Primary school kids are on track to be given their first jab by the time they go back to school next year, with the ­Pfizer vaccine cleared for their use in Australia.

Broadcaster Alan Jones is under increasing pressure to consider a tilt at federal politics with senior conservatives hoping he will – finally – agree.

A bullet fired by a masked gunman who allegedly took aim at pedestrians and cars in a busy Illawarra street pierced a home’s garage roof 3km away, police believe. 

And in sport, Pat Cummins is yet to lead his country onto the pitch but on the eve of the Ashes, Australia’s new cricket captain has already marked off some important firsts.

For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au