The Queen breaks her silence, Porsche driver pleaded guilty, Health Minister sick and more - Headlines by Auscast

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This is headlines by Auscast Wednesday March 10th 2021.

VO by Andy Martin.

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The Queen has finally broken her silence on the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview with Oprah Winfrey.

"The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan,

"The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning.

"While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.

"Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members."

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The Porsche Driver that has been accused of filming and taunting a dying police officer on Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway has pleaded guilty to three charges.

Richard Pusey, 42, has admitted to outraging public decency, reckless conduct endangering serious injury and drug possession.

His lawyer said his client would now be seeking "significant credit" because he had admitted his guilt.

"Without his efforts to resolve this matter, it had the potential to drag on for years."

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Health Minister Greg Hunt has been suffering a ’suspected infection’.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says hew will be ‘back on his feet’ by next week.

"He is being kept overnight for observation and is being administered antibiotics and fluid," the statement said.

The minister is expected to make a full recovery.

Mr Hunt's office said his condition is "not considered to be related to the (COVID-19) vaccine".

Mr Hunt received the AstraZeneca coronavirus jab on Monday alongside former prime minister Julia Gillard.

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Commonwealth Bank experts say that around 110,000 Australians could lose their jobs when the Jobkeeper wage subsidy ends at the end of this month.

The experts say workers in the coronavirus-hit industries like tourism, accommodation, transport, arts and recreation are most at risk of jobloss.

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Piers Morgan has quit Good Morning Brian after making a slew of controversial comments about Meghan Markle during Good Morning Britain following the airing of the Prince Harry & Meghan Markle controversial Interview.

UK broadcaster ITV announced the news in a short statement, saying: "Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain.

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Zac Hanson and his wife, Kate, have welcomed their fifth child!

The announcement was made on instagram, along with the cutest pic ever.

Zac revealed the name of his newborn son -- Quincy Joseph Thoreau Hanson.

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