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A terrorist who plotted to blow up Australian landmarks is set to be released from prison after 18 years behind bars, a man has been arrested after a female employee at Canberra's National Zoo & Aquarium was found stabbed to death on Monday, more than 100 people are dead after an earthquake hit China’s Gansu province, Boris Becker has told Nick Kyrgios to have more respect for past players of the game, Frankie Muniz shocks fans with a surprising confession and Amanda Bynes has announced that she’s shutting down her podcast after just one episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian Supreme Court will today decide under what conditions one of Australia’s most notorious terrorists will be released back into the community The weather bureau has released its xmas day forecast 70 million dollars is up for grabs in tonight’s Oz Lotto draw The Pope has announced a big change to Vatican policy, with the pontiff giving the OK to priests to bless same sex couples George Clooney has revealed if he’d be willing to play Batman again A dress worn by Princess Diana has sold for a record amount at auction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rescue operations are underway to save more people from life-threatening flood waters in Queensland, North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the east sea, Chicago Bulls Scottie Pippen announces Australian speaking tour and there's a new M&M flavour on the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The area has been hit by the worst flooding in more than 100 years, as a result of ex tropical cyclone jasper Labor’s primary vote has lifted 2 points to 33 - but they’re still behind the Coalition on 36 per cent Israeli forces say they’ve found the biggest Hamas tunnel so far To sport - Australia wrapped up the first test against Pakistan on Sunday, winning by 360 runs Jessica Chastain has opened up about the touching gift Taylor Swift gave her, after they met for the first time at the MET Gala in 2011 Prince Harry and Megan Markle haven’t received an invite to spend Christmas with the royals at Sandringham See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andre Braugher’s cause of death has been revealed, Barry Humphries state memorial, Kathleen Folbigg could be seeking upwards of 10 million dollars in compensation, The US told Israel to scale down its war on Hamas, Sam Kerr has been snubbed by FIFA, new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm is the last.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AUKUS agreement took a big step forward overnight. Legendary entertainer Barry Humphries will be farewelled with a state memorial at the Sydney Opera House today. A number of suspected Hamas members have been arrested in Europe, accused of plotting terror attacks. In cricket - Australia dominated the opening day of the first test against Pakistan in Perth. Some of Madonna’s fans were less than impressed with the Material Girl, after she took to the stage 2.5 hours late in Brooklyn for her Celebration tour. Taylor Swift had a star studded bash at a club in New York to celebrate her 34th birthday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathleen Folbigg, who was once dubbed Australia’s worst serial killer, has had her convictions quashed by the Court of Criminal Appeal. A 58-year-old man in Queensland was shot dead by police today after allegedly lunging at officers with a knife, the US House of Representatives has voted to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden and actress Sydney Sweeney has revealed her favourite bit of Aussie slang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall in far north queensland last night. The Australian government is considering sending a warship to the Red Sea in what could be a major escalation in our response to the unfolding crisis in the Middle East. Lisa Wilkinson will step into the witness box today to testify in the defamation case that Bruce Lehrmann has brought against her and Network 10. Usman Khawaja has hit back at cricket administrators after being told he can’t play in shoes featuring the slogans “Freedom is a human right” and “All lives are equal”. Eddie Jones has officially been announced as the coach of Japan, signing a four year deal. Oprah Winfrey has responded to rumours that she’s been using the weight loss drug, Ozempic. Aussie rocker Jimmy Barnes who had open heart surgery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock icon Jimmy Barnes to undergo emergency heart surgery, passport costs increasing, more pressure on Israel to agree to another ceasefire in Gaza, Nick Kyrgios, the Simpsons, Marge Simpson, Dylan Alcott, The Rocky Horror Show, Jason Donovan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Cyclone Jasper is expected to make landfall today in Queensland. A man has been charged by police after he allegedly locked his girlfriend outside on a hotel room balcony during a disagreement in 2020. Overseas - Ukraine has been hit by a massive cyber attack that’s left more than half the population without mobile phone service. To sport - Usman Khawaja is set to make a statement with his footwear when the first test against Pakistan gets underway in Perth tomorrow. To celebrity news - it’s been revealed that Hamish Blake and his wife Zoe Foster Blake were the victims of a home invasion in Sydney in late 2021. A woman has sparked a fierce debate online about the proper way to shower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Miles