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FIVEAA News Briefing
FIVEAA news flash briefing brings you the latest Australian and World news, from politics to sport and entertainment headlines.
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FIVEAA News BriefingPerth To Come Out Of Lockdown AT Midnight
W-A's premier is making no apologies for a snap three-day lockdown -- despite Australia recording no community cases today. Telehealth is being extended for…
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Brittany Higgins To Meet With The PM
The MCG has set a record for the biggest sporting crowd since the pandemic hit Former staffer Brittany Higgins will meet PM Scott Morrison this week The…
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Australia Commemorates ANZAC Day 25/04/21
Australia has marked 106 years to the day since Australian and New Zealand forces landed in Gallipoli, remembering all those who lost their lives fighting for…
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More Blood Clotting Cases
Health officials believe 3 more cases of blood clotting are likely linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine. Anzac Day services in Perth and the WA's Peel region have…
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Perth To Enter Snap 3 Day Lockdown
The WA Premier has announced a 3-day lockdown which includes the Perth and Peel regions Pressure is ramping up on the federal government to set a target date…
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Covid-19 Vaccinations Fast-Tracked For Over-50s
National Cabinet has agreed to speed-up the rollout process of AstraZeneca vaccines for people over the age of 50. PM Scott Morrison attends a virtual climate…
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Arrivals From High Risk Covid Countries Reduced
Australia will reduce arrivals from high-risk countries by 30 per cent, including people coming from India Vaccinations for over 50s they'll get the Astra…
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National Cabinet Will Meet For Second Time This Week
Vaccine rollout revamp talks will continue today with the second National Cabinet meeting this week. Contact tracers are investigating a possible Covid-19 case…
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Possible Covid Spread In Sydney CBD
NSW health is investigating a possible Covid spread within Sydney hotel quarantine George Floyds Killer learns his fate And Big Bird is back See…
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Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Of Murdering George Floyd
The jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of all three charges in the murder trial of George Floyd. The Johnson and Johnson…
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Government Funded Consent Video's Pulled
A government-funded consent education video, which has been ridiculed online -- has been removed from a school-programme. The government says the vaccine…
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Revamped Vaccine Rollout To Speed Up Jab For Over-50s
National Cabinet is implementing a major revamp of the vaccine rollout. The closing arguments are presented in the murder trial of Minneapolis police officer…
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Vaccine Rollout Dominates National Cabinet
Getting the vaccine rollout back-on-track has dominated this afternoon's National Cabinet meeting. There have been emotional scenes as families are reunited…
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The Trans Tasman Travel Bubble Has Begun
Aussies can now fly to New Zealand without having to undergo 14 days quarantine. National Cabinet meets today for the first of the twice-weekly meetings to…
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Prince Philip Laid To Rest
The Duke of Edinburgh has been laid to rest at Windsor Castle Coronavirus deaths across the globe surpasses 3 million Paramatta scores its first win in…
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Blood Clot Death Likely Linked To AstraZeneca
Testing has found blood clots suffered by a NSW woman who died - were likely linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine Former Liberal leader Andrew Peacock has passed…
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Health Officials Investigate Death Following COVID-19 Vaccine 16/04/21
Health officials try to determine whether the death of a woman on the NSW Central Coast is linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Google is considering an…
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NSW Woman Dies After Receiving AstraZeneca Vaccine
NSW Health is investigating after a NSW woman died of blood clots after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine. Prince Harry and Prince William wont walk together…
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Aussie Troops Coming Home From Afghanistan
All Australian troops based in Afghanistan will return home by September More proof the Australian economy is heading in the right direction The ABC apologises…
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Government To Announce A Review Into Teacher Training
