| | Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says he expects the national rollout of the Moderna vaccine to begin from the middle of next month, with the TGA set to approve the vaccine shortly. | | | TGA approval of the Moderna vaccine is imminent. Here's what you need to know about Australia's third COVID-19 vaccine candidate. | | | Residents in Penrith are subject to tougher restrictions after an increase in COVID cases as NSW records 262 new infections and another death. | | | NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she hopes tougher restrictions will "stem the tide" and stop the virus "seeping into additional communities", as Penrith in Western Sydney becomes a new area of concern. | | | Cairns and Yarrabah have officially been plunged into a snap three-day lockdown from 4:00pm, after an "unexpected" positive case of COVID-19 in the community. | | | Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says residents did a "mighty job" of controlling a cluster of the Delta COVID variant. The lockdown lifted at 4:00pm but new rules apply. | | | Premier Daniel Andrews announces Victorians aged 18 to 39 will be able to access the AstraZeneca vaccine from selected mass vaccination hubs from Monday, as the state battles to bring its Delta outbreak under control. | | | Patty Mills has long been acknowledged in basketball circles as a leader of rare quality. His skills were on display again at the Olympics and it's to be hoped our political class was taking notes, writes Russell Jackson. | | | Our bloggers rate their favourite moments of these memorable and unique Olympic Games. Join the discussion. | | | The Whitehouses followed a plan to keep their 17-year-old son alive: he showered with the bathroom door open and his mother slept in his room. With no designated acute youth mental health ward in their region, it was up to them to ensure his safety. | | | | | | 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. | | | | |