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A man has been charged with the rape of an Australian flight attendant, in Fiji Why an Etihad Boeing 787 had to abort a flight from Melbourne A huge win for Australia in the Test series against India And the Golden Globes to be held in Beverly Hills today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pilot and his passenger have been killed when their aircraft crashed into the ocean in NSW Man charged in Fiji over rape of Australian flight crew member Cost of Welcome to Country ceremonies revealedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extreme conditions in NSW and Victoria have health authorities and fire crews on high alert Embattled TV star in more hot water Sydney beachgoers warned of dangerous chemicalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A child has died in a caravan fire in country Victoria, while a boy with autism has drowned in Sydney FBI believes New Orleans terrorist was acting alone Mitch Marsh dropped for the Sydney Test And Robbie Williams puts on a show for Melbourne!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the summer break, Joe is joined by the one and only Sarah Harris to recap and review the biggest news stories of the year. This week, Orange Man Bad... Or... Orange Man Fun? Joe and Sarah discuss the return of Donald Trump, and what this means for Australia.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow @whatsarahsnapped on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 dead after a car was driving into a crowd in New Orleans Fires in Perth and flooding in Queensland A public training session for our Test team in Sydney today And a special appearance by Robbie Williams in Melbourne todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians ring in 2025 at festivities right across the nation South Korea cancels New Year's celebrations, following worst plane tragedy in history An Aussie honeymooner drowns in Bali Nick Kyrgios plays his first official singles match, after a lengthy injury lay-off And Robbie Williams wows the crowd in Sydney!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket attendance record set at MCG over 5 days of the Test between Australia and India A 4-year-old boy struck and killed by car, in Sydney's west The doubles bromance of Kyrios and Djokovic, off to a winning start in Brisbane And J-Lo's ex gets a visit from the boys in blue!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only two survivors have been pulled from the fiery wreckage of a Jeju Air plane in South Korea Matilda's star Sam Kerr's 89-year-old grandmother undergoes surgery; facing long recovery after being hit by car  A massive Day Five ahead in the fourth Test match between Australia and India at the MCG And police in Chile uncover watches belonging to Hollywood legend, Keanu Reeves!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister is visiting the fire ravaged region of Victoria Man dies in shark attack in Queensland Government outlines plan to reduce landfillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The winning crew of the Sydney to Hobart have paid respects to two sailors killed during race Australian boy continuing to recover after being struck by a taxi in New York Victoria's controversial pill testing trial gets underway    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Crew Members Die During Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race Overnight Firefighters Take Advantage Of Cooler Weather Conditions In Western Victoria But Several Leave Now Orders Remain For Communities Australian Mother And Son Injured In New York City After Taxi Ploughs Through Pedestrians Russia's Air Defence Systems Blamed for Deadly Plane Crash In KazakhstanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first of three summer specials, Joe is joined by Sarah Harris to look back at the year that was. With conflict raging across the globe, Joe and Sarah break down what's been happening, and what this could mean for 2025.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow @whatsarahsnapped on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firefighters In Victoria and South Australia Brace For Challenging Conditions On Boxing Day Search For Teenager Missing Since Christmas Eve Resumes At a NSW Beach  Aussies Tipped To Spend Big On Boxing Day Sales  Royal Family Mark Christmas Day Ahead of King Charles' Yearly Christmas Message To The World    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia Demands Russia Comply With International Law, As It Investigates Detention Of Melbourne Man In Ukraine Man Charged With Murdering US Health Insurance Boss Formally Pleads Not Guilty In Manhattan Court The NSW Rail Union Drops Major Work Bans Threatening Sydney's New Year Celebrations Ahead of Fair Work Commission Hearing  Lifesavers Warn Aussies To Be Cautious At Waterways And Beaches These Holidays   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Government Announces $440 Million Funding Boost To Help Older Australians Stay At Home For Longer  Large Parts Of NSW Under Total Fire Ban, While Residents In Victoria's West Told To Evacuate As Bushfires Rage Across The State  Young Boy Killed In House Fire In Perth's South  NSW Rail Union Attempts Peace Deal With State Government Over Industrial ActionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A service has been held to remember those killed when a car ploughed into Christmas shoppers Vanuatu rocked by