This is headlines by Auscast Monday March 1 2021.

Im Andy Martin.
There has been another accusation of assault in Canberra.

Rape allegations against a federal Labor M-P have been referred to Federal Police...after Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson received an email from a woman with the claims...Greens Senator Sarah Hanson Young also received an e-mail.
It's as pressure mounts on the PM to take action..after it was revealed another accuser had came forward, alleging she was raped by a federal cabinet minister 1988.

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ANOTHER CROWN RESORTS Director has RESIGNED.
Perth-based chairman JOHN POYNTON is the FIFTH to step down...he was the last of JAMES PACKER's direct representatives on the board. 

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More restrictions ease in VICTORIA today...
OFFICES can return to 75 per cent capacity. 
There are NO NEW Covid cases in the state today...but 11 active cases remain.
Its as authorities begin testing the latest batch of COVID VACCINES to enter AUSTRALIA.
300,000 doses of the ASTRA ZENECA VACCINE arrived in SYDNEY yesterday.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA is leading the push to GO GREEN...BANNING SINGLE USE PLASTIC from TODAY.
At the moment, its just plastic cutlery, straws and stirrers affected by the ban...but more products will be added next year...like polystyrene cups, bowls and plates.

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The Aged Care Royal Commission details will be made PUBLIC TODAY.
More than 100 recommendations have been made to improve the sector.

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TINA FEY and AMY POEHLER are hosting today's 8th GOLDEN GLOBE awards.
The virtual events will take place at venues in LA and NEW YORK.
It's a tight battle for Best Picture...the nominees are  "The Father", "Mank", "Nomadland", "The Trial of the Chicago Seven" and "Promising Young Woman"

And that's the latest Headlines from Auscast, if you want to see more news and the listen to the most loved podcasts in Australia, head to AuscastNetwork.com. More Headlines soon.

This is headlines by Auscast Monday March 1 2021.
Im Andy Martin.
<ul>
<li>There has been another accusation of assault in Canberra. Rape allegations against a federal Labor M-P have been referred to Federal Police...after Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson received an email from a woman with the claims...Greens Senator Sarah Hanson Young also received an e-mail. It's as pressure mounts on the PM to take action..after it was revealed another accuser had came forward, alleging she was raped by a federal cabinet minister 1988.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>ANOTHER CROWN RESORTS Director has RESIGNED. Perth-based chairman JOHN POYNTON is the FIFTH to step down...he was the last of JAMES PACKER's direct representatives on the board.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>More restrictions ease in VICTORIA today... OFFICES can return to 75 per cent capacity. There are NO NEW Covid cases in the state today...but 11 active cases remain. Its as authorities begin testing the latest batch of COVID VACCINES to enter AUSTRALIA. 300,000 doses of the ASTRA ZENECA VACCINE arrived in SYDNEY yesterday.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>SOUTH AUSTRALIA is leading the push to GO GREEN...BANNING SINGLE USE PLASTIC from TODAY. At the moment, its just plastic cutlery, straws and stirrers affected by the ban...but more products will be added next year...like polystyrene cups, bowls and plates.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>The Aged Care Royal Commission details will be made PUBLIC TODAY. More than 100 recommendations have been made to improve the sector.</li>
</ul>
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<li>TINA FEY and AMY POEHLER are hosting today's 8th GOLDEN GLOBE awards. The virtual events will take place at venues in LA and NEW YORK. It's a tight battle for Best Picture...the nominees are&nbsp; "The Father", "Mank", "Nomadland", "The Trial of the Chicago Seven" and "Promising Young Woman" And that's the latest Headlines from Auscast, if you want to see more news and the listen to the most loved podcasts in Australia, head to <a href="https://www.auscastnetwork.com">AuscastNetwork.com</a>. More Headlines soon.</li>
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More Rape Allegations in Canberra, Another Crown Resorts Director resigns, Victoria restrictions ease and more - Headlines by Auscast

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Vo by Andy Martin.

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Welcome news for Brisbane heading into the Easter long weekend...their lockdown will end at midday as planned.

Queensland has recorded just the 1 locally acquired Covid case.

In NSW, more Covid exposure sights have been added overnight, including a Byron Bay Hotel.

Local authorities cancelled the beach-side town's Bluesfest yesterday - it was to be held this weekend.

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The Federal Government's half price flights are on now sale - the bargain's hitting the Internet at midnight.

It's to boost our struggling aviation and tourism sectors..and is part of a 1.2 billion dollar revival plan.

Among the destinations on sale - Cairns, Kangaroo Island, Broome and Hobart.

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The George Floyd trial continues in the US this morning...

former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is accused of using excessive force when arresting Floyd...who then died - sparking global outrage.

A cashier who took counterfeit cash from Floyd in the lead-up has testified...a witness broke down during yesterday's testimony.

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Crash Investigators in LA say they've now determined what caused Tiger Wood's horror crash in February...but won't release the details because of privacy issues.

Impaired driving was ruled out earlier...as was the involvement of a second car.

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- Basic instinct star Sharon Stone has revealed Britney Spears wrote to her during the height of her 2007 mental health battle, asking for help.

Speaking on Kelly Clarkson's talk show, Stone said she was dealing with her own health battles at the time and wasn't in a position to help Britney.

- ...Still on Britney's case...and the latest is her dad Jamie has apparently filed paper work, seeking 3 million dollars of his daughters' estate - to cover legal fees.

And that's the latest Headlines from Auscast, if you want to see more news and the listen to the most loved podcasts in Australia, head to Auscastnetwork.com. More Headlines soon.

