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US Election results coming in thick and fast, stay on news.com.au on your computer to download the app for the live updates throughout the afternoon and evening..... Lil Wayne, NSW opening borders to Victoria, teenage boy arrested in Sydney for school threats, Kyle Sandilands, Ali Oetjen, and the sad passing of Don Talbot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s election day in the US and we’re being warned it could take several days to determine the winner, the world has reacted angrily after one of the Melbourne Cup favourites was euthanized because of a broken fetlock during yesterday’s race, WA's Health Minister has revealed the state views NSW as a greater threat to spreading the coronavirus west than Victoria, Britney Spears has declared she is doing well amid the ongoing #FreeBritney movement, and all eyes will be on The Adelaide oval tonight as the historic State of Origin series opener will get underway in front of a sell out crowd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Melbourne Cup has been won by Twilight Payment, with the favourite Tiger Moth coming second, anti-government protests in Melbourne, US bracing for civil unrest around election, Lady Gaga, Donald Trump, Martha Kalifatidis and Shane Watson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Melbourne Cup day today with the race set to stop the nation at 3pm australian eastern daylight time, Ex-Australia Post boss Christine Holgate is entitled to a payout of more than $700k after resigning – but instead, she’ll walk away with nothing, an expert panel has delivered a bombshell prediction about what will happen if, as polls suggest, Donald Trump doesn’t win, Aldi has told customers to “stay away” from its supermarkets this week if they were looking to get their hands on one of the most anticipated “special buys” of the year, Johnny Depp has lost his defamation case against a British tabloid newspaper that accused the Hollywood star of being a “wife beater”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deb Frecklington has resigned as leader of Queensland's Liberal National Party, massive border changes between NSW and Victoria to come, Prince William’s COVID secret, deadly halloween prank, Megan Fox, Brian Austin Green and Dylan Walker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No locally acquired coronavirus cases in all of Australia yesterday, a man dressed in medieval clothing and armed with a Japanese sword went on a Halloween rampage in Quebec city, killing two people, president Donald Trump is using every minute he possibly can to appeal to voters, a royal expert has predicted that the Queen will step down next year and pass the reins onto Prince Charles, Aussie Daniel Ricciardo has pulled off a second podium in three races, finishing third with an incredible drive at the F1 race, And in some bad news for Cycling fans the The 2021 Tour Down Under has been cancelled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Election really kicks off as Trump and Biden battle it out for the White House, News.com.au political reporter Sam Clench has what to expect, and sports reporter James Matthey joins to discuss the Melbourne Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland's border will open to everyone except for those from the Greater Sydney region, Notre-Dame terrorist identified by police, Kmart fake blood mishap, Robert Kardashian hologram, Firass Dirani vs Merrick Watts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman has reportedly been beheaded in a gruesome terror attack in France, Embattled Australia Post boss Christine Holgate has signalled a bitter legal war could now loom over the Prime Minister’s “humiliating” decision to stand her down, NSW Health has issued an urgent warning for F45 members after a person diagnosed with coronavirus attended two weeks worth of classes while potentially infectious,Harry Styles fan missed out on meeting her idol, Jesinta and Buddy Franklin have announced they are expecting their second child in march next year, Adelaide 500 has been axed by the South Australian government due to the coronavirus epidemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Europe is struggling with a massive increase in coronavirus cases, Donald Trump slamming Anonymous, NSW Premier revealing source of bomb threats, Basil Zempilas and Brad Pitt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria’s coronavirus contact tracing system will be put under the microscope, as politicians seek to find out if it played any part in the state’s deadly second wave, America’s top COVID-19 expert Dr Anthony Fauci has praised Melbourne for its recovery from its second wave of coronavirus, Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani had a spectacular blow up during an interview on Fox Business, Kevin Rudd has revealed he was “blindsided” to learn that paedophile Jeffrey Epstein donated more than half a million dollars to the international think-tank that he’s been a member of for six years, war of words between SAS Australia contestants Shannan Ponton and Firass Dirani has escalated, and the Boxing Day test will be held at the MCG for at least the next three years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The baby at the centre of the scandal was revealed to be found in a plastic bag, an update on overseas travel, Melbourne shoppers slammed online, Melania Trump, Kochie and Jackson Warne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of HSC students had their exams disrupted yesterday when several Sydney schools were evacuated after receiving bomb threats, sweet relief for Melburnians who are free at last,The Bureau of Meteorology has warned