will be voted in as new Premiere in Queensland, new Covid jab has landed in Australia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pleaded for continued military support, Zac Efron, Matthew Perry, Shane Warne and Netball Australia CEO Kelly Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Cyclone Jasper is due to make landfall in the Far North over the next 24 hours. The race to find the next Premier has heated up, with Health Minister Shannon Fentimen throwing her hat in the ring. Donald Trump has changed his mind about testifying in his own defence in his fraud case. Aussie swimming great Grant Hackett’s reign as king of the 800m freestyle has ended in spectacular scenes, with his record, the oldest in the sport, smashed overnight. Three Aussies have been nominated for the 2024 Golden Globes, which look set to turn Barbie-pink next month. Prince Harry has been ordered to pay nearly 95-thousand dollars in legal fees to the publisher of The Daily Mail for his failed court challenge in a libel lawsuit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A month on from the tragic Daylesford pub car crash, the 66-year-old driver of the car has been charged with a number of offences. It’s tipped that childcare workers around the country will soon be banned from using their mobile phones at work, the luckiest lotto suburb in Australia has been revealed and one of Australia’s most popular radio hosts has announced he’s split from his wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Miles Is The Favourite To Be The New QLD Premier after Annastacia Palaszuk announced her shock resignation yesterday Residents on the North Coast are bracing themselves for tropical Cyclone Jasper’s arrival Donald Trump has pulled ahead of Joe Biden for the first time in the lead up to the 2024 presidential election The BBL game between the Renegades and Scorchers was called off last night due to an unsafe pitch Singer Shannon Noll is being praised after he dragged a dying woman from a burning car and performed CPR over the weekend Jada Pinkett Smith has said that Will Smith’s Oscars slap saved their marriage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next week, Tropical Cyclone Jasper is expected to make landfall in Queensland, a cross-party delegation from Australia will visit Israel to show their support for the Jewish state and the Golden Globe nominations will be announced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billionaire James Packer has spoken out in Alan Jones’ defence after the former broadcaster was accused of indecently assaulting four men, one dollar coins featuring King Charles’ head are now in circulation around Australia, the UK has accused Russian security services of engaging in a sustained cyber-espionage campaign against top politicians, journalists and NGOs and Princess Mary has arrived back in Australia for a Christmas holiday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies in several states are bracing themselves for some scorchers over the next few days, Alan Jones is planning to take legal action against Nine Newspapers after they published an article yesterday accusing the former broadcaster of indecently assaulting five men, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced plans to visit Israel, Brisbane Heat easily won the opening match of the BBL season last night, Nick Kyrgios has announced he’s joined OnlyFans, Taylor Swift’s Eras tour concert film is available to rent at home next week, Bruce Willis’ condition has worsened over the past few weeks, according to family membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four men have claimed in a news report that they were indecently assaulted by broadcaster Alan Jones in the past, the broadcaster denied the claims through a spokesperson. Aussie farmers are demanding to know why supermarkets are still charging upwards of $20 per kilo for beef, and in the US, a gunman went on a rampage at a university in Las Vegas today, with reports at least three people were killed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laws to put high-risk immigration detainees back into detention were passed by federal parliament overnight, McDonald’s has been hit with a $100 million class action lawsuit, Time magazine has announced its person of the year, The Big Bash League gets underway tonight with the Brisbane Heat taking on the Melbourne Stars, The GQ Men of the Year Awards in association with BOSS were held last night in SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden has said that he likely would have retired after a single term if Donald Trump wasn’t running in next year’s election, an off-duty pilot who tried to shut down the engines of a commercial passenger plane mid-flight has been slapped with 84 charges, Penrith Panthers star James Fisher-Harris has won this year’s Golden Boot and rapper Daddy Yankee, who sings Despacito, has retired from music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another former detainee who was released into the community as a result of that high court ruling has been charged with a crime, Australia has recorded a drastic decline in children’s school performance over the past 20 years, the Australian Space Agency has revealed the name of our first ever lunar rover, the Matildas will take on Canada in a second friendly match today, social media users have expressed their shock at what Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin sounds like now, Britney Spears’ dad, Jamie, has had his leg amputated, after battling an infection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homeowners breathed a sigh of relief today with the Reserve Bank leaving interest rates on hold at 4-point-3-5 per cent, overseas the White House has warned that US aid for Ukraine will run out by the end of the year, a Youtuber has been sentenced to 6 months in prison after lying to authorities about a plane crash and the Oxford dictionary has released their word of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A known sex offender has been arrested in Adelaide after his release from immigration detention as a result of a landmark High Court ruling, the Reserve Bank will meet today to make its latest decision on interest rates, Time magazine has released the shortlist for this year’s person of the year, a former congresswoman in the US has claimed America could become a dictatorship if Trump wins next year’s presidential election, Aussie cricket fans will no longer be able to watch huge cricket matches on free to air TV, Adam Driver fans have blasted an American reporter after he asked the Star Wars actor a slightly rude question, Elon Musk has started a feud with Paris Hilton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's big supermarkets will be ordered to face a senate inquiry examining whether customers are being subjected to ‘price gouging’ during the cost of living crisis, a 91-year-old man has been charged with murder after his wife was found dead at a home in the western suburbs of Adelaide over the weekend, the cricket world is in shock at Aussie fast bowling great Mitchell Johnson’s scathing attack on former teammate David Warner and Ricky Gervais has come under fire for making a joke about terminally-ill children in his upcoming Netflix special. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An American warship and multiple commercial ships have come under attack in the Red Sea, the Pentagon has said. The man who fell into a 1.5-metre hole and was buried alive in sand on Bribie Island has been identified as Josh Taylor. Police are investigating after a neo-Nazi march through the Victorian city of Ballarat. In cricket, Australia have ended their T20 tour of India with defeat, losing their final game of the series. In entertainment news… Billie Eilish has addressed her “coming out” in her recent cover story for Variety. A reunion between Macaulay Caulkin and Catherine O’Hara has gone viral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial continues, the Reserve Bank might bring us more pain, Bucky isn't nominated for GQ Man of The Year (yet again) and Mariah Carey might be about to smash a Christmas record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 20 year old P-plater has been sentenced to 12 years in prison over a crash that killed five young people, In Queensland - It’s been revealed that a woman who appeared on a Channel 7 TV show is facing almost 80 rape and child abuse charges, royal reporter Omid Scobie says he’s received 20 death threats since publishing his tell all book about the royal family called Endgame and It’s been announced that the Penrith Panthers will travel to England in February to take on the Wigan Warriors in the World Club Challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles and Kate Middleton were all smiles as they made public appearances overnight, with neither of them commenting on the bombshell claims made in Omid Scobie’s tell all royal book. The SA Police Commissioner’s 18 year old son was farewelled at a funeral at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night Russia’s supreme court has banned the international LGBT movement, claiming it’s an extremist group South Korean dog farmers have clashed with police during a protest over the government’s plan to phase out the sale of dog meat by 2027 Australia’s T20 series against India continues tonight with the 4th game of the 5 match series Mischa Barton wasn’t the first choice to play Marissa in The OC according to a new tell-all book. Shane MacGowan, lead singer of Celtic folk-punk band The Pogues, has died aged 65, after a long illness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police in the US have confirmed they are investigating Aussie NBA player, Josh Giddey, after claims on social media that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor. More banks are set to shut up shop next year, the NSW State of Origin team finally has a new coach and a Sex and the City cast member has died.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Government will introduce its ‘help to buy’ legislation in parliament today, designed to help more Aussies buy a home 34 pilot whales were found dead after stranding themselves at Bryans Beach Hamas has claimed that 3 Israeli hostages, including a 10 month old baby, were killed by an Israeli air strike before the ceasefire began. An NBA champion could be headed down under to play in the NBL. Sarah Harris shocked her co-hosts on The Project last night when she made a rather peculiar parenting confession. A sad health update for former 90210 star Shannen Doherty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Omid Scobie’s tell-all book about the Royal family has been pulled from shelves in the Netherlands after it named the family member who allegedly voiced concerns about the colour of Prince Harry’s son’s skin. The police officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman in her aged care home has now been charged with