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The Premier of NSW has defended a decision by police not to tell the public about a potential mass casualty event, after a caravan packed with explosives was found 11 days ago in Dural. President Donald Trump has announced plans to detain illegal immigrants at Guantanamo Bay. Princess Beatrice and her husband have welcomed their second child. Comedian Amy Schumer has opened up about an awkward moment she had with Bradley Cooper. And in sport, Steve Smith has become just the 15th cricket player in history to score 10,000 test runs. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man who scammed Aussies out of their hard-earned money details how he was tricked into taking the job, and how he convinced people to part with their cash. For more and to sign the petition, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hopes the RBA will cut interest rates sooner than later, Britney Spears's ex-husband opens up about THAT conservatorship, and Jake Paul reveals who he’ll fight next. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The “doomsday clock”, which symbolises how close humanity is to destruction, has ticked one second closer to midnight. Denmark has announced it will spend more than $2 billion dollars to bolster security in the arctic around Greenland, which it controls. Oz Lotto will soar to $100 million next Tuesday, for only the second time. Beau Ryan has opened up about a nightmare interview he had with Jason Statham. The new coaches of The Voice Australia have been revealed. In cricket, the first test between Australia and Sri Lanka gets underway in Galle this afternoon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A gangland figure has been killed in Victoria, Trump vows to build an Iron Dome and Steven Spielberg reveals a surprising fact about E.T. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order today banning transgender people from serving in the military. There was a moving ceremony at the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland this morning to commemorate 80 years since its liberation. A 43 year old man has been charged after the NSW police wall of remembrance was allegedly vandalised. Actor Timothee Chalamet is copping heat online after making a distasteful joke about US president Jimmy Carter. You can expect to see a fair bit of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce over the next couple of weeks. The Hobart Hurricanes are this year’s BBL champions, after they defeated the Sydney Thunder in Tasmania last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open last night for the second year in a row. A group of 40 alleged neo-nazi’s disrupted Australia Day celebrations in Adelaide yesterday. A majority of voters expect the Coalition to win the next federal election. Prosecutors have indicted South Korea’s impeached President on charges of leading an insurrection. Timothee Chalamet received rave reviews on Saturday Night Live over the weekend. The guest list for the AACTA awards on the Gold Coast has been announced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles has shared a personal message to the new US President as his second term in office gets underway. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secret JFK files to be released, a TV presenter leaves Channel 9 over a $50,000 payment, and the Australian Open men's final to be determined today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 18 year old who went on a frenzied stabbing spree at a Taylor Swift dance class has been sentenced. Apprentice tradies are set to be offered $10,000 to take up a job in and stay in the construction sector. An 88 year old man has been charged, after he allegedly fired a bullet at the home of NRL coach Anthony Seibold. The Oscar nominations were announced this morning. There was a nasty accident at a heavy metal band’s gig at Melbourne’s Festival Hall on Wednesday night. Aryna Sabalenka is through to her third straight Australian Open final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great Aussie Debate is happening now at news.com.au, and we want you to get involved. Bucky reveals some of the questions that are featured in the national survey. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex De Minaur was knocked out of the Australian Open last night. American tennis player, Ben Shelton, has ripped into the quality of local broadcasting. Donald Trump has told Vladimir Putin to make a deal to end the Ukraine war “now” or face tariff hikes and more sanctions. It’s been revealed what Joe Biden wrote in a note that he left in the oval office for Donald Trump. Sex and the City star Kristin Davis has revealed a male actor, who’s now very famous and successful, ghosted her back in the day. American singer Bebe Rexha let go by Warner Records after more than a decade with the label.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebel Wilson explains how she upset the royals, a gutsy bishop makes a personal plea to Donald Trump and outrage as Australia’s top cricket players get snubbed. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Federal Police are investigating whether people overseas are paying locals criminals to carry out a wave of anti-semitic attacks in Sydney. Hamas has announced it will release four female hostages on Saturday, as part of the ceasefire deal. At least 66 people were killed when a fire ripped through a popular ski resort in northeastern Turkey. Reggie Sorensen, who won Big Brother Australia twice, has revealed that she was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a man posing as a TV producer. Justin Bieber fans were shocked when they noticed yesterday the singer had unfollowed his wife, Hayley Bieber, on Instagram. Novak Djokovic had one of the greatest wins of his career last night. Aussie Alex de Minaur is back in action at the Open tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump vows to send astronauts to Mars, a singer claims she was ghosted by Harry Styles, and we’ve got an update on Novak Djokovic’s beef with Channel 9. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump was sworn in as president (again) today and has vowed to ‘make America great again’. But how will his second stint in the White House impact us here in Australia? Political expert Bruce Wolpe explains to host Andrew Bucklow. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Channel 9 star apologises to Novak Djokovic, Kyle Sandilands makes a fortune off Donald Trump, and details about bizarre gift bags Hamas gave to Israeli hostages. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novak Djokovic refused to give an on court interview with Channel 9 after his win at the Australian Open on Sunday night. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect overnight. Americans can access Tiktok again. Comedian Dave Chappelle joked about Sean Diddy Combs ‘freak off’ parties while hosting Saturday Night Live over the weekend. The latest season of I’m a Celeb kicked off last night on Channel 10.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re going to go behind palace walls to cover the big news of the week - including Kate’s huge announcement about her cancer, why Harry and Meghan are facing backlash… again. Plus a huge celeb’s revelation that he snubbed an offer from King Charles himself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Packer dines with the world’s most powerful men, a massive Hollywood star spotted on the Gold Coast, and Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds sued for more than half a billion dollars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucy Liu has recently opened up about her infamous feud with Bill Murray on the set of Charlie's Angels 20 years ago, prompting a look at some of the most bitter beefs in the world of showbiz. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 15 months of fighting, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a three-stage ceasefire, Russel Brand shows the moment Mel Gibson found out his mansion was on fire in Los Angeles, Ivanka Trump has explained why she won’t be returning to the White House, Sydney gets hit with one of the wildest storms its seen in years and Kokkanakis says he would've won if he wasn't injured. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A ceasefire in the Middle East, Renée Zellweger reveals why she quit acting, and Thanasi Kokkinakis gets knocked out of the Australian Open.  For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hopes of an imminent ceasefire in the Gaza strip, one of this year’s I’m a Celeb contestants revealed, and we try one of the world’s worst-rated foods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports an Australian has been killed by Russia, Kate Middleton makes a big announcement about her cancer, and Alex De Minaur advances in the Australian Open. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cult burger chain arrives in Australia, an ex-neighbours star announces she’s pregnant with her 7th child, and a Taylor Swift tour crew member reveals his jaw-dropping bonus from the singer. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Angeles has been decimated by one of the worst natural disasters in US history, with some suggesting the city will not be able to host the 2028 Olympics as planned. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new poll suggests a growing number of Aussies are happy to keep the date of Australia Day, former talk show host Ricki Lake claims that a psychic predicted last year that she would lose her home in the LA fires and Strikers bowler Liam Haskett got smacked for a six and his dad caught the ball in the crowd. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neo-nazi’s charged in Adelaide, claims a psychic predicted the LA fires and a big-name tennis star hints at retirement. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prince of Wales makes significant break from royal tradition to mark his wife’s 43rd birthday. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest from LA as fires continue to burn, another anti-semitic attack in Sydney, and Novak Djokovic claims he was poisoned in Melbourne. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll has risen in Los Angeles, as the city struggles to contain several out of control fires. The wife of former vice president, Mike Pence, snubbed Donald Trump at the funeral for former president, Jimmy Carter. A group of friends have opened up about the moment they stumbled upon 23 year old hiker, Hadi Nazari, who had been missing in the Kosciusko National Park for almost two weeks. Prince William has paid tribute to his wife, Kate Middleton, on her 43rd birthday. Lily Allen has pretty much confirmed that she’s split from her husband, David Harbour, who you might know from Stranger Things. In tennis, The Australian Open draw was released yesterday - and it’s not going to be easy for Alex de Minaur, who is considered Australia’s best hope in the tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former world No. 1 Andy Roddick has had a gutful of Nick Kyrgios, launching a fierce tirade against the outspoken Australian. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devastating fires are raging across Los Angeles. A hiker who was missing for almost two weeks in Kosciosko National Park was found alive yesterday. Brisbane’s traffic congestion has been ranked the 10th worst in the world, according to the INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard. Aussie actress Asher Keddie and her husband were the victims of a terrifying home invasion in Melbourne. The nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced overnight. Ex tennis champ Andy Roddick has blasted Nick Kyrgios, after the Aussie star had a little swipe at Lleyton Hewitt’s 16 yr old son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sad update on that seaplane crash from WA, Justin Trudeau slaps down a wild suggestion from Donald Trump, and a Ch 7 star reveals how much she gets paid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three people are still missing after a seaplane crashed off WA’s Rottnest Island yesterday. In the US, Donald Trump has refused to rule out using military force - or economic coercion - to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal. A devastating earthquake in Tibet has killed at least 126 people and damaged thousands of buildings. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have settled their divorce. Hugh Jackman has gone public with his new romance. In tennis, world number one Jannik Sinner is in good form ahead of the Australian Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kyrgios is set for a Davis Cup comeback, the Golden Globes host reveals jokes she cut from her monologue, and Donald Trump suffers a big blow in court. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Trudeau dropped a bombshell this morning. To the US and congress certified Donald Trump’s election victory today.Two men have been arrested after a 23 year old woman was shot and killed in Queensland just days before Christmas. The Golden Globes were on yesterday. There were plenty of amusing moments, including one from Elton John who joked about the fact he’s recently gone blind in one eye.Tom Holland is said to have popped the question to Zendaya between Xmas and New Years. Russell Crowe has hit back at reports he’s trying to sell his 25 per cent share of the South Sydney Rabbitohs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A surprise federal election date emerges, Keith Urban was mocked at the Golden Globes, and Russell Crowe to sell his share of The Rabbitohs. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man accused of raping a Virgin Australia crew member in Fiji will face court today. Anthony Albanese is splashing the cash ahead of this year’s election. An Etihad plane bound for Abu Dhabi had to abort its take-off at Melbourne Airport on Sunday night after two of its wheels exploded. Hollywood’s biggest TV and movie stars will hit the red carpet for the Golden Globes today. A rapper is lucky to be alive after accidentally firing a gun in his pocket during a podcast. Aussie test captain Pat Cummins has praised young gun Sam Konstas, after Australia won the Border-Gavaskar trophy.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re doing an end of year news quiz with Tim Blackwell and Ricki-Lee Coulter, two of the stars from Nova’s national drive show, Ricki-Lee, Tim and Joel. These two are very competitive so things get pretty heated!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I’ll be joined by news.com.au’s royal reporter, Bronte Coy, all the way from London, as she runs us through all the biggest royal shocks that rocked the palace - and the rest of us - over the past 12 months.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been a wild year in Australian politics and in today’s special episode, news.com.au’s political editor Samantha Maiden will be joined by reporter Sam Clench for a look back at the three biggest scandals of 2024.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re handing the pod over to the hosts of Sports Ranting - a news.com.au vodcast hosted James McKern, Andrew McMurtry and James Dampney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A celebrity split no one saw coming, a music mogul’s downfall and an Aussie TV scandal, all in today’s special episode of From the Newsroom, we’re taking a look at the showbiz moments from 2024 that shocked us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US President-elect met with Prince William in Paris this week and apparently had quite a personal conversation about the royal family’s struggles this year. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US government responds to reports of drones over New Jersey, Aussie parents charged for faking their kid had cancer, and an actor details the crappy gift he got from Russell Crowe. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has been named Time magazine’s person of the year. Qantas engineers are set to go on strike today as they demand better pay. Queensland’s parliament has passed tough new laws to crack down on youth offenders. Channel 7’s Michael Usher has opened up about his infamous trainwreck interview with Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York. Sean Diddy Combs has been hit with yet another lawsuit. In cricket, Jason Gillespie has resigned as coach of Pakistan’s test team, over disagreements with the country’s cricket board   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive NRL announcement, a shocking home invasion in the top end, and Jim Carrey reveals the real reason he came out of retirement. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More details have come to light about that antisemitic incident in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, where anti-israel slogans were spraypainted on buildings and a car was set alight. An iconic 1968 beer commercial is among 10 pieces of audio that have been added to the National Film and Sound Archive’s time capsule. The president has been briefed and the FBI is investigating after a number of bizarre drone sightings in the skies above New Jersey. Travis Kelce has paid tribute to his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, after she wrapped her recorded breaking Era’s Tour. One of the stars of The Bachelor Australia has welcomed a baby with his partner who he met on the show. Cricket Australia has launched a major push to have the Gabba scrapped as a Test venue and replaced by a stadium that could sustain the sport for another 50 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.