By Hope NewsroomFriday 16 Apr 2021NewsReading Time: 2 minutes
Today’s headlines from the Hope News team. You can listen to hourly bulletin updates at hopenews.com.au.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is offering her condolences to the family of a woman who has died with blood clotting issues days after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Federal health authorities are investigating.
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The Prime Minister has flagged the possibility of vaccinated Australians being allowed to quarantine at home, once international travel resumes.
Scott Morrison says overseas travel for funerals or business could be permitted, before borders re-open for other trips.
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The head of the drug company Pfizer says people will likely need a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine within a year of being fully vaccinated.
From then, annual vaccination is likely.
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A man has died after being hit by a truck in Sydney’s west.
Police say the 32-year-old was standing near his van in Smithfield last night when a truck and car collided with his vehicle.
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An 83-year-old man missing from Hornsby in Sydney’s north has been found safe and well.
Police say an SMS alert issued to local residents helped them find Brendon O’Connor a short time ago.
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A new Harvard University study has found smacking could traumatise children in the same way as severe violent abuse.
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Buckingham Palace has released the 30 person guest list for Prince Philip’s funeral this weekend.
The service at Windsor Castle has been capped due to coronavirus restrictions.
The Duke’s German relatives will be attending, alongside the Royal family.
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Australia has joined the United States in blaming Russia for a cyber attack which exposed thousands of computer networks.
Washington will impose sanctions against Moscow.
Russia is calling it an act of aggression.
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It has been two years since fire devastated Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris.
French President Emmanuel Macron says restoration is going well and it’s still on track for worshippers to be allowed back in April 2024.