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Victoria Top Stories
Victoria at 'tipping point' as state records 25 new COVID

cases
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews gives his
strongest indication yet that Melbourne's
lockdown will be extended, citing the high
number of new COVID-19 infections, mystery
cases and people "making poor choices".
Dozens of new exposure sites listed in Victoria, some dating back

more than a week
Victoria's list of COVID-19 exposure sites
grows to about 500 venues, with the spread
of possible venues of concern now right
across Melbourne.
Victoria Police investigate 'pub crawl' and house party with 1,000
guests invited
More than 1,300 calls about breaches of coronavirus restrictions
in Victoria were made over the weekend, which police attribute
to the warmer weather.
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Premier 'concerned' about Western Sydney as NSW records 415 new

cases, four deaths
NSW records 415 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths, bringing
the total number of fatalities during the current Delta outbreak
to 48.
One of ACT's two new COVID-19 cases has no known links to Canberra
cluster
It is not yet known how a man in his 20s, who tested positive to
COVID-19 overnight, is linked to the current cluster. The other is
linked to a nightclub visited by the initial case.
Taliban enters Afghan capital as US diplomats evacuate by

helicopter
Afghan officials say the Taliban are in the
Kabul districts of Kalakan, Qarabagh and
Paghman, with diplomats evacuated from the
US embassy by helicopter and EU staff moved
to an undisclosed location.
Australian military to evacuate hundreds from Afghanistan as

Taliban advances
Australian troops will embark on a dangerous evacuation
mission as early as this week, with the Taliban expected to soon
launch an all-out assault on the Afghan capital Kabul.
Australia secures 1 million more Pfizer vaccine doses from Poland

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says young people in COVID
affected parts of Sydney will be given priority access to new
doses of the Pfizer vaccine, with the vaccines to begin arriving in
Australia tonight.
Are we seeing the 'nightmare scenario' that experts have been

warning us about?
Yesterday, no-one needed to ask why the NSW Premier followed
up by announcing tightened lockdown limits. But other questions
soon followed.
A N A LYS I S
When politicians manipulated employment data, and journalism was

disgraceful
When Australia's economy was struggling in the 1970s, the media
behaved irresponsibly, writes Gareth Hutchens.
It's the Dockers' day in the West, as Essendon, Melbourne win

Fremantle wins a thrilling Western Derby to
end West Coast's winning streak over them
and deal a blow to the Eagles' finals chances,
after key wins for Essendon and Melbourne.
Aussie Andrew Moloney fails to avenge controversial 'headbutt'

ruling losing third title fight with Joshua Franco
ruling, losing third title fight with Joshua Franco

Australian super flyweight Andrew Moloney
misses out on another chance at the WBA
title, losing a unanimous points decision to
American Joshua Franco.
'Total shock', but acceptance from many across regional NSW at snap
lockdown
Regional New South Wales is doing its best to cope with the
latest week-long, snap lockdown announced with about 2 hours'
notice.
Case numbers stabilise in Hunter but 'grave concerns' over high

sewage detection
Health authorities remain very concerned about unlinked cases
in the Greater Maitland area and very high viral loads detected in
sewage from Medowie, Raymond Terrace, and Williamtown.
Ahead of 'Operation Stay Home', police issue 529 infringement

notices and charge 29 over COVID breaches
Thirty-one people are fined for holding a
"public gathering" on cliffs in Sydney's eastern
suburbs as police vow to get tough on those
breaking health orders.
'A perfect way to start a Sunday': Queensland records zero new

locally acquired COVID cases
Queensland records zero locally acquired COVID-19 cases
overnight as the state further tightens its border controls on New
South Wales border zone residents as the southern state's
outbreak creeps closer.
NSW facing 'most difficult' months ahead in COVID-19 Delta battle

