Dramatic footage from the moment bikie is shot

Police have released dramatic footage of the last moments of notorious Gold Coast bikie Shane Bowden’s life. Video: Queensland Police Service.

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Fears Qld lockdown could be extended

Queensland health authorities are waiting on thousands of test results to determine whether the three-day lockdown should be extended past 6pm tomorrow.

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Flooding in Utah’s Zion National Park Leaves Roads Caked in Mud

Roads and canyons at Utah’s Zion National Park were closed on June 29 after the area was hit by flash flooding. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued multiple flash flood warnings for the park and surrounding areas. The park authority reported a mudslide had cut off one of Zion’s access roads near Rockville. This footage was published by @storchenzug, and shows rainfall and the flooding’s aftermath in Springfield, Utah. The park said it was open again on Wednesday, June 30, but had “modified operations” due to cleanup activities. Credit: @storchenzug via Storyful

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Qld LNP investigates candidate Henry Pike

Queensland’s LNP has investigated a Bowman preselection candidate after receiving a complaint containing historic social media messages which show him fat shaming and degrading women.

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Urgent virus alert for flights, cafe, newsagent

A newsagency at Brisbane Airport and cafe at the Prince Charles Hospital have been added to an expanding list of exposure site across Queensland.

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All 18 AFL teams relocating to Melbourne

Victoria has become the home of AFL with all 18 teams relocating to the state as coronavirus outbreaks worsen elsewhere across the country. However, the Adelaide Crows and the Brisbane Lions are still planning to fly over to Adelaide for a game on Saturday before returning to the ‘COVID bubble’ in Melbourne. There has also been a big push to have regional areas like Ballarat and Bendigo involved in hosting games later in the season. The Victorian government has put a pause on a further easing of restrictions in Melbourne because of the outbreaks in other states which means the MCG and Marvel Stadium can still only have 25,000 spectators.

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Financial year winners and losers

Sky News Business Reporter Ed Boyd recaps the 2020-2021 financial year and reveals the tax changes you need to be aware of. The stock market had its strongest performance in 34 year and house prices across the country grew by around 8 per cent. Record levels of consumer spending and strong iron ore prices were the key drivers of economic growth. However, experts have argued the slow vaccine rollout will be the big economic risk facing the country over the next 12 months.

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Fears Qld lockdown could be extended

Queensland health authorities are waiting on thousands of test results to determine whether the three-day lockdown should be extended past 6pm tomorrow.

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Former US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88

Former United States Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld passed away overnight at the age of 88. Mr Rumsfeld served two nonconsecutive terms in the role under Presidents Gerald Ford and George W Bush. He presided over America’s Cold War strategies in the 1970s and was involved in the response to invade Afghanistan and Iraq after the events of 9/11.

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Wildfire Burns in Lytton, British Columbia, Amid Historic Heat Wave

Evacuation orders were issued after several wildfires burning in British Columbia threatened homes on Tuesday, June 29, reports said. Footage shared by Edith Loring-Kuhanga shows smoke billowing from the site of a fire in Lytton on Tuesday. The fire was named for George Road, where it started. Lytton broke the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in Canada for a third straight day on June 29, hitting 49.6 C (121 F) on Tuesday, reports said. Firefighters were also battling blazes in Kamloops and Lillooet. Credit: Edith Loring-Kuhanga via Storyful

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How to talk to your kids about Covid-19

As Covid-19 cases surge across Australia, school holiday plans have been decimated and more states have been plunged into lockdown.

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Why doctors can’t tell patients what procedures will cost

Exclusive: Some patients undergoing surgeries from Thursday could be left thousands of dollars out of pocket after health insurers admitted they have run out of time to properly implement changes to their rebate schedules.

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Wildfire Smoke and Intense Heat Create Large Cloud Formation in Kamloops, British Columbia

A wildfire in Kamloops, British Columbia, reached about 2,300 hectares (approximately 5,683 acres) on Tuesday, June 29, as hot weather and dry conditions exacerbated the blaze, officials said. On Tuesday, the Thompson-Nicola regional district government issued an evacuation for 150 homes. Six helicopters reported to the scene, with multiple shutting down due to overheated engines, according to fire officials. Footage filmed by Kamloops resident Nicole Lyons shows a large cloud formation caused by the fire’s smoke and a heat dome, according to reports. “There are no filters on any of them and the temperature was still 39 degrees Celsius at 9:30 pm,” Lyons told Storyful. “We had reached 46 degrees Celsius that day, our hottest on record after continually breaking heat records the previous three days.” Credit: Nicole Lyons via Storyful

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Death Toll Rises as Rescue Crews Pick Through Surfside Rubble

Rescue efforts were ongoing at the site of the Champlain Towers condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, almost a week after the initial incident. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at a press conference on Wednesday morning that four additional bodies had been recovered overnight, bringing the total fatality count to 16. The mayor said 147 were still unaccounted for, but the numbers were “fluid and likely to change.” Footage released by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shows crews working at the site on June 29. Credit: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Storyful

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EU, UK agree to three-month ‘sausage war’ ceasefire

The European Union agreed on Wednesday to a ceasefire with the United Kingdom in a post-Brexit dispute dubbed the "sausage war" by extending a grace period for shipments of certain meat products from Britain to Northern Ireland. Conway G. Gittens has the details.

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Pooch Enjoys Homemade Popsicle During Canadian Heat Wave

A Canadian dog owner helped her four-legged friend cool off on June 29 as the temperature in Edmonton, Alberta, climbed to 36 C (97 F) during a “prolonged, dangerous, and historic heat wave,” Environment Canada said. “Cooper has discovered the joy of a homemade popsicle,” owner Laurel Hawkswell wrote on Twitter on Tuesday. Edmonton officials encouraged residents to stay cool as Environment Canada issued a heat warning for Northern Alberta. Credit: Laurel Hawkswell via Storyful

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Canadian Animal Shelter Shares Ways of Keeping Pets Cool Amid Heat Wave

An animal shelter in Cochrane, Alberta, offered tips on keeping pets cool amid a record-breaking heatwave in Canada. Suggestions shared by the Cochrane & Area Humane Society include giving animals ice treats, keeping a frozen water bottle in enclosures, and of course, offering plenty of access to water. The highest temperature on record in Canada, 47.9 C (118.22 F), was seen in Lytton, British Columbia, on Monday, Environment Canada said. At least 43 local all-time records were broken in British Columbia during the heatwave, according to officials. Credit: Cochrane & Area Humane Society via Storyful

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Flying Car Completes Landmark Inter-City Test Flight in Slovakia

A flying car completed a landmark test flight on June 28, between the cities of Nitra and Bratislava in Slovakia. AirCar, described as a “dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle” by its creators Klein Vision, took off from the city of Nitra and completed a 35-minute flight. After landing, the vehicle was “transformed” into a car and driven to downtown Bratislava. Klein Vision said their flight cut the typical travel time between the two cities “by a factor of two.” “This flight starts a new era of dual transportation vehicles. It opens a new category of transportation and returns the freedom originally attributed to cars back to the individual … It has turned science fiction into a reality,” the vehicle’s inventor, Prof Stefan Klein, said after driving the AirCar into Bratislava. This footage shows the flight, followed by the drive into the city. Credit: Klein Vision via Storyful

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Miami Heat Champion Udonis Haslem Visits Surfside Memorial

Miami Heat basketball player Udonis Haslem joined County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava on Wednesday, June 30, at the site of the condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida, where at least 16 people were killed and 147 were unaccounted for. Footage shared on the mayor’s Instagram shows Haslem hanging a flower arrangement and writing a message on a chain-link fence serving as a memorial at the site of the catastrophe. “Devastating to see what happened in Surfside,” Haslem wrote on Twitter on June 25. “My family and I are sending our thoughts and prayers to all the individuals and families that have been impacted by this tragic incident.” Cava said on Wednesday morning that four additional bodies had been recovered overnight, bringing the total fatality count to 16. The mayor said 147 were still unaccounted for, but the numbers were “fluid and likely to change.” Credit: Mayor Daniella Levine Cava via Storyful

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Video: Bill Cosby Returns Home After Release From Prison

Video showed Bill Cosby arriving home Wednesday after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his conviction for sexual assault and he was released from prison. Since his 2018 conviction, he had been serving a 10-year sentence for the sexual assault of Andrea Constand. Photo: WTXF

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Heavy Rain Causes Muddy Flooding at Zion National Park in Utah

Roads and canyons at Utah’s Zion National Park were closed on June 29 after the area was hit by flash flooding. The National Weather Service issued multiple flash flood warnings for the park and surrounding areas. The park authority reported a mudslide had cut off one of Zion’s access roads near Rockville. Footage shared by Michael Edwards shows diggers moving mud after Tuesday’s rain. Credit: Michael Edwards via Storyful

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You’ll Not See a Better Score in Any Sport Than This From an Irish Hurling Game