manslaughter, Cody Simpson has confirmed that he’ll retire from swimming after next year’s Paris Olympics and Director Taika Waititi has revealed that he had no interest in directing a Marvel movie, saying he only took the Thor job because he needed cash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank Governor, Michelle Bullock, has claimed that most Aussies are coping well with the 13 interest rate rises since May last year The wife of Ukraine’s military intelligence chief was poisoned in an apparent assassination attempt 41 tunnel workers in India who had been trapped underground for 17 days have finally been rescued In cricket, Glenn Maxwell stole the show for the Aussies in the latest T20 against India Dolly Parton has explained why she refuses to send and receive text messages Matt Shirvington is heading to Summer Bay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is cracking down on vaping, with imports of single-use vapes to be banned from January, a 90-year-old woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man who broke into her nursing home has died in hospital, Sam Kerr has been ruled out of the Matildas’ upcoming friendlies against Canada due to a foot injury and Jennifer Lawrence has hit back at rumours she’s had work done on her face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza strip will be extended by two days New Zealand’s new Prime Minister is set to scrap world leading anti smoking laws which were going to come into effect next year. A new NAB survey has revealed that nearly half of all Aussie adults are experiencing some form of financial difficulty. The cost of living crisis has seen hardship levels rise to 44 per cent - that’s up from 29 per cent in early 2022 In AFLW, Richmond’s Monique Conti was last night crowned this year’s best and fairest Jennifer Lopez has given fans a sneak peek at her new song J Lo will also release a film inspired by the music called ‘This is Me Now’ A bombshell royal book, written by Omid Scobie, has revealed more details about Prince Harry and Prince William’s relationship See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Australia’s most powerful public servants has been sacked after he was exposed badmouthing politicians in private text messages, there’s been another alleged domestic violence death in NSW, Hamas has expressed an interest in extending the four-day ceasefire with Israel which is set to come to an end tomorrow and members of the royal family are allegedly getting fed up with King Charles’ reluctance to reconcile with Prince Harry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas has released another 13 hostages, including a four year old American girl. Voters appear to be turning on the Albanese government. A French tourist was killed and four others were injured when their car rolled several times at a four wheel drive beach near Noosa yesterday. To sport - in cricket, India beat Australia by 44 runs to go 2 nil up in the five match T20 series. In Formula One, Max Verstappen capped off a record breaking season with a win in Abu Dhabi, the last grand prix of the year. Former Socceroos coach Terry Venebales has died aged 80 after an illness. And… Britney Spears little sister, Jamie Lyn, has opened up about her relationship with her famous sibling. A bunch of massive stars attended the premiere of Beyonce’s Renaissance film in LA over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gaza strip ceasefire to end, MH370 court hearing, Junior Eurovision will take place, royal bombshells to drop in Omid Scobie's new book and tickets are selling out for 2024 Paris Olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Perth bushfire is now 95 per cent contained, mortgage holders should brace themselves for a rough start to 2024, Venice has announced that it’ll start charging tourists to visit the city’s historic centre from next year, Novak Djokovic lashed out at some English fans, it was Miley Cyrus’ 31st birthday yesterday and Sean Diddy Combs has been hit with another sexual assault lawsuit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are fresh concerns about Australia’s border security after 12 people arrived on the West Australian coast undetected. The Black Friday sales are finally here with Aussies expected to spend more than $6 billion dollars, as retailers slash prices. Overseas, Hamas is set to release 13 Israeli hostages today when the ceasefire in the Gaza strip comes into effect. There was a shocking stabbing attack outside a school in Dublin overnight. To sport - in cricket, India got a little bit of revenge on Australia after that world cup final. And… Kim Kardashian’s daughter, North West rates celebrities outfits from this year’s Met Gala. Eric McCormack, who played Will on Will & Grace, is getting divorced from his wife of 26 years, with the pair citing irreconcilable differences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were shocking scenes at the border crossing between Canada and New York State this morning after a car crashed into a checkpoint barrier and exploded into flames, killing the two people. There’s been a bombshell result in the Dutch election, with the country’s far-right ‘Freedom’ party winning, in WA, firefighters are continuing to battle an out-of-control blaze in Perth’s northern suburbs, and Jewish community leaders are calling on the Federal Education Minister to make sure a planned student protest doesn’t go ahead on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A four day ceasefire in the Gaza