By Hope NewsroomMonday 28 Jun 2021NewsReading Time: 1 minute
Today’s headlines from the Hope News team. You can listen to hourly bulletin updates at hopenews.com.au.
The number of COVID exposure sites across Sydney is growing, as the Bondi outbreak grows to 110 cases.
The food court in the T2 Domestic Terminal at Sydney Airport is among 10 new close contact venues.
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An urgent national cabinet meeting is expected to be held to discuss the country’s COVID-19 situation.
The Prime Minister is set to meet with senior cabinet ministers today, before meeting with state and territory leaders in the coming days.
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Australia’s intergenerational report is set to be released today showing the longer term impacts of the pandemic.
The Federal Government argues “hard” economic reform is required to deal with the challenges that could face the economy over the next 40 years.
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The state treasurer is reportedly considering allowing Dine and Discover vouchers to be used for takeaway and delivery.
Labor leader Chris Minns said an additional $25 voucher should be made available for greater Sydney residents.
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Rescue workers in the United States said they are searching with every bit of hope for survivors of a collapsed apartment block in Florida.
More than 150 people are still missing four days after the collapse, with nine people now confirmed to have died.
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New research shows a growing number of young people are feeling lonely.
54 per cent of people surveyed by Headspace Youth Mental Health Foundation said they feel a sense of loneliness – up 5 per cent on the same survey three years ago.