses of the world's first COVID-19 drug promising to halve the risk of hospitalisations and death; and Bali will open up to international travellers from next week - but tourists from Australia, New Zealand, Dubai and Japan will remain excluded from entering. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Billionaires' secret documents leaked; Nick Scali buys Plush; CommBank buys back shares. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deputy Premier and Leader of the NSW Nationals John Barilaro has announced his resignation just days after Premier Gladys Berejiklian; Victoria has recorded its fifth straight day with more than 1,000 COVID cases while Melbourne has become the world’s most locked down city, chalking up 246 days living under stay-at-home orders across six lockdowns; and an oil leak off Southern California has seen more than 600,000 litres of oil spill into the ocean. More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penrith Panthers fans are celebrating across locked down New South Wales, after the side beat the South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-12 in the NRL Grand Final in front of 39,000 fans at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium; New South Wales will have a new Premier tomorrow, with Dominic Perrottet likely to take the top job after a deal was done within the Liberal Party on Sunday; and Melbourne has officially become the most locked-down city in the world, spending 246 days under strict rules and overtaking Buenos Aires for the grim title. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gladys Berejiklian has resigned as NSW Premier amid probe by anti-corruption watchdog; Queensland has avoided a lockdown for now but the NRL Grand Final is still in doubt; international travel plans revealed by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A freak tornado has damaged homes in the NSW Central West, tearing down trees and power lines; four people have been killed and two others are fighting for life after a multi-vehicle crash in Melbourne's west; and a family missing for 19 days in rugged New Zealand bushland and feared dead have walked through the front door of the family farmhouse. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Lockdowns tank budget improvements; property prices grow again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria has recorded a major surge in COVID cases, which authorities attribute to AFL Grand Final parties; four people have died in a fiery crash west of Brisbane; and YouTube is cracking down on vaccine information, terminating a number of accounts.More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four people including a young child have been killed in a fiery crash the Ipswich Motorway, west of Brisbane; dozens of new COVID exposure sites have been identified across South East Queensland, including a Virgin flight from Melbourne to Brisbane; and thousands of FedEx drivers are going on strike today, bringing parcel deliveries to a halt. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Regulators look to cool Australia's housing boom; airlines seek COVID clarity for international travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NSW has recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic so far; disaster payments set to be wound back as vaccination rate rises; and Australia's east coast braces for wild weather. More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Major changes are on the way for out-of-work Australians, with the Federal Government set to scale back disaster payments; COVID restrictions have been re-introduced in Brisbane as health authorities investigate four new mystery cases; and one month after America's withdrawal from Afghanistan, senior military officials have claimed they told President Joe Biden not to pull troops out of the region. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Woolworths unveils new online marketplace to rival Amazon; retail sales drop in August, led by clothing and footwear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NRL Grand Final in Brisbane is under threat from a COVID outbreak; Instagram pauses kids app development; NSW records COVID spike.More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New South Wales Government has revealed how the state will begin to live with COVID when the state reaches 80% fully vaccinated; despite some states refusing to reopen borders, Qantas has locked in new dates for when domestic and international travel will return for fully vaccinated passengers; and following a successful AFL Grand Final, Perth is putting its hand up to host the Boxing Day Test. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency banned in China; Qantas reroutes non-stop London flights to avoid Perth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has revealed the freedoms available to the fully vaccinated when the state reaches the 80% target; chaos across the UK as petrol stations run dry thanks to a driver shortage; and record price for a classic car. More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's looking more than likely the so-called 'Freedom Day' for New South Wales will land on Monday the 11th of October as the state races towards its vaccination target of 70% double dose; Prime Minister Scott Morrison is calling on all Premiers to unite and reopen borders once 80% of their population is fully vaccinated, saying there's no reason why states should remain closed at that level; and new research shows the majority of Queenslanders want Daylight Saving Time to bring them in to line with other Eastern states. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Chinese property developer saved from collapse; good news for retail group behind Smiggle and Peter Alexander. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: Aftershocks rock Melbourne following yesterday's 5.9 magnitude earthquake; NSW may get an earlymark from lockdown thanks to high vaccination rate; protesters reportedly urinated on Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance during a three-hour standoff with police on Wednesday afternoon.More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aftershocks from yesterday's earthquake in Melbourne have continued through the night, with at least eight recorded and a warning of more to come; protesters have vowed to return to the streets of Melbourne today, even though more than 200 were arrested in a stand-off with police at the Shrine of Remembrance; and a concerning COVID situation is unfolding at Sydney's Liverpool hospital, with eight separate outbreaks or possible exposure sites in the hospital over the past week and 29 people infected. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Afterpay's new feature; Netflix rumoured to be interested in Roald Dahl works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police in Melbourne are bracing for more protests today, after an angry mob took over the city, hijacking the Gateway Bridge and assaulting police and the media; Queensland's border bubble with New South Wales has burst again, after a COVID positive worker from Sydney visited Ballina, Byron Bay and Tweed Heads, sparking a snap 7-day lockdown of the region; and Prime Minister Scott Morrison has held his first official meeting with US President Joe Biden in New York. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Construction halts in Melbourne; global sharemarkets plummet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS reporter Paul Dowsley has been attacked on camera as another protest in Melbourne turned violent in the CBD; Byron Bay, the Tweed Shire and Kempsey will go into lockdown after a COVID positive case was infectious in the community; and Prime Minister Scott Morrison has touched down in New York, calling the decision to terminate Australia's submarine More news online at 7NEWS.com.au and nightly at 6 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Latest from 7NEWS with Angela Cox: Melbourne's construction industry shut down after violent vaccine protests; Pfizer declares it's COVID vaccine safe for children aged 5 - 11; COVID numbers fall in NSW as new claims emerge around Queensland's border rules; and a new royal baby - Princess Beatrice gives birth.Subscribe now to The Latest podcast: https://smarturl.it/thelatest7newsDon't miss The Latest: First Edition, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively on 7plus, followed by The Latest on Channel 7 (check local guides for times). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Victorian Government has shut down the construction industry for two weeks after tradies, who claim union leaders haven't done enough to resist compulsory vaccinations, clashed with police in Melbourne; Pfizer has declared it's COVID-19 vaccine is safe for 5 to 11 year olds, with health authorities in Australia yet to approve use in children under 12; and Australia Post is embarking on another job blitz, looking to hire 1,600 permanent staff and 3,300 casuals ahead of its busiest Christmas ever. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Iron ore price tumbles; Rex Airlines mandates COVID vaccine for staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victorians can now start making plans for Christmas, after Premier Daniel Andrews unveiled the state's long-awaited freedom plan - when the state hits 80% single dose vaccinations; Sydney hotspot areas are waking up to their first morning of eased restrictions, with rules brought into line with the rest of the city; and former Attorney-General Christian Porter has sensationally resigned from Federal Cabinet over a secret funding scandal. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Jobless rate falls as less people look for work during the pandemic; Telstra to slash $500m in costs and boost 5G coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: New security deal between Australia, US & UK announced; two regional NSW towns go into lockdown; bombshell Instagram report. Get the latest news online at 7NEWS.com.au, or watch every night at 6 in 7NEWS and 7plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a virtual gathering on Thursday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed the creation of a "new trilateral defence partnership". Australia is also set to build a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines in cooperation with the US and the UK. Coverage from Sunrise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia, the U.S., and the U.K are set to make a major international announcement this morning - unveiling a landmark new security pact that will see Australia develop a nuclear submarine capability, and sharing information on long-range strike capabilities and artificial intelligence; residents in Sydney's south-west have received some welcome relief, with the curfew lifting overnight; and the Therapeutic Goods Administration is demanding Craig Kelly stop sending unsolicited text messages to the public pedalling COVID misinformation. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Apple announces iPhone 13 range; Australian design site Canva's big valuation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Sydney aged care home has been forced into lockdown after a doctor at Newmarch House in Kingswood tested positive to COVID-19; Australia has been praised for its strong financial response to the pandemic in the first OECD economic survey in nearly two years; and tech giant Apple has unveiled its latest line of devices - headlined by the iPhone 13. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: US shoppers will soon be able to spend Bitcoin at retailers; consumer confidence rises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: New COVID cases fall in NSW; woman attacked on QLD beach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia is being warned not to be complacent about the ongoing risk of terrorism after a man was charged in a raid in the NSW Central West; Prince Andrew will learn whether the sexual assault lawsuit filed against him in the United States will go ahead today; and New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian is under pressure to lockdown Sydney suburbs instead of council areas. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The winner of The Voice Australia Bella Taylor Smith talks on the Pop Spot podcast about her win, working with Guy Sebastian and what to expect from her first album.Watch The Voice Australia on 7plus.Listen to Bella Taylor Smith: The Complete Collection here.Stream or download Bella's debut single Higher here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Good news for Sydney Airport shareholders; ACCC blocks Qantas/Japan Airlines tie-up plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: Gladys Berejiklian has fronted the media at 11am, backflipping on a previous decision to end the daily briefings; Dylan Alcott's historic win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney is waking up eased COVID restrictions for the fully vaccinated, with adults in hotspot areas now able to enjoy two hours of outdoor recreation with people from their household; the Queensland border bubble with New South Wales has finally reopened this morning, with massive delays expected as people line up to re-enter the Sunshine State; and fruit and vegetable prices are expected to soar this summer, as a massive labour shortage forces up demand. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: record day for COVID cases in NSW; parcel delivery workers plan strike action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millions of people in New South Wales have been told what life will look like when lockdown is finally lifted, with 'Freedom Day' expected on the Monday after the state reaches a level of 70% fully vaccinated; Prime Minister Scott Morrison has backed the Berejiklian Government's plan to re-open New South Wales and has urged other leaders to follow suit; and individuals could now be sued for defamatory comments posted by others on their social media pages following a High Court ruling. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: New South Wales set to open as vaccine target nears; September 11 victims identified 20 years on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Number of job ads slides; former Crown CEO's golden handshake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney's COVID-19 lockdown is set to ease on October 18, with the state's crisis cabinet signing off on the long-awaited roadmap to freedom overnight; the Opposition claims the sluggish start to Australia's vaccine rollout could have been avoided, revealing emails that suggested the Federal Government delayed key meetings with Pfizer; and never-before-seen pictures of the September 11 terror attacks on the World Trade Centre have been released by the US Secret Service, as America prepares to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragedy. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing: 1,480 new COVID cases recorded in NSW, fines issued for Melbourne worshippers who breached COVID restrictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The price of Bitcoin has crashed on the first day the cryptocurrency became official legal tender in El Salvador. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up to 100 worshippers at a Melbourne synagogue will cop hefty fines for breaching lockdown orders to mark the Jewish New Year; state premiers have come out swinging, demanding their fair share of the Pfizer vaccine, claiming they've been shortchanged in favour of New South Wales; and vaccine passports, allowing Australians to travel overseas, could be made available within weeks. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Briefing - September 7. 2021: NSW Premier's vaccination warning; woman found dead in Brisbane home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Unions push back on Telstra's mandatory vaccine plan; cash rate expected to hold at 0.1%. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3-year-old Anthony Elfalak is back in the arms of his loved ones after a desperate three-day search - the little boy was found drinking water from a creek not far from the family home; the New South Wales hospital system is bracing for a surge in COVID-19 cases predicted to hit next month, but Premier Gladys Berejiklian is confident hospitals can manage; and Telstra has become the first telecommunications company in Australia to mandate vaccinations for its workers. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A three-year-old boy who went missing from his family’s property in NSW Hunter region has been found; NSW and Victoria have recorded more new COVID cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Telstra considers mandatory vaccination for staff; another local retail brand collapses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first two flights, carrying 450,000 doses of Pfizer from London have touched down in Australia, the first shipment of 4 million doses secured in a deal with the UK; a white ute has been seized by police as part of the search for a 3-year-old boy missing from his home in the New South Wales Hunter region; and after 12 days of competition, the Paralympic Games have come to an end with a spectacular closing ceremony and 17-time medallist Ellie Cole carrying the flag for Australia. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason 'Jabba' Davis catches up Adrian Grenier about returning to the spotlight in the new Netflix series 'Clickbait'.Subscribe now: https://smarturl.it/JabbasMovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mel McLaughlin sits down with Australia's most successful Olympian ever - Emma McKeon, to get all the goss from Tokyo, the importance of family and her plans for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queensland looks to have narrowly avoided another major COVID scare, after two children boasted to their classmates about their family sneaking back from Melbourne - all five family members have now tested negative; while Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been slammed for misrepresenting the number of COVID deaths Australia could face by reopening and undermining public confidence; and after 40 years, Swedish pop sensations ABBA have confirmed the biggest comeback the music industry has ever seen. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Homeowners lock in better mortgage deals; record trade surplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria's pandemic policy has had a major shift, with Premier Daniel Andrews turning his back on the plan to eliminate the virus, but extending the state's sixth lockdown for another three weeks;  Australians aged over 60 are being urged to get the AstraZeneca vaccine or face waiting months for Pfizer supply; and there's new hope on the horizon for those dreaming of international travel, with Qantas scheduling flights to Singapore from December the 18th - exclusively for frequent flyer members. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: House prices continue to rise; economic growth stronger than expected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria's crisis cabinet has met overnight to map out the state's path to freedom, with a staggered relaxation plan expected to be revealed today, including changes to the 5 kilometre travel radius and the playground ban; Sydney's 'patient zero' - the airport limousine driver who sparked the Bondi cluster - has been fined $500 for a COVID breach after he was spotted waiting for a bus without a mask; and and Dylan Alcott's quest for the 'golden slam' is alive - winning through to the tennis quad singles final at the Tokyo Paralympics. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Harvey Norman pays back $6 million in JobKeeper subsidies; 13 super funds fail APRA test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's major freight routes are under threat and our food supply in jeopardy as frustrated truck drivers prepare to stage mass protests today; New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian says COVID-19 cases in the state may not peak until October, despite flagging restrictions could be eased sooner; and two soldiers have died after becoming trapped in their crashed vehicle west of Townsville. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: Crown Resorts' $261m loss; Twiggy's big pay day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The bodies of 13 fallen soldiers have been returned to the United States after they were killed in Friday's bomb attack at Kabul airport, President Joe Biden and the First Lady standing alongside the families at Dover Air Force Base as the caskets were unloaded; New South Wales is now halfway to its target of having 70% of people over the age of 16 fully vaccinated, despite more than 1,200 new cases recorded yesterday; and Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says it's up to businesses to pressure their Premiers to stick to National Cabinet's reopening plan. Presented by Monique Wright. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fears of terrorist attacks in Afghanistan have been realised with twin bomb blasts outside Kabul airport, killing at least 60 people including 12 US soldiers; there's finally some light at the end of the tunnel for Sydney residents, with Premier Gladys Berejiklian promising some restrictions will ease next month allowing fully vaccinated people to socialise; and Australia has added four medals to their haul on day two of the Paralympics, to sit second on the Medal Tally. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Network Finance Editor Gemma Acton has your Finance Fix for August 26: Qantas unveiled its 2020-21 Financial Year results, posting a loss before tax of $2.35 billion, citing a full year of COVID travel restrictions as the underlying cause; Woolworths’ full-year profit has soared by almost 78%, with a net profit for 2020/21 totalling $2.1 billion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queensland is now closed to all arrivals from COVID-19 hotspot states for the next two weeks, citing an overwhelmed hotel quarantine system; the Federal Government wants international travel expanded once 80% of the population is fully vaccinated, with travel bubbles with America, the UK, and some Pacific Islands a possibility by Christmas; and more evidence is emerging of the Taliban stopping people getting to the American-controlled Kabul airport. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Network Finance Editor Gemma Acton has your Finance Fix for August 25. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Sydney mother-of-three has become the youngest woman to die from COVID in New South Wales, bringing the outbreak's death toll to 75; US President Joe Biden has told world leaders he'll stick to the August 31 deadline to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan despite mounting pressure to move it; and the Paralympic Games have been declared open, with Australian co-captains Ryley Batt and Danni di Toro flying the Australian flag during a spectacular and colourful opening ceremony overnight. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7NEWS Network Finance Editor Gemma Acton has your Finance Fix for August 24. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New South Wales is expected to hit the milestone of six million vaccinations today - a week ahead of schedule; The Doherty Institute has confirmed reopening the country with high COVID-19 numbers will be safe, once vaccination targets are met; and scientists at the CSIRO have revealed that success with dieting may depend on your personality. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not many athletes get to four Paralympic Games, let alone before they turn 30. Madison de Rozario really is the 'Wonder Woman' of the Paralympic team - from racing the gruelling marathon to gracing magazine covers, Madi makes it all look effortlessly glamourous.  Don't miss a second of the action from the Tokyo Paralympic Games 7 and 7plus. More interviews with Olympians and Paralympians: https://smarturl.it/NoTurningBackPodcastMore from 7NEWS Podcasts: https://7news.com.au/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New South Wales has woken to its toughest COVID restrictions yet, with masks now mandatory outdoors and curfews now in place for hotspot council areas; Prime Minister Scott Morrison says high COVID case numbers do not change the national re-opening plan and that lockdowns must come to an end soon; and the pandemic has triggered a trend around the world - reverse migration, with many fleeing big cities in search of a simpler life. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Australian over the age of 16 will be able to book their COVID vaccine of choice from the end of the month, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison announcing Pfizer will be made available to people aged 16 to 39 from August 30; a military plane carrying a group of up to 100 Afghan nationals and Australians has landed in Perth this morning, while the crisis at Afghanistan's Kabul airport continues as people desperately try to reach evacuation flights; and Australian Paralympians have begun arriving in Japan, confident they can capture the nation's hearts just like the Olympic team. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Network Finance Editor Gemma Acton brings you the latest finance news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts predict COVID cases could sky rocket across New South Wales, exploding to 2,200 a day if the state continues on the same trajectory; restrictions are set to be eased two days early in Queensland's south east with the state recording no new locally acquired cases; and the U.S, Australia and other allies have released a statement urging the Taliban to follow through with its promises as disturbing images emerge from Kabul airport. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia is negotiating a landing spot at Kabul airport to urgently evacuate citizens and visa holders following the Taliban takeover of the Afghan capital; two staff and three patients in a Sydney oncology ward have tested positive to COVID-19, sparking fears of an outbreak among those already battling cancer; and Wallaby great Toutai Kefu is recovering in hospital after being stabbed multiple times during a violent break-in at his Brisbane home - a 15-year-old has already been charged. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 15-year-old boy has become the youngest Australian to die with COVID-19, as the Delta strain continues to wreak havoc in NSW; one million Pfizer doses landed in the country overnight, after the Federal Government struck a deal with Poland; and the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan appears to be almost complete - with its forces reaching the capital, Kabul. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rules will be tightened on the singles bubble and exercising outdoors, with police given sweeping new powers to enforce public health orders across New South Wales amid another surge in COVID cases;  Canberra has been forced into week-long lockdown after recording four mystery cases of COVID-19 - the first in more than a year; and one Victorian is waking up a multi-millionaire this morning and they don't even know it, scooping the entire $80 million prize in last night's Powerball draw. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney could be in the grips of lockdown until November, with Premier Gladys Berejiklian saying harsh restrictions will remain for at least 11 more weeks - until the vaccination rate is due to reach 70%; the regional NSW communities of Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Coonamble, Gilgandra, Narromine, Walgett and Warren have been locked down for a week after the virus spread outside of Greater Sydney; and a mission to free a whale trapped in shark nets off the Gold Coast will resume this morning. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Construction workers from Sydney's hotspot council areas will be able to resume work if vaccinated today, as there are renewed calls for a ring of steel to be placed around Sydney; Prime Minister Scott Morrison has slammed protestors who vandalised Parliament House over the weekend, saying action will be taken against them; and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned in the wake of a damning sexual harassment report. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID-19 case numbers in Sydney have soared, with 124 new cases and a growing list of exposure sites, including an aged care home where 60 residents are now isolation; Queensland is slamming its border shut to all of New South Wales from 1am on Friday, as the state prepares to ease COVID restrictions; and the Olympic flame is returning to Australia after Brisbane was named the host of the 2032 Games last night. Presented by Ann Sanders. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's been a sharp spike in the latest number of COVID cases in New South Wales, with 4esting uncovering 110 new cases; Victoria faces another week in lockdown with 22 new cases in the state; and competition has kicked off at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, with our softballers taking on Japan the first time the sport has appeared at the Olympics since 2008. Presented by Ann Sanders. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patty Mills may be an NBA superstar but whenever he gets the chance to return home, he's out connecting with Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander communities. Recently announced as Australia's first Indigenous flag bearer, alongside Cate Campbell, Patty joined us from Las Vegas as the Boomers prepare to chase Gold in Tokyo. 7NEWS sport presenter Mel McLaughlin recently caught up with Patty as part of her podcast series No Turning Back: Tokyo 2020.Don't miss a second of the action from the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Game from July 23 on 7 and 7plus. Find more episodes of No Turning Back: Tokyo 2020 with Mel McLaughlin: smarturl.it/NoTurningBackPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another 78 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in NSW, with 29 infectious in the community; a fully vaccinated woman in her 20s has tested positive to COVID in Queensland, with contact tracers now scrambling to track the spread of the virus; and South Australia will go into COVID lockdown from 6pm tonight after a fifth case of the Delta variant was confirmed. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

