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Beloved actress Maggie Smith has passed away peacefully aged 89 Irael launches another airstrike on Lebanon Increased subsidies sees a drop in childcare costs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International Community Reiterates Calls For Ceasefire Between Hezbollah And Israel. Donald Trump To Meet With Ukraine's President Zelensky. Deadly Hurricane Batters Florida And Neighbouring States. AND Aussie Households Spending 20 Percent Of Wages On Groceries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grocery prices rose 20% in 5 years The number of Australians suffering strokes has hit a 20 year high The Israeli military continue fighting with full force against Hezbollah in Lebanon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whitehouse Statement Seeks Immediate 21 Day Ceasefire. Household Wealth Rises Despite Cost Of Living Crisis. Sydney, Brisbane And Melbourne Drivers Exposed To Higher Fuel Costs. And Coles Phasing-Out Single Use Bags In Fresh Produce SectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe's got some news about the cost of living crisis. Could it be over? Could sweet relief be on the way? Plus, why Joe thinks we should be focusing on Indigenous inequality, rather than being fixated on the Australia Day debate. He's also joined by consumer law expert, Jeannie Paterson, to discuss the latest ACCC supermarket allegations. 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 Swans are rallying around a heartbroken Callum Mills, who's been ruled out of this weekend's AFL grand final... The Sharks are facing an uphill battle to have their best team on the field ahead of their preliminary clash with Penrith. AND Adam and Min Woo Lee have been paired together for the first round of the President's Cup in Montreal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 1000 Qantas engineers will stop work today over pay and conditions Search resumes today for missing Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy Aldi has once again come out on top as the best value supermarket in the latest survey by Choice See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CPI Grew By 2.7 Percent For August -- Down Point-8 On The July Figure. P-M Refusing To Confirm Planned Changes To Property Tax Concessions. One In Ten Aussies Waiting More Than 3Wks To See A GP. And .. Weather Bureau Apologises After Sending Out Test Tsunami Warning Message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest inflation figures are out - with mortgage holders hoping it may be an indication of an impending interest rates cut... A renewed search of bushland for missing Ballarat mother, Samantha Murphy has resumed this morning. AND A major pop star has announced a brand new album! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Official Cash Rate Left On Hold At 4.35%. Australia Drawing Up Contingency Plans For Citizens In Lebanon. U-S Commerce Dept Looks To Ban E-V Imports From China. And.. Sabrina Carpenter's Colab With Christina AguileraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve bank is tipped to leave interest rates on hold when it makes its announcement this arvo. Coles and Woolies are expected to receive massive penalties for what the ACCC alleges to be unreasonable price gouging AND Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been spotted together in LA, meeting with celebrity divorce lawyer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 350 people are dead and more than 1200 injured, after Israeli bombardment of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon NSW nurses appeal for pay rise: VIC ambos strike in principle agreement for pay rise Blues skipper Patrick Cripps, the toast of the AFL, claiming Brownlow medal And Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds looking loved up in NYC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Consumer Watchdog Taking Court Action Against Supermarket Giants. The Coalition Stops Short Of Unveiling Costings For Ambitious Nuclear Plan. Donald Trump Unlikely To Run For President Again If He Loses November Election. And New Coach For Socceroos AnnouncedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor says reduced spending has allowed it to deliver a bigger than expected surplus The outcome of an investigation into massive turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight The Swans and Lions preparing for the big dance, on neutral turf in Melbourne And a low-key night out for Taylor Swift See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Properties on Sydney's Northern Beaches have come under threat after a fire emergency Prime Minister issues an urgent warning to Australians in war zone Major development in cold case double murder mysterySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UN calls for calm after an Israeli airstrike on Beirut PM meets with Joe BIden at his home More rape allegations levelled against late father of Princess Di's boyfriendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U-S Think Tank Claims Coalition Nuclear Plan Will See Bills Rise By $665 A Year. Anthony Albanese Lands In U-S For Quad Summit. Extra Cash For 5 Million Aussies. And.. Rangers Cull A Massive Croc Lurking In Tourist HotspotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Australian man has been arrested in Thailand after he allegedly fled Australia while charged with rape. Millions of Aussie's will have more cash in their pockets - as Centrelink payments increase from today. AND Reclusive singer SIA has made a rare public appearance! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah's leader reacts to hardware attacks in Lebanon Traffic chaos expected in Sydney for finals footy The Aussie women off to a flyer in their T-20 series against NZ And big news out of the Kylie camp with a world tour AND new album on the way!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jobless Rate Remains At 4-point-2 Percent For Second Straight Month. Australia's Population Passes 27 Million. Legislation Adding Superannuation To Paid Parental Leave Passes Parliament. And Friends Concerned About Justin Bieber After Diddy Jailed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Foreign Minister is urging Australians in Lebanon to leave after another deadly blast. The PM is quelling hopes of an interest rate cut in Australia. AND Ellen DeGeneres is making her return to our TV screens! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Real Story, Joe's diving deep into the SECOND assassination attempt on one Donald J Trump and what this means for the polls. He's also joined by James Willis - the man behind the breaking of the Heston Russell scandal that has engulfed the ABC. 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.