As NSW wakes up to a statewide lockdown and the vaccine
rollout gathers pace, Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the
challenge will be keeping everybody safe until the vaccination
rate hits 70-80 per cent.
A N A LYS I S
Can you guess which Prime Minister called Four Corners a 'wretched
program' while fuming at an ABC executive?
In the past five years alone, Four Corners has
prompted royal commissions into aged care,
youth detention, the banking system and
water theft. But it's also come under attack
for the last 60 years, writes executive
producer Sally Neighbour.
At least 20 killed, dozens injured in Lebanon fuel tank explosion

The Lebanese Red Cross says at least 79 seven people were
injured in the explosion which comes just after the first
anniversary of the blast at Beirut's port which claimed more than
200 victims.
'Farmers are desperate for workers right now': Labour companies

urge the government to act on the labour crisis
Under the federal government's Seasonal Worker Program, low-
skilled workers from Timor-Leste and nine Pacific countries can
fill jobs in agriculture when there aren't enough Australians to
meet seasonal demand.
This firefighter went to help out in Indonesia, now he can't get home
to his struggling family
Tom Henderson works as a firefighter and was
deployed to Indonesia by the government to
assist with their fire season but now faces the
uncertainty of not knowing when he'll be able
to return home to his family.
Meet hikikomori, people who retreat to their rooms for months on

end, in new Australian novel
In Katherine Brabon's second novel, the Vogel
winner tells the stories of four Japanese
people struggling with loneliness as they
attempt to forge their own paths.
This is why many of the US states that voted for Trump are now at the
mercy of the Delta variant
It was never meant to be like this. America has vast supplies of
vaccine available to almost anyone. But in some pockets of the
country, the Delta variant is ripping through the unvaccinated.
This sector needs 'at least another 130,000 workers' in the near
future. This is how it hopes to attract them
With Australia facing estimates of critical
staff shortages over the next few years in the
care sectors, the federal government has
enlisted real workers to feature in a multi-
million-dollar campaign aimed at
encouraging thousands to join the profession.
Sha'Carri Richardson to race all Olympic 100m medallists next

weekend after Tokyo drug ban
It may be later than we would have liked and on a smaller stage,
but US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson will face six of the eight
finalists from the 100m final in Tokyo, including all three
medallists, at a US track meet this coming weekend.
Farmer heads to Tokyo as official Paralympics photographer

Farmer heads to Tokyo as official Paralympics photographer

Drew Chislett is leaving his cattle and crops for a month, taking on the role of an official
photographer at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
Features
Ali got vaccinated discreetly. He says his friends would call him a 'traitor'
if they found out
'What is north?' Map maker says the GPS generation is heading in the
wrong direction
I questioned whether the Tokyo Olympics were worth it but reporting on

them convinced me they were. Here's why
The biggest song in the world right now comes from Perth, but you
wouldn't know it
COVID wastewater testing where there are 'always crocs'
Losing the use of your legs does not mean losing a life you love
A N A LYS I S
A letter to a president: Where has the old Barack Obama gone?
Olympic 'quaranteam' exercises imagination to beat isolation blues
Slavery still exists in Australia. Just ask Aranya
A N A LYS I S
This is a time for small wins — and mine starts with a Bible-sized baking
book
'What is north?' Map maker says the GPS generation is heading in the
wrong direction
The game-day rituals of Olympians that caught our attention in Tokyo
Want to make sport fun? Here are some tips from coach Ted Lasso
Google plans to cut people's pay for working remotely. Could it happen
here?
Banksy responsible for 'Great British Spraycation' artworks
Melanie's been locked away for 20 years, but efforts are underway to
help her have a 'better life'
help her have a better life
Would Michael Jordan take part? How Australian Story landed a scoop
interview with the basketball legend
Melbourne public housing towers are 'on edge' during lockdown, but
have things changed since last year?
Analysis & Opinion
A N A LYS I S
When politicians manipulated employment data, and journalism was

disgraceful
When Australia's economy was struggling in the 1970s, the media behaved irresponsibly,
writes Gareth Hutchens.
By business reporter Gareth Hutchens
A N A LYS I S
Young people are disproportionately affected by the ACT's COVID