A player of one of Ireland’s traditional sports, hurling, overcame cramp to dive through the air to catch a ball before scoring, from a kneeling position, in what was described as “the score of the game, of the week, month, and year” on June 29. James Duggan was playing for the county of Laois (pronounced “leash”) in an under-20s championship game against midlands rivals Westmeath that had gone to extra-time. Hurling is played with a stick, called a hurley, and a ball, called a sliotar. Scores are achieved in two ways: by hitting the sliotar between two posts and over a crossbar for a point; or by hitting it under the crossbar, into a net that is tended by a goalkeeper, for a goal. A goal is worth three points. Limping as his leg cramped up, Duggan had just struck the sliotar wide. His body might have been giving up, but his mind was still sharp, as he spotted the goalkeeper attempting a short puck-out. He dived, caught the ball, and then, from a kneeling position, struck it over the bar. “He didn’t do that – he did!” cried one of the commentators of the game watching Duggan’s feat. “Un-be-lievable. Mother of god,” said the other commentator. “That’s impossible!” the first added. “He was on the ground, cramping. He couldn’t stand up. The ball was pucked out, and somehow he leapt into the air, fell back on to the ground, and in a seated [sic] position, struck the ball over the bar.” Laois went on to win the game, with four goals and 33 points (for a 45-point total) to Westmeath’s 4-27 (39 points). Credit: Laois GAA via Storyful

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Smoke Billows From Lava Fire in Northern California

Evacuation orders were in place on Tuesday, June 29, as more than 900 personnel fought the Lava Fire in Northern California’s Siskiyou County. As of Wednesday morning, the fire had grown to 17,591 acres (27 square miles) and was 19 percent contained, officials said. The cause of the fire, which started June 25, was determined to be lightning. Timelapse footage shows the Lava Fire on Tuesday as viewed from Mount Bradley. Credit: ALERTWildfire via Storyful

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English Soccer Fans Cheer to Team’s Win Against Germany at Trafalgar Square

English soccer fans celebrated their team’s win against Germany in the Euros at Trafalgar Square in London on Tuesday, June 29. This video shared by Instagram user @tvcameraman shows spirited fans cheering to Harry Kane’s goal that secured England’s advance to the quarter finals. Raheem Sterling scored the team’s first goal. England is set to play against the victor of Tuesday’s second fixture between Sweden and Ukraine in Rome on July 3. Credit: @tvcameraman via Storyful

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Making Lowe’s a Mobile Brand

Marvin Ellison, one of Barron's top CEOs of 2020, speaks with Jack Hough on the Streetwise podcast about confronting inflation across numerous commodities as well as spearheading new initiatives geared towards modernizing the Lowe's brand.

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Queen gives Kate Middleton a new job

Kate Middleton has been given a new role within the royal family, it can be revealed.

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The Queen meets Sturgeon in Edinburgh

The Queen has held an audience with Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for the first time since the pandemic. The meeting was part of Her Majesty's annual visit to Scotland for Holyrood Week but comes during a time where the push for Scottish Independence is growing. Ms Sturgeon said "it was a real pleasure to see Her Majesty in person today". "I think the last time I saw her in person was the best part of two years ago, so it was really good and hopefully a sign of that return to normality that I was able to have those conversations with her today and able to wish her well for her week here in Scotland."

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Coles shelves bare again — but not from panic buying

Supermarket aisles in Coles are about to be stripped bare again — but not from the panic buying of toilet paper in lockdown.

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Pay rise win for Aussie childcare teachers

Exclusive: Parents will pay for a 10 per cent wage rise for childcare teachers this year, as short-staffed centres struggle to recruit 4500 daycare workers.

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Almost half of the Australian population in lockdown

Almost half of Australia is back in lockdown as multiple COVID outbreaks grow across the country. Queensland has become the latest state to impose stay at home orders on 4 million residents in the South East, Townsville, Palm Island and Magnetic Island until Friday. The move follows WA's announcement as the Perth and Peel regions go into day two of their four-day lockdown. Nearly 6 million people in Sydney and its surrounding regions are in the midst of a two week lockdown after the Delta strain led to 149 cases. Darwin and Palmerstone's measures have been extended until Friday after 10 cases were linked to a gold mine cluster. The states and territories have shifted responsibility for the crisis to the Federal Government saying they will continue to impose closures and shut borders until the majority of the population is vaccinated.

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‘Don’t want it to get out of control’

Western Australia has recorded no new cases of Covid-19 on the first day of a snap lockdown aimed at being a “circuit breaker” to stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta strain of the virus.

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Lava Fire Forces Evacuations in Northern California

The Lava Fire continued to grow in Siskiyou County, California, on Tuesday, June 29. The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders for the Lake Shastina and Juniper Valley areas on June 28. Cal Fire said that as of the morning of June 29, the fire had burned 13,300 acres and was 20 percent contained. Footage captured by Bethanie Crippen shows the fire in Weed, California. Credit: Bethanie Crippen via Storyful

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Ethiopia can see U.S. ‘action’ should conditions worsen

Ethiopia and Eritrea should anticipate further actions from the United States if the announced cessation of hostilities does not lead to improvements in the Tigray region, Robert Godec, a senior U.S. State Department official, said on Tuesday.

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Raleigh Residents Warned of Venomous Pet Cobra on the Loose

Residents of Raleigh, North Carolina, were warned on June 29 to be on the lookout for a venomous zebra cobra after it escaped from its owner’s home. The Raleigh Police Department released this 911 call of a resident who reported a sighting of the reptile to police on June 28. Police said an animal control officer responded to the 7000 block of Sandringham Drive after receiving a report that the snake was spotted on the porch of a property. The officer was unable to find the snake when they arrived, police said. “During the follow-up investigation, it was discovered that the zebra cobra is missing from a resident’s home in the area,” police said in a statement. “Residents are advised that the venomous snake is still on the loose and could spit and bite if cornered. If anyone sees the snake, they are asked to call 911 immediately.” Credit: Raleigh Police Department via Storyful

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English Soccer Fans Celebrate Team’s Knockout Victory at Wembley Stadium

English soccer fans celebrated their team’s 2-0 victory against Germany in the Euros at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, June 29, footage filmed after England’s winning goal shows. This video shared by Twitter user @Jesta01 shows fans cheering and embracing as the Three Lions’ captain Harry Kane scored the goal that secured the team’s advance to the quarter finals. Raheem Sterling scored the team’s first goal. England is set to play against the victor of Tuesday’s second fixture between Sweden and Ukraine in Rome on July 3. Credit: @Jesta01 via Storyful

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California Labradors Demonstrate Proper Cooling Off Techniques in Owner’s Pool

Two Labrador retrievers in California cooled off with belly-flops and paddling on Sunday, June 27, as a “dangerous and record-breaking” heat wave affected parts of the West Coast, the National Weather Service reported. Footage shared on Instagram shows canine brothers Nelson and Wallace splashing around their Oceanside pool. Credit: @nelson_wallace via Storyful

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Photos of Missing Posted Near Collapsed Surfside Condo as Death Toll Rises

At least five people were confirmed dead on Saturday, June 26, following a building collapse in the Miami suburb of Surfside, Florida, officials said. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said 156 people were still unaccounted for on Saturday evening after a 12-story beachfront condo collapsed early on Thursday morning. Footage by Instagram user @musicskillsbenecio, filmed near the search site, shows people looking at photos of the missing. Credit: @musicskillsbenecio via Storyful

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‘I’m here to smash the narrative’ of the left on the Indigenous: Jacinta Price

Alice Springs Deputy Mayor Jacinta Price says she is here to "smash the narrative" of the left that say Indigenous Australians are "constantly victims" and those on the left are their "champions". The remarks come amid Ms Price unseating Senator Sam McMahon as the Country Liberal Party's top Senate candidate in the Northern Territory. Ms Price said the left "always push a particular narrative" and want Aboriginal people to "feel hard done by" so they can "point the finger" at who they think are the perpetrators and "claim to be our champions" when they are not. "Because to tell us that we're victims constantly has been removing our agency and the ability for us to understand that we can stand on our own two feet, we can achieve so much," she said. "The left also relies on an industry which has been heavily funded on the backs of the misery of Indigenous Australians and I'm here to say enough, we've had of it. "The ultimate freedom is responsibility is knowing you have freedom of choice. The left hate that because they want to control the narrative - well I'm here to smash the narrative."

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Barnaby Joyce rewards supporters in reshuffle

Australia has its eighth Veterans Affairs Minister in as many years with NSW Nationals MP Andrew Gee moving into cabinet as Barnaby Joyce rewards those who supported his return to the leadership.

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Joe Biden more ‘focused on internal opposition’ than ‘external enemies’: Morrow

Sky News host James Morrow says a government and a president who treat all opposition as a threat will inevitably, eventually, head in the direction of "tyranny". His comments come after President Joe Biden made remarks in a media conference in which he said those who wish to "take on the government" with weapons might need "F-15s and maybe some nuclear weapons" to have any success. Mr Morrow said the president's remarks were directed at the "Capitol Hill protesters" who descended on Washington on January 6. "But the implication that Biden was making was much bigger than that. It was that anyone who was a gun owner even anyone who was a Trump supporter might be ready to feel the full force of the state," Mr Morrow said. "The president's take was both silly and wrong and betrays a real lack of understanding about how America and the American Constitution works. "The USA is a government that governs by the consent of the people - the people, not the government, are where government's power flows from." Mr Morrrow said he was not saying he believes the US government is "tyrannical" - although some governments can "act that way" sometimes. "But what I am saying is a government and a president who treats all opposition as a threat will inevitably, eventually, head in that direction," he said. "Personally, I'd prefer a US president who was focused on America's external enemies - not his internal opposition."

