By Hope NewsroomTuesday 24 Aug 2021NewsReading Time: 1 minute
Today’s headlines from the Hope News team. You can listen to hourly bulletin updates at hopenews.com.au.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australians must adjust their mindset about COVID-19, and learn to live with the virus.
The Doherty Institute’s modelling shows restrictions can be wound-back once we reach 70 and 80 per cent vaccination rates, even with hundreds of daily COVID-19 cases.
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New South Wales is set to reach its target of six million COVID-19 vaccinations today – signalling a possible easing of restrictions.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian will also keep a close eye on the figure for the number of children testing positive today as she finalises a school plan.
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More than 650 people were evacuated from Kabul by Australian forces last night – the most in a single day yet.
Almost 1700 Australians citizens and visa holders have now been evacuated since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan just over a week ago.
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A report is warning the rising cost of living is hitting retirees hard.
The superannuation industry now estimates a comfortable retirement requires $63,000 a year for couples.
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A severe weather warning has been issued for damaging winds and surf.
A cold front is sweeping across the east coast.
About 30mm of rain has fallen in Sydney so far this morning, with up to 40mm more forecast.