The Federal Government will today announce a review into teacher training. Experts say it could take until the end of the year to get all Aussies vaccinated…
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Melbourne Truck Driver Sentenced Over Police Deaths
The truck driver who killed 4 police officers on a Melbourne Freeway last year has been sentenced to 22 years jail More claims Christine Holgate was unlawfully…
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P-M Calls For More Frequent Cabinet Meetings
Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants National Cabinet to meet twice-a-week from nest Monday. Former Australia Post boss calls on the P-M for an apology. New…
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Australia Post Ex Boss Suicidal Over Watch Saga
The former boss of the Australia Post recalls being suicidal over lucrative watches saga Australians assured the benefits of Astra Zeneca vaccine outweighs the…
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William And Harry Post Separate Tributes To Prince Phillip
Prince William and Prince Harry have each paid tribute to their grandfather Prince Phillip after he died, aged 99. The Federal Government is not buying the…
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The Latest On The Vaccine Rollout
Aussies are still keen to get the Astra Zenica jab despite recent warnings about blood clotting The Defence Force has been sent to WA to help clean up the…
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Cyclone Seroja Makes Landfall In W-A
Western Australia is being smashed by category three Cyclone Seroja. Prince Andrew speaks publicly as funeral arrangements are made for his father, Prince…
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Prince Charles Honours His Father
Prince Charles has spoken of his sadness of losing his father the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Harry will attend his Grandfather's funeral, but Meghan wont The…
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Prince Philip Dies Aged 99
Flags across Australia are being lowered in respect to Prince Philip - the due of Edinburgh - who has passed away aged 99 An online condolences book has been…
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Australia Secures 20 Million Extra Doses Of The Pfizer Vaccine
National Cabinet meets to discuss the AstraZeneca vaccine. Violence continues on the streets of Belfast. Sydney Zoo mourns a beloved resident. Ash Barty…
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Changes To Australia's Vaccine Program After AstraZeneca Concerns
The Federal Government will make changes to the vaccination program after AstraZeneca jab linked to blood clots. NSW Police have taken a statement from the…
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Government Takes On Respect At Work Reforms
More than a year after being handed the Respect at Work report and the PM has finally agreed to most of 55 recommendations Australia has administered just…
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Europe Says AstraZeneca Is Safe, The U-K Opts Out For Under-30's
The European Medicines Agency says blood clots linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine are rare. The U-K decides not to give AstraZeneca to people Under 30. The…
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Scott Morrison Shifts The Blame Over Slow Vaccine Rollout
The PM blames lack of supplies from overseas for the slow vaccine rollout. New Zealanders prepare to cross the ditch ahead of the Trans-Tasman travel bubble…
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Government Assures Covid-19 Vaccines Are On Track
The Federal Government says the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines are going according to plan. Investigations are continuing in the U.K into blood clots associated…
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NZ Travel Bubble Given The Go Ahead
Aussies will be able to head to New Zealand without quarantining in less than a fortnight The Federal Cabinet Women's Taskforce has met for the first time in…
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New Zealand Due To Announce Travel Bubble Start Date
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is due to announce the start date for a travel bubble with Australia. An extra four thousand clinics and GP's to be…
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Australia Back To Three Time Zones
The end of daylight saving sees Australians in several states enjoying an Easter Sunday sleep in There'll be no changes to the rollout of the AstraZeneca…
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Deadly Attack At The Washington Capitol Building
There's been an attack on the Washington Capitol building with two people, including an officer dead Investigations continue into a Melbourne case of blood…
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Hopes Australia's Vaccine Schedule Will Soon Get Back On Track
There's Been A Breakthrough In The Ongoing Vaccine Stoush Between Feds and States The P-M's Easter Message Link Between High Testosterone And Melanoma And Demi…
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Brisbane Out Of Lockdown