of “likely” life-threatening storms and dangerous flash flooding in Brisbane as multiple thunderstorms lash Queensland’s south east, Barack Obama has slammed Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Florida, Collingwood is reportedly prepared to cut one of it’s players loose because of concerns he will not be able to perform at his best while his wife and young daughter are living in interstate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Daniel Andrews said it will still be compulsory for Victorians to wear face masks well into next year, NSW borders staying closed, Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as new Supreme Court judge, Americans stocking up on guns, Candice Warner, Roxy Jacenko and F1 driver Sebastian Vettel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID-19 vaccine developed by the University of Oxford with the backing of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has produced positive results, Melburnians have raced to snap up bookings at pubs, restaurants and cafes after premier daniel andrews announced an easing of lockdown restrictions yesterday, passenger on-board the Qatar Airways flight that saw 13 Australian women rounded up and subjected to an “invasive” physical examination has given a “horrifying” account of what happened, Scientists have found more water on the moon than previously thought, and it was an emotional ride for Candice Warner last night on Channel 7’s SAS Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Daniel Andrews has announced lockdown will finally end in Melbourne, NSW police carried out largest cannabis bust in Aussie history, wild weather warnings across the nation, SAS Australia fight and Jayden Short. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fears there could be a spike of new cases in the region led Premier Daniel Andrews to yesterday announce a "pause" on lifting restrictions,federal government has registered “serious concerns” with Qatari officials after a shocking incident involving Australian passengers on October 2, Donald and Melania Trump has reignited wild rumours that lookalike body doubles stand in for the First Lady, Britney Spears’ makeup artist says there is a “Handmaid’s Tale”-style plot to keep the singer from having a baby with her boyfriend, Melbourne storm held off a fast finishing penrith Panthers to win the NRL Grand final 26-20 at ANZ stadium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NASA will announce an exciting new discovery about the moon, Queensland will go to the polls next weekend, US Senate to vote on Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barret and SAS directing staff Billy Billington on what's to come on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final Trump Biden debate where a moderator for the first time had a mute button, Queensland to announce border changes, Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate under fire, rare puppy born in Italy, Matthew McConaughey and MCG stunt ridiculed online See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first of eight specially chartered flights carrying Aussies returning from across the globe will arrive in Darwin this morning, Christine Holgate has stood down as CEO of Australia Post after it emerged she dished out four $3000 watches to high-performing executives, President Donald Trump has posted his entire interview with 60 Minutes online, three days before it was due to air, residents in Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast are being warned about a spike in deadly funnel-web spiders as wet weather and warmer temperatures bring them out of hiding, Roxy Jacenko has claimed Nick Cummins, the honey badger, did something a little odd in front of the other SAS Australia stars, Cristiano Ronaldo may miss Juventus’ Champions League clash against Barcelona next week after returning a second positive coronavirus test. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two new outbreaks have put everything at risk and forced 400 people into isolation in Melbourne, US Election security breach, Samuel William Davidson pleads guilty, Virgin Australia, Matthew McConaughey and weather warnings for AFL and NRL grand finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A school in Melbourne’s northern suburbs has closed as a precaution after a primary student tested positive to coronavirus,Bathurst 1000 racegoers and locals who live in the area are being urged to monitor for symptoms and get tested as soon as possible after COVID traces were detected in sewage, Nine people from the same family have died from food poisoning after eating homemade noodle soup that had reportedly been kept in a freezer for a year, Pope Francis has endorsed same-sex civil unions, Amber Heard could face perjury charges in Australia, Melbourne Storm captain Cameron Smith has said if he makes a decision to retire it will have nothing to do with the result in this sunday's grand final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been confirmed a Victorian is now being treated for coronavirus for a second time, Queensland crime curfew, Jackson Warne, Australian Idol and a young Peruvian footballer making global headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian government has reversed a decision to allow a crowd at Saturday’s Cox Plate in Melbourne, the bosses of seven of Australia’s biggest companies have pleaded with Premier Daniel Andrews to let Victorians return to work in order to “urgently” kickstart the state’s economy, President Donald Trump and his supporters are reportedly fuming over a key change to the rules for his final televised debate against Joe Biden, Schapelle Corby has revealed who she wants to play her if a