Sunrise

Health authorities are urging Australians to get vaccinated ahead of a winter ‘triple virus surge’—flu, RSV, and COVID cases are rising. Queensland is also seeing a sharp spike in whooping cough.

For more, the Director of Infectious Diseases at Mater Health Services Paul Griffin joins.

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A 25-year-old man has been charged with 30 offences after allegedly firing shots into a home in Kingaroy, Queensland. He fled, sparking a major manhunt and lockdown. 

For more, Superintendent Doug McDonald joins.

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The Coalition is back after a brief split. Sussan Ley reveals a new shadow cabinet: Ted O’Brien takes Treasury, Michaelia Cash gets Foreign Affairs, and Taylor and Hastie land key roles. But Hume, Joyce, and Henderson are out. Will the reset work?

For more, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley joins.

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Sunrise is joined by Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli and WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas to discuss the Coalition officially reuniting and Turkey's aviation authority fining impatient plane passengers.

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A UK farmhouse on Princess Diana’s childhood estate and final resting place was targeted by arsonists overnight. Her brother, Charles Spencer, confirmed the attack on social media, saying he was "stunned" by the news.

For more, Sunrise's Royal Editor Rob Jobson joins. 

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We are counting down to the State of Origin series opener, kicking off in Brisbane tonight.

For more, NSW & QLD legends Brent Tate and Brett Kimmorley join.

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Sydney streets will soon see a new police effort - Task Force Falcon - to tackle rising gang violence. It will combine 13 current investigations into crimes dating back to December. Premier Chris Minns called the violence “appalling” and promised the task force will find those responsible.

For more, New South Wales Acting Assistant Commissioner Jason Weinstein joins.

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In a few hours, machete sales will be banned across Victoria after a violent incident at Northland shopping centre. Premier Jacinta Allan fast-tracked the law, but new data shows knife crime is rising in Melbourne malls, raising doubts the ban will be enough.

For more, the CEO of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Paul Guerra joins.

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A warning for all parents this morning: A New Zealand teen has died after taking part in a dangerous viral trend called “Run It Straight,” where two people run into each other head-on with no protection. Nineteen-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite suffered a fatal head injury, and experts are calling it one of the most dangerous trends in the world.

For more, leading sports neuroscientist Dr Alan Pearce joins.

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State of Origin, one of the biggest sporting rivalries, begins tonight with Game One.

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