| | The first Australian Defence Force evacuation flight from Afghanistan lands back at a military base in the Middle East after collecting 26 passengers from Kabul airport. | | | Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia is about to reach the milestone where one in every two people eligible for the COVID vaccine have had their first dose. Follow live. | | | Premier Gladys Berejiklian says a small number of people are "choosing to ignore the rules" as she confirms a pandemic record 633 new COVID cases and three deaths. | | | It's another busy day of COVID-19 news. If you couldn't keep up with the press conferences, this is the place to catch up fast. | | | West Australian Premier Mark McGowan says he was not told about the transfer of a plane load of Villawood detainees from Sydney's COVID-19 red zone to Northam's immigration detention centre. | | | COVID-19 response commander Jeroen Weimar says authorities believe there are other cases still in the community and are yet to find an index case for the latest outbreaks. | | | Eddie Betts is retiring as one of the most beloved and respected players in the history of the game, but after giving so much joy to us, it's time for Australia to give back, writes Tony Armstrong. | | | A decision on whether to offer all children aged 12 years and older a COVID vaccine is expected soon, the Prime Minister says. | | | Devastation caused in India by the COVID-19 Delta variant results in two Sydney suburbs recording some of the highest vaccination rates in NSW. | | | The message behind the new campaign is not new to lockdown-weary Melburnians, but comes as authorities warn there may be virus spreading undetected in the community. | | | | | | Download the ABC News app | Available on Android and Apple devices | | The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source. | | | | The ABC sent this message to wwwhindimen.australia@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. | | | | |