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A 17 year old boy is facing eight charges - after allegedly walking onto a commercial flight at Melbourne's Avalon airport - armed with a gun. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is making it way to the east coast -- and is now expected to make landfall tomorrow morning, as a category two storm.  And The legal battle heats up for Justin Baldoni See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred isn't likely to make landfall until early Saturday morning. The United States begins negotiations with Hamas. AND Ice Cube is stuck at his Gold Coast hotel amid Cyclone Alfred chaos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has confirmed early recovery grants of a million dollars for affected councils across QLD and NSW as Cyclone Alfred inches closer.  The United States announces a pause to intelligence sharing with Ukraine.  AND Ice Cube is reportedly stuck in his hotel room in Queensland! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show, we break down how Cyclone Alfred could affect the upcoming election. Plus! What’s it like to have a foreign government put a bounty on your head? Our guest knows firsthand. And, of course, we couldn’t go a week without checking in on what Donald Trump is up to. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South east Queensland has been shut down, a Cyclone Alfred barrels towards the coast The US stops intelligence sharing with Ukraine The latest health update on the Pope And New Zealand through to the final of the Champions Trophy CricketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quarter of a million sandbags on their way to SE QLD ahead of TC Alfred's arrival. The US President addresses Congress, declaring "America is back". AND  Chappell Roan reveals her newest single will be released on March 13.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alfred on path of densely populated areas A Perth boy being questioned over threats to a Sydney mosque Australia out of the Champions Trophy cricket And a fresh accolade for a dynamic duo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland prepares for incoming cyclone Alfred. China has announced retaliatory tariffs on the US. AND Country music icon Dolly Parton has announced her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, has died.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US has announced it's pausing all military aid to Ukraine, effective immediately.  Communities from Queensland and NSW are bracing as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches.  AND Dolly Parton has announced some tragic news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the winners from this years Oscars. Tropical cyclone Alfred is sitting over 400 kilometres from Brisbane, and moving south east. And Harry Styles is pretty good at this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to Queensland and New South Wales coastlines tomorrow. European leaders agree to boost military aid to Ukraine, following last week's disastrous meeting between the US President Volodomyr Zelensky. and final preparations are underway in Los Angeles for the Oscars, which kicks off later today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ukraine leader has arrived in the UK where he's received an outpouring of support Labor claws back support Queensland rocked by strong earthquakeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volodymyr Zelensky has been kicked out of the White House after clashing with Trump during meeting Pope suffers another health setback Queensland braces for cyclone  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M is brushing-off Donald Trump's apparent AUKUS gaffe. Investigators are looking into possible suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife. And Zendaya has joined the iconic Shrek franchise!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finally struggling homeowners will get a rate cut - with three of the four major banks' rate cuts starting from today.  The Prime Minister is brushing-off Donald Trump's apparent AUKUS gaffe - after he appeared not to know what it was. AND Katy Perry is one of six celebs set to be launched into space! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are investigating the death of Gene Hackman, who has been found dead, alongside his wife and dog, at their New Mexico home The controversial Tate brothers allowed to travel from Romania to US on a private jet The Tillies request urgent recruitment of fulltime coach, after disappointment at the She Believes Cup in the US And Katy Perry set to be launched into space... for real!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Close to 15-million Australians will pay bigger premiums on their private health insurance come April.  Qatar Airways approved to take a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia. And Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are back in the US after a romantic getaway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six-and-a-half tonnes of a date rape drug known as BUTE has been uncovered in a storage unit in Sydney's Inner West.  Qatar airways has been given the green light to secure a 25 per cent stake in Virgin airlines. AND Tributes pour in for Gossip Girl Star Michelle Trachtenberg following her shock death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week we told you the date of the election, and this week we'll tell you who will win!  Plus! We have both the PM and the opposition leader with questions about their property portfolios, but only one is under scrutiny. Why is that?  And we couldn't go a week without talking about our friend Donal and his antics with the Russia/Ukraine war.  All that and more! LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Get a copy of @ mishazelinsky book here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Private Hospitals Association issues dire warning ahead of jump in health insurance premiums A manhunt underway, following the shooting death of a woman, west of Brisbane An Aussie cricketer cleared of a dodgy bowling action And the NRL buzz breaking through, in VegasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest Inflation data has potentially put a dent in another interest rate cut. The head of Australia's defence force has confirmed Chinese warships gave no notice before holding live fire drills off our coast. And Drake has pulled the pin on the remainder of his sold out Australia and New Zealand tour -- blaming a scheduling conflict!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is waiting to find out from the US President if Australia will face tariffs on some metal products... Headline inflation remains steady for the year to January. AND A co-star has revealed a young Ryan Reynolds was 'difficult' to work with! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nurse has been charged over a video filmed at a Sydney hospital earlier this month, where she and another worker were allegedly recorded threatening harm to Israeli patients. The Federal Opposition is facing a second day of scrutiny - as Labor continue's to demand answers about Peter Dutton's share purchases. And health workers in Gaza say that at least six newborn babies have died in the past two weeks from hypothermia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accusations fly amid revelations the opposition leader baught shares in banks day before bail out. Government officials have revealed a Virgin pilot first raised the alarm about live fire drills being conducted by Chinese warships. And Justin Bieber has opened up about fatherhood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major I-V-F provider in Australia says it now believes personal information of patients may have been accessed in a cyber attack.  A member of the Bali Nine has had charges dating back 20 years dismissed in court.  AND Justin Bieber's reps have slammed public rumours on his wellbeing!