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Donald Trump makes another surprising appointment, Keith Urban spills on a bizarre fan encounter, and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie offered millions to star together in a movie. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s been an anti-semitic attack in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra overnight. Economists have revealed when we can expect the RBA to start cutting interest rates, after the reserve bank left rates on hold yesterday. Two tourists were killed by a falling tree at the Monkey Forest in Bali. Jamie Foxx has finally set the record straight about his mystery health scare from last year. Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have reportedly split up. New Zealand is set to shut down its greyhound racing industry.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A flight makes an emergency landing in Queensland, Taylor Swift pays her staffers a staggering bonus, and a Hollywood A-lister is set to return to the MCU. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s been a breakthrough in the hunt for an assassin who shot and killed a healthcare CEO in New York last week. Australian swimming legend Dawn Fraser is out of intensive care and is on the mend after a nasty fall last week. Treating yourself to a single chocolate bar, or even a handful of chips, each day could be increasing your biological age. The 10 contenders for Time Magazine’s person of the year have been revealed on the US Today Show. The Golden Globe nominees were revealed overnight. A Dominican baseballer has signed the biggest contract in sporting history See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Z denies a shocking claim, Chris Rock storms out of an Aussie billionaire’s party, and Ange Postecolgou is under pressure in the premier league. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Assad regime has fallen in Syria, after Islamist-led rebels swept into Damascus. Officials will meet today to decide whether to officially declare Friday's firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue as an act of terrorism. The majority of Australians see Anthony Albanese as a weak leader, according to the latest news poll. Taylor Swift’s Era’s tour will come to an end today with a final concert in Vancouver. An influencer has denied that she hooked up with Irish actor Barry Keoghan. In formula one, Lando Norris won the Abu Dhabi grand prix this morning, with Carlos Sainz Jr second and Charles LeClerc third. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of frenzied speculation, Prince Harry has finally directly addressed the rumours that he and Meghan are getting divorced. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister is outraged over an antisemitic attack, Ariana Grande breaks down when asked about her weight, and Ange Postecoglou is under fire in the UK. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man armed with a gel blaster gun ran into a business on Surfers Paradise Boulevard and assaulted a female employee before setting fire to the foyer. Billionaire Adrian Portelli has been charged in South Australia for running an unlawful lottery. There’s an update about that horrific assassination in New York yesterday where a health care CEO was gunned down in public. Samantha Armytage has split from her husband of four years, Richard Lavender. Vogue editor Anna Wintour has explained why she’s always wearing her iconic black sunglasses. The second test between Australia and India gets underway this afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A terrifying assassination in the US, Prince Harry addresses speculation about his marriage, and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese reveals his most listened to song of the year. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Perth grandma has been sentenced to six years in jail in Japan. Authorities are concerned about a spate of child abduction attempts in Victoria. South Korean lawmakers have kickstarted a push to impeach the country’s president. Aussie actor Sam Worthington was named Man of the Year, at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in association with Defender. It’s been revealed how much Jessia Mauboy was paid to sing in front of world leaders at the ASEAN summit. The Matildas found some form last night after a couple of recent losses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South Korean president backs down, the Commonwealth Bank scraps a controversial withdrawal fee, and it turns out a celebrity we associate with Christmas actually hates Christmas. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Korea’s President has declared martial law. A convicted murderer has abandoned plans to undergo IVF so she could have a baby behind bars. A NSW police officer who was last week found guilty of manslaughter after fatally tasering a 95 year old woman has been sacked from the force. Hollywood A-listers, famous singers and even royalty are set to attend the GQ Men of the Year Awards in Association with Defender in Sydney tonight. Eminem’s mum has died aged 69 after a battle with lung cancer. Australian tennis great, Neale Fraser, has died aged 91. One of Sir Donald Bradman’s baggy greens has sold for a whopping $390,000 at auction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump threatens Hamas, Elon Musk to miss out on billions, and Margot Robbie reveals why she slapped Leo DiCaprio. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s second biggest pub group has seemingly backflipped on its decision to ban Australia Day events next year. Victoria is officially the worst state to do business in. The fallout continues after Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter. Ian Smith, the actor who plays Harold Bishop on neighbours, has terminal cancer. Elton John made a sad confession as he attended the premiere of the Devil Wears Prada musical. Travis Head has heaped praise on Indian bowler, Jasprit Bumrah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US president Joe Biden pardons his son, Michael Rowland is leaving ABC news breakfast and a huge hit in the NFL. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has picked another of his children’s fathers-in-law for a plum job in his administration. Kate Middleton has reflected on a difficult year in a letter to guests attending her Christmas carol concert. There’s signs of slowing house prices in Sydney and Melbourne. The Melbourne Renegades have taken out the women’s big bash league final. The Matildas went down to Brazil again last night, losing 2-1 on the Gold Coast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The official trailer for Harry and Meghan’s long-awaited new Netflix series has been released - and it’s attracted some pretty brutal reviews.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s social media ban sets tongues wagging, how long until interest rates are cut, and a cricket great’s big call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament has passed the world’s strictest social media rules for kids. Aussies are expected to part with almost $7 billion over the weekend on Black Friday sales. Masterchef UK judge Gregg Wallace has stood down amid misconduct claims. A veteran actor has died on stage mid-show. The Matildas’ poor run has continued with a 3-1 loss at home to Brazil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Joe Rogan vs ABC boss saga continues, Lidia Thorpe is still making her voice heard and Taylor Swift fans are up in arms. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcaster Joe Rogan has responded to remarks by the chair of Australia’s national broadcaster. Members of Donald Trump’s incoming administration have been receiving bomb threats. The NSW Police commissioner has apologised after an officer was found guilty of killing an elderly woman. Leo DiCaprio has not popped the question to his model girlfriend Vittoria Ciretti. Travis Head has downplayed rumours of a rift in the Aussie test team after its demolition at the hands of India. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A screaming match erupts in parliament, a ceasefire deal reached in the Middle East, and Prince Harry’s mate reveals what the royal family is really like. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight staff members from a backpackers hostel have been detained after six tourists, including two Australian girls, died from suspected methanol poisoning. We’re now very close to a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah group. The man accused of plotting to kill Donald Trump on a golf course in September has penned a letter to the media from behind bars. It’s been revealed how much the stars of Wicked got paid to appear in the film. Glastonbury has announced who will play the legends slot at next year’s festival. Cyclist Matthew Richardson, who won three medals for Australia at the Paris Games, has been banned from representing Australia for life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An AFL coach quits, Elton John makes a sad confession about his health, and a 13-year-old cricket prodigy makes history. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens have announced they will wave through Labor’s two major housing bills. Donald Trump’s had a big legal win. A ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah group isn’t too far away, according to the US officials. A Real Housewives of New York City star has opened up about pashing Hugh Grant in a restaurant. Bill Clinton has admitted that he’s a Swiftie. Australia was absolutely spanked by India in the first test in Perth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Aussie has been injured by Israeli troops, a big rumour about Kyle and Jackie O gets put to bed, and Australia’s most successful Olympian hangs up her goggles. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

170 anti-coal protesters were arrested at the Port of Newcastle over the weekend. In Tasmania, rescuers had no choice but to amputate a kayaker’s leg so they could free him. A boat failed to see a 64 yr old surfer in the water at Palm Beach. Adele performed her final show in Las Vegas over the weekend. Paris Hilton was asked about her youthful appearance in an interview. Australia is in real strife in the first test against India. In rugby, Australia was beaten by Scotland overnight. In F1, George Russell won the Las Vegas grand prix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just days after revealing his plans for the future, Prince William has sparked comparisons with his estranged brother, Prince Harry. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel’s PM responds to his arrest warrant, Donald Trump is forced to pick another attorney-general, and Pearl Jam’s touching moment in Sydney. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks has withdrawn himself from consideration. In Sydney now - and a planned rail strike that was set to cripple the city has been called off. Now to tragic news in Laos, where a young Australian woman has died. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu. There’s been a twist in actor Jussie Smollet’s high profile court case. The bid to bring an NRL team back to Perth might be on. Nick Kygios is set to make his long-awaited comeback to tennis next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM condemns an anti-semitic attack, Denzel Washington reveals how long it’s been since he’s had to audition for a role, and we’ll tell you who’s headlining Coachella next year. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More details have come to light about the bar in Laos where two Aussies teens were allegedly served methanol-laced drinks. Joe Biden has agreed to give Ukraine land mines, in an attempt to slow the advance of Russian troops. The ARIAs were on last night in Sydney. There were sad scenes in the UK yesterday as Liam Payne was laid to rest in a private ceremony. A Shane Warne themed edition of Monopoly is set to be released. In the AFL, the Hawthorn Football Club’s racism scandal has come to an end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shocking claims about an Aussie celebrity, Donald Trump taps a TV host for a senior position, and Rafael Nadal hangs up his racket for good. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydneysiders are bracing for the worst train strike in history. James Packer has released a statement in support of Alan Jones, after the veteran broadcaster was hit with 26 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. There’s been a major escalation in the war in Ukraine. Donald Trump’s sentencing over his hush money conviction could be delayed until he leaves the White House in 2029. Cher dropped an f-bomb live on TV in the US. Rafael Nadal may have played his last ever tennis match. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions are told to prepare for war, Bunnings is in hot water over facial recognition, and Alan Jones is in even more strife. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A high-profile Olympic athlete is among the alleged victims police claim were indecently assaulted and sexually touched by Alan Jones.Two Melbourne teenagers are on life support in Laos after drinking cocktails laced with methanol. Donald Trump has confirmed that he plans to declare a national emergency on border security and use the US military to carry out a mass deportation of undocumented migrants. Sam Kerr and her partner, Kristie Mewis, are expecting a baby. Liam Payne will be laid to rest with a funeral in his hometown of Wolverhampton this week. The NFL has announced that a music megastar will perform during the Christmas Day clash between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens, which will be broadcast live on Netflix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Aussie radio icon arrested, Ukraine receives a big boost in the war against Russia, and an alarming security scare for the royals. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese government is set to mandate that businesses must accept cash when selling essential items, such as groceries and fuel. An OnlyFans performer has sparked outrage after recruiting teens at Schoolies on the Gold Coast to appear in her sex videos. An Australian grandmother will face trial in Japan today, accused of trying to smuggle drugs into the country. Sean Diddy Combs has been accused of violating prison regulations. Tickets for next year’s Glastonbury Festival in the UK sold out in under 40 minutes. In rugby, the Wallabies thrashed Wales 52 to 20 in Cardiff overnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A British TV star sparked a furore in the UK this week with a tweet about the Princess of Wales, which came after her first full weekend of royal duties in months amid her cancer treatmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian premier blasts protesters for ruining xmas, Donald Trump makes another wild appointment, and a famous DJ reveals why he doesn’t want to win an ARIA next weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Myer has cancelled an event to unveil its iconic Christmas windows display in Melbourne. More than 15,000 teenagers are on their way to the Gold Coast for this year’s Schoolies. Democrats and Republicans have reacted with shock at Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General. Eva Longoria has left the US as a result of Donald Trump’s election win. Gladiator II star Paul Mescal has said he’ll quit appearing in blockbuster films if his fame becomes too much to handle. Australia beat Pakistan to win the first of a three match T20 series last night. The Socceroos had a disappointing nil all draw against Saudi Arabia in a world cup qualifier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump shocks with his pick for Attorney General, Nicole Kidman has a subtle dig at a Hollywood heavyweight, and a football club under fire for letting an influencer with no experience play in its team. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden welcomed Donald Trump back to the White House this morning. Thousands of VCE students have been given access to cheat sheets containing almost identical questions to those in their final exams. Victoria Police are set to walk off the job for the first time in 25 years today over a pay dispute.People magazine has named the sexiest man alive. Full House star, Dave Coulier, has been diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. NRL star Ezra Mam has broken his silence after being charged by police for failing a roadside drug test. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melania Trump snubs Joe Biden’s wife, this year’s top dog names revealed, and a comedian details how Elon Musk made her crySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35 people were killed and more than 40 injured when a man ploughed his car into a crowd near a sports centre. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, has resigned. Volcanic eruptions in Indonesia have forced the cancellation of several flights to and from Bali. Denzel Washington has announced plans to retire from acting in a few years time. Armie Hammer, who’s been accused of cannibalism and sexual assault, was joined by his mum on his new podcast. A number of the world’s top players have said they’re frustrated with the standard of tennis balls nowadays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM heckled, a Trump family member reveals what 18 year old Barron is really like, Dwayne Johnson responds to claims he pees in bottles on movie sets. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A kindergarten staff member was killed yesterday as she tried to save children from an out of control truck as it ploughed into a Victorian pre-school. An elephant is set to cause big traffic delays in Adelaide today. Vladimir Putin has denied reports that he spoke with Donald Trump a few days ago. A British TV star is under fire for a nasty comment about the Princess of Wales. One of the three suspects being investigated over Liam Payne’s death has broken his silence to insist he did nothing wrong. Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock loss at the ATP finals in Italy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pornographic error on kids dolls, an actor from Joker 2 trashes his own movie, and Trump jumps on the phone with Putin. For more head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has finally admitted it was responsible for that attack on Hezbollah’s communication devices back in September. Kate Middleton’s made her first public appearance since announcing she is cancer free. Woolworths workers are threatening to go on strike. The latest season of The Block wrapped up on Channel 9 last night with billionaire Adrian Portelli buying all five properties. An infamous banned moment from a Britney Spears chat show interview has finally aired on TV. In cricket, Pakistan smashed Australia in the third one day international yesterday to win the series 2-1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.