movie is ever made about her life, The NRL is paying tribute to Australia’s frontline heroes by adorning this year’s premiership rings with a picture of a firefighter and a nurse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Andrews has said the single case recorded in the last 24 hours could be a rare case of a reinfection, Sydney police fear gang war, Aussie comedian in shock incident, Roxy Jacenko and Daily Telegraph with NRL apology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are fears some people who stayed in hotel quarantine may have been accidentally exposed to HIV and other bloodborne diseases, Victoria may become the first state to introduce electronic monitoring devices for returned international travellers, Westpac is sending refunds to customers after finding a “processing error” on thousands of mortgages, President Trump has arrived in Arizona, where he's set to hold a couple of rallies 2 weeks out from the election, Roxy Jacenko has fired back at online critics who mocked her for her effort on Channel 7’s new show SAS Australia which premiered last night, NRL Canberra star Jack Wighton has won the 2020 Dally M Medal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said he was forced to accept the trans-tasman travel bubble, high-profile bikie gunned down in Sydney, Gladys Berejiklian in cringey grilling, Schapelle Corby and Edgar Berlanga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melburnians will wake to new freedoms today as the state starts to move out of strict lockdown, Trans-Tasman bubble drama, Authorities are hoping to make Halloween a little less scary this year — releasing coronavirus advice for those celebrating the tradition, bushfire caused evacuations on Sydney’s northern beaches over the weekend and forced production crews to flee the Big Brother house, The Brisbane Lions’ Lachie Neale has taken out the 2020 Brownlow by 10 votes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National cabinet meeting with updates for Aussies stuck overseas, iPhone 12 models hitting the shelves and SAS Australia kicking off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump and Joe Biden held separate town hall events where they were grilled by moderators, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews with major restriction hints, Richard Pusey walks out of jail, Isabel Lucas and weather concerns for Supercars race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet meeting has been called off due to "technical problems" preventing Prime Minister Scott Morrison from returning to Sydney, transcript containing evidence about the relationship between Premier Gladys Berejiklian and disgraced MP Daryl Maguire was accidentally made public, Joe Biden’s running mate, Kamala Harris, has been forced off the campaign trail after one of her top staffers tested positive for the coronavirus, A Brisbane woman was beside herself after winning Powerball’s $40 million jackpot last night,The Queen has made her first public appearance since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March, Bruce Spingsteen has said he’ll move to Australia if Donald Trump wins re-election, The Rugby Championship has been thrown into chaos with news that world champions South Africa have withdrawn from the tournament. . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunrise host Samantha Armytage has been roasted for backing a store owner who opened his business despite lockdown rules, Daryl Maguire with further shocking admissions, Virgin Australia CEO Paul Scurrah quits, Trump’s son with Coronavirus, Nicole Kidman and Sam Querrey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian has survived two no confidence votes in Parliament, Donald Trump and Joe Biden will hold their own separate town hall events, trans-Tasman travel bubble will open on Friday when the first flight from New Zealand arrives in Australia, Channel 10 has announced that next year’s series of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of here will be filmed in Australia due to the pandemic, and a man told his wife he was heading out of town for work but instead he went to church to get married to another woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daryl Maguire has made a number of shocking declarations at the Independent Commission Against Corruption, PM Scott Morrison backing the NSW premier, another Victorian super-spreader event, Apple backlash, sad passing of Jacinda Barclay, and Britney Spears in another worrying video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW and Liberal MPs are fearful the revelation of Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s affair with disgraced MP Daryl Maguire is just the tip of the iceberg, Apple has finally unveiled the iPhone 12 and the good news is there’s four different models,Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus, a japanese tourist stuck in Peru due to the pandemic convinced the government to open up Machu Picchu just for him, Mike Tyson has explained his bizarre appearance on UK TV show Good Morning Britain, The Boomers will need a new coach for the Tokyo Olympics after Brett Brown quit after less than 12 months in the role See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump threatened to walk into the crowd and kiss fans at campaign rally in Florida, Bill Shorten feeling sorry for Gladys Berejiklian, Tasmania border updates, QLD election drama, controversy around Lily James and Dominic West, and LA Lakers rampage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is fighting for her job after her secret years-long love affair with former MP Daryl Maguire was exposed yesterday, 19,000 fines valued at more than $27 million dollars have been