he arrival of the COVID-19 Delta variant has thrown Australia’s two biggest cities back into lockdown, prompted State borders to slam shut again, and raised even more questions about the glacial pace of the nation’s vaccine rollout.This 7NEWS Spotlight special examines how the Delta variant found its way here, why so much of Australia has been plunged back into crisis, and the terrible toll it is taking on the health of many Australians, our communities and our economy.Told through the eyes of the people on the frontline – the real Australians who are fighting COVID-19 and fighting to survive it – this special report includes startling revelations about the failure of the vaccine rollout and first-hand accounts of battling the virus including from NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall.7NEWS Spotlight: Delta Crisis Exposed is essential listening for all Australians, as we confront one of the biggest public health scares in our nation’s history.Watch the episode on 7plus or YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greater Sydney has woken up to its harshest lockdown since the pandemic began, with public transport services slashed by up to 50 per cent and the ban on all construction work has officially come into effect; Victoria's snap lockdown is likely to be extended as the AFL facing its biggest COVID emergency yet with several Swans and Giants players are isolating after attending the Wallabies Rugby clash with France at Melbourne's AAMI stadium last week; and 1 million Pfizer doses have landed in Australia overnight in a major boost to the vaccine rollout.Updates in 7NEWS at 11:30am, 4pm and 6pm, The Latest tonight, and online at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greater Sydney is waking up to its harshest lockdown since the pandemic began, with public transport services slashed by up to 50 per cent and the ban on all construction work coming into effect; 1 million Pfizer doses have landed in Australia overnight in a major boost to the vaccine rollout; and Victoria's snap lockdown is likely to be extended, with a sports fan likely to have caused a "superspreader" event at the Crafty Squire pub after catching COVID at an MCG match. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victorians are back in lockdown for a fifth time as authorities desperately battle COVID outbreaks across three states, as hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Melbourne against the latest shutdown; Victorians in lockdown will have access to the same disaster payments as those in New South Wales after a late night crisis meeting between Scott Morrison and Daniel Andrews; and South Australia has introduced new COVID restrictions overnight, calling it a 'pre-emptive strike' to avoid lockdown; the push to locally manufacture mRNA vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna and the Sydney man who exposed a major flaw in Australia's vaccine rollout managing to get two doses of both the Astrazeneca AND the Pfizer vaccine.  Interviews with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg; infectious diseases expert Professor Robert Booy;Updates in 7NEWS at 4pm and 6pm, and online at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria has returned to lockdown for a fifth time as authorities desperately battle COVID-19 outbreaks across three states, with new cases also found in Queensland; Sydney is bracing for a surge in COVID cases as the virus spreads in the health system, with cases linked to hospitals at Liverpool, Campbelltown and Westmead; and the next vaccine in line to help protect Australians could be available by September after Moderna has lodged its bid for approval. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melbourne is waking up to shock new COVID-19 restrictions, with Victorians ordered to wear masks indoors again following a crisis meeting overnight, and speculation of another hard lockdown; testing clinics in Western Sydney are once again being swamped with long lines around the Fairfield epicentre; and Olympic athletes are accusing the Queensland Government of favouring the NRL after being denied entry to the state to join their team mates.Interviews with Services Australia General Manager Hank Jongen, talking about disaster payments; epidemiologist at Monash University, Professor James Trauer; Victorian Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul Guerra; and Western Sydney residents impacted by confusing health orders and long wait times for testing.Updates in 7NEWS at 4pm, 6pm and The Latest tonight, and online at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mandatory mask rules are back for indoor areas in Melbourne as the city faces a critical 24 hours to stop a dangerous COVID-19 outbreak; Liverpool Hospital has postponed all non-urgent surgical procedures, and is being deep cleaned after a pregnant woman tested positive to COVID;  Queensland have avoided an embarrassing State of Origin whitewash, beating New South Wales 20 to 18 in game three on the Gold Coast. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney residents are being warned to remain on high alert, despite a drop in case numbers on Tuesday, with 89 new cases mostly spreading amongst families. One regional NSWcase has been reported in Goulburn, while Queensland has two new local COVID cases connected to a known cluster and Victoria has one new case - the third infected member of a family who returned to Melbourne from Sydney.Interviews with Prime Minister Scott Morrison explaining economic lifeline measures; epidemiologist Professor Catherine Bennett from Deakin University on Sydney's possible lockdown extension; Goulburn Mayor Bob Kirk speaks about the local case found in regional NSW; Danny Lessem from ELMO Software on a new report finding strong support for compulsory workplace vaccinations and three business owners speak about the impact of lock.Updates in 7NEWS at 4pm, 6pm and The Latest tonight, and online at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney could be facing another month in lockdown as the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to rapidly spread, with 89 new cases announced on Tuesday and a second death; hundreds of dollars will be made available for everyday workers struggling to make ends meet in Sydney's latest COVID lockdown, with a huge State and Federal support package announced; and after a year where TV and streaming became our major source of entertainment, the nominations for the Emmy Awards have been announced in Los Angeles. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney's COVID-19 outbreak balloons to 112 new cases, with an entire Bondi apartment complex now locked down; concerns in Victoria and South Australia after furniture removalists tested positive to the virus after travelling across state borders; and a financial relief package to be unveiled for businesses affected by the Sydney lockdown. PLUS interviews with NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro; infectious diseases expert Professor Robert Booy and Business NSW CEO Daniel Hunter. Updates in 7NEWS at 4pm, 6pm and The Latest tonight, and online at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney records 112 COVID-19 cases, with the lockdown likely to be extended; new virus threats for Victoria and South Australia after infected removalists visited both states; and a relief package for businesses affected by the Sydney lockdown to be unveiled today, with billions in payments for eligible small and medium-sized businesses. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New South Wales has recorded a triple-digit rise in daily COVID cases for the first time in well over a year, as the threat of an extended lockdown looks ever more likely. There were 112 new cases of coronavirus detected by NSW Health in the 24 hours to 8pm on Sunday, with the vast majority being close contacts or relatives of existing cases. Updates in 7NEWS at 4pm, 6pm and The Latest tonight, and online at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An elderly Sydney woman has died in hospital after contracting COVID-19, while NSW recorded another 77 cases of the virus on Sunday; the push is on to get Australians vaccinated, with pharmacies to begin administering the; and tragedy in Melbourne as a baby dies and a mother has been left fighting for life after being struck by a train. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia could soon secure one million doses of the Pfizer vaccine a week, in a new deal to triple supply from the European Union; Police in Sydney are preparing a massive COVID blitz across the city's south west, targeting mask wearing and anyone without a valid excuse to leave home; and it's now mandatory for Queensland businesses and their customers to use QR check-in codes. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The local government areas of Fairfield, Canterbury-Bankstown and Liverpool have been signalled as major areas of concern for health officials after Sydney's COVID lockdown was extended by a week; 10 Queensland hospital workers are in isolation after urgently treating a COVID-19 positive patient who went into anaphylactic shock; and Australia's biggest businesses have been drafted to help with the national vaccine rollout. Includes interviews with epidemiologist Professor Tony Blakely; acting CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jenny Lambert; New South Wales Deputy Premier, John Barilaro; Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt and renowned Australian chef Neil Perry. Updates in 7NEWS at 11:30am, 4pm, 6pm and The Latest tonight, and online at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney's COVID-19 lockdown has been extended for another week, with all eyes now on the city's south-west to determine the future of the outbreak; Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to announce far ranging terms of inquiry about the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicides today; and basketballer Patty Mills and swimmer Cate Campbell have been named as joint flagbearers for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney is staring down the barrel of an extended lockdown, with New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian expected to announce further stay at home orders to combat the region's COVID-19 outbreak; a roundtable of Australia's most senior politicians and business leaders will meet today, in an effort to speed up the country's vaccine rollout; and Britney Spears' long-time talent manager has officially retired after reportedly not speaking to the star in more than two years, claiming the star herself is set to announce her own retirement. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three people have tested positive to COVID-19 after attending a gathering in Sydney, threatening to jeopardise the city's path out of lockdown; St George-Illawarra players involved in a major COVID breach have been slapped with more than $300,000 in fines by the NRL; families of residents at a nursing home in Sydney's north-west are bracing for more COVID cases, with five residents already in hospital; and one of the developers of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Dr Adam Ritchie from the University of Oxford, sets the record straight about side-effects of the vaccine. Updates in 7NEWS at 11:30am, 4pm, 6pm and The Latest tonight, and online at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An illegal party at a Sydney hotel is threatening to jeopardise the city's path out of lockdown, with three people testing positive to COVID after attending a gathering at the Meriton Suites in Waterloo; claims of a toxic culture at Parliament House are back in the spotlight, after a former Liberal MP described her time under the Prime Minister as 'gut-wrenching'; and a man is recovering after being mauled by a three-metre great white shark on the New South Wales Mid-North Coast. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Voice Australia coach Jessica Mauboy has teamed up with TikTok to celebrate NAIDOC Week. From lockdown in Sydney, Jess discusses taking on the role of mentoring upcoming artists on The Voice, how the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted her and the importance of NAIDOC Week to First Nations Australians.Follow Jessica’s TikTok account @jessicamauboy for more.Subscribe to Pop Spot: http://smarturl.it/PopSpot | More from 7NEWS Podcasts: https://7news.com.au/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest on Australia's COVID-19 situation including: A dozen NRL stars are in hot water, over a major COVID breach as Sydney's chances of emerging from stay at home orders this Friday remain on a knife's edge; Queensland has drafted plans for a 1000-room quarantine facility near Brisbane Airport; Australians under 40 are being promised the Pfizer jab 'within months'; Australians are being reminded to prioritise their mental health, as many suffer from pandemic fatigue; New South Wales Deputy Premier John Barilaro speaks about the state's COVID crisis; and fears millions of COVID vaccine doses could expire before being used. Updates in 7NEWS at 11:30am, 4pm, 6pm and The Latest tonight, and online at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police have fined a dozen Dragons players $1,000 each for attending a house party hosted by prop Paul Vaughan and his wife, breaching NSW health orders; there's renewed hope for young Australians holding out for the Pfizer vaccine, as a senior government minister promises it'll be available for under-40s 'within months'; and the search for survivors in the rubble of a Miami apartment block has been put on hold as authorities race to demolish the rest of the tower before a hurricane hits. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Roeger is one of the athletes heading to Tokyo for the Paralympic Games. A world record holder and Bronze medallist at the Rio Games, Roeger opens up about perceptions of disability, his road to Tokyo and his thirst for GoldDon't miss a second of the action from the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Game from July 23 on 7 and 7plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The political firestorm around conflicting advice on the AstraZeneca vaccine will come to a head today when the Prime Minister and state Premiers square off in National Cabinet; There are renewed calls for compassion and consistency regarding end of life cases in hotel quarantine after a woman's father died in hospital before she could visit; and Infectious Diseases Expert Professor Robert Booy weighs in on Australia's vaccination rollout. More updates across the day in 7NEWS at 11:30am, 4pm and 6pm, and across the day at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queenslanders will today learn whether parts of the state will be free from lockdown after two new local cases were recorded yesterday; there are fears Sydney's COVID-19 outbreak will surge after 24 locally acquired cases were recorded yesterday, and only half of those infected following health advice to isolate while symptomatic; and Princes William and Harry have put aside their differences, uniting to unveil a statue of their late mother Diana on what would have been her 60th birthday. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID-19 Update from Sunrise for July 1, 2021: Prime Minster Scott Morrison is under pressure to take back control over the vaccine rollout; major concerns over a new mystery case that's emerged on Sydney's Northern Beaches; Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk outlines what needs to happen for the state's lockdown to end; and Adelaide's COVID-free streak ends. Plus former Deputy Chief Medical Officer and infectious diseases expert Dr Nick Coatsworth responds to lockdown orders; and growing calls for the use of rapid antigen testing in Australia. 7NEWS will have updates across the day at 11:30am, 4pm and 6pm, and The Latest tonight after 10:30pm. Stay up to date at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 A sensational war of words has erupted between the country's leaders, over the decision to offer the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to all Australian adults; the travel industry is reeling from yet another COVID crisis, but the impact on customers is getting worse with many struggling to have their cancelled bookings refunded; and Pennsylvania’s highest court has overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction, allowing the comedian to walk free from jail. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia is battling a fast-moving COVID emergency, with 12 million people across the nation in lockdown across Queensland, New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Western Australia; the Federal Government is desperately trying to get the nation's vaccine rollout back on track, with pharmacists and corporate Australia set to play a major role; and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has been fined $200 dollars for not wearing a mask while paying for petrol in NSW. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tough new restrictions are in place for parts of New South Wales today, to combat Sydney's growing COVID-19 outbreak; including a limit of five visitors to a home, masks compulsory in all indoor spaces, including workplaces and travel restrictions for metropolitan Sydney residents; two people have been killed in a light plane crash on the Sunshine Coast; and Adelaide is bracing for severe weather, with a low pressure system expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain and potential flash flooding. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney's COVID-19 cluster has almost doubled to 21 cases, sparking new health alerts and border closures; the simple way to claim and how to get the biggest refund this tax time; and Britney Spears is set to speak in a Los Angeles court as she tries to remove her controversial conservatorship. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney's COVID-19 alert list has grown overnight, with the latest cluster growing to 11 and Premier Gladys Berejiklian warning that face mask rules could be here to stay; Barnaby Joyce's political comeback is almost complete - he'll be sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister this morning after he toppling Michael McCormack in a Nationals leadership spill; and Australia's biggest telcos have been called out for price hikes to their phone plans, with customers potentially slugged hundreds of dollars without even realising. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney's COVID-19 cluster has grown to nine cases, prompting new restrictions across large parts of the city; an emergency National Cabinet meeting will be held this morning with concerns for the COVID vaccine rollout on the agenda; and this week marks 24 years since Australian teacher Marion Barter went travelling and was never seen again, with a New South Wales Coroner to try to establish what happened. Barter was the subject of the 7NEWS podcast The Lady Vanishes, which has had more than 8 million streams around the world. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney's COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread, with the list of exposure sites growing overnight and police launching an investigation into how an unvaccinated driver was able to transport international flight crews from Sydney Airport into hotel quarantine; Australia's stunning economic recovery is continuing, with more people in work now than before the pandemic and the unemployment rate falling to 5.1%; and a shooter remains on the run after a man was gunned down in Sydney's CBD overnight. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney is on COVID-19 alert this morning, after a Bondi man in his 60s, who works as a driver transporting international airline crews, tested positive to the virus, sparking a trail of exposure sites across the eastern suburbs; ore than two million Australians are set to see a pay increase, with the minimum wage lifting to just over $20 an hour; and Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin have wrapped up their historic summit in Switzerland, describing the talks as constructive. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After months of negotiations, Australia has struck a historic free trade agreement with the UK, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison was on hand in London to close the deal - the PM also meeting with the Queen during his trip; a COVID-19 cluster at a Melbourne housing complex has ballooned to six cases, throwing the easing of restrictions into doubt; and Australia three big supermarket chains are going head to head in a winter price war, slashing prices on cold weather essentials from food to slow cookers from today. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Tamil family who have detained on Christmas Island for nearly two years is on the brink of being reunited in Perth, where the youngest daughter is being treated in hospital; hopes of Melbourne's tough COVID restrictions easing this week have been dealt a blow after 100 townhouses were forced to lock down, with a resident infected one of their neighbours; and US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are preparing to come face-to-face for their high-stakes summit in Switzerland, as the Russian President gives a rare sit-down interview with an American news network. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australians from all walks of life, including NRL legend Ricky Stuart, actor Chris Hemsworth, Olympian Erin Philips and and Sunrise presenter Mark Beretta are being celebrated after becoming recipients of this year's Queen's Birthday Honours; 30,000 properties remain without power in Victoria after devastating floods, storms and rain hit the state late last week; and the G7 Summit has wrapped up in Cornwall, with leaders promising to end the coronavirus pandemic and combat climate change. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melbourne's fourth COVID lockdown has come to an end, but it's not the freedom Friday many hoped for with health experts have backflipping on their original decision to scrap outdoor mask wearing; a wild winter storm has killed one man and brought trees down, cut power, damaged properties and flooded homes across Victoria; and Australia and Singapore have agreed to work towards a travel bubble. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode from our Pop Spot podcast, Dami Im opens up about some of her past projects, how COVID affected her career plans and her possible return to Eurovision.Dami is about to head out on her national Pianos, Songs and Stories tour. Click here for dates and tickets.Subscribe to the Pop Spot podcast: smarturl.it/PopSpot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New South Wales has thumped Queensland in a record-breaking win in the State Of Origin opener in Townsville, led by three tries from Tom Trbojevic; three states are on COVID alert after a 44-year-old woman tested positive to COVID following an interstate road trip spanning 1,800 kilometres; and a polar blast will see the possibility of snow to the southern parts of Queensland, as parts of Victoria and New South Wales experience wild and chilly weather. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian drug traffickers have been duped into admitting criminal behaviour after the AFP and FBI managed to create a trojan horse app called 'Anom' and watching as users brazenly sent each other photographs of drug hauls and explicit details about murder plots; Australia's most decorated living soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is due to take the stand today in his defamation suit against Nine newspapers; and Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to unveil a bold plan to help Australia fight back against China's campaign of economic coercion. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melbourne is on track to come out of lockdown on Friday unless there's a dramatic rise in mystery COVID-19 cases; Australia's economic outlook has been upgraded by a leading global ratings agency, as the Prime Minister prepares to head to the G7 Summit; and it's been revealed that the ABC spent $680,000 defending itself in the defamation case against former Attorney-General Christian Porter. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced the arrival of their daughter, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, born on Friday in California; Melbourne remains in lockdown limbo four new local COVID-19 cases, including another two in aged care; and doctors are concerned the largest Medicare review in 37 years could leave some families worse off. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health officials in Melbourne are pushing ahead with the city's second week of lockdown, despite crucial cases in the outbreak being declared false positives; Australians are being assured the whole country will benefit from a new, purpose-built quarantine hub in Victoria; and three men have been charged over a conspiracy to import 3,000 kilograms of cocaine into Australia. Presented by Sally Bowrey. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria has recorded three new COVID-19 cases as Melbourne prepares for a second week of lockdown; NSW has recorded no new cases, but more exposure sites have been added after a family from Melbourne crossed the border for a holiday; and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has left the door open to providing financial support to Victorians after their fourth lockdown was extended by at least a week. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria's COVID-19 crisis has jumped the border to New South Wales after an infected Victorian man and his family visited a number of regional towns on the state's south coast and Southern Tablelands; Australia's miraculous financial recovery from the grips of COVID-19 continues to defy belief, with figures showing the economy is now bigger than it was before the pandemic; and Australia's third-largest airline Rex has upped the ante in its war on Qantas, accusing the national carrier of sitting on a billion dollars of refunds still owed to customers. Presented by Ann Sanders. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria is bracing for the possibility of a second week of lockdown following a surge in COVID-19 cases - 11 new cases were recorded yesterday; former Attorney General Christian Porter has dropped his defamation case against the ABC over historical rape allegations; and clinical trials in Australia have confirmed a common painkiller can help prevent potentially fatal heart problems in premature babies. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria is in lockdown limbo as the number of COVID-19 exposure sites grows rapidly and fears the snap shutdown could be extended; Prime Minister Scott Morrison will hold official talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden in Queenstown today, with a Trans-Pacific travel bubble and China set to dominate the agenda; and Australian trials will soon begin on a drug that's shown promise in slowing the progression of Motor Neurone Disease. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melbourne is waking up to life in lockdown for the fourth time since the pandemic began, with seven days of restrictions starting at midnight; Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged hundreds of defence force personnel to help Victoria get through its latest COVID outbreak; and a clinical trial at the University of the Sunshine Coast is exploring needle-free vaccines. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melbourne is teetering on the edge of lockdown, as the latest COVID outbreak continues to grow - 15 people now testing positive to the virus; a heart-stopping emergency landing has played out on Sydney's Northern Beaches after a light aircraft came down on soft sand, narrowly avoiding beachgoers; and an Australian designed portable defibrillator is set to help the 25,000 Australians who suffer a cardiac arrest away from hospital. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melbourne's latest COVID-19 cluster has grown to nine positive cases, with health authorities scrambling to trace thousands of contacts who could have been exposed to the virus at the MCG; Queensland is still recovering after a massive fire and reported explosion at a power station caused a major power outage across much of the state; and a growing number of sexual misconduct complaints have been reported to a hotline at Parliament House, created in response to the alleged rape of staffer Brittany Higgins. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melbourne has been thrust into another COVID-19 scare, with four new community cases and thousands across the city being told to get tested and a growing list of exposure sites; a new digital 'coronavirus vaccine pass' is being pitched as a way to open our international borders; a first-of-its-kind trial of cashless gaming has been announced in a bid to stamp out money laundering. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's new hope Australians could be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the year, after the Federal Government revealed its revamped rollout; the nation is mourning the loss of two iconic Australians - one of rugby league's original immortals Bob Fulton and 'A Country Practice' star Lorrae Desmond; and just a week away from the start of winter, South Australian fire authorities are warning of a very high fire danger. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BBC has conceded journalist Martin Bashir deceived Princess Diana to land an explosive interview in 1995; MRNA COVID-19 jabs like Pfizer and Moderna could soon be made locally in a bid to boost Australia's vaccine security; and The latest jobless figures have come in better than expected, with the unemployment rate falling to 5.5%. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian officials are weighing up big changes to the Pfizer vaccine, which could see the jab rolled out across GPs and pharmacies; a third Australian in COVID-ravaged India has died after contracting the virus while caring for his elderly parents; and Google has announced a new skin check tool, which uses artificial intelligence to instantly identify a wide range of conditions. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 59-year-old surfer from Sydney's Northern Beaches has died after being mauled by a four-metre great white shark on the New South Wales Mid North Coast; a multi-million dollar gas plant will be built in the New South Wales' Hunter Valley to compensate for the closure of a nearby coal-fired power station; and American President Joe Biden has joined international calls for a ceasefire as the situation in the Middle East becomes increasingly volatile. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fully immunised Australians could be given more freedom to travel overseas under a bold new plan to speed up the vaccination rollout; an increasing number of voters are backing the Federal Government's budget spending blitz to help Australia recover from the pandemic; and a Queensland skydiver is in a serious condition after he failed to open his parachute in time and crash landed in a field. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 30 Australian cricketers and support staff have touched down on home soil after being stranded in COVID-ravaged India; thousands more Victorians are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines from today, with the state's Pfizer rollout now expanded to include frontline workers and disability carers under 50; and the Israel-Palestine conflict has deepened overnight, with at least 42 Palestinians killed as warplanes hit targets in Gaza. Presented by Angela Cox. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's medical watchdog has revealed another seven cases of blood clotting linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, as Victoria becomes the latest state to ramp up its rollout; dozens of passengers on a flight to Brisbane have been caught up in a terrifying mid-air emergency, ordered to 'brace' as their plane made an emergency landing; and repatriation flights to India will begin today, with a plane leaving Darwin to pick up as many as 200 Australians, who will then begin two weeks of quarantine at the Howard Springs facility. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia has secured a new medical weapon in the fight against COVID-19, with 25 million doses of the Moderna vaccine heading down under; genomic testing has confirmed Victoria's latest COVID case became infected with the virus in hotel quarantine in South Australia; and Aussie researchers are turning up the heat in the fight against obesity, developing a simple pill that could switch fat-storing tissue into fat-burning tissue. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Usher breaks down the 2021 Federal Budget with Mark Riley, Olivia Leeming, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers MP, Deloitte economist Chris Richardson, Chief Investment Officer from Burman Invest Julia Lee, advertising executive Dee Madigan, and Amanda Rose from Small Business Women Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tens of billions of dollars worth of record spending has been splashed in the 2021 Federal Budget, with the aged care sector, women and mental health among the big winners; A 13-year-old boy has died after falling asleep inside an industrial bin in South Australia, which a driver then emptied; and petrol shortages are sweeping the United States, as a vital oil pipeline targeted in a cyberattack remains shut down. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A post-COVID jobs boom is set to be a key feature of tonight's Federal Budget, as the nation picks itself back up after initial uncertainty at the start of the pandemic; Bodycam footage has emerged of Queensland Police officers turning a blind eye to an interstate colleague who admitted to drinking before driving; and Australian TV legend Bert Newton is facing a new health battle, after being forced to have a leg amputated. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney's vaccination super-hub has opened its doors, while people aged between 40 and 49 in New South Wales will be invited to sign up for their Pfizer vaccine from today; every state and territory is set to benefit from a $10 billion infrastructure package, set to be announced in tomorrow night's Federal Budget; and Australian television legend Bert Newton has had to have his leg amputated, following health issues that began at Christmas. Presented by Ann Sanders. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are fears coronavirus cases are going undetected in New South Wales, as health authorities race to work out how a man tested positive. The two local cases have prompted new restrictions across Greater Sydney until Monday, including mandatory mask wearing in all public indoor spaces, and home gatherings limited to 20 people; Australian cricketers, coaches and commentators have safely fled COVID-ravaged India on a charter flight to the Maldives; and chaos erupted outside a Sydney court after former NRL superstar Jarryd Hayne learned he'd spend at least 3 years and 8 months in jail for rape. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health authorities in New South Wales are scrambling to confirm the source of the state's latest COVID-19 case, after a man in his 50s caught the virus without going overseas or working in a quarantine hotel or hospital; new details have been revealed about the Federal Government's quarantine plan for when Australians are finally allowed to return home from India, as Cricket Australia makes plans to move Australian players out of India; and former Australian spin bowler Stuart MacGill told police he was too scared to report being kidnapped until a week after it happened. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Indian Premier League cricket competition has been postponed as the country's COVID crisis worsens, leaving touring Australian players in limbo because of the strict travel ban; Prime Minister Scott Morrison is facing more backlash over the flight ban, with Eight crossbench MPs and senators urging him to bring stranded Australians home before May 15; and Victorian parents could be banned from school grounds or fined thousands of dollars if they abuse teachers. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia's ban on travel from India is being reviewed, with plans being made to bring stranded citizens home on charter flights; a bombshell investigation into Australian gymnastics has exposed a shocking culture of mistreatment and abuse; and one of the nation's top military commanders says a war with China is likely. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six million Aussies can now roll up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine, with Australians aged 50 to 69 now eligible for the AstraZeneca jab; a major Federal Government cash splash is set to cut the cost of childcare for a quarter of a million Australian families, saving some more than $100 a week; alarming new modelling has revealed Australia's COVID-induced net debt is forecast to soar past one trillion dollars, and won't be paid off until the year 2052. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Australian cricketers have landed in Melbourne from India despite the Federal Government banning flights and saying it closed all border loopholes; a Liberal staffer has filed a police report, claiming explicit videos of him performing a sex act inside Parliament House were leaked in an act of revenge porn, India's COVID catastrophe is worsening, with official numbers soaring to a new record high of more than 380,000 new cases a day. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The man labelled 'Australia's most hated man' could walk free from jail within days after being sentenced for filming four police officers as they lay dying following a crash on Melbourne's Eastern Freeway last April; doors at a mass vaccination hub at Sydney Olympic Park will open on May 10 as the government ramps up efforts to immunise six million people; lowering the unemployment rate and increasing wages will be the centrepiece of the Federal Government's post-pandemic recovery budget next month. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to announce major upgrades to military bases in the Northern Territory as part of a strategic plan to prepare for "emerging challenges"; thousands of Australians will be stranded in India for at least two weeks, with the government immediately banning all flights from the COVID-ravaged nation; and The Queen has taken part in her first official engagements since the funeral of her husband, Prince Philip. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All flights from India could be suspended within days, as the Federal Government considers its response to the growing COVID crisis and its impact on Australia; a moving vigil has been held on the Gold Coast for murdered mother Kelly Wilkinson, with hundreds of mourners joining her heartbroken family to honour the life of the vibrant young mother while calling for an end to domestic violence; and Queensland's bid to host the 2032 Olympics is one step closer after the Federal Government agreed to fund half the costs. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan is refusing to rule out an extension of Perth's COVID lockdown, which is due to end at midnight; while McGowan is also pushing for the Federal Government to overhaul the hotel quarantine system, saying federal facilities like overseas detention centres should be used instead of domestic hotels; and an investigation is underway into why Year 11 boys at a school in Melbourne were made to stand up in front of their class for being "male, white, and christian". Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Cabinet has approved an overhaul to Australia's vaccine rollout, opening up vaccinations to anyone aged over 50 in May - months ahead of schedule; Police have admitted they failed to protect Gold Coast mother of three Kelly Wilkinson, who was allegedly set on fire and killed by her ex-husband; and U.S. President Joe Biden has kicked off his virtual climate summit, with an ambitious pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Urgent contact tracing is underway in Sydney, after fears a highly infectious strain of COVID-19 escaped hotel quarantine from the Mercure Hotel on George Street; billions of dollars in bonus tax cuts are reportedly on the way, after the Morrison Government's economic recovery plan was leaked ahead of the federal budget; and a man and a young girl have plunged 36 metres to their deaths from a dam wall in South Australia. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trans-Tasman bubble still remains open, despite a vaccinated border worker testing positive to COVID-19 at Auckland Airport; a bizarre educational video, using milkshakes to explain sexual consent to children, has been dumped from a Government website; and three mass vaccination centres will open in Victoria today, as the state ramps up its rollout. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After years of sustained pressure, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has launched a wide-ranging royal commission into veteran suicide; there were incredible scenes across Australia and New Zealand after the international travel bubble officially opened after more than a year in the making; and it's lights, camera, action for NSW, with Australia's biggest ever movie production - a $350 million dollar Mad Max prequel starring Chris Hemsworth - to be shot across Sydney and regional areas. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The two-way travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand has officially opened, with quarantine-free travel underway for the first time in more than a year; Australia's troubled COVID-19 vaccine rollout will top the agenda when National Cabinet meets today, as the Government considers a new plan to fast-track the program; and A day after Prince Philip's funeral, the Queen has stepped out alone - emerging from Windsor Castle to walk her two Corgis. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 48-year-old woman has died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, with health authorities now scrambling to determine whether her jab is linked to blood clots and her death; the Queen has approved arrangements for Princes William and Harry will not stand together when they farewell their grandfather Prince Philip at the Duke's funeral; and more Australians are now back in work than before the pandemic hit, with the economy recovering and the Prime Minister flagging plans to allow Aussies to travel overseas. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID-19 restrictions ease across Queensland today, two weeks after the recent outbreak, with masks no longer mandatory but still advised in crowded spaces; Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hinted that the nation's new look vaccine plan will include mass vaccination hubs to get the rollout back on track; and a major investigation has been launched in Perth, after a baby was found dead on the grounds of a private school. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Prime Minister has announced major changes to National Cabinet meetings, increasing the sessions to twice a week; an Australian man in his 80s has died of COVID-19 in a Brisbane hospital following a trip to the Philippines; and US President Joe Biden has decided to withdraw military forces from Afghanistan by September 11, 20 years after the notorious terror attacks across America. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brothers Prince William and Harry have released heartwarming tributes about Prince Philip, remembering their grandfather as a cheeky man whose life was devoted to public service; the latest COVID-19 vaccine breakdown has revealed the rollout is stalling further, with patients pulling out of appointments for the AstraZeneca jab; almost 70% of the buildings in the WA tourist town of Kalbarri have been badly damaged or destroyed after Tropical Cyclone Seroja smashed the coastline. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prince Philip's children have paid an emotional tribute to their father, revealing his passing has left a huge void in The Queen's life, while all eyes are on Prince Harry as he makes his way from America to England for his grandfather's funeral; Tropical Cyclone Seroja has smashed into Western Australia's mid-west coast, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain; former Prime Minister John Howard is demanding Australia's strict gun laws be upheld ahead of the anniversary of the Port Arthur Massacre this month. Presented by Edwina Bartholomew. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australians under the age of 50 are being advised to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine instead of AstraZeneca, in light of clotting concerns; Joe Biden has unveiled a package of sweeping executive actions to bring what he says is an 'epidemic of guns' under control in the US, amid another deadly mass shooting; and world-first technology is helping young sufferers of Parkinson's disease to navigate and manage the so far incurable condition. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People under the age of 30 in the UK will be offered an alternative COVID-19 vaccine to AstraZeneca, following links to a rare blood clotting disorder; Victoria is rolling the dice on hotel quarantine for the third time with overseas passengers to arrive again this morning; and rugby league legend Tommy Raudonikis will be honoured with a minute's silence before each game in round five of the NRL, after he lost his battle with cancer. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