Queenslanders will have to wear a mask outside the home, among other state-wide restrictions, for the next two weeks. Labor has seized on the federal…
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More Covid Venues Added To List As Brisbane Awaits Lockdown Update
Covid Exposure Site List Grows Across S-E Queensland and NSW Far North Coast Construction Boom Leads to Tradie Shortage Queensland MP Andrew Laming Cleared…
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Bluesfest Byron Bay Cancelled Due To Covid
One confirmed case of covid has forced the last minute cancellation of Bluesfest at Byron Bay Greater Brisbane residents will have to wait until tomorrow to…
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An Extended Lockdown Looms For Brisbane
Queenslanders Anxiously Await Lockdown Update Amid Fears Of An Extension Vaccine Rollout Lagging In Several States Aussies Lose Confidence in Politicians And…
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Greater Brisbane Officially A Covid Hotspot
Greater Brisbane has been declared a COVID hotspot by Australia's Chief Medical Officer Australia's top doctor says Queensland should not be stockpiling…
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Easter Holiday Makers On Edge As Brisbane Enters Lockdown
All States And Territories Impose Restrictions on Queensland The Federal Government Slammed For Slow Vaccine Rollout Charges Dropped Against Missing Fraudster…
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Lockdowns, Border Closures And More Women In Parliament
Domestic travel has again been thrown into chaos with South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania closing their borders to Greater Brisbane…
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P-M's Approval Ratings Slip After Parliament Scandals
Voter Approval for Scott Morrison Drops To Lowest Level In a Year Jobkeeper Scheme Has Been Shutdown QLD Health Officials Believe They've Found The Missing…
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Queensland's Covid Scare Continues
A coronavirus case in Queensland has hosted 25 people while waiting for test results The jobkeeper subsidy ends New drugs are being added to the PBS And some…
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Covid Disruption Fears For Sports Fixtures
A mystery Covid-19 case in Brisbane could see the AFL and NRL fixtures disrupted Vaccines delivered to flood ravaged mid north coast in NSW Australian Wine…
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Brisbane On High Alert After New Covid 19 Case
Health authorities are working frantically to find out how a Brisbane man contracted Covid 19 Federal Police are investigating suspicious packages containing…
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The P-M Faces Claims He's Out Of Touch With Women
Scott Morrison Addresses Treatment Of Women In Parliament Unions Calling for a Big Increase in Public Sector Wages The Aussie Economy Booming in the Wake Of…
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P-M Maintains His Leadership Is Safe
The PM says his leadership is safe ... as he comes under pressure over his handling of sexual assault and harassment allegations. It's hoped many people…
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P-M To Shake Up Cabinet In The Wake Of Canberra Scandals
Attorney General and Defence Minister In Line for Demotion After Scandal Rocks Parliament While NSW Parliament Rocked by Rape Claims Massive Flood Cleanup As…
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Lives Lost In Rising Floodwaters
Australia's political leaders are expressing their condolences to the family of a man who has died in floodwaters in Sydney's north-west outspoken liberal…
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NSW Cops Eight Months Of Rain In 7 Days - As QLD Put On Alert
Massive Cleanup Operation Underway in NSW Locally-Produced Astra-Zenica Jab Given The All Clear By Aussie Authorities P-M's Apology for Airing Harassment Claim…
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P-M Admits Things Need To Change
The P-M has conceded not everyone has been happy with his handling of the sex scandals gripping Parliament House. 10-million Aussies are currently under a…
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Defence Force Help On The Way For Flood Affected NSW
ADF Asked to Help NSW Flood Recovery Coalition Staffer Sacked Over Lewd Act In Federal Parliament US Astra-Zenica Vaccine Trials Find No Link to Blood Clots…
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Thousands Evacuated In NSW As Floodwaters Rise
Thousands of residents of Sydney’s western outskirts could still be forced to evacuate because of rising flood waters. former NRL player Jarryd Hayne is…
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GP Clinics Begin Vaccinating Against Covid Today
Phase 1B Of the Covid-19 Vax Roll-out is Getting Underway Today -- for Over 70s and People with Chronic Illness. Locally-produced Astra Zenica Vaccine Approved…
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Evacuation Orders For Parts Of New South Wales
The wild weather continues across parts of New South Wales An earthquake has struck off the coast of Japan No foreign spectators will be allowed at the Tokyo…