Flood victims in NSW will be able to apply for Commonwealth cash payments from Thursday as the Hunter and Mid-North Coast regions brace for flooding.

The Federal Health Minister believes a broader rollout of a fourth Covid vaccine should be considered.

Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns avoids jail time for drunken crash.

In sport, a huge night for the Aussies at Wimbledon with Nick Kyrgios and Ajla Tomljanovich playing for spots in the semi-finals.

And in entertainment, Rihanna becomes the youngest self-made billionaire.