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‘Do not wait’: Greg Hunt urges people to get vaccinated

Health Minister Greg Hunt is urging Australians not to wait to get their COVID-19 vaccination. “The simple message is do not wait. If you catch COVID-19, you could die,” he said. “That's a strong, clear message but it is a global message and so please do not wait, either for your first or your second doses, if you are eligible or due respectively. “One of the things we've seen is that our AstraZeneca uptake has continued with over 404,000 doses in the week to Friday. “We want to strongly encourage people to continue coming forward both for first doses, if you're eligible, and for second doses. “This is the moment, and this is the time where those second doses are beginning to become due.” While Greater Sydney is in lockdown, the health minister said those eligible to receive a second dose of their COVID-19 vaccine should so.

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‘My heart goes out to his wife’: Health secretary Hancock breaks COVID rules

Sky News contributor Daisy Cousens says her heart goes out to the wife of now-former British health secretary Matt Hancock for "breaking his own COVID rules" by not following social distancing requirements with a member of his staff. Mr Hancock, who is married, was snapped kissing Gina Coladangelo but UK COVID-19 laws state if the activity is not reasonably necessary it is against the law. "My heart goes out to his wife and any children he may have because I can imagine this is very very humiliating on not one but about 16 different levels," Ms Cousens said.

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Barnaby Joyce announces Cabinet reshuffle

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has announced a ministerial reshuffle after taking leadership of the Nationals from Michael McCormack. The changes will see Bridget McKenzie take on regional education, regional communications, regionalisation along with drought and emergency management. David Littleproud will serve as the minister for agriculture and Northern Australia. Andrew Gee will move to the frontbench as veterans' affairs and defence personnel minister. David Gillespie will become minister for regional health and deputy leader of the House. “These are the recommendations to the governor-general and the governor-general will then make his views known and his decision will be made,” MrJoyce said.

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South Australia closes its borders due to COVID ‘deterioration’

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has announced his state will shut its borders to residents in Queensland, Western Australia, Northern Territory, the ACT and NSW amid an uptick of COVID-19 cases across the country. Some residents in Melbourne also face restrictions should they wish to travel to South Australia, with Tasmania the only state where free movement is allowed. Mr Marshall told reporters the decision was made due a "very significant deterioration" in Australia's COVID situation.

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IRS refuses tax-exemption for Christian group as Bible ‘leans towards Republican party’

The Advertiser's Caleb Bond says the argument made by the IRS for rejecting tax-exemption for a Christian non-profit group because bible teachings and "Christianity leans towards the Republican party" is not true. "I can't remember anywhere in the Bible or any mention of Jesus getting up and saying 'you must vote for the Republican Party'," he said. "Some of these happy clapper churches are anything but right-wing."

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Andrews thought he ‘was going to die’

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and wife Catherine have shared details of the horror moment he was injured during a family holiday.

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Search Continues for Victims of Surfside Condo Collapse as Death Toll Rises

The death toll from the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, rose to 10 on Monday, June 28, as search and rescue efforts continued. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced the new death toll during a Monday press conference, with 151 people now unaccounted for. Police on Sunday released the names of four victims who had been identified: Leon Oliwkowicz, 80; Luis Bermúdez, 26; Ana Ortiz, 46; and Christina Beatriz Elvira, 74. Credit: Senator Jason Pizzo via Storyful

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Time for the states to ‘stop acting as separate principalities’

Tourism and Transport Forum Australia CEO Margy Osmond says National Cabinet needs to agree on the terms for border closures so the states “stop acting as separate principalities”. “What we need is for National Cabinet to agree on what the terms of closure for the borders are so that they’re all doing the same thing at the same time and using the same triggers,” she said. Ms Osmond told Sky News there also needs to be a “wider conversation” to give people a sense of what the future will look like, particularly in relation to how restrictions will be affected by vaccinations. “Does it matter what sort of vaccination you’ve had,” she said. “If you’ve been fully vaccinated do the border closures still apply to you, at least domestically? “Are there restrictions that won’t apply if you’re fully vaccinated or not? “We all know things are changing pretty quickly and we all have to be … agile now, but I do think that now is the time for the states to stop acting as separate principalities and come together.”

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‘You lose your position if you teach political indoctrination in the classroom’: Latham

NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham says there has been "plenty of reviews" made by the state government into school staff engaging in "political indoctrination" in the classroom but still no one has been "sacked". "Plenty of reviews and counseling and cautions for teachers but nobody sacked," Mr Latham said. "This is the important thing, you need to send a message that teachers who engage in political content and political indoctrination in the classroom, it's completely unacceptable, it's outside the guidelines, the standards and policies of the NSW government. "So you lose your position. "So too anyone who's pushing gender fluidity, Safe Schools program – this sort of material which for very young students is a form of child abuse – they should be shown the door as well. "There's an unlimited list in our schools of teachers who have done the wrong thing but nobody loses their job."

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Thing that could trigger a Qld lockdown

Queenslanders are anxiously waiting for the latest Covid-19 update after Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk revealed on Monday the state was “on the verge” of lockdown.

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US heatwave breaks temperature records

An extreme heatwave has hit parts of the north-western United States and Canada, breaking all time temperature records. The US National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warning across several states unprepared for such hot weather conditions. Some cities have opened cooling centres in air-conditioned buildings where residents can escape the heat. California saw its hottest temperatures since the 1960s with places reaching 42 degrees Celsius and it is expected to get hotter.

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World reacts: ‘How long can Australia go on like this?’

A year ago, Australia was “celebrated for its initial response to the Covid-19 pandemic” and became the envy of a largely coronavirus-ravaged world with its almost non-existent infection rates.

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Kids Find Entertaining Way to Cool Down in Vancouver Heat

Two sisters found a way to entertain themselves and keep cool during the heat wave in Vancouver, British Columbia, by yelling into a fan to make “robot voices” on Sunday, June 27. The highest known temperature in Canada – 46.6 C (115.8 F) – was recorded in Lytton, British Columbia, on Saturday, Environment Canada reported, as an unprecedented heat wave hit the Pacific Northwest. Local news reports said school districts in British Columbia, including in the Vancouver area, closed schools on Monday due to the heat and lack of air-conditioning. Video filmed by Alex Ruiz of her two daughters Tahlia, 6, and Alaya, 4, shows the girls yelling into a fan in order to create distorted sounds. Credit: Alex Ruiz via Storyful

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Aircraft Fight Wildfire in Southern British Columbia

Firefighting air-tankers dropped flame retardant on a wildfire near Peachland in British Columbia, Canada, on June 28. Footage captured by Twitter user @aimsterlemieux from the shoreline of Okanagan Lake in Kelowna shows an aircraft above smoke from the Log Jam wildfire. The British Columbia Wildfire Service classified the blaze as “out of control” as of the afternoon of June 28. Credit: @aimsterlemieux via Storyful

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Swimmers Cool Off in Seattle-Area Lake as Temperatures Soar

Seattle-area residents sought relief from a record-breaking heat wave on Monday, June 28, dipping into Angle Lake in SeaTac as temperatures climbed to once more exceed 100 F. Seattle set a new record high on Sunday of 104 F, but that temperature was expected to be surpassed on Monday, with meteorologists predicting highs of as much as 110 F. Dozens of people visited emergency rooms in King County, Washington, with heat-related illnesses, according to reports. Seattle residents have bought more air conditioners in recent years, but the city remains the least air-conditioned of any major US metro area. This footage, taken on Monday morning, shows swimmers in Angle Lake, located south of Seattle in King County. At least two swimmers were found dead in area lakes on Sunday, including one man who drowned in Angle Lake. Credit: City of SeaTac via Storyful

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SA pre-emptively imposes restrictions despite no community cases

South Australia has begun new restrictions despite no cases being detected in the community with authorities pre-emptively imposing the rules in case the highly transmissible Delta variant reaches the state. Restaurant capacity has been halved and standing while drinking has been banned in pubs and clubs. Premier Steven Marshall also said, “we will be banning singing for the next 12 weeks in those high-density arrangements”. “There’s no doubt these new restrictions will be very frustrating, they’ll be very inconvenient, but the alternative is the potential for a full-scale lockdown.”

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Death toll rises to 10 following Miami building collapse

First responders are continuing to search for survivors from last week’s Miami apartment building collapse as the death toll rises to 10 and more than 150 people remain unaccounted for. CNN reporter Isabel Rosales told Sky News the rescue operation was the “largest deployment of search and rescue crews in the state of Florida during non-hurricane times”. “They’re throwing everything at this. Sonar, cameras, listening devices, and they are delayering all of this debris,” she said. No official cause has been established for the collapse, but a team of federal agents have been deployed to investigate. A contributing factor may include the failure of waterproofing along the pool and the pool deck which was pointed out by a structural engineer in a 2018 report.

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‘Useless’: Shop’s brutal ScoMo note

An inner-west store owner has ripped into Scott Morrison in a brutal sign blaming the PM for the latest lockdown.

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‘Sensible’: Radical plan to live with Covid

Singapore’s road map to “live with Covid-19,” which includes no longer releasing daily case numbers, is a “sensible approach” for Australia, a leading epidemiologist has said.

