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Iran has shot down a US fighter jet announcing a bounty for the capture of a missing pilot Concerns over new Covid strain ahead of winter Artemis II successfully completes crucial stage of lunar missionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US President Imposes 100pc Tariffs On Pharmaceuticals  Opposition Leader Demands More Clarity On Government's Response To Fuel Crisis  Australia Joins Global Talks to Reopen Strait Of Hormuz  Accommodation Companies Urge Aussies Not To Cancel Easter TripsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebs and sport stars will soon be banned from appearing in gambling ads -- under major new reforms unveiled by the PM. States and Territories have agreed to forgo 400-million-dollars in G-S-T revenue to fund another cut to fuel prices. And Countdown is on to Taylor Swifts wedding See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has called for calm in a rare national address on the fuel crisis While the world will be watching as Donald Trump prepares to address the US The focus of a probe now turns to who was helping fugitive Dezi Freeman evade authorities And ready for launch. The countdown is on to the Artemis II missionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has made a rare national address -- amid Australia's fuel crisis. WA Premier adamant he has not declared a state of emergency despite requiring the Governor to activate emergency powers. And P Diddy shaves 2 months off jail timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cut to the fuel excise kicks in today, but it may take some time for motorists to benefit from the savings Donald Trump singles out UK and France in latest rant King Charles confirms trip to the US And 50 years of Apple See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses are being put on notice -- after the Reserve Bank banned credit card surcharges. Junior pay rates have been abolished in the fast-food, retail an pharmaceutical sectors in a win for half-a-million workers. And Kanye announces new gigs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More details emerge about fugitive, Dezi Freeman's final moments  Relief on the way for motorists from tomorrow, with fuel excise halved Donald Trump issues a fresh threat over Iran conflict And Hollywood action icon Arnold Schwarzenegger given honorary degree  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good news for drivers with the fuel excise to be halved for three months. Victoria Police are remaining tight lipped on what Intel led them to accused cop killer Desi Freeman. And Taylor Swift avoids awkward run in with this ex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conserving the nation's fuel supply set to dominate today's National Cabinet meeting Iran is bracing for a ground invasion of US troops Cleanup continues across WA in the wake of Cyclone Narelle And the countdown is on to NASA historic mission to the moonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel Theft Is Sweeping The Nation Darwin's Ambulance Service Under Scrutiny Only A Fraction Of Elder Abuse Cases Are Identified  US Considering Sending More Troops To The Conflict Zone TIger Woods On Bail  The Bombers Go Down To North Melbourne Tributes Flow For Hollywood Actor James Tolkan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golf star Tiger Woods has been arrested for DUI over a Florida crash New poll shows Aussie's support local fuel production Wild weather batters the east coastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition says the government can provide essential cost-of-living relief to millions of households IF the fuel excise is halved. The Federal Government is downplaying Donald Trump's latest criticism of Australia.  And Demi Lovato is now a bestselling author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel taskforce to meet today as the conflict in the Middle East continues to pressure on supply While Donald Trump has slammed Australia over our involvement in the war WA braces for cyclone Narelle And IOC rolls out new rules for transgender athletesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 500 Aussie service stations are currently out of diesel or petrol. The Government is calling for an above-inflation minimum wage increase for almost 3-million workers. And  New music on the way from Miley Cyrus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran has rejected as 15 point peace plan put forward by the US, labelling it excessive Diners could be slugged a 5 per cent surcharge to combat the rising fuel costs US Today show host Savannah Guthrie sits down in her first interview since the disappearance of her mother And the woman accused of opening fire on Rihanna's home pleads not guilty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is pressure on the Energy Minister to "pull the trigger" on the liquid fuel emergency act. The federal government admits the conflict in the Middle East will push-up Australia's inflation rate. And Is Tones and I single?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan outlined for fuel rationing if a national fuel emergency is declared While Qantas has cut Jetstar flights to New Zealand MAFS expert Mel Schilling has died following a battle with cancer And a first look at the Brisbane Olympic stadiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of petrol stations across the Australia have run out of fuel as shortages due to the war in Middle East begin to bite. The P-M has hailed the free-trade deal between Australia and Europe as a "win-win". And Charlie Puth is a dad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President extends the deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened State and Territory leaders call for PM to coordinate a national response to fuel supply issues Two pilots killed in a crash involving plane and fire truck in New York  And McDonalds rolls out robots at a restaurant in ChinaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has confirmed he's engaging with his Asian counterparts, to ensure the steady flow of fuel to Australia. People killed in Air Canada crash on N.Y runway. And Harry Styles and Taylor Swift go head to headSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister is now turning to Asia to help shore up Australia's fuel supply Iran threatens to step up action in Strait of Hormuz Savannah Guthrie and her siblings issue a fresh plea for help in the search for their missing mother And Jason Momoa caught up in flood emergency in Hawaii  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rise in popularity for One Nation has translated to votes in South Australia's state election Anthony Albanese rejects claims that Australia refused to support the US in Middle East New plans afoot to bring ISIS Brides homeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Bowen is being labelled as a Part-Time Energy Minister after he failed to attend a national cabinet on fuel shortages Donald Trump sends NATO leaders an ultimatum South Australians head to the pollsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P M is playing-down a hostile reaction he received at Mosque in Sydney's west. The S-E-S is praising far north Queensland residents for their preparations ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle. And Hollywood A-listers left fuming over bad lighting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is Set To Make Landfall In Far North Queensland Petrol Prices Continue To Soar A Hollywood Star in Hospital And A Win For The Hawks In The AFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Regulator Releases Draft Default Market Offer Proposing Reductions Up To 10pc.  More Than Half A Billion Litres Of Petrol Released Into The Australian Market.  Unemployment Rises In February.  And Hollywood Star Val Kilmer Resurrected For New Role Using A-ISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet is meeting today to discuss the fuel off the back of the war in the Middle East.  The Army is on standby as Far North Queensland is bracing for Cyclone Narelle  There's been a hero's welcome for the players from Iranian women's football team who decided to reject asylum Australia and return home.  And. Bonnie Blue has been charged the UK accused of mimicking a sex act outside the Indonesian Embassy in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition is demanding how the government plans to deal with a group of criminals who no longer have to be monitored. Storm of the decade set to hit far north Queensland  And Rihanna beefs up security after home shootingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA Governor has warned a recession could be on the cards after a second consecutive interest rate hike Donald Trump slams NATO allies who've refused to help in Strait of Hormuz Far North Queensland in the firing line  And the woman at the centre of the viral Coldplay kiss cam moment speaks outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian mortgage holders have been delivered another blow.  The A-Triple-C has met with major fuel companies amid concerns about retailers gouging customers at the bowser. And Taylor Swift spotted out and about celebrating the OscarsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Government approves the release of 750 million litres of petrol and diesel reserves as concerns around fuel supply continues Donald Trump steps up pressure on U allies to provide support in Strait of Hormuz All eyes on the Reserve Bank ahead of rates decision  And King Charles gets behind the DJ deck See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian government forks out massive amount of cash over Covid shutdown. Dubai airport thrown into chaos after another drone strike. And No love for the Aussies at this year's Oscars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been revealed relief at the bowser could be weeks away The captain of Iran's women's soccer team has a change of heart and declines an offer of asylum Indonesian prosecutors appeal the sentence handed to two Aussie men charged with murder in Bali And a strong Aussie contingent at this ear's OscarsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.