Taliban to refuse Afghans the right to leave
The Taliban has stated that they will not allow Afghans to leave the country.
The Taliban is also rejecting talks of extending the deadline for US troops to leave, after a frantic Western evacuation operation at Kabul airport picks up pace.
PM intends to stay in parliament
Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, declared he continues to maintain the coalition when questioned about resigning after this year's controversies.
He told Parliament in his 3-year anniversary speech that after observing their government, he intends to stay in parliament after the next election.
Younger victorians able to get COVID jab
Victorians aged 16 to 39 will now be able to get the Pfizer vaccine with 450,000 appointment bookings opening up for the age bracket at state-run hubs.
Demand has been high for the bookings with 1.2 million Victorians in the younger age bracket yet to be vaccinated.
ADF troops to bolster QLD police force at border
More ADF troops are set to arrive at the Queensland-New South Wales border today to bolster the Queensland police force efforts to stop any ‘border hoppers’.
It comes after a busy weekend filled with protests and several attempts of people trying to hop over the roadblocks in place on the border.
Two QLD COVID cases under investigation
Two sunshine coast truck drivers are under investigation after testing positive to COVID-19.
The Queensland Premier stated that there is no major risk at this time.
QLD premier criticizes NSW premier
Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, publicly criticized NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, in a press conference yesterday morning after the NSW Premier said that getting to 0 cases was an unrealistic expectation.
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Taliban not allowing Afghans to leave
US troops have started leaving Afghanistan, American media report, with evacuations due to end in a week.
A short time ago the White House said it was on target to complete efforts by the 31 August deadline, warning that keeping troops there longer put US troops at risk of attack from Islamic State militants.
Surge in COVID cases for NSW
New Zealand has seen a surge in COVID cases during the lockdown that is expected to end this friday.
New Zealand recorded 41 new cases on Tuesday, another growth after 35 on Monday and 21 on both Sunday and Saturday.
Victorian pair caught lying about their information
A Victorian pair who breached Covid-19 restrictions and provided false information to border authorities were caught at Adelaide Airport after they both used the same name.
The pair were charged with failing to comply with Covid-19 directions and stating false details at Adelaide Airport as well as disorderly behavior.