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Woman denied access to see dying dad

An Australian woman trying to see her dying father has been asked to fork out $7,500 dollars to charter her own flight from Sydney to Melbourne quarantine. 32-year-old Anna Coffey arrived from New York six days ago after learning her father had suffered a serious stroke and had been admitted to palliative care. She booked a flight to Sydney, but state authorities will not allow her to drive to Victorian quarantine before applying to see her 80-year-old father. Ms Coffey has received both doses of the Moderna vaccine and has tested negative for COVID-19 three times in the past week. Prime Minister Scott Morrison wrote to her on Monday, apologising for the situation, saying he hoped "a solution can be found."

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Expert urges govt to make major AstraZeneca change

EXCLUSIVE

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U.S. defends strikes in Iraq, Syria as ‘necessary’

The United States on Monday strongly defended weekend strikes against Iran-aligned militias but the fighters vowed revenge and both Iraq and Syria condemned the unilateral U.S. air strikes as violations of their sovereignty. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener.

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Furloughed Londoner finds fortune in the Thames

Furloughed from her job and confined to London by coronavirus lockdowns, Flora Blathwayt founded a business based on rubbish she retrieves from the muddy banks of the River Thames. Emma Jehle has more.

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Fans flock back to Wimbledon for ‘pilot event’

Drizzle could not dampen the enthusiasm of spectators arriving on Monday for the start of the 134th Wimbledon Championships.

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Blinken tight lipped after meeting with pope

Pope Francis held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday in the wake of a decision by American Catholic bishops that could lead them to deny communion to President Joe Biden. Lauren Anthony reports.

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US launches air strikes on Iran-backed militias

The United States has reportedly carried out airstrikes against Iran-backed militias at three locations near the Iraq-Syria border - allegedly killing four people. The strikes reportedly targeted operational and weapons storage facilities and were conducted in response to drone attacks on United States forces in Iraq. Powerful Iraqi militia alliance - the PMF - has claimed the attacks killed fighters carrying out an officially sanctioned mission to prevent IS militants from infiltrating Iraq. The coalition has condemned the strikes and threatened retaliation. The Pentagon has called the strikes “defensive” and a “deliberate” deterrent but has not disclosed if anyone was injured or killed by the launch.

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Explosion rips through Elephant and Castle tube station in London

A huge explosion from “dangerous chemicals” has rocked a London tube station with black smoke seen from kilometres away.

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Several People Injured by Fire Near South London Rail Station

One person was hospitalized and six others were treated at the scene of a fire near the Elephant and Castle rail station in London on Monday, June 28, according to the London Fire Brigade. Three commercial units, six cars, and a telephone box were alight after the fire broke out under railway arches near the station. The blaze was under control as of 3:52 pm on Monday afternoon, but road closures were still in effect, according to the London Fire Brigade, which remained on the scene to dampen the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation, officials said. Credit: @PapaLima76 via Storyful

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Move Over, Jackson Pollock: Octopus Shows Off Painting Skills at Tampa Aquarium

A giant Pacific octopus tapped into its creative side at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, making use of all eight tentacles. Footage shared by the aquarium on June 27 shows the octopus, Farallon, employing its tentacles to smear paint on a surface as part of an enrichment activity. Octopuses are prime candidates for enrichment play, and are able to “negotiate simple mazes, open jars, engage in play behavior, and exhibit individual personalities,” according to The Cephalopod Page. Credit: The Florida Aquarium via Storyful

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National ‘emergency’ as cases set to climb

An emergency meeting with the nations leaders will be held on Monday morning as the country’s Covid-19 crisis escalated on Sunday.

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Poll: Has Australia lost the plot with covid?

If the race to escape the covid pandemic was the 1000m speed skating final at the 2002 Winter Olympics, Australia is in danger of becoming one of the leaders who slipped on the ice in front of Steven Bradbury.

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Report forecasts 40 years of deficits and dramatic fall in Australia’s fertility rate

The fifth Intergenerational Report set to be handed down by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg today forecasts deficits for the next 40 years and a dramatic fall in Australia’s fertility rate. The report forecasts what Australia will look like over the next four decades and is released every five years. For the first time in the report’s history there has been a downgrade to the population forecast - with the population predicted to reach 38.8 million by 2061. The figure is millions fewer than had been predicted five years ago and is due to the lower than expected fertility rate and the decrease in the number of migrants as a result of the international border closure.

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Pandemic will have a ‘very significant impact’ on Australia going forward

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the pandemic will have a “very significant impact” on the nation going forward - ahead of the release of the fifth Intergenerational Report which forecasts deficits for the next 40 years. “Our population will be smaller than initially thought because of what the consequences of the pandemic has led to,” he said. “Namely the closed borders and the fact that migration has fallen, and population growth has fallen to its lowest level in 100 years. “We also have an aging population which is also going to put particular pressures on both the expenditure and the revenue side. “But when you look at our debt levels, they still remain low by international standards - about half of what it is in the United Kingdom and the United States and less than a third of what it is in Japan. “That being said, we continue to extol the importance of being fiscally disciplined. “What the report does show is that the economy continues to grow despite the challenges we face."

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Victoria records zero new local cases

Victoria has recorded zero new local cases of Covid-19 on Monday as Premier Daniel Andrews returns to work after being off on sick leave when he fell and injured his back in March.

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New Queensland restrictions in force

Queenslanders are waking up to new Covid-19 restrictions on Monday after several new local cases were recorded over the weekend.

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Sydney airport added to list of COVID exposure sites

Sydney airport – including the whole of Terminal 2 and the food court - has joined the list of possible COVID-19 exposure sites which has grown to around 250 venues. This comes after a Virgin flight crew member tested positive to the virus after working on five flights between Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast over two days. Other sites of particular concern include the Lyfe Café at Bondi Beach between June 16 and 24, Joh Bailey hairdressing salon in Double Bay between June 12 and 18, and Great Ocean Foods in Marrickville between June 21 and 25. The Royal Bondi on Bondi Rd between June 19 and 20, and Westfield Bondi Junction between June 12 and 18 are also venues of concern. Some of the new suburbs to be added to the list which are affected include Sydney Olympic Park, Lakemba, Eastgardens, Belmore and Croydon Park.

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Melbourne hotel exposed to virus

A hotel in Melbourne’s CBD has been exposed to coronavirus, with the positive case attending the site multiple times across two days.

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Eerie calls from inside collapsed tower

A man whose grandparents are unaccounted for following the Florida building collapse says he has been getting bombarded with eerie and mysterious calls from the landline inside their sunken condo, according to a report.

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New UK health secretary faces critical fortnight in lifting lockdown

The new UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid has started work and faces a critical fortnight in the road to lifting lockdown. This follows the resignation of former health secretary Matt Hancock after images leaked of him kissing and embracing his aide - in breach of his own social distancing rules. Mr Javid said his first priority is to get the country out of the pandemic but he has joined a government facing critical challenges. The first challenge will be keeping the public onside after the Hancock affair raised the damaging suggestion that it's one rule for officials and another for everyone else.

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Miami building which collapsed was warned of damage in 2018

An engineer reportedly warned the apartment block that collapsed in Miami had major structural damage three years before the disaster. At least nine people have been killed and more then 150 people remain missing after the 12 storey building collapsed in Florida on Thursday. Managers were reportedly told cracked columns and crumbling concrete needed to be fixed in 2018 but repair work was only now planned to start now. Rescue crews are searching through an unstable pile of debris and fire underneath the rubble hoping to find any survivors.

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New UK health secretary faces critical fortnight in lifting lockdown

The new UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid has started work and faces a critical fortnight in the road to lifting lockdown. This follows the resignation of former health secretary Matt Hancock after images leaked of him kissing and embracing his aide - in breach of his own social distancing rules. Mr Javid said his first priority is to get the country out of the pandemic but he has joined a government facing critical challenges. The first challenge will be keeping the public onside after the Hancock affair raised the damaging suggestion that it's one rule for officials and another for everyone else.

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PM expected to call urgent National Cabinet meeting to deal with COVID outbreaks

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to call an urgent National Cabinet meeting to address various COVID-19 outbreaks across the nation. New cases have been reported in Queensland, the Northern Territory, New South Wales and Western Australia. Parts of the Northern Territory have entered a 48 hour lockdown - with five new cases connected to a worker at a mine in Central Australia. Western Australia and Queensland have also tightened restrictions after reporting new cases - while Greater Sydney began a two week lockdown from 6pm on Saturday.

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Aussie workers set for super windfall

EXCLUSIVE: More than six million Australians are set to get a retirement savings boost, thanks to long-awaited superannuation changes, including the first compulsory increase since 2014.

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Crown’s ‘Darth Vader’ revealed

A senior figure at Crown who organised entertainment for the casino’s high rollers was so influential in getting them what they wanted he was known as “Darth Vader”.

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Overcharging doctors exposed

EXCLUSIVE: A new government website will expose Australia’s overcharging doctors and reveal the stingiest health funds.

