Hey. It's Nat. Let's take a look at what's making news.
Some good coronavirus news for people in Victoria today.
Playgrounds around Melbourne have reopened,
and people are now allowed to exercise outside
for an extra hour a day.
The state's recorded under 40 cases for the third day in a row.
Here's Charlotte.
CHARLOTTE: These guys are pretty excited
to be out and about at their local playground.
Now whenever we go outside for a walk and see a playground,
we don't think. "I want to play on you."
We actually get to play on them.
And now I can spend an extra hour outside, getting some vitamin D.
Yep, as of this morning,
some restrictions have been relaxed in Melbourne,
including getting an extra hour to exercise outdoors
with one other person,
a curfew of 9pm instead of 8pm,
and of course playgrounds reopening.
What I was doing that I wasn't allowed to do before
is that I'm hanging upside down in a playground
and before you weren't even allowed in a playground.
I'm very excited that the restrictions are lifting,
so that means I can go on bike rides with my friends more,
because I haven't been able to socialise with them
for most of the year.
It's part of the first step on the government's roadmap
to COVID normal,
and if all goes well in the next couple of weeks,
the state will move onto the next step
and these guys will get a bit more freedom.
I hope that the restrictions keep on lifting
so that we can eventually go back to school and play sport again.
You must still make sure to sanitise after you've gone to the playground,
and wash your hands with soap for happy birthday twice
or whatever you need to do.
But apart from that, party on the playground!
Fire conditions could be getting worse again in the US.
Wildfires have already burned millions of hectares
across America's west coast, and dozens of people have died.
But now, winds are picking up again
and almost 70 blazes are still burning out of control.
Some people have been able to return to their homes
and see the damage for themselves,
while thousands, like this family, are staying at rescue stations.
We have our lives, and that's what matters.
Dominic Thiem has won the US Open after an epic comeback.
That and more in sport.
OLIVIA: Dominic Thiem is the first man in 71 years
to come from two sets down to win the US Open.
I really, I wish we could have two winners today.
I think we...we both deserved it.
He defeated Alexander Zverev in a five set marathon.
Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka has taken out her second US Open title,
with a win over Victoria Azarenka.
And Dylan Alcott has missed out on singles glory,
with a loss to Dutch star Sam Schroder.
But it wasn't all bad for the Aussie,
with a win in the quad wheelchair doubles final Andy Lapthorne.
England has tied its one-day international series with Australia
one all, after the Aussies suffered a massive batting collapse.
They needed 232 to win, and at 2 for 144, things were looking pretty good.
Until they weren't.
And wickets started falling.
Australia fell 24 runs short,
but will be hoping to bounce back on Wednesday for the series decider.
Alright - full disclosure,
this next segment will be getting progressively weirder as it goes on.
It's time for That Escalated Eventually.
We're starting simply enough, with some of the finalists
for this year's comedy wildlife photography awards.
There are some real winners here, like this fish saying cheese,
or this bear who's just saying g'day,
or this otter who's not quite sure how it feels about getting smooched.
The winners will be announced next month.
Meet Bacon, the aptly named pig who is now looking for a home.
You see, while he has people to look after him,
he's yet to meet a landlord
who's open to the idea of letting a pig move in.
Bacon, who hails from Spain,
has grown quite a bit over his three years on earth,
but he's a good sport when it comes to outdoor activities
and even says hello to other quadrupeds he crosses paths with.
What an interesting gallery.
Painted by a robot.
This is Ai-Da, 100% robot and 100% artist.
She sees out of her eyes, which have two cameras,
and creates with her hands, which are a little less disguised.
This is her first commercial art show in the UK,
and the reaction has been a bit mixed.
MAN: It's a robot. It makes people polarise hugely.
People absolutely love it.
Thinks it's exciting sci-fi.
That blade Runner has actually finally come.
Or it's a, "Oh, my goodness. They're going to take our jobs.
"This is horrible. Run away quick."
So we get both reactions.
But what about you, Ai-Da? What do you think?
I think the work looks very good.
Hmm. Humble too.
Well, that's all from us today, but we'll see you again tomorrow.
Bye.
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