Thanks to Podvertise Smart Podcast Ads,&nbsp; get your brand involved today at <a href="http://podvertise.com.au">podvertise.com.au</a> - This is headlines by Auscast Thursday April 1st, 2021.
Vo by Andy Martin.
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Welcome news for Brisbane heading into the Easter long weekend...their lockdown will end at midday as planned.
Queensland has recorded just the 1 locally acquired Covid case.
In NSW, more Covid exposure sights have been added overnight, including a Byron Bay Hotel.
Local authorities cancelled the beach-side town's Bluesfest yesterday - it was to be held this weekend.
++++++++
The Federal Government's half price flights are on now sale - the bargain's hitting the Internet at midnight.
It's to boost our struggling aviation and tourism sectors..and is part of a 1.2 billion dollar revival plan.
Among the destinations on sale - Cairns, Kangaroo Island, Broome and Hobart.
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The George Floyd trial continues in the US this morning...
former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is accused of using excessive force when arresting Floyd...who then died - sparking global outrage.
A cashier who took counterfeit cash from Floyd in the lead-up has testified...a witness broke down during yesterday's testimony.
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Crash Investigators in LA say they've now determined what caused Tiger Wood's horror crash in February...but won't release the details because of privacy issues.
Impaired driving was ruled out earlier...as was the involvement of a second car.
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IN ENTERTAINMENT thanks to Little Box Co, Gourmet food boxes for any occasion, see the menu now at <a href="http://littlebox.com.au">littlebox.com.au</a>
- Basic instinct star Sharon Stone has revealed Britney Spears wrote to her during the height of her 2007 mental health battle, asking for help.
Speaking on Kelly Clarkson's talk show, Stone said she was dealing with her own health battles at the time and wasn't in a position to help Britney.
- ...Still on Britney's case...and the latest is her dad Jamie has apparently filed paper work, seeking 3 million dollars of his daughters' estate - to cover legal fees.
And that's the latest Headlines from Auscast, if you want to see more news and the listen to the most loved podcasts in Australia, head to <a href="http://Auscastnetwork.com">Auscastnetwork.com</a>. More Headlines soon.

Brisbane Released, Cheap flights in OZ, George Floyd, Britney Spears & More - Thursday April 1, 2021- Headlines by Auscast

Thanks to Podvertise Smart Podcast Ads,  get your brand involved today at podvertise.com.au - This is headlines by Auscast Wednesday March 31, 2021.

VO by Andy Martin.

A number of experts believe its unlikely Brisbane's lockdown will be lifted tomorrow as planned.

More covid exposure sites were listed overnight - there's now over 80.

The P-A hospital at the centre of the clusters, has been locked down for all but critical patients.

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New figures have revealed Australia's COVID vaccination rates...and they're a little slower than expected.

The Federal Government is blaming the states.

SA has the slowest rollout...just over a third of South Australia's available doses have been administered.

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...meanwhile the Federal Government is fast tracking a new defence Project.

A contract will be secured to build missiles for our Defence Force...and boost manufacturing jobs in the process.

No site has been locked in at this stage..but the PM is in Adelaide for the announcement.

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AND figures show just how much we're relying on online shopping during the pandemic.

There has been a 57 percent growth in e-commerce in the past year.

16 percent of all retail spending is being done online according to Australia Post.

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Game of Thrones is moving from screen...to stage.
A theatrical show is in the works - it'll be a prequel to the events in the TV series and will play on Broadway and the West End.
Sylvester Stallone has shared plans for a Rocky prequel with fans.
He's posted his notes for the project on Instagram...and hopes to have the idea picked up by a streaming service.

And that's the latest Headlines from Auscast, if you want to see more news and the listen to the most loved podcasts in Australia, head to Auscastnetwork.com. More Headlines soon.

Thanks to Podvertise Smart Podcast Ads,&nbsp; get your brand involved today at <a href="http://podvertise.com.au">podvertise.com.au</a> - This is headlines by Auscast Wednesday March 31, 2021.
VO by Andy Martin.
A number of experts believe its unlikely Brisbane's lockdown will be lifted tomorrow as planned.
More covid exposure sites were listed overnight - there's now over 80.
The P-A hospital at the centre of the clusters, has been locked down for all but critical patients.
++++++++
New figures have revealed Australia's COVID vaccination rates...and they're a little slower than expected.
The Federal Government is blaming the states.
SA has the slowest rollout...just over a third of South Australia's available doses have been administered.
++++++++
...meanwhile the Federal Government is fast tracking a new defence Project.
A contract will be secured to build missiles for our Defence Force...and boost manufacturing jobs in the process.
No site has been locked in at this stage..but the PM is in Adelaide for the announcement.
++++++++
AND figures show just how much we're relying on online shopping during the pandemic.
There has been a 57 percent growth in e-commerce in the past year.
16 percent of all retail spending is being done online according to Australia Post.
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IN ENTERTAINMENT thanks to Little Box Co, Gourmet food boxes for any occasion, see the menu now at <a href="http://littlebox.com.au">littlebox.com.au</a>
<ul>
<li>Game of Thrones is moving from screen...to stage. A theatrical show is in the works - it'll be a prequel to the events in the TV series and will play on Broadway and the West End.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Sylvester Stallone has shared plans for a Rocky prequel with fans. He's posted his notes for the project on Instagram...and hopes to have the idea picked up by a streaming service.</li>
</ul>
And that's the latest Headlines from Auscast, if you want to see more news and the listen to the most loved podcasts in Australia, head to <a href="http://Auscastnetwork.com">Auscastnetwork.com</a>. More Headlines soon.

More COVID exposure sites for Brisbane, Vaccination rates, New defence project, Game of Thrones & more  -  Wednesday March 31, 2021 - Headlines by Auscast

More Rape Allegations in Canberra, Another Crown Resorts Director resigns, Victoria restrictions ease and more - Headlines by Auscast

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