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Vehicles Submerged in Detroit Flooding

Vehicles became submerged in floodwater in Detroit, Michigan, on June 26, after heavy rainfall brought severe flooding to the city. Michigan State Police urged patience as they responded to 911 calls as a result of the severe flooding. This footage was released by Michigan State Police. Credit: MSP Metro Detroit via Storyful

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N. Koreans worry over Kim’s weight loss: State TV

Before-and-after videos compiled by Reuters show that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may have noticeably thinned recently. On Sunday the country's tightly-controlled media offered rare public segment on it, although the reason for the weight loss is unclear. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Palestinians protest death of presidential critic

The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Saturday (June 26) deployed security forces to confront protesters who took to the streets of Ramallah in the West Bank after one of President Mahmoud Abbas's biggest critics died in custody. Maha Albadrawi reports.

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Diana’s statue unveiling: What we can expect

Next Thursday, July 1, on what would’ve been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday, her sons Prince William and Prince Harry will reunite for the unveiling of a statue they commissioned in the late Princess of Wales’ honour at Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden.

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VIDEO: Death Toll Rises to Nine at Miami-Area Condo Collapse

As the search for survivors entered its fourth day, the death toll rose to nine in the 12-story condo tower in Surfside, Fla. that partially collapsed. Officials pressed ahead with efforts to investigate the cause of the failure and assess the safety of nearby buildings. Photo: Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/Shutterstock

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Chicago Aquarium Launches Naming Contest for Giant Pacific Octopus

The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago has welcomed the arrival of a giant Pacific octopus by launching a naming competition. Guests attending movie screenings at the aquarium during the last week of June can vote on a name for the octopus, with naming options honoring naturists, researchers, and aquarists. A full list of names can be seen on the aquarium’s website. Footage from the aquarium shows the octopus, who belongs to the largest octopus species in the world, being offered an enrichment toy. Credit: Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez via Storyful

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Mount Etna Sends Plume of Ash Over Sicily

Mount Etna spewed a cloud of ash over the island of Sicily on June 26, reaching five kilometers above sea level, according to Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. This footage was captured by Giuseppe Carnemolla, who said he took it on the south side of Mount Etna. As of the afternoon of June 27, officials reported the explosive activity at the southeast crater had ceased. Credit: Giuseppe Carnemolla via Storyful

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Barilaro reflects on COVID-19 policy ‘mistakes’

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has conceded his administration "could" have mandated the limousine driver at the centre of the latest COVID-19 outbreak to wear a mask. Mr Barilaro told Sky News Australia host Kieran Gilbert the NSW government would learn from "every mistake" made during the pandemic. "In hindsight there’s a lot of things we could have done differently, we could have managed Ruby Princess differently, we could have mandated the mask on that limousine driver," he said. "The reality is, I’m not going to blame the feds, there's been no playbook or rulebook over the past 18 months on how to manage this global pandemic. "We’ve done well, sometimes by luck and chance but every mistake you learn from." Mr Barilaro also told Sky News he was proud of the NSW government's "reputation" of keeping businesses open but argued the two- week sharp lockdown was the best decision for this outbreak. Millions of people in Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Central Coast have since been forced into a two-week lockdown. Residents are only allowed to leave home to shop for essential items, exercise, medical care or for compassionate reasons until July 9. The lockdown was imposed because health authorities believe the Delta variant of the virus has been spreading at a rate which is too fast to contain.

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NSW Police Minister: Community must ‘relearn’ what’s required by public health orders

NSW Police Minister David Elliott says the community has to “relearn” what the public health orders require from them – with a number of infringements occurring over the last 24 hours. “It’s clear that the community is going to need to relearn what these public health orders do and what they require from the community,” he said. “It really is the nuts and bolts stuff that people really should be aware of given we went through this situation last year”. Mr Elliott told Sky News the most common complaints have been coming from people failing to comply with mask mandates in local shops. “It is compulsory for both the individual and the business to make sure the orders are complied with,” he said. “Businesses can get a fine of up to $55,000 so I don’t know why you’d risk it and allow people to come into your shop without wearing a mask. “These fines and this weekend is about reminding people that we’re unfortunately back in the situation which we found ourselves in last year and they have to comply with these regulations otherwise the lockdown order may well continue beyond Friday week."

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Berejiklian wanted to ‘preserve her reputation’ as premier who keeps business open

Despite all the talk about the "brilliance of the NSW contact tracers, it appears they have been caught short here," says Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. "People in Parliament House on Tuesday were only contacted on Friday telling them they were close contacts and had to isolate," Mr Clennell said. "In terms of the broader outbreak, three NSW ministers have told me last week they believed that Gladys Berejiklian did not lock down earlier because she wanted to preserve her reputation as the premier who keeps business open."

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Gladys’ words come back to haunt her

John Barilaro insists Gladys Berejiklian has always understood the “gravity” of Covid-19, as the NSW Premier faces criticism for being too slow to impose lockdowns across the state.

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Grave warnings ignored before collapse

An engineering consultant warned three years before the collapse of the South Florida Condominium building, that there was evidence of “major structural damage” to the concrete below the pool deck and “abundant” cracking and crumbling of the columns, beams and walls of the underground garage, the New York Times reported.

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Barnaby Joyce yet to announce cabinet reshuffle

Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is reportedly "still working out who he has promised what" before announcing a cabinet reshuffle. Barnaby Joyce defeated Michael McCormack in a secret ballot last Monday after his long-time ally Senator Matt Canavan called for a spill motion. "Six days after Barnaby Joyce became Deputy Prime Minister, still no cabinet reshuffle," said Mr Clennell. "We have revealed Bridget McKenzie is back and Darren Chester will be dumped from cabinet but Joyce reportedly still working out who he has promised what before coming up with a list for Scott Morrison, most likely with the same portfolios the Nats had before he took the job. "Interestingly in the first question time strategy meeting Joyce attended as leader he brought as an advisor his partner and government staffer Vikki Campion. "Yesterday Jacinta Price beat Sam McMahon in the Northern Territory senate preselection and the CLP member will sit with the Nats in the party room if elected as expected at the next election."

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Four dead and 159 missing after Miami apartment building collapse

Search and rescue crews in Florida have been working through the night, searching for survivors after a Miami apartment building collapsed. Four people have been confirmed dead and 159 others are missing. The Australian government has confirmed no Australians were involved in the collapse of the Champlain Towers South, but consular assistance is being provided to two Australians whose non-Australian relatives resided in the building. The Australian Embassy is working with United States authorities to identify any non-US nationals affected by the collapse.

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Millions of residents wake up to first day of Greater Sydney lockdown

Millions of people in Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Central Coast are waking up to their first full day of lockdown. Residents are only allowed to leave home to shop for essential items, exercise, medical care or for compassionate reasons until July 9. The lockdown as imposed because health authorities believe the Delta variant of the virus is spreading at a rate which is too fast to contain - with more than 80 cases in the growing outbreak. Economists have estimated the lockdown will cost the New South Wales economy $300 million a week.

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Acidic tar pits affecting UK livelihoods

There are dozens of toxic and acidic pits near homes in many areas of the United Kingdom which are impacting the livelihoods of residents. An investigation has found local councils have officially recorded 34 acid tar lagoons - but the government lists only two in England. The pits were created when oil refineries dumped thousands of tonnes of toxic materials in the 1960s and 70s and contain extremely hazardous and corrosive liquids. However, one solution which has been proposed to clean up the toxic pits involves covering the tar with spent mushroom compost and planting willow trees on top to rid the areas of their dangerous acidity.

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UK health secretary resigns after breaching his own COVID rules

The United Kingdom's Health Secretary Matt Hancock has resigned from his position after images leaked of him kissing and embracing his aide - in breach of his own social distancing rules. The photographs with Gina Coladangelo were taken one week before COVID restrictions were eased in the United Kingdom. Mr Hancock wrote a letter of resignation to Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying he owes it to the nation to be honest and Mr Johnson said he was sorry to receive it. He will be replaced by Sajid Javid who is the UK's former chancellor.

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Family that gets $1b richer every week

The world’s richest families are teaching their children to hoard their wealth to maintain a “dynasty” of billionaires, a new report has found.

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Virgin flight crew member tests positive to COVID

Major cities across the east coast are on high alert after a Virgin Australia cabin crew member tested positive to COVID-19 - with the case linked to Sydney's growing outbreak. The affected flights are Sydney to Brisbane and Brisbane to Melbourne on Friday, and Melbourne to Sydney and a Sydney to Gold Coast return trip on Saturday. In a statement released on Saturday the airline said "Virgin Australia understands the crew member was not aware they were a close contact of a positive case until they completed their last flight today".

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Barnaby: ‘ScoMo and I don’t need to be mates’

Barnaby is back.

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Radical changes to how Aussies buy and use cars

High-pressure salespeople, awkward haggling and helium balloons are giving way to race tracks, teppanyaki and loyalty rewards as the motor industry undergoes a revolution in how Australians buy and use cars.

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Find the cheapest surgery in your state

Exclusive: Patients living in NSW, Queensland and the ACT are more likely to face out of pocket medical expenses, than any other state.

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Tradie wins back $450,000 in mortgage scam

An accused fraud who boasted “legal and honest work pays well” when buying a Range Rover has been forced to repay $450,000 to a mortgage scam victim.

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Aussie AN0M drug kingpin flees, leaving wife behind

Australian drug kingpin Hakan Ayik has gone into hiding, fearing for his life after he accidentally gave police access to the criminal underworld’s secrets.

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Surgeon’s greed exposed: Calculate your fee hike

Exclusive: It’s now so much cheaper for some patients to fly interstate to have surgery they could save up to $10,000, a stunning analysis of Medicare and private insurance data has found.