issued to people flouting coronavirus restrictions - but - an overwhelming majority of the rule breakers aren’t paying up, Pope Francis may have been exposed to COVID-19, Tourism Australia has hired husband and wife team Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster-Blake for a $7 million campaign designed to encourage Aussies to take a local holiday, Girlfriend of a Richmond AFL player delivered a filthy spray at the Western Bulldogs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gladys Berejiklian could be forced to resign after her admission of relationship with a former MP, Chris Eccles has resigned, medical professionals asking for end of lockdown, Prince Charles, viral bride stunt, LeBron James and the Lakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Daniel Andrews has said some significant steps will be taken next Sunday to ease restrictions, The World Health Organisation had done a massive backflip over its stance on lockdowns, President Donald Trump was considering an unbelievable stunt after being discharged from hospital last week, Rafael Nadal has equalled Roger Federer’s all-time grand slam record after smashing Novak Djokovic in the french open final, Aussie Daniel Riccardo finished third - his first podium finish since 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spoken about the quality family time they’ve been able to have as a result of the pandemic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand election coming up next Saturday, Apple set to announce new iPhone, Woolies stepping away from cash payments and Melissa Leong in heartbreaking interview on the Sunday Project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Democrats have teased an announcement regarding when a president can be removed if unable to discharge their duties, Melbourne losing hope to leave lockdown, Queensland borders might open to NSW after all, Denise Drysdale, Mel Gibson and the Wallabies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Childcare costs will be slashed and the energy grid will get a $20 billion revamp under a massive reform agenda pledged by Labor leader Anthony Albanese, A Malaysian flight attendant has been sentenced to nine and a half years in prison after she agreed to smuggle heroin into Australia in her underwear, Mr Trump claimed he was in perfect physical shape, he was immune to COVID-19 and that he refused to take part in a virtual debate, Lewis Capaldi news, Australian cricket captain Meg Lanning has rocketed back to the top of the world batting rankings for the fifth time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President claims his coronavirus infection was a blessing, and that he feels fantastic, Kamala Harris and Mike Pence exchanging blows, Scott Morrison firing back, new Sister Act movie and a tearful farewell to Dean Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW contact tracers are in a race against time to identify the source of three new virus cases, Scott Morrison’s failure to tackle the cost of childcare in the budget was slammed in a fiery interview with Leigh Sales on the ABC last night, Former US first lady Michelle Obama has blasted President Donald Trump, labelling him a racist and a liar in an explosive plea to voters, the best schnitty in the country has been named, The Bachelorette kicked off last night with a very awkward moment, Jimmy Barnes has offered to sing at the AFL Grand Final, but there’s a catch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Premier declares borders will stay shut to NSW unless the state goes 28 days without community transmissions, another COVID case linked to Trump, new Bondi Beach club for the rich, sad death of Eddie Van Halen, the Bachelorette and Wayne Bennett sacking Justin Hodges See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg opened up Australia’s chequebook and spent spent like never before, President Donald Trump has said he will be ready for the second presidential debate against Joe Biden, Meghan Markle’s former Suits co-star, Patrick Adams, has revealed he’s too scared to call the Duchess and Rugby’s strategic push into NRL heartland could be about to take off with moves to introduce a Pacific Island Super Rugby team into Western Sydney. . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump urges Americans to “get out there” and not let the disease “dominate” their lives, budget winners and losers, surgery nightmare, Australian Idol death threat, Russel Crowe and Sam burgess. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump has announced that he will leave hospital today, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced on Twitter that she had tested positive for coronavirus, world health organisation has said that One in 10 people around the world may have contracted Covid-19, workers will secure a Christmas tax cut in Today’s budget, Mariah Carey has revealed that she and James Packer never had a “physical relationship”and all the AFL and NRL news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President slammed by critics for potentially putting lives at risk after his drive-by to wave at supporters, Aussies set to receive “instant” cash relief, a naked Hugh Jackman and FIA Karting World Championships life ban for dangerous driver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior campaign adviser Steve Cortes said Mr Trump was "doing well" and “upbeat” as he began his third day in hospital, Boris Johnson has admitted the UK public are furious at the continued coronavirus restrictions, but has said there could be a long way to go yet, Sharon Osbourne has opened up about her sex life with Ozzy Osbourne, Plus some AFL news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.