strip will begin at 7pm tonight. Under the deal, Hamas will free 50 women and children from the 240 hostages held in captivity, in return for the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners. An “armed and dangerous” father is on the run after he allegedly murdered his estranged wife in their Adelaide home on Tuesday. The RBA governor says Australia’s inflation challenge is mostly home grown, rather than a result of foreign factors such as war and supply chain issues. To sport - in boxing, Nikita Tszyu claimed the Australian super welterweight title last night, beating Dylan Briggs in five rounds. To Aussie cricketers - just four days after winning the world cup, they’ve got to front up for a five-match T20 series against India starting later tonight. And… Broadcaster Steve Price unleashed on Kyle Sandilands on The Project last night. Guns N Roses front man Axl Rose has been accused of sexual assault.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has begun his defamation trial against Network 10 and the ABC over allegations that he raped former colleague Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019, 23 people have been arrested and charged for the unauthorised pro-Palestine rally in Sydney, shoppers warned of Black Friday scams, Sam Kerr is engaged and Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson have signed a new 10-year deal with KIIS FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have forcibly removed pro-Palestine supporters from Port Botany who were protesting the unloading of an Israeli-owned shipping company, there are hopes that a truce deal between Hamas and Israel could be getting closer, the Socceroos have narrowly won their latest World Cup qualifier against Palestine, International Cricket Council has become the latest sports body to ban transgender players from the elite women’s game, the world may finally have uncovered the name of renowned street artist Banksy, sad news for Top Gear fans, the UK version of the show has been canned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South Australian police commissioner has penned a moving tribute to his 18 year old son, who was killed during a hit and run incident, a man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a 90 year old woman’s nursing home room and sexually assaulting her, Oscar Pistorius will find out later this week if he’s going to be released from prison, David Warner has suggested that he might try and play for Australia in the next one day international world cup, there was an awkward moment on Kyle and Jackie O’s show this morning and Boy George has had a crack at Adele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has reportedly put her hand up to be the new Optus CEO, the parents of the 21 year old woman who was bashed to death by a male colleague last month are considering suing her Sydney school, more than 200 mobsters have been sentenced to jail after a lengthy Mafia trial, the number one AFL draft pick was snapped up by West Coast, Shakira has agreed to pay a huge fine to avoid going to trial for tax fraud, Taylor Swift has paid tribute to that fan who died after attending her recent concert in Brazil See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has resigned, the search continues for the wreckage of a small jet in Victoria, former First Lady Rosalyn Carter, wife of former president Jimmy Carter, has died, Argentina has elected a new Trump-like President, Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson are expecting their first child together and Aussies have declared which Bluey episodes are their absolute favourites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has defeated India to win the cricket world cup, the search continues today for two people who were on board a plane that crashed into Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay yesterday, Israel and Hamas are reportedly “close” to agreeing to a five day ceasefire, Miss Universe was crowned over the weekend, Coldplay is coming back to Australia in 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School walkouts, Royal reconciliations, Shakira is in trouble and just how do you pronounce Joaquin Phoenix's name? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 53 year old police officer was killed during a shootout in the state’s south east overnight, the Optus CEO today told a Senate inquiry that she has no plans to resign over that nightmare outage, Lilie James, the 21 year old water polo coach who was brutally murdered by her ex at a Sydney school last month, was farewelled at a memorial service today, the tennis world has been rocked by a match-fixing scandal, rapper Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, has been accused of rape and abuse by his ex-girlfriend and a TikTokker has opened up about her run-in with Emma Roberts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is through to the cricket world cup final, the CEO of Optus is set to cop a grilling in front of a Senate inquiry today, a 12 year old Melbourne girl has now been charged with murder after a 37 year old woman was found stabbed to death in Footscray, Robbie Williams kicked off his Aussie tour in front of 38,000 fans in Sydney last night, China has lashed out at Joe Biden after he told reporters that he still considers Chinese President Xi Jingping to be a dictator, free tickets to Barry Humphires memorial at the Opera House will become available to the public todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.