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GPs’ plea to use jabs about to expire — just don’t sue us

Exclusive: GPs are pleading with the Federal Government to indemnify them against giving the AstraZeneca vaccine to those aged under 60 as they warn thousands of batches are about to expire.

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‘Why am I punished?’: $4000 tax bill for beating breast cancer

When Amy Brown discovered she carried the Angelina Jolie breast cancer gene she had to raid her superannuation to pay for the $15,000 in out of pocket costs for preventive breast removal surgery.

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Cars Submerged on Interstate After Severe Flooding Hits Detroit

Vehicles became submerged in floodwater on Interstate 94 in Detroit, Michigan, on June 26, after heavy rainfall brought severe flooding to the city. Michigan State Police urged patience as they responded to 911 calls as a result of the severe flooding. Footage captured by Antonio Parker shows vehicles on the interstate. Credit: Antonio Parker via Storyful

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‘Supreme Commander’: Special Forces’ new China mission

Exclusive: Australia’s Special Forces will be re-tasked for missions to counter foreign state threats including China’s push into the Pacific, in an urgent back-to-basics drive to an “unconventional warfare” footing.

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Diana at 60: How she would have handled Harry and Wills’ feud

On July 1, the day that would have been the 60th birthday of Diana, Princess of Wales, her sons will unveil the statue they commissioned for their late mother in the gardens of Kensington Palace.

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Man stabbed to death in carpark brawl

A man has been stabbed to death after a fight broke out inside an underground carpark at a Melbourne apartment complex on Saturday morning.

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Symbols destroyed as China’s treatment of Uighur minority attracts condemnation

China's treatment of the minority Uighur community has attracted international condemnation as Beijing is accused of crimes against humanity and cultural genocide. The United Nation says more than a million of the 12 million Uighurs who live in Xinjiang province have been detained inside what have been labelled as re-education camps. Now, symbols of Uighur culture are steadily being removed to clear the way for buildings and car parks.

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Prince Harry arrives in the UK

Prince Harry has arrived in the UK, ahead of the unveiling of a statue honouring his late mother Princess Diana and will begin five days of quarantine at Frogmore Cottage. His wife Meghan Markle is remaining at home in the US after welcoming their daughter Lilibet Diana earlier this month. The visit marks the Prince's first trip back home since his grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral. Princes Harry and William are expected to stand side by side at the ceremony on Thursday, on what would have been their mother's 60th birthday.

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Minnesota Attorney General demands change in the US

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellis has spoken in the wake of Derek Chauvin's 22 year and 6-month sentence and urged drastic change within the nations legal system. Mr Ellis called on Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice and Policing Act and insists change needs to happen now as violent crime rates spike across the country.

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Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22 years prison

Former police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 years and 6 months over the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Mr Chauvin sparked worldwide protests against racial injustice when he knelt on Mr Floyd's neck for more than 9 minutes, subsequently killing him. He was charged with two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter after his conviction in April. Mr Chauvin's mother spoke publicly in court insisting news media and prosecutors had painted a distorted picture of her son.

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UK health secretary flouts own COVID-19 rules by kissing advisor

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accepted an apology from Health Secretary Matt Hancock after pictures emerged of him kissing an advisor in breach of his own rules on social distancing. Boris Johnson says he considers the matter closed but the opposition have called for Mr Hancock's resignation. Mr Hancock, who is married, was snapped kissing Gina Coladangelo but UK COVID-19 laws state if the activity is not reasonably necessary it is against the law. In a statement Mr Hancock said he accepted he “breached the social distancing guidance” and apologised for the act. The health secretary faces a penalty notice or unlimited fine if he is found to have broken the law.

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Dan Andrews set to return on Monday

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is set to return to work on Monday the 28th June after more than three and a half months of sick leave following a severe back injury. Acting Premier James Merlino stepped up to guide Victoria's fourth lockdown but there is a question as to whether Mr Andrews will return to full duties.

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Chauvin sentenced for killing Floyd

Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison Friday in the murder of George Floyd — as a Minnesota judge ripped the ex-cop for showing “particular cruelty” during the fatal encounter last year.

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Emergency Crews Survey Damage Caused by Deadly Tornado in Southern Czech Republic

Emergency crews across the Czech Republic reported to South Moravia on Friday, June 25, a day after a tornado that killed at least five people, injured hundreds of people, and destroyed at least six hundred homes hit the region. According to police, the tornado caused at least five deaths. Hundreds of victims were hospitalized in Breclav and Hodonin, local media reported. Footage released by the Czech police shows widespread destruction. Nighttime videos posted early in the morning on Friday show downed trees. Daytime and aerial footage show damaged vehicles and destroyed village homes. The National Service for Hydrology, Meteorology, and Air Quality forecast thunderstorms to continue across the region in the coming days. Credit: Police of the Czech Republic via Storyful

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Sydney stay at home orders for 4 LGAs take effect

Roughly one million Sydneysiders are now under stay at home orders for at least the next week. Many were seen enjoying a night out before the lockdown came into effect at midnight for the City of Sydney, Woollahra, Randwick, and Waverley. People who live and work in these areas cannot leave their local areas except for work, compassionate care, exercise, or getting groceries. Politicians are also affected by the order and are under isolation for the next week as State Parliament is in Sydney city. The Bondi cluster is currently at 65 cases.

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‘My son is a good man’ -Chauvin’s mom

Before the sentence was handed down for former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd during an arrest in May 2020, Chauvin's mother, Carolyn Pawlenty, insisted on her son's innocence.

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Driver sought as dashcam footage shows truck forced off highway near Cooma

Police have released dashcam footage as they investigate a fail-to-stop truck crash in south NSW on Thursday.

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Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for Floyd murder

A Minnesota judge sentenced former police officer Derek Chauvin to 22-1/2 years in prison on Friday for the murder of George Floyd during an arrest in May 2020 on a Minneapolis sidewalk.

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Justice Dept. sues GA over voting restrictions

The U.S. Justice Department on Friday challenged a Georgia election law that it said infringes on the rights of Black voters, as it kicked off a campaign against a wave of state actions that it said would reduce access to the ballot. This report produced by Freddie Joyner.

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Chauvin offers condolences to Floyd family at sentencing

"I do want to give my condolences to the Floyd family. There's going to be some other information in the future that would be of interest and I hope things will give you some, some peace of mind," former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin said in a brief statement ahead of his sentencing.

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Mobiles, computers: the great Aussie rip off

Australian shoppers are being slugged with costs of more than double the recommended retail price for some electronics and asked to wait for up to a year to buy games consoles, laptops, and even smartphones as the global computer chip shortage reaches its peak.

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Abusers using child support to torment victims

Domestic violence victims are being forced to pay their abusers through the child support system.

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Ka-ching: electric car prices set to fall below $40k

The price of an electric car will finally drop below $40,000 in some states amid moves to make the clean machines more affordable and help “drive Australia out of the automotive third world”.

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Pfizer’s Fight Vs. Covid & Cancer

Albert Bourla, Pfizer's chairman & CEO, speaks with Jack Hough on the Streetwise podcast about the future of Covid booster shots as well as crucial cancer research and pursuing new breakthroughs in medicine.

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Reports Australians are missing in Miami collapse

At least four people are dead and 129 missing after the collapse of a 12-storey apartment building in Miami, Florida. Rescuers are using dogs and sonar equipment to try and find anyone who may be left in the rubble and 25 people were found early in the morning. There are also reports a number of Australians are among the missing in the collapse but the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is yet to confirm details. In a statement, they've assured the Australian Embassy in Washington is closely monitoring developments and making urgent enquiries to determine if any Australians were affected.

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Video: Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5 Years for Murdering George Floyd

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill sentenced Derek Chauvin to 22.5 years on Friday. The former police officer was convicted in April of all counts for the murder of George Floyd during an arrest by Minneapolis police. Photo: Pool via Reuters

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Florida State Senator Shares Footage From Surfside Collapse Site

At least four people died and 159 were unaccounted for after a condo partially collapsed in Surfside, Florida, on Thursday, June 24. About 55 of the 136 units at Champlain Towers, a 12-story beachfront condo, collapsed early on Thursday morning, officials said, potentially trapping dozens of residents underneath the rubble. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said in a press conference on Friday morning that three more bodies were recovered from the rubble overnight, bringing the total confirmed fatality count to four. Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo shared video from the scene on Friday. Heavy machinery was brought in to assist with the search. Credit: Jason Pizzo via Storyful

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Sydneysiders party amid lockdown

Bars and restaurants in Sydney were packed in the final hours before Sydney went into a seven-day lockdown.

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Miami Firefighters Work to Find Victims of Surfside Condo Collapse

Firefighters worked to locate victims after a condominium building in Surfside, Florida, partially collapsed early on the morning of June 24. On Thursday afternoon, authorities said that at least 99 people were still unaccounted for. The official death toll from the collapse of the 55 condo units stood at one, but was likely to rise. This footage, shared by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, shows firefighters in the basement parking garage at Champlain Towers in Surfside. “Firefighters continue working on locating possible victims, while dealing with heavy damage and changing conditions in the parking garage,” the department wrote in the tweet. Credit: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Storyful

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Business confidence falls in Victoria

Melbourne restaurant owners pushed to the edge by Victoria’s fourth lockdown say they are being forced to invest interstate. Data sourced by Sky News show retail vacancies have risen dramatically as business confidence plummeted. According to data from Real Commercial the number of properties available to lease in Melbourne grew by 50 per cent from January to May overall and 156 per cent in the CBD. The recurring lockdowns have slowed the rate of consumer confidence and businesses are bouncing back at reduced rates.