outbreak. Their response may make or break the lockdown
Canberra's lockdown will hurt young people more than older, richer, more secure
Canberrans. And how the city's youth handles it, could decide how quickly the latest
outbreak is defeated.
By Antoinette Radford and Markus Mannheim
A N A LYS I S
Can you guess which Prime Minister called Four Corners a 'wretched
program' while fuming at an ABC executive?
In the past five years alone, Four Corners has prompted royal commissions into aged care,
youth detention, the banking system and water theft. But it's also come under attack for the
last 60 years, writes executive producer Sally Neighbour.
By Sally Neighbour
A N A LYS I S
A letter to a president: Where has the old Barack Obama gone?
Celebrity friends, a palatial estate in the exclusive Martha's Vineyard, $400,000 speeches to

Wall Street — what happened to the Barack Obama we once knew, asks Stan Grant.
By Stan Grant
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Taliban enters Afghan capital as US diplomats evacuate by helicopter

Victoria Police investigate 'pub crawl' and house party with 1,000 guests invited
Case numbers stabilise in Hunter but 'grave concerns' over high sewage detection
ACT COVID-19 exposure sites have spread to Woden. Here are the latest locations
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Victoria Top Stories

Victoria at 'tipping point' as state records 25 new COVID

Dozens of new exposure sites listed in Victoria, some dating back

Premier 'concerned' about Western Sydney as NSW records 415 new

Taliban enters Afghan capital as US diplomats evacuate by

Australian military to evacuate hundreds from Afghanistan as

Australia secures 1 million more Pfizer vaccine doses from Poland

Are we seeing the 'nightmare scenario' that experts have been

When politicians manipulated employment data, and journalism was

It's the Dockers' day in the West, as Essendon, Melbourne win

Aussie Andrew Moloney fails to avenge controversial 'headbutt'

ruling, losing third title fight with Joshua Franco

Case numbers stabilise in Hunter but 'grave concerns' over high

Ahead of 'Operation Stay Home', police issue 529 infringement

'A perfect way to start a Sunday': Queensland records zero new

NSW facing 'most difficult' months ahead in COVID-19 Delta battle

At least 20 killed, dozens injured in Lebanon fuel tank explosion

'Farmers are desperate for workers right now': Labour companies

Meet hikikomori, people who retreat to their rooms for months on

Sha'Carri Richardson to race all Olympic 100m medallists next

Farmer heads to Tokyo as official Paralympics photographer

Farmer heads to Tokyo as official Paralympics photographer

I questioned whether the Tokyo Olympics were worth it but reporting on

COVID wastewater testing where there are 'always crocs'

A letter to a president: Where has the old Barack Obama gone?

Olympic 'quaranteam' exercises imagination to beat isolation blues

Slavery still exists in Australia. Just ask Aranya

The game-day rituals of Olympians that caught our attention in Tokyo

Banksy responsible for 'Great British Spraycation' artworks

help her have a better life

Analysis & Opinion

When politicians manipulated employment data, and journalism was

By business reporter Gareth Hutchens

Young people are disproportionately affected by the ACT's COVID

By Antoinette Radford and Markus Mannheim

A letter to a president: Where has the old Barack Obama gone?

Celebrity friends, a palatial estate in the exclusive Martha's Vineyard, $400,000 speeches to

More Analysis & Opinion

Taliban enters Afghan capital as US diplomats evacuate by helicopter

with 1,000 guests invited

2. Taliban enters Afghan capital as US diplomats evacuate

3. ‘Dead white man’s clothes’: The dirty secret behind the

4. Premier 'concerned' about Western Sydney as NSW

5. Victoria at 'tipping point' as state records 25 new COVID

This week in US politics: A big Biden win, Fox News turns on

Confused about who can get a COVID vaccine? Here's a

Tasmania has announced a six-week vaccination blitz.

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