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Canberra Raiders players have apologised, after getting into a scuffle in Vegas, ahead of the opening round of the NRL season Two men rounded up in outback NSW, after a violent incident in SA The Aussies prepare for South Africa in the upcoming Champions Trophy match And legendary R and B artist, Roberta Flack, dies at the age of 88See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says any peace secured in the war in Ukraine must be on Kyiv's terms. Police say they will expand the search to the NSW south coast as they look for a fisherman missing, feared dead, after he went overboard.  And All the wins at this years SAG awardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A desperate search for a man, feared to have been taken by a shark off the NSW coast - has entered its second day.  Bruce Lehrmann has appeared via phone in a Tasmanian court, accused of stealing a car from a rural town near Hobart. AND An iconic Home & Away character is leaving Summer Bay! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An American Airlines flight has been escorted to Rome by fighter jets following a bomb threat A search will resume off the coast of Newcastle this morning after a suspected shark attack  Cyclone Alfred expected to develop into a Category 2 this morning  Opposition leader Peter Dutton vows to match Labor's pledge of $8.5 million dollars for Medicare See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$8.5 billion dollars will go towards boosting the bulk billing rate, if Anthony Albanese is re-elected China carries out more firing drills in the Tasman Grave fears held for Pope as his condition deteriorates    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its hoped a new dig will solve the 59 year mystery of the missing Beaumont children Australia closely monitoring Chinese warships off our coast AFL player charged with sexual assaultSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commercial pilots have been warned of a potential hazard in the airspace between Australia and New Zealand -- where three Chinese naval ships are conducting military exercises. The Reserve Bank Governor has admitted the board was slow to lift interest rates, to address rising inflation. And Justin Bieber has shared a cryptic message on Insta about maturing and letting go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nation's biggest Superannuation fund has been fined almost 30 million dollars - after failing to merge members duplicate accounts. Hamas is being slammed after switching out the body of an Israeli mother in a hostage handover AND Charges have been dropped against three of the people linked to 1D star Liam Payne's death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas returns the bodies of four Israeli hostages Hundreds of nurses and midwives from Northern Beaches hospital prepare to walk off the job in Sydney The bird flu outbreak spreads to a third Victorian farm Manslaughter charges dropped against Liam Payne's friend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data shows 44-thousand new jobs were created over the last month ALL of them full-time. The Opposition says Labor's 2-point-4-billion-dollar package to save the Whyalla steelworks, is a waste of money. And Drake has been splashing the cash again to fans at his concerts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defence Minister insists Australia is closely watching the movements of three Chinese warships sailing East of Sydney. The nation's spy boss is warning the country is facing its biggest security threat in 50 years.  AND The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni drama continues! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we tell you the exact date the election will be called. Well, we are almost certain of it. Plus! We catch up with Misha Zelinsky to find out if the Ukraine war will end, or will it be the start of WWIII. All that and more! LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Get a copy of @ mishazelinsky book here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASIO's director general Mike Burgess reveals five major terror plots were foiled over the past year Flames tear through a factory at Revesby in Sydney's south west South Australia's Whyalla steelworks forced into administration  A war of words erupts between Donald Trump and Volodymyr ZelenskySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Whyalla Steelworks has been placed into administration, with the South Australian government saying it had no choice but to act. Australia's wage growth has slowed to its worst level in three years! And A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty - Rihanna reactsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has lashed out at Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor - after he argued yesterday's interest rate cut was 'too little too late.' Clive Palmer has launched a new political party... AND A war of words between Kevin Spacey and Guy Pearce is heating up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman and young girl have been killed in a house fire in Heckenberg Sydney's south west  A deadline has been set for a decision on an Olympic stadium in Brisbane Mortgage holders warned not to expect another interest rate cut anytime soon New vision emerges of the moment a plane flips in Toronto   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is welcoming the latests Interest rate cut. Six people referred to the corruption watchdog by the robodebt Royal Commission will be investigated. And Charlie XCX has a run in with this Aussie localSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists believe Today's possible interest rate cut could be the beginning of more cuts later in the year. Foreign Affairs is working to verify a video showing Aussie soldier Oscar Jenkins alive after being taken captive by Russian forces. AND Billie Eilish has touched down in Oz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's set to be some relief for mortgage holders when the RBA meets today  Aussie prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins appears in an unverified video  European leaders gather for emergency talks in Paris Concerns over Pope Francis' health  Billie Eilish touches down in BrisbaneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank is considering whether to hand down its first interest rate cut since 20-20. An injection-based weight loss drug has been approved for the first time.  And  All the stars turned out for SNL's 50th Anniversary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank will start its two-day meeting today, with a cut to interest rates widely expected. European leaders are meeting for an emergency summit in Paris, as the United States pushes to bring an end to war in Ukraine.  AND Stars have packed the red carpet for the 50th anniversary of SNL! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney train commuters brace for more delays and cancellations as industrial action drags on  Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton steps down  Adelaide locked in as host for the LIV Golf event until 2028 And the Reserve Bank expected to cut the official cash rate for the first time in five years.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government will ban foreign housing investors for at least two years in a bid to ease the housing crisis Peter Dutton gains ground in the polls New search for MH370See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A gunman has opened fire at Philadelphia Eagles celebrations Police raid home of nurse at centre of hate video Russia targets nuclear plant in drone strikeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communities in W-A's Pilbara Region have been bunkering down -- after a powerfuL Cyclone made landfall. Australia could be in the firing line of more White House tariffs. And Will they or won't they - the latest on Kanye dovorce rumoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.