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NSW in crisis talks over growing outbreak

Officials will hold a crisis meeting this morning to discuss the government’s response to Sydney’s growing Covid-19 outbreak, with the deputy premier warning the health advice could change.

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Royal documents show Prince Charles gave Harry ‘substantial sum’

One of the most shocking claims in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey was Prince Charles had cut his son off financially in the months after the couple withdrew from Royal duties. Royal accounts published today show that Prince Charles did in fact give the couple a grant to help them with the transition away from Royal life. A spokesperson for Clarence House said Prince Charles “allocated a substantial sum to support them” after they stepped down. “That funding ceased in the summer of last year, the couple are now financially independent,” the spokesperson said.

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3500km rain band set to soak millions

A band of rain, some 3500 kilometres long, stretching from the Top End to the south of mainland Australia is set to bring a drenching across large swathes of the country over the coming days.

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China kept first Covid cases secret: report

Covid was on the loose in China at least two weeks before the first official case was recorded, a bombshell new report claims.

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Multiple casualties after Miami apartment block collapses

There has been mass casualties after a high-rise apartment block in Florida collapsed in the middle of the night.

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‘Could change’: NSW hints at lockdown

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has hinted at a possible Sydney lockdown, saying health advice “could change in the next few hours”.

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Shock footage shows how 12-storey Miami building collapsed

Dozens of residents of a north Miami highrise were missing after the dramatic collapse of a beachside building in the Florida city.

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Miami Authorities Report 99 People ‘Unaccounted For’ After Surfside Condo Collapse

Authorities in the Miami area said that 99 people remained unaccounted for hours after a condominium building in Surfside, Florida, partially collapsed. At least three people were confirmed dead, according to local reports. Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo Ramirez said that 53 people were accounted for, but 99 remained “unaccounted for” as of Thursday afternoon. Officials cautioned that they were still working to determine precise numbers. As Ramirez spoke, search and rescue teams were still working at the site, looking for survivors who possibly remained trapped in the rubble of the Champlain Towers South Condo. According to authorities, the building that collapsed overnight housed around 55 units. This footage, taken on Thursday in Surfside, shows dust filling the air near the site of the condo complex. Credit: Eduardo Abavicius via Storyful

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COVID-19 compliance squad to hit Sydney’s east

A COVID-19 compliance task force will blitz venues across Sydney's east from today cracking down on businesses not adhering to public health orders. The group made up of 40 inspectors will ensure all bars and restaurants follow QR check-ins, social distancing requirements and mask mandates. Venues who are caught breaching the safety measures face fines and risk closure and patrons are urged to report businesses not doing the right thing.

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Dozens missing, one dead in Florida building collapse

Hundreds of fire and rescue workers scoured through tons of rubble on Thursday after a 12-story oceanfront building partially collapsed in southern Florida, with at least one person dead and 51 still unaccounted for, officials said. Colette Luke reports.

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Twisted Minds Episode 8: Robert Paul Long

Hear from criminal beaviourist Steve Longford, as he shares his involvement in the investigation of the Childers hostel fire.

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Twisted Minds Episode 8: 2002 Bali Bombings

We hear from Steve Longford, a criminal behaviourist, who helped with the investigation of the 2002 Bali Bombings.

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Nissan’s tough new ute arrives in Australia

Dual-cab utes sell on the promise of adventure, even if most spend the bulk of their time in the suburbs.

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‘Don’t banish them’: Liberal MP’s plan to bring cruises back

Australian cruise operators have won the backing of a federal government MP who has pledged to fight for a restart of the domestic industry.

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Childers murders: ‘There were bodies still at the door’

How do you describe the smell of a dead body?

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Whole town spared demolition

Exclusive: One of the longest running native title wrangles will end on Friday with a whole township built to support a uranium mine saved and being uniquely handed over to traditional indigenous land owners.

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Hardship hits home for five million Aussies

A bitter winter of relentless Covid-19 challenges is driving an unprecedented number of charities to request food relief for their communities, according to FareShare CEO Marcus Godinho.

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ADM CEO Juan Luciano on Global Food Supply Chain Sustainability

ADM chief executive Juan Luciano discusses how one of the biggest agriculture enterprises in the world is addressing growing demands for sustainability up and down the global food-supply chain with WSJ Chicago Bureau Chief Joanna Chung.

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Sylvan Fire Covers 3,700 Acres in Central Colorado

Approximately 200 firefighters were battling a fire in Eagle County, Colorado, that reached 3,752 acres by Thursday, June 24, and was zero percent contained, officials said. The fire was reported on Sunday, June 20, and was burning 16 miles south of Eagle, Colorado, according to officials. Footage shared by the Sylvan Fire Management Team shows the site and firefighting efforts on June 21. The cause of the fire was under investigation, officials said. Credit: Sylvan Fire Management Team via Storyful

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Evacuations Lifted as Crews Work to Contain San Diego County Wildfire

A 350-acre wildfire in San Diego County, California, reached 10 percent containment on the morning of Thursday, June 24, after evacuation orders were lifted on Wednesday night, officials said. This footage shared by Twitter user @Indpndtchika, who said it was taken west of Valley Center on Wednesday, shows aircraft dropping retardant on the fire. Credit: @Indpndtchika via Storyful

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Gen Mark Milley Responds to Rep Gaetz on Critical Race Theory

Gen Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke on critical race theory in response to questioning from Florida representatives during a House Armed Services Committee budget hearing in Washington on June 23. Milley, who was testifying alongside Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the hearing, was responding to Florida representatives Michael Waltz, a former Army Green Beret, and Matt Gaetz. “I do think it’s important, actually, for those of us in uniform to be open-minded and be widely read,” Gen Milley said of critical race theory. “And the United States Military Academy is a university. And it is important that we train and we understand – and I want to understand white rage. And I’m white …. So, what is it that caused thousands of people to assault this building and try to overturn the Constitution of the United States of America? What caused that? I want to find that out.” Gen Milley went on to say, “I’ve read Mao Zedong, I’ve read Karl Marx, I’ve read Lenin. That doesn’t make me a communist. So what is wrong with understanding? Having some situational understanding about the country for which we are here to defend? And I personally find it offensive that we are accusing the United States Military – our general officers, our commissioned and noncommissioned officers – of being ‘woke’ because we’re studying some theories that are out there.” Gaetz’s questions were also directed toward Austin, who responded, “I trust my leadership from top to bottom, that they will give me fair and balanced and unvarnished input.” During Gen Milley’s response, Gaetz was seen shaking his head and was criticized online for his reaction. Credit: CSPAN via Storyful

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Biden Outlines Anti-Crime Plan as Gun Violence Increases

President Biden announced a new strategy Wednesday to combat growing gun violence in cities, including going after rogue gun dealers and using Covid-19 relief money to fund hiring law-enforcement personnel and community investments. Photo: Mandel Ngan/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images

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Vic business leader argues mask requirement will discourage return to the office

Coronavirus restrictions are set to ease further in Victoria, but business leaders are not happy with some of the remaining measures, particularly the requirement for workers to wear mask at their desks. Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Paul Guerra said while he understands the need for mask on public transport and while walking through offices, workers should not have to wear them while seated at desk because this will discourage them from returning to the office. Office capacity is set to increase to 75 per cent as of tonight but Mr Guerra said it would not make a difference if the mask measure remains in place. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton defended the measure as an “insurance” policy against the spread of COVID-19.

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MASK MANIA: ‘Instruments of fear being used at critical times’

Sky News host Alan Jones says "we have seen these instruments of fear being used at critical times in our lives" as confusion, fear, and anxiety force people to become increasingly reliant on the health messaging. "Well, is Daniel Andrews now running NSW," Mr Jones said. "I will talk in a moment about the issue of confusion and fear. Both of them are riding high since 4PM today, all sorts of restrictions have been in place, as you have heard, but you are entitled to be confused. "Could someone produce a piece of paper that validates these directives? Masks everywhere, including workplaces. "Then, if you live in the City of Sydney and the local Government areas of Waverley, Randwick, Canada Bay, Inner West, Bayside, and Woollahra – you can't travel out of metropolitan Sydney unless it is essential and Queensland, Victoria, WA and South Australia won't let you in. For how long? I wish I could tell you."

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‘Poor man’: Queen offers sympathy to UK health secretary

The Queen has referred to UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock as a “poor man” to Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the first face to face meeting in Buckingham Palace in 15 months. The Queen expressed sympathy for Mr Hancock before affirming his view things are improving. “I was talking to your secretary for health, poor man, he came to Privy Council,” The Queen said to Mr Johnson. The Queen holds a Privy Council meeting once a month where she speaks with senior politicians, including some former prime ministers.

