Half of Australians aged 16 plus are now fully vaccinated, with New South Wales set to hit the 70 percent target in less than a fortnight.

Are the Nationals on board with their government's push for net zero carbon emissions by 2050? Acting Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce wants assurances for Central Queensland.

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