another earthquake Airline passengers set to get more rights  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian government has agreed to a fresh search for the plane wreckage The whistleblower who helped bring the actions of Australia's worst pedophile to light has had her name cleared in court Last minute Christmas spending increases by almost 3 per cent  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M is distancing himself from a Labor ad -- which links Nuclear Power with terminal illness. Airports across the country are bracing for an influx of passengers heading off ahead of Christmas. And Kim Kardashian splashed the cash on this birthday giftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Australia's tough new knife laws come into effect today, allowing police to scan people for weapons without a warrant.  135 Aussie's have touched down in Brisbane on emergency flights from Vanuatu overnight AND Chris Martin has addressed those breakup rumours with fiancé Dakota Johnson   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 300 more Aussies return home from the quake-hit island paradise of Vanuatu Fears for an Aussie backpacker who's missing in London The Hobart Hurricanes bowled out for a record low score of just 74 And the death of an iconic cartoonistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Low and middle income Australians are being offered low-interest loans, to help them buy an electric vehicle. The Federal Opposition is questioning why its taken so long to re-open Australia's embassy in Ukraine. And It's the end of an ERA as stars partied with Taylor Swift.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's embassy is set to re-open in Ukraine, almost three years after war broke out.  Almost 150 Aussie's have escaped an earthquake -torn Vanuatu on RAAF flights.  AND Wicked star Cynthia Erivo will be honoured at the Sundance Film Festival Gala!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we have The Real Story behind the mystery drones! Joe is joined by Aviation Expert, Captain Byron Bailey to share his thoughts. Plus, we're getting to the bottom of the nuclear fiasco that's almost gone nuclear. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow @whatsarahsnapped on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tests to date have found no traces of methanol or illicit substances in cocktails which made seven travellers sick, in Fiji Flash flooding warnings have been issued for several areas in South East Queensland The Border-Gavaskar series level at one all, heading into the Boxing Day Test And a huge scare for Karl Stefanovic, whose daughter couldn't be found on the Sunshine CoastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition Warns New Spending Measures Will Drive Up Inflation Further.  Medical Experts Deployed To Earthquake Ravaged Vanuatu Warn Hospitals Overwhelmed.  Drivers Warned About Shopping Centre Prangs In Lead-Up To Christmas. And Two NASA Astronauts Facing An Even Longer Wait Before They're RescuedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former broadcaster Alan Jones has spoken outside court - after being hit with an additional eight historical abuse charges. Australia's budget is back in deficit to the tune of 27-billion dollars. AND Tom Cruise has been awarded the US Navy's highest civilian honour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major earthquake, and multiple aftershocks, hit Vanuatu Qantas reaches agreement with the TWU, over compensation for illegally sacked workers The third Test comes down to the final day in a soggy Brisbane And Bluey to be turned into a movie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer insists the Federal Government is doing its best to balance the books -- as he prepares to hand down tomorrow's budget update. Tech giant Meta has reached a 50-million dollar settlement over Facebook's cambridge analytica privacy scandal.  And Travis Kelce pulled out all the stops for Taylor Swifts 35th birthday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has agreed to continue training Ukrainian troops, until the end of 2025.  Cocktail ingredients, used at a resort in Fiji, are en route to Australia for testing - after several people fell ill. AND Fans have been left divided after the Yellowstone season finale! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mother and her daughter have arrived home after being hospitalised with suspected alcohol poisoning in Fiji A woman killed in an alleged domestic violence incident in WA's north India praying for rain on day four of the third cricket Test against Australia And why Prince Andrew will be staying away from the royals this ChristmasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies travelling overseas are being urged to be aware of the risks of alcohol poisoning and drink spiking, after seven tourists fell ill in Fiji. There's speculation Wednesday's budget update could trigger an early Federal Election! And Kim Kardashian has scooted her way into her SKIMS event in sky high heels despite a broken foot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The remaining members of the Bali Nine are officially back on Aussie soil, after 19 years in an Indonesian prison.  