International travel is back on, with Australians able to head to New Zealand without having to quarantine from the April 19; a man who died from coronavirus complications in Queensland has been identified as a 77-year-old dual UK and Papua New Guinea national; and Australia's economy is experiencing a faster and stronger COVID bounceback than forecast. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The number of COVID-19 vaccines being administered around the country is expected to double by the end of this week, with 3,000 GP clinics distributing doses; Queensland's Deputy Premier Steven Miles is accusing Scott Morrison of using COVID-19 to detract from the gender crisis which has engulfed Parliament House in recent weeks; New Zealand is expected to announce a date for the start of a trans-Tasman travel bubble today. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GPs are calling for states to take over the Morrison Government's vaccine rollout with the scheme 3.4 million jabs behind schedule and just one-third of aged and disability care residents vaccinated; Brisbane residents are anxiously waiting to see if the lockdown will be extended, with information updated on the state's health website overnight indicating the shut down could be drawn out to Tuesday; and the nation is experiencing a major tradie shortage on the back of the Federal Government's HomeBuilder scheme, which has sparked a record amount of house building approvals. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are fears Brisbane could spend Easter in isolation as the state's covid cluster continues to grow, with the Princess Alexandra Hospital put into lockdown after an unvaccinated nurse tested positive; more headaches for Prime Minister Scott Morrison this morning, as Queensland Police review a formal complaint against Liberal MP Andrew Laming; and actor Russell Crowe is in mourning after his father John died on board a Qantaslink flight from Sydney to Coffs Harbour yesterday. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greater Brisbane is back in lockdown as the highly contagious UK variant of COVID-19 continues to spread; while there are fears Queensland's COVID outbreak has leaked into New South Wales after it was revealed two infected cases visited Byron Bay; most states have moved quickly to close their borders to travellers from Greater Brisbane; and the Prime Minister has elevated five women to senior Cabinet roles in a ministerial shake-up following weeks of scandal. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Easter long weekend travel plans remain in doubt, with Queensland authorities yet to rule out another lockdown to stem a growing Brisbane cluster; the Federal Government's culture crisis is causing more headaches for the Prime Minister, with Scott Morrison taking a hit in the latest Newspoll; and a wave of unemployment is expected for Australians after Jobkeeper officially ended overnight. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's first doses of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine will be administered today, with Murray Bridge in regional South Australia the first town to receive the jabs; Defence Minister Linda Reynolds could face legal action, after conceding she called her former staffer who's made rape allegations "a lying cow"; Space X pulled off an impressive landing of its Starship prototype before exploding in a fireball 10 minutes later. Presented by Samantha Brett. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Attorney-General Christian Porter has fiercely denied historical rape allegations, declaring it simply did not happen; cx-students have come out in support of a former Melbourne headmaster who pleaded guilty to faking his teaching credentials; Australian of the Year Grace Tame has criticized Scott Morrison's handling of the Brittany Higgins rape claim. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Federal Cabinet minister at the centre of a historical rape allegation is set to break his silence today, after New South Wales Police announced the case is closed; severe storms hit South East Queensland, dumping more than 70 millimetres of rain in Brisbane's CBD, while Tropical Cyclone Niran has been upgraded to a Category two system as it continues to bring gale-force winds and heavy rainfall to the far north; and he human torso found on a New South Wales South Coast beach does not belong to Melissa Caddick. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Aged Care Royal Commission has delivered shattering findings in its report, calling the sector 'besieged with neglect'; a cyclone warning is now officially in place in Far North Queensland from Cape Flattery to Lucinda, with many areas already experiencing heavy rainfall and flooding; more remains have washed up at a NSW South Coast beach, north of where missing Sydney woman Melissa Caddick's foot was found. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia is armed with its newest medical weapon in the fight against COVID-19, with hundreds of thousands of AstraZeneca vaccine doses flown in under tight security; another sexual assault allegation has rocked parliament, with a federal Labor MP now in the spotlight; and the suspension of the travel bubble with New Zealand will be extended indefinitely after a COVID case sparked a week-long lockdown in Auckland. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police have confirmed that partial human remains found on a NSW south coast beach belong to Sydney businesswoman Melissa Caddick, who vanished 3 months ago; Victoria has ended a COVID free run, with two new cases this morning, just as the state eases restrictions; and the man employed to walk Lady Gaga's dogs has been shot multiple times, in a public ambush to steal her prized bulldogs. Presented by Sally Bowrey. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia looks set to host the Olympics for a third time, with Brisbane expected to be named as the preferred location for the 2032 games; the Australian Federal Police has confirmed it's investigating the alleged sexual assault of former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins; and Australia's mass COVID vaccine program is in turmoil after two Queensland aged care residents received an overdose of the drug. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven West Media has announced a historic deal with Facebook to ensure payment is made for original news content, the announcement made just hours after Facebook announced it would switch Australian news content back on; Controversial federal politician Craig Kelly has quit the Liberal Party, immediately moving to the crossbench as an Independent; and the first cracks are appearing in Australia's COVID vaccine rollout, with 300 residents on Sydney's Central Coast left waiting for injections that never turned up. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's COVID vaccination blitz is in full swing, with thousands of health, transport, security and aged care workers among those first to receive the jab; the Federal Government is expected to announce a major revamp of unemployment benefits today, including a permanent boost to payments; and former NRL star Sam Burgess is in trouble with police again, after returning a positive roadside drug test. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's COVID-19 vaccine arms race is underway, with hubs across major cities preparing to administer coronavirus jabs to our most at-risk individuals; another woman has come forward, claiming she was sexually assaulted by the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins at Parliament House; and there's growing concern over the health of the Duke of Edinburgh, who remains in a London hospital. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook is locked in a bitter standoff with the Federal Government, yesterday banning all Australian news sites from its platform, catching critical health and emergency pages in the process; a siege in Brisbane's south is entering its second day as specialist officers negotiate with an armed man believed to be holding a 5-year-old hostage; and an explosive text message has cast doubt over claims the Prime Minister's office only found out about an alleged rape last week. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria's five-day 'circuit breaker' lockdown has ended, but significant restrictions will remain in place; the Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital in London; and the former Liberal staffer accused of raping a young female colleague at Parliament House, has reportedly been admitted to hospital. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Victorians will have another taste of freedom tonight, with the state's five-day 'circuit breaker' lockdown set to come to an end; the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, which is being mass-produced in Melbourne, has been approved for use in Australia; new questions have been raised about the handling of an alleged rape at Parliament House, with revelations it was subject to a secret inquiry. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia has turned a critical corner in the COVID-19 pandemic, with the arrival of the first Pfizer vaccines in Sydney; a fruit market in Melbourne's north is the latest venue to be added to Victoria's growing number of exposure sites, as the state government refuses to rule out an extension of the 5-day lockdown; and a landmark deal between search giant Google and Seven West Media is set to help safeguard Australian journalism. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of Victorians have been potentially exposed to COVID-19 with alerts for new coronavirus exposure sites revealed, including the popular Queen Victoria Market; Australia has reimposed hotel quarantine for New Zealand travellers as Auckland goes back into lockdown following new cases in the city; and welfare payments could be streamlined into a single payment for unemployed Australians, in a new proposal being considered by the Federal Government. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are fears Melbourne could enter a snap lockdown after more COVID-19 cases were recorded overnight, while the city's ANZAC Day commemorations have been cancelled for a second year; controversial celebrity chef Pete Evans could be heading for Federal Parliament, after being announced as a candidate for the Senate; and the partner of missing Melbourne woman Ju "Kelly" Zhang has been charged with murder. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melbourne's COVID-19 outbreak is escalating, with eight new cases now linked to the Holiday Inn quarantine hotel, as South Australia slams its border shut to Victoria; new data shows more than 500,000 unemployed Australians have moved off government payments and found a job over the past five months; and an Australian scientist, who helped investigate the origins of COVID, is adamant the virus originated in China. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Collingwood President Eddie Maguire has stepped down from the role effective immediately, following backlash from the club's racism scandal; Melbourne is facing a fresh COVID-19 emergency with two further cases linked to a quarantine hotel; a global inquiry into the origins of COVID-19 has revealed that it was unlikely to have leaked from a laboratory, but has failed to determine which animals are responsible for the spread of the virus. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are growing questions over whether Victoria's hotel quarantine system is fit to contain coronavirus leaks as health officials struggle to work out how a female security guard caught the virus; concerns have also been raised in New South Wales over whether hotel quarantine should be extended beyond 14 days after a returned traveller tested positive two days after being released from quarantine; and a Queensland bus driver has suffered burns after a stranger threw chemicals in his face. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 venues across Sydney and Wollongong are now on COVID-19 alert, with a returning traveller testing positive after leaving hotel quarantine, while a second Melbourne hotel quarantine worker has tested positive sparking an urgent public health response; A toddler has been found after being snatched from his home in the middle of the night; and Super Bowl fever is sweeping across the United States as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Florida. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to clash with state leaders today over who should take responsibility for hotel quarantine, following a number of COVID-19 leaks across the country; Australia has secured an extra 10 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine, allowing shots to be administered in just three weeks; and a new blaze has erupted in Perth as residents count the devastating cost of the crisis - with 81 homes now lost. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Statewide COVID-19 restrictions have been reintroduced in Victoria after an Australian Open hotel quarantine worker tested positive to the virus, forcing up to 600 Australian Open players and officials to isolate until they receive a negative test result; dozens of homes have been destroyed in Perth's bushfire crisis, with more suburbs now under threat as the inferno continues to grow; and a woman has been found with multiple stab wounds in the boot of a vehicle in the NSW Southern Highlands after a nearby motorist spotted her waving through a broken tail light. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Western Australia's bushfire emergency has escalated dramatically, with around 60 homes already destroyed across Perth's east and fears that number will grow; UK fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore has died at the age of 100 after contracting COVID-19; and homicide detectives have been called in to investigate the drowning death of an 8-week-old baby in Sydney. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are fresh questions over how Perth's hotel quarantine leak happened, and when the WA Government knew about it, as two million residents wake to their second day of lockdown despite no new cases yesterday; the U.S. Government has announced a multi-million dollar deal with a Brisbane based company to begin rolling out their at-home COVID test which provides results in just 20 minutes; and former Collingwood players have criticised the AFL club's response after a damning report identified systemic racism within the club. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two million West Australians have been plunged into a five-day lockdown after a security guard at a quarantine hotel tested positive to the highly contagious UK strain of COVID-19; there are fresh concerns over Australia's COVID vaccine rollout as the European Union's bans exports of the jab amid a dispute with drugmaker AstraZeneca over supplies; and 100-year-old UK fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore has been hospitalised with coronavirus. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Melbourne driver and his passenger are still at large after speeding through Melbourne's busy Bourke Street Mall, forcing shoppers to flee the busy strip; there are fresh concerns over a COVID-19 vaccine being made in Australia, with Germany set to ban the AstraZeneca jab for over-65s; and a Sydney teenager with autism has spent the night in his own bed after going missing for nearly 24 hours. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A vigil was held overnight to honour a pregnant woman and her partner killed after a teenager allegedly hit them with a stolen car in Brisbane; accused paedophile Malka Leifer has returned to Victoria to face charges of child sexual abuse; and a push to convict Donald Trump over the deadly Capitol riot could be dead in the water, as more Republicans back the former President. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two pedestrians have been killed in a horrific crash in Brisbane, with police alleging a teenage boy in a stolen car collided with an oncoming truck, hitting and killing a couple out walking their dog; a multi-million dollar campaign is being launched by the Federal Government to convince Australians the COVID-19 vaccine is safe; and thousands have gathered across the country to mark 'Invasion Day'. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After an extraordinary year, hundreds of Australians have been recognised on this year's Australia Day Honours list. Politicians, scientists and sporting stars were among those honoured. But the top gong went to an abuse survivor who now fights for others. Australian of the Year Grace Tame, Senior Australian of the Year Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann and Young Australian of the Year Isobel Marshall joined Sunrise to celebrate their achievements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hundreds of Australians, including politicians, scientists and sporting stars, have been recognised on this year's Australia Day Honours list; cities across the country are preparing for a scaled-back Australia Day, while Invasion Day rallies, protests and marches will go ahead in most capitals; and the New Zealand travel bubble has been suspended for three days, after a woman tested positive in Auckland nine days after leaving hotel quarantine. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millions of Australians are on high alert as an intense heat band stretches from Adelaide to Sydney, triggering fire bans across three states; Western Australia has relaxed its hard border with Queensland and New South Wales overnight, but travellers will still need to get tested and self-isolate for 14 days; and questions are being raised over why Australia's High Commissioner to the UK abandoned his post while thousands of Australians remain stranded in Britain. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A heartbreaking family tragedy has unfolded in Melbourne, with a mother and her three children found dead in their home - investigators still trying to piece together what happened; Andy Murray is now in doubt for the Australian Open after testing positive for COVID-19; and Google's ongoing battle with media companies has ramped up, with the tech giant admitting it has blocked access to news websites for some Australians. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lindy Tapes is a documentary six months in the making. It uncovers stunning new evidence in the now infamous Azaria Chamberlain case.‘A dingo’s got my baby’- five words that will forever divide a nation. The tragic death of a baby girl in outback Australia that at one point in time became a T-Shirt slogan, a punchline. The trial one of the most publicised in our history. Incredibly, crucial parts of this story were never untold. Now, 40 years after baby Azaria’s disappearance and the greatest miscarriage of justice in Australian criminal history, a major investigation from the 7NEWS Spotlight team unearths the secret police tape recordings never broadcast. Hear the stunning new tapes in the 7NEWS Spotlight podcast The Lindy Tapes - available now. Follow or subscribe at smarturl.it/7NewsSpotlight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump has been impeached by the US House of Representatives for a second time, in the wake of deadly riots at the nation’s Capitol. Trump becomes the first US president in history to be impeached twice. The article of impeachment charges the President with “incitement of insurrection”, for his role in the violent attack on the US Capitol in Washington, DC, last week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A historic vote is underway in the United States, to determine whether Donald Trump will be kicked out of the White House; health authorities across the country are urgently tracing anyone who stayed at a Brisbane hotel where a cluster of the mutant UK strain of COVID is spreading; and a promising coronavirus vaccine secured by the Federal Government could soon be made in Australia, if trials prove effective. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With questions now surrounding the effectiveness of one of the COVID-19 vaccines, Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly answers Sunrise viewer questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are calls for Australia's coronavirus vaccine strategy to be re-evaluated, with concerns Oxford's AstraZeneca jab might not be as effective as Pfizer's; The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix has been officially postponed for a second straight year, while the Australian Open is going ahead with the first of 1,200 players and officials to begin arriving in Melbourne from tomorrow; and total fire bans are in place across much of Australia's southeast as a heatwave keeps crews on alert. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contact tracers in Queensland are scrambling to uncover the locations visited by the partner of the hotel quarantine cleaner, who has now also tested positive to COVID-19; meanwhile, a number of new venues across Sydney which were visited by infectious patients are on COVID alert; and WA Premier, Mark McGowan has reignited the country's border wars, claiming the approach from New South Wales was out of line. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contact tracers are desperately trying to ensure the UK strain of COVID-19 is not circulating undetected in Brisbane, as the city enters its expected final day of lockdown; new Government figures show COVID-fuelled tax cuts have increased household incomes by around $7 billion over the past six months; and the nation's south is being hit by a scorching heatwave with Melbourne and Adelaide forecast to reach 37 degrees. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greater Brisbane will go into a hard three-day lockdown after one local case of COVID was recorded on Thursday; as the Federal Government aims to have four million Australians vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of March. Guests include Jane Holton from the COVID-19 Coordination Commission; Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly and Sunrise GP Dr Ginni Mansberg, plus a cross to Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. Audio from Sunrise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congress has certified Joe Biden as the next President of the United States of America, despite pro-Trump demonstrators storming the Capitol building to prevent the counting of Electoral College votes. Discussing the fallout of the riots on Sunrise are 7NEWS U.S. correspondents Tim Lester, Ashlee Mullany and David Woiwod; former American policy adviser Lanhee Chen; CEO of the United States Studies Centre, Simon Jackman; and Mike Pence's former advisor Olivia Troye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Biden has been officially certified as the next President of the United States, with vote-counting in Washington resuming after being interrupted by scenes of chaos and violence; a major COVID-19 shock in Queensland after a cleaner contracted the more contagious UK variant and floodwaters are receding across North Queensland in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Imogen. Presented by Monique Wright. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Capitol is in lockdown and the Electoral College certification vote has been paused after protesters incited by Donald Trump breached the building. Extended coverage from Sunrise includes 7NEWS reporters Tim Lester and David Woiwod in the United States, U.S. attorney and political advisor Moe Vela, Bruce Wolpe from the United States Studies Centre, Charles Stewart, Professor of Political Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and former 7NEWS US correspondent Amelia Brace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A number of regional New South Wales towns have been put on alert after a young man travelled thousands of kilometres through the state while unknowingly infectious with COVID-19; while Victoria is urging all states and territories to follow its lead and test international flight crew after a Qatar Airways flight attendant returned a positive result. Guests include infectious diseases expert Professor Peter Collignon, Orange Mayor Reg Kidd, Professor Julie Leask from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance, NSW Acting Premier John Barilaro and CEO of SkyTrans and former Qantas executive Alan Milne. Audio from Sunrise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More western Sydney venues are on COVID alert as testing clinics in regional New South Wales prepare for an influx of locals concerned about an infectious camper; communities in North Queensland are on high alert for more flooding as ex-Tropical Cyclone Imogen continues to dump torrential rain and produce strong winds, and international travel may be returning sooner than expected with Qantas opening up bookings for overseas flights from July. Presented by Monique Wright. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are fears people are walking around Sydney infected with COVID after visiting a Woolworths and BWS at Berala, as Britain returns to lockdown and Queensland turns away hundreds of people at the border. Guests include infectious diseases expert Professor Robert Booy, former AMA President Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, Queensland Police Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski and infectious diseases expert Professor Raina MacIntyre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of Sydney residents are on alert after New South Wales Health raised its advice for a Woolworths in the city's west; crowds at the Sydney Test between Australia and India will be capped at just 25%, with all tickets to be refunded and seats to go back on sale; and American prosecutors are preparing to launch an appeal after a British judge ruled Wikileaks founder Julian Assange shouldn't be extradited to the United States on mental health grounds. Presented by Monique Wright. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fines for not wearing a mask in certain indoor environments starts today in Sydney from today, while testing delays are frustrating residents in Melbourne and Brisbane. Guests from Sunrise include NSW Acting Premier John Barilaro, infections diseases expert Professor Sanjaya Senanayake, Professor Terry Nolan from the University of Melbourne, CEO of the Tourism and Transport Forum,Margy Osmond and New South Wales Police and Emergency Services Minister David Elliott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fines for not wearing a mask in certain indoor environments starts today in Sydney from today, while testing delays are frustrating residents in Melbourne and Brisbane; an extraordinary act of bravery has cost a young policewoman her life after she tried to save a swimmer trapped in a whirlpool in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney; and Queensland's first cyclone of the season has hit the Gulf of Carpentaria overnight, with Tropical Cyclone Imogen delivering wind gusts of more than a 100km/h. Presented by Monique Wright. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney's COVID outbreak continues to grow with three new infections overnight, but Victoria recorded no new cases; Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a historic change to Australia's National Anthem, to better reflect Australia's Indigenous population; and the UK has cut ties with the European Union almost a year after officially leaving the 27-nation bloc. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.Thanks to everyone that has subscribed and followed! Happy New Year from 7NEWS and 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New COVID-19 restrictions are now in force across Greater Sydney, including Wollongong, the Central Coast and Blue Mountains, as authorities races to control the spread of the virus; tonight's New Year's Eve celebrations will look vastly different across the country, with fireworks displays scrapped in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide; and America has set another devastating COVID record - the highest single-day death toll since the pandemic began. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney's COVID-19 cluster has spread beyond the Northern Beaches bubble, with people in Wollongong now urged to get tested; Australia has recorded the first case of a possibly more contagious COVID-19 variant from South Africa; calls for support for Northern Beaches businesses affected by recent restrictions; police will be out in force across Sydney keeping people from gathering for New Year's Eve festivities; Immigration Minister Alex Hawke says temporary visa holders who flout COVID-19 rules and restrictions risk being deported from Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South Africa's mutated strain of COVID-19 has made its way to Australia, found in a returned traveller who arrived in Queensland last week; NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is warning residents to be on high alert as Sydney's outbreak spreads beyond the Northern Beaches; and a Perth electrician has become an overnight millionaire after finding a scrunched up lotto ticket in his glove box. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney's NYE plans are in ruins with crowds banned from major vantage points and passes required to enter the CBD from 5pm on New Year's Eve; while there are hopes of a 4th Queensland border checkpoint to ease delays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney's world-famous New Year's Eve fireworks will be a televised event this year, with crowds banned at most major vantage points; Richard Pusey, the man accused of filming the aftermath of a deadly crash that killed four police officers in Melbourne, is back behind bars following a five-hour stand-off with police; and a woman has recorded one of the highest blood alcohol readings in New South Wales history - 0.416 - more than eight times the legal limit. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health officials in Sydney are scrambling to find the sources of five mystery COVID cases not yet linked to the Northern Beaches cluster, while the outbreak still has Sydney's New Year's Eve plans hanging in the balance; and there are calls for a fourth checkpoint on the Gold Coast to ease congestion at the QLD/NSW border as residents experience delays of up to 90 mins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health officials are scrambling to find the sources of five mystery COVID cases in Sydney not yet linked to the Northern Beaches cluster; new data shows the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine jab already being produced in Australia, is 100% effective in preventing severe cases; and police have faced off with more than 100etnagers at an out of control party at an AirBnB in Perth. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's going to be a Christmas like no other for millions of Sydneysiders, with new COVID restrictions in place for the next three days and the Northern Beaches split into two new regions. Meantime the Federal Government has locked in plans for the vaccine rollout to commence in March 2021. Plus infectious diseases experts answer your questions about the new cluster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claremont serial killer Bradley Robert Edwards, who got away with his crimes for decades, has been given a record sentence of 40 years; new COVID rules are in place across Greater Sydney, dictating how millions will celebrate Christmas, while there are now much stricter rules on the Northern Beaches, with the epicentre of Sydney's COVID-19 crisis now divided into two zones. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queenslanders wanting a COVID-19 test have been forced to wait up to 8 hours in 30+ degree heat for swab, leading to fears many won't get tested; hopes for a COVID normal Christmas with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to announce a decision on restrictions today; long lines expected and QLD and VIC checkpoints ahead of Christmas break. (Selected clips from Sunrise and The Morning Show). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's still hope for a COVID normal Christmas in Sydney with an announcement on restrictions from New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian expected today; a teenager, who travelled from the Northern Beaches to Melbourne, is now in isolation after testing positive to COVID-19; and as his Presidency draws to a close, Donald Trump has highlighted his close relationship with Scott Morrison by awarding the Prime Minister a prestigious military honour. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A number of new COVID hotspots have been identified by NSW Health, including a hotel in the heart of Sydney. Gyms, restaurants, cafes and hotels have been added to the list of confirmed coronavirus case locations overnight as contact tracers continued to interview new cases. Victoria and Queensland have moved to establish hard borders to restrict Greater Sydney residents from entering their states. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are health alerts for more than 100 venues across Sydney, with positive cases visiting suburbs including Alexandria, Blacktown, Paddington and Macquarie Park; while Queensland's hard border with New South Wales has been rebuilt just three weeks after it was pulled down and it's been a mad scramble to set up checkpoints in Victoria; and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has apologised, but refused to resign following a damning report into his state's botched hotel quarantine scheme. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID-19 update from Sunrise and 7NEWS reporters around the country, plus interviews with Health Minister Greg Hunt, NSW Emergency Services Minister David Elliot, infectious disease researcher and recent winner of Australia's Global Citizen Hero Award Professor Brendan Crabb, Victoria’s Health Minister Martin Foley, President of the Australian Medical Association Dr Omar Khorshid and members of the tourism industry impacted by renewed border restrictions. Latest updates: 7NEWS.com.au/coronavirus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coronavirus restrictions have returned in New South Wales, to quash the growing Northern Beaches cluster which has ballooned to 70 over the weekend; most states have now closed their borders to the Greater Sydney area, throwing Christmas travel plans into chaos; and there are calls for another National Cabinet meeting to be held as Sydney's coronavirus outbreak grows. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are fears Christmas travel plans will be left in tatters, as Sydney's COVID-19 cluster grows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just as Australians were starting to feel like their lives were returning to normal, a new and concerning COVID-19 cluster has begun to emerge in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. It's caused hundreds of Sydneysiders to make a mad dash for the airport as border restrictions threaten Christmas plans. Latest updates: 7NEWS.com.au/coronavirus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The federal budget update has confirmed the Australian economy is bouncing back from the COVID recession, with 17,000 Australians getting back to work in the last month; the coronavirus outbreak on Sydney's Northern Beaches is expected to grow after thousands rushed to get tested; and French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive to COVID-19 after a week of meetings with European leaders. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks with The Morning Show's Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies after a busy year that started with devastating summer bushfires and was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the interview at https://themorningshow.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health authorities in New South Wales are scrambling to find the source of two mystery COVID-19 cases in Sydney, with alerts issued for nearly a dozen venues; fewer Australians are expected to need JobKeeper next year as the economy continues its recovery from the COVID recession; and once considered a luxury item, lobsters have become so popular this Christmas, supermarkets have been forced to slap a limit on how many customers can buy. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An evacuation order for low lying areas in the Tweed Valley remains in place with 1,000 properties at risk from rising floodwaters; Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan has been revealed, with the country to be divided into age groups; and actor Craig McLachlan says he'll have 'a lot to say' in the New Year, after he was found not guilty of 13 indecent and common assault charges. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A massive clean-up is underway along a 500-kilometre stretch of Australia's east coast after cyclone strength winds, flooding and huge swells battered south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales; Australians could holiday overseas again with New Zealand agreeing to a two-way travel bubble starting early next year; and multiple Google services, including YouTube and Gmail, simultaneously crashed around the world overnight causing a major disruption to millions of users. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wild weather has lashed Queensland's south-east and northern New South Wales overnight, with heavy rain leading to flash flooding and more rainfall on the way; Queensland has also reopened its border to Adelaide residents from today, as a raft of restrictions ease in South Australia; veterans have slammed the decision to disband the Special Forces squadron heavily implicated in the report into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delta Goodrem is undoubtedly Australia's musical sweetheart. Her heartfelt and powerful songs have made her a star and seen her singles and albums top the charts multiple times.After a year that saw live music cancelled in venues, Delta has released a Christmas album called Only Santa Knows and is preparing to go on tour in 2021. We spoke with her about putting together her second Christmas release and how she'll spend the festive season.More from Pop Spot: 7NEWS.com.au/PopSpotSubscribe to the Pop Spot podcast: smarturl.it/PopSpot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dance diva Sophie Ellis-Bextor is known for her killer tunes Murder On The Dancefloor, Get Over You, and hit collaboration with DJ Spiller Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love). When COVID-19 shut down travel and cancelled live entertainment, Sophie turned her kitchen into a stage, streaming her live performances to the world and spawning her latest album, Songs From The Kitchen Disco. She speaks about her biggest hits, starting her own record label and the toll that COVID has had on the entertainment industry.More from Pop Spot: 7NEWS.com.au/PopSpotSubscribe to the Pop Spot podcast: smarturl.it/PopSpot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison hopes to fast-track the approval of a COVID-19 vaccine for Australians as National Cabinet meets for the final time this year; for the first time in months dancing will soon be allowed at all venues across Queensland as distancing limits are eased at nightclubs and at events; 11 people have been charged following a peak-hour climate change protest in Brisbane yesterday which caused major delays for commuters. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK regulators say people who have a history of allergic reactions shouldn’t receive the new Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, while they investigate two adverse reactions that occurred on the first day of the country’s mass vaccination program; China's attack on Australian exports has intensified, with Beijing now blocking exports of lamb and timber; and the Federal Government and the unions are gearing up for a showdown over proposed changes to workplace laws that some fear could erode job security and slash take home pay. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An investigation is underway after two Royal Australian Air Force pilots were forced to eject from their Super Hornet during a take off at the RAAF base at Amberley in Queensland; the world is watching closely as the UK begins mass vaccinations for COVID-19, with hundreds of people were injected with the Pfizer vaccine; and the Federal Government will put new laws to parliament today, forcing tech giants to pay media outlets for their news content. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are fears thousands of people in Sydney could have been exposed to coronavirus, after a hotel quarantine cleaner became infected and travelled on public transport; Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he won't be rushed into rolling out a coronavirus vaccine, despite rapid approval being given in the UK; and a controversial plan to soften penalties for minor drug possession is dividing the New South Wales government. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia is officially out of its COVID-19 recession, with the economy growing 3.3% in the September quarter - the rebound coming thanks to lockdowns lifting across the country; The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for widespread use; an airline price war is brewing as regional airline Rex plans a Sydney to Melbourne service next year with fares already on sale for just $79. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At least four people have been killed and up to 15 others injured after a car ploughed into pedestrians in the German city of Trier; there was chaos on the roads and thousands of homes have been without power overnight, after storms lashed much of New South Wales; and the upcoming Australian Open tennis tournament is in danger of being cancelled, with authorities in a stand-off with game officials over quarantine requirements. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 250 days, Queensland's hard border has come down, allowing everyone from New South Wales and Victoria back in; temperatures are set to soar across parts of New South Wales and Queensland today, in a blistering start to summer; and Prime Minister Scott Morrison has blasted China after a doctored image of an Australian soldier with a knife to the throat of an Afghan child was published. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extreme heat has sparked a bushfire emergency in New South Wales, with 60 blazes burning across the state, while hot, dry and windy weather is fuelling 30 fires across Queensland; Australia's economic recovery is on track, with new figures showing more than two million workers stopped receiving JobKeeper payments last month; the search for a woman who went missing three days ago in regional Victoria will resume this morning. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been 20 years since Bardot hit the charts with their #1 single 'Poison', but despite the group breaking up just two years later, new fans are still discovering their music. As they celebrates the release of their greatest hits on vinyl, Katie Underwood and Belinda Chapple reflect on their time with the band, finding a new generation of fans discovering their music and the limited edition vinyl release of their greatest hits. More info at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.