Australia Today’s Morning Agenda with Natarsha Belling

Queensland could ease border restrictions early after reaching a major vaccine milestone, while Western Australia shuts down reports they could reopen by January. A last-minute deal to water down climate change action at COP26 is being hailed as a major disappointment. And, thousands of residents preparing to evacuate as flooding hits the NSW Central West.

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Multiple states on flood alert as wild weather hits the east coast. Man charged and another being question over a fatal hit and run in Victoria that killed a father of four. And, TV legend Bert Newton remembered at a state funeral today.

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Also today, Queensland again on Covid alert after two new cases, including a mystery infection. How police caught one of Australia’s most wanted men. And, severe weather and flood warnings issued for southern Queensland and northern New South Wales.

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Also today, New South Wales hits a major vaccine milestone. A manhunt is underway after a shocking fatal hit and run in Melbourne. And, how an 11 year old girl from Mackay saved a young boys life. 

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Also today, new figures out of NSW reveal the unvaccinated are 16 times more likely to die from Covid. Another twist in the investigation into the alleged kidnapping of Cleo Smith. And, a small wooden bird that once belonged to King Henry Vlll’s wife sells for an eye watering figure at auction.

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Investigations are continuing this morning into a fatal house fire that killed four-year-old twins near Byron Bay. The heart-broken wife of a West Australia shark attack victim speaks for the first time. And, the world's ugliest and biggest potato has been discovered in New Zealand!

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Concern over a growing number of Covid cases rural Australia as Katherine is plunged into a snap lockdown. Britain becomes first country in the world to approve anti-viral Covid pill. And, NSW fire authorities reveal new secret weapon in the fight against bushfires.

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The PM says France “needs to move on” as fall out over the submarine deal continues. Queensland records one mystery Covid case as vaccine rates lag. And, could these be the world’s most ridiculous Christmas presents? Gwyneth Paltrow’s gift guide revealed.

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Former PM Malcolm Turnbull unleashes on PM Scott Morrison over the controversial submarine deal. What NSW residents can do from next week and how long the unvaccinated will have to wait to leave lockdown. Celebrations continue after a surprise Melbourne Cup win. And, find out a 106 year old’s secret to a long life!

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Another vaccine bungle in Queensland with patients given incorrect Covid vaccine dose. Incentivise remains the favourite at a history making Melbourne Cup today. And, the concerning new warning about interest rates and property prices - hear the details from Canstar’s Effie Zahos!

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