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

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

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Not many athletes get to four Paralympic Games, let alone before they turn 30. Madison de Rozario really is the 'Wonder Woman' of the Paralympic team - from racing the gruelling marathon to gracing magazine covers, Madi makes it all look effortlessly glamourous.  

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

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

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

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

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