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Top Stories Adriane used to work up to 50 hours a week, now she works five. Thousands more are in her position Australia's unemployment rate drops again, but a steep fall in hours worked last month paints a more accurate picture of the economic pain resulting from COVID lockdowns. Immigration Minister to issue further bridging visas to Biloela Tamil family An Australian government barrister says the Immigration Minister intends to issue further three-month bridging visas to Priya, Nades, and Kopika Muruguppan next Thursday. Memory lapse or new nickname? Joe Biden calls Scott Morrison 'that fella Down Under' It might have been an awkward fumble or just a term of endearment, but having Joe Biden give Scott Morrison a new name is not the most embarrassing thing that's happened to an Australian leader in the US. Picnics allowed but new lockdown rules for construction as Victoria records 514 cases Contact tracers have linked 148 of the new cases to existing outbreaks. A few small restriction changes will come into effect from 11:59pm tomorrow night as Victoria hits its target of 70 per cent of adults having a first-dose vaccination. 'Good day' for 12 NSW LGAs but two others locked down as state records 1,351 new COVID cases The LGAs of Lismore and Albury are back in lockdown for seven days but 12 other regions are enjoying greater freedoms after NSW recorded 1,351 new COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths. Live: Daniel Andrews expects Victoria to reach 70 per cent first doses target today Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the state will reach its target of 70 per cent of the eligible population receiving their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine some time today. Follow live. Morrison has gone nuclear — and there's no turning back The geostrategic wrestle between Washington and Beijing is one for the ages and Australia is now to play an even bigger role — in a stealthier and speedier bit of nuclear kit, writes Andrew Probyn. They're silent and stealthy, but not always nimble. Why does Australia want nuclear submarines? Australia has announced a plan to make the Navy's next submarine fleet nuclear-powered. So what's so special about these subs — and why are we doing this? Man accused of raping Brittany Higgins indicates he will plead not guilty The man accused of sexually assaulting former political staffer Brittany Higgins has his matter heard in court for the first time and indicates he will fight the charge. 'Europe will be ashamed': He's saved over 60,000 lives. Some want him stopped Oscar Camps was a lifeguard on the calm beaches of Barcelona. Then in a single day he saved more lives than in an entire career.   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.   Follow Us     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.     © 2021 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this Newsletter | Discover other Newsletters | Privacy

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