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Sydney restrictions a ‘real hammer blow’ to businesses

The COVID restrictions announced for Sydney on Wednesday were a “real hammer blow” for business owners in the CBD, according to Business Sydney Acting Executive Director Damian Kelly. Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced a range of restrictions across Greater Sydney in a bid to prevent a lockdown after the Bondi cluster grew to 31 cases. “No doubt yesterday’s announcement was a real hammer blow for business owners in the Sydney CBD who have already been struggling,” Mr Kelly said. “And of course, Sydney’s been impacted so much by the closure of international borders. “But I keep saying Sydney business owners are resilient, they’ve been through this before”. Mr Kelly said the new restrictions would cause immediate damage to cost and revenue but would also impact confidence in the longer term. “Right at the moment its coast and revenue, because people are cancelling events … logistical things are a big issue right now, but of course the longer this goes on it impacts on confidence and it impacts of future bookings,” he said.

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Fears restrictions ‘not enough’ to stop virus

NSW officials have remained adamant that there are not plans for Sydney to go into lockdown despite the surge in Covid-19 cases, prompting concerns from health authorities that the state isn’t doing enough to prevent the outbreak spreading.

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When AsztraZeneca will be phased out

The federal government is predicting the AstraZeneca vaccine will be phased out by the end of the year, given all Australians older than 60 should have received both doses.

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New local Covid case in Queensland

Queensland has recorded a new locally acquired case of Covid-19, linked to the flight attendant who contracted the virus in hotel quarantine.

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US to announce gun safety strategies

US President Joe Biden is set to announce his new gun crime prevention safety strategy aimed at tackling a crime surge. America is facing a spike in shooting across the country in major cities, prompting major action. The White House’s strategy includes stemming gun flow, investing in community violence intervention programs, and giving additional support to law enforcement. Many Republicans say the defund the police movement and lack of support has slashed morale in police departments and this has caused the rise in crime. Shootings are up 51 per cent in Los Angeles, 64 per cent in New York, and 126 per cent in Portland compared to this time last year.

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NSW health minister in isolation

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard is in isolation after being identified as a close contact of a possible COVID-19 case. Mr Hazzard said the possible case works for the New South Wales parliament. There are also concerns for NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant.

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Britney Spears Tells Atlantic City Audience She Has 102 Degree Fever During 2018 Concert (FILE)

A 2018 video of Britney Spears saying she had a 102 F fever during a show in Atlantic City has gone viral as Spears is scheduled to testify via Zoom in a Los Angeles court proceeding to address her father’s conservatorship of her finances and career. Footage captured by Zachary Gordon, who said he took it during Spears’s 2018 Piece of Me tour, shows Spears onstage. According to the New York Times, the footage echoes complaints Spears made about her performance obligations under the court-appointed conservatorship of her father, James P Spears. “I’m about to pass out, I’m sick,” Britney Spears says in the video. “I have actually an 102 degree fever right now.” Spears planned to appear in court to address her father’s conservatorship on June 23, with the media reporting the singer’s opposition to the conservatorship, which has seen Jamie Spears running her finances and career since 2008. Credit: Zachary Gordon via Storyful

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Tax Time: The loss carry back tax offset

Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood explains the loss carry back tax offset to assist with end of year financial planning.

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Health Minister’s on-air Covid admission

The New South Wales Health Minister is in isolation, after he was identified as a close contact of a “possible” Covid-19 case who he had interacted with at Parliament House.

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Britney Spears to address court

Singer Britney Spears will be addressing a court regarding a controversial legal arrangement which has allowed her father Jamie to control her life, estate and career since 2008. Ms Spears will appear before the court via a video link with some speculating, she wishes to remove her father from the conservatorship to be replaced with someone she trusts more. In recent years a so-called "Free Britney" movement has been launched to end her father's control of her life, arguing she is being held against her will. They have pointed out since she is able to work, sell out huge concerts and record albums, she does not seem like someone who is infirm and would require the protection of the conservatorship. Ms Spears’ family and her father have argued the measures were been put in place to protect her from those who do not have her best interests at heart.

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UK denies Russian account on alleged warship incident

Russia has released footage of an alleged incident with a British destroyer in the Black Sea. The country's defence ministry claims one of its warships fired warning shots and a warplane dropped bombs to force the ship out of territorial waters near Crimea. The footage appears to show four bombs being dropped to persuade the ship to change its course. Britain has denied the account, insisting its ship, HMS Defender, wasn't fired upon. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says the Defender was travelling on the correct route - bypassing training 'exercises' in the area.

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AstraZeneca use to be phased out by October

The federal government is now projecting the AstraZeneca vaccine will be phased out by the end of the year since it is expected all those 60 years and older will be fully vaccinated by then. The recent changes to the medical advice surrounding the AstraZeneca jab - due to blood clot concerns - means people aged 60 and older are now the only ones eligible to receive the vaccine. However, federal health authorities have said there is still a place for AstraZeneca in the national rollout and it will continue to be produced locally for those who request to receive it. A six-month vaccination rollout plan has been released which predicts 1.7 to 2.3 million doses of Pfizer will be available to the states and territories each week by the end of the year. The Moderna vaccine is also expected to be available for under 60s from September – depending on approval by the TGA.

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Two dead in light plane crash

Two men were killed in a light plane crash in the Sunshine Coast hinterland on Wednesday night.

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Anti-virus pioneer found dead in a cell

Antivirus software pioneer John McAfee was found dead in his jail cell in Spain overnight, a prison official said, shortly after a court approved his extradition to the United States where he was wanted for tax evasion.

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Pedestrian Bridge Collapses Onto Anacostia Freeway in Washington

A pedestrian bridge collapsed onto the Anacostia Freeway in northeast Washington on June 23, injuring at least six people, DC Fire and EMS said. Of the six injured, four were taken to a nearby hospital, and a hazmat unit was called in to handle diesel fuel leaking from a truck trapped under the fallen bridge, the fire department said. At least one other vehicle was hit by debris, officials said. Video and photos taken by DCFD’s Engine 27 show two vehicles under parts of the collapsed bridge. Credit: DCFD Engine 27 via Storyful

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Qld slams the door shut on Sydney

Queensland has become the latest state to shut its border to the entirety of Sydney and surrounding areas in response to growing Covid-19 cases.

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Water Cascades Down Uluru After Rainfall in Eastern Australia

Sightseers at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park on June 22 were treated to the unusual sight of water flowing down the rocks after a band of rain hit eastern Australia. On Tuesday afternoon, the Bureau of Meteorology recorded 10.2mm of rainfall at Yulara Airport, located approximately 26km north of Uluru. Footage shared by Janner Damien shows rain falling as water cascaded down the rocks at Uluru. Credit: Janner Damien via Storyful

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Hundreds Line Up to Buy Apple Daily’s Last Edition in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok District

Long lines were seen in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok district during the early hours of Thursday, June 24, as people gathered to purchase the last edition of Apple Daily after the pro-democracy newspaper announced its closure a day prior. Apple Daily said it had decided “to cease operation immediately after midnight” for its staff members’ safety, the BBC reported. On June 17, police raided Apple Daily’s offices and arrested five directors under a national security law. According to Apple Daily, the homes of staff members were also raided. This footage recorded by Galileo Cheng shows lines of Apple Daily readers wrapping around multiple blocks near Ladies Market in Mong Kok. Credit: Galileo Cheng via Storyful

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Apple Daily Employees Thank Readers for Their Support After Announcing Closure

Employees of Apple Daily, Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy newspaper, thanked the city’s people for their support at the paper’s headquarters on Wednesday, June 23, after its closure was announced. Apple Daily said it had decided “to cease operation immediately after midnight” for its staff members’ safety, the BBC reported. On June 17, police raided Apple Daily’s offices and arrested five directors under a national security law. According to Apple Daily, the homes of staff members were also raided. This footage recorded by Galileo Cheng shows employees waving lit-up phones from the balcony of Apple Daily’s office late on Wednesday night. Supporters gathered outside the office into the early hours of Thursday with the newspaper’s last edition in hand. Credit: Galileo Cheng via Storyful

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Victoria closes border to seven Sydney local government areas

Victoria has closed its border to seven Sydney local government areas which have been declared red zones by Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton. Anyone who has been in one of the red zones which include the City of Sydney Waverly, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West, and Randwick will not be permitted to enter Victoria. There is an exemption for Victorian residents who need to return home but they will be required to obtain a permit and undergo a full 14 days of quarantine at home or in a hotel. Victoria has also declared Wollongong an orange zone which means residents entering Victoria will have to be tested for COVID-19 and isolate until they receive a negative result.

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Concern about NSW covid surge

NSW residents are facing an anxious wait this morning to hear how many new Covid-19 cases were detected overnight, after Sydney saw a major surge in infections on Tuesday.

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PM slams Qld for ‘lack of compassion’

The Prime Minister has expressed his “disappointment” that the Queensland Government has knocked back a man from visiting his dying father in hospital in a scathing letter published online.

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‘Delta plus’: Deadly strain’s new mutation

Indian health authorities have named a mutation of the Delta strain as a new coronavirus “variant of concern”.

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US Senate to consider voting reforms

The United States Senate is expected to take a procedural vote to allow the Senate to hold debate on an expansive voter reform Bill. Democrats need the support of at least 10 Republicans to overcome a filibuster but the Bill is not expected to succeed. Supporters for the Bill say it is necessary due to restrictive voter laws in several Republican-led states. The legislation would block states requiring ID to vote, make election day a public holiday, and require 15 days of early voting.

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