The corporate regulator is suing HSBC - accusing it of failing to protect customers from scams. AND A confession from a hotel worker has shed new light on Liam Payne's final days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four Australians among seven people to fall ill after drinking at a Fiji bar The last five of the Bali Nine are back home in Australia Australia in a strong position heading into day 3 of the third cricket Test in Brisbane And a slice of Olivia Newton-John memorabilia rakes in the big ones at auctionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floral tributes are growing in Sydney's Martin Place to mark ten years since Lindt Cafe Siege Prime Minister pays tribute to former MP Kevin Andrews after his death Police in Sydney continue search for man whose wife was found murderedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of an Australian stabbed to death near Bangkok have remembered the 14 year old Adelaide couple behind bars accused of faking their child's cancer diagnosis.  Raygun breaks silence over legal action against comedian  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coalition has unveiled its nuclear power plan - claiming the scheme will lead to cheaper energy bills across the nation. Qantas workers are ramping industrial action - but passengers are being assured they won't be met with delays or cancellations.  AND Taylor Swift has responded to Selena Gomez's engagement announcement! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Opposition sets $330b Price Tag Based On Independent Costings.  Qantas Maintennance Workers On Strike.  A Miraculous Rescue In the Mediterranean.  And P-Diddy Faces Three Fresh Allegations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media platforms will soon be forced to pay for Aussie news content, regardless of whether they have commercial deals with publishers. Australia's jobless rate has dropped below 4 per cent for the first time since March. And Selena Gomez is engaged.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Papua New Guinea has officially been granted its NRL license during an announcement in Sydney today.  The Prime Minister says he supports the banning of protests outside places of worship. AND Shawn Mendes has addressed those love triangle rumours with Camilla Cabello and Sabrina Carpenter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show, Joe's getting an insiders look on where it is all going wrong for the Prime Minister and how he is damned if he does, and damned if he doesn't on certain issues.  PLUS! We speak to Eamonn Fitzpatrick one of Australia's leading public affairs professionals, on how the government can turn it around.    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.

The social media giant has been hit by a global outage, leaving millions of users in limbo A man charged with murder, breaching an AVO and weapons offences The Aussie women as scorching as the Perth heat, clean sweeping their ODI cricket series against India And Tori Spelling spills on what she'd do differently if she had her time againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A billion dollar "Building Early Education Fund" is being promised by Labor - if it's returned to power at the next Federal Election. More Anti-Semitic graffiti has sprung-up across Sydney. And Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been offered a hefty sum to star in a movie together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A car set alight in Woollahra, anti-semitic graffiti sprayed on walls A young surfer escapes serious injuries in a shark attack The son of a gun who might line up at the Australian Open tennis And Jamie Foxx talks publicly about his stroke, for the first time     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank Governor is defending a decision to keep Interest Rates on hold for the ninth straight meeting. There have been chaotic scenes as the PM visited the site of a damaged Synagogue in Melbourne. And Taylor Swift has reportedly given her Eras Tour crew members six figure bonusesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie sporting legend, Dawn Fraser, undergoing rehabilitation, after a serious fall A US-based Jewish human rights organisation, issues a travel warning for Australia Joint winners at Tennis Australia's night of nights! And Golden Globe noms are out, with some Aussies getting the nod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special team of Federal Police is being set-up to investigate anti-Semitic attacks across Australia. Nauru will receive millions of dollars in Aussie funding under a new treaty struck between the two countries. And It's the end of an ERA for Taylor SwiftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition has flagged plans to set up a new taskforce to tackle hatred against Jewish Australians if they win the next election. More than a million AUSSIE'S will see hefty increases in their government support payments from January. AND Jay Z has been dragged into a civil lawsuit against P-Diddy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Law enforcement agencies to meet to determine if Melbourne synagogue attack was an act of terror Support for Federal Labor nose-diving Syria's President ousted from office The Aussie men's and women's cricket teams score huge wins over India And Eminem has performed to a packed crowd in Abu Dhabi, just days after his mum's deathSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Anthony Albanese is missing in action in the fight against religious based violence Woolworths reaches resolution with workers World leaders gather in Paris to re-open Notre Dame Cathedral See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.