An emergency national cabinet meeting will be held today with state and territory leaders and the Prime Minister meeting to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Neil Mitchell says it’s a day in Australia’s history “we really will look back on”. “Today is a day Australia must get right. “The vaccine rollout is off the rails,” […]

AFL icon Kevin Sheedy says Victorians shouldn’t forget how wonderful the state is, despite the struggles of the past year. He’s written a “love letter” to Victoria as a reminder. Press PLAY below to see Kevin Sheedy’s love letter to Victoria Sheedy told Neil Mitchell those who’d come before us had gone through “far worse” times […]

The Australian Medical Association vice president says Australians who have had their first AstraZeneca dose without serious issue and do not have their second dose are almost wasting the vaccine. AMA Vice President, Dr Chris Moy, says there’s no reason not to get the second jab. “Please, for God’s sake, have it,” he told Ross […]

A woman whose 95-year-old father is in aged care says she’s seen a serious deterioration in his condition because he’s not allowed visitors. When Gillian’s father, Doug, went into aged care two years ago he was a very healthy man. During last year’s COVID-19 lockdowns, she noticed his condition deteriorated significantly. “He aged probably 10 […]

Australia’s Chief Medical Officer says Australians eligible for the AstraZeneca vaccine should not waste any time getting it. Paul Kelly issued “four key messages” after a national meeting on Monday. If you are over 60, “do not delay” in getting AstraZeneca because the benefits “far outweigh” the risks. If you’ve had your first dose of […]

Barnaby Joyce has ousted Michael McCormack and is leader of the National Party again. Queensland Senator Matt Canavan moved a spill motion on Monday morning. Mr Joyce won the party room vote. Mr Joyce previously resigned his ministerial and leadership roles in 2018. He is now the Deputy Prime Minister again. Scott Morrison released a […]