Six men accused of creating fake terror plot, on encrypted "Ghost" network A second wave of coordinated blasts across Lebanon Swans eye off key Hawks defender for next season And reports one of Australia's favourite singers is pregnant with her first babySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Productivity Commission Reccommends Free Childcare For Families Earning Less Than $80K. ASX Predicts Four Interest Rate Cuts In 2025. Government Welcomes New Rules For Young Instagram Users. And Hezbollah Vowing Revenge Over Israeli Pager Attack..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instagram is rolling out a major safety upgrade today, that it claims will better protect children online. The 2026 Commonwealth is back on, with Glasgow to host the event after Victoria pulled out. AND Miley Cyrus is being sued for one of her hit songs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coordinated attacks on pagers used by Hezbollah, have left almost three thousand people injured Meta announces a safety upgrade for teens accessing Insta Scotland saves the 2026 Commonwealth Games The ICC moves to equal World Cup pay for men and women And Sean "Diddy" Combs in a world trouble, with very serious charges levelled against him See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese Isn't Ruling Out Double-Dissolution Election. A Reality Check For Former TV Star Andrew O'Keefe As He Fronts Court. Donald Trump Breaks Silence After Second Assassination Attempt. And Sean "Diddy" Combs Taken Into Custody In NYCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data has shown scrapped REX flights have seen a rise in the cost of domestic flights across the nation. A former FBI agent is warning of a rise in broader political violence in the US, after the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump. AND Shakira has abruptly walked off stage during a performance, because of a fan! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accused shooter in latest assassination attempt of Donald Trump, appears in court Farmers forced to ditch crops, as supermarkets reject produce impacted by weather events North Queensland NRL fans spending up big to get to Sydney for the NRL finals And former game show host, Andrew O'Keefe, falls foul of the law... againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris Promises Secret Service Will Be Given Every Resource To Keep Trump Safe. Labor Lashes The Greens For Refusing to Support Housing Reforms. Qantas To Increase Some Of Its Fees. And New Home For 2026 Commonwealth Games Almost Locked InSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man's in police custody in the US, after another alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a golf club in Florida. The Prime Minister has doubled down on his push to introduce a social media ban for children as young as 14. AND Aussie Actress Elizabth Debicki has scored her first Emmy Award! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report into Australia's IVF systems has made a number of recommendations Minister slams those behind robodebt scheme Queensland prepares for a bumper school holiday seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extra police resources brought in to deal with violence on Melbourne's streets has blown out to $30M Women charged with the murder of her two sons Alarming number of Australians lack first aid skillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

150 People Drowned On Australian Beaches In The Last Year. Victorian Govt Leaves Door Open To Hosting Weapons Expo Again Despite Protests. NRL Star Facing Possible Drug Driving Charges. And Voter Registrations Soar In U-S After Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has ruled out taking part in a second presidential debate against Kamala Harris. Tech giants, banks and telcos could be up for massive fines - for failing to protect victims of scams under a new Federal Gov proposal. AND Taylor has declared her love for boyfriend Travis Kelce on stage! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aid workers killed by Russian shelling in Ukraine More properties being listed = good news for home buyers Elon Musk brands our government "fascists" Australia on top in their Davis Cup group matches And more sex charges to be levelled at Harvey Weinstein See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift has cleaned-up at the VMA's -- setting a new record for the most wins in history. The Federal Government says Australia is holding itself to account, over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. And More Aussies are opting to visit Bali as holiday budgets tighten.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a huge few days for our friends in the US with Harris and Trump coming face-to-face for the first time. On today's episode, Joe debriefs the debate, and is also joined by someone who says vaping is good for you. Plus, Albo has vowed to introduce a social media ban for children, but how did it all come about? In this episode, there is a mention of suicide. If this topic is triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14. 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.

Several Australian defence officers have been stripped of their service medals - over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. Federal Parliament will introduce major reforms to Australia's privacy laws today. AND Taylor Swift has thrown her support behind Kamala Harris, as the US presidential race heats up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two of three children, pulled from a house fire in Sydenham at the weekend, have died in hospital 42 arrests made, as protesters and police clash at a military expo The Storm wary of the Sharks ahead of Saturday's NRL finals clash And Raygun now rated the world's BEST B-GIRL!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift has taken to social media to throw her support behind Kamala Harris. Thousands of protestors have clashed with police and streets have been locked down in Melbourne's C-B-D. And Kamala Harris' official website is now selling Taylor Swift friendship braceletsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first debate is happening between Harris and Trump Major chaos and violence outside a defence expo in Melbourne Big names back for the NRL finals And Kylie set to tour in 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police investigating a sexual assault at Melbourne Airport have found other alleged victims GPS trackers to be fitted to WA's worst family violence offenders More disappointment for the Socceroos And more details revealed about the King's impending visitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counselling will be offered to classmates of two young boys -- after a double murder in the Blue Mountains. The P-M admits no country has been able to successfully police children's access to social media. And beyonce has been snubbed at this years CMA'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for action as study shows one quarter of all young adults have had serious suicide thoughts Fresh worries about the "detrimental" impact of social media on young Aussies The Bulldogs to be without one of their biggest stars for the NRL finals And the death of a much-loved, veteran actor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Princess Kate announces end of chemotherapy for her cancer Three whales freed from fishing equipment off WA Hawthorn hit by injuries ahead of the AFL semi against Port And Andrew O'Keefe loses a bid to overturn assault chargesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says it'll closely consider more than 120 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicides. Police are investigating why there were no adults at home when a fire broke out in Melbourne's northwest ... leaving three children clinging to life. And Kylie Minogue is reportedly in talks -- amid plans for a huge world tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police investigating if children were home alone when fire broke out Calls for Federal Government to implement findings of landmark Royal Commission into veteran suicides Australia's Paralympics rated a success, despite the lowest medal haul in 44 years And Elle MacPherson enjoying a getaway, after revealing her controversial approach to cancer treatment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The curtain closes on an incredible edition of sport's greatest shows Tech giants to be forced to get parental consent before teens sign up to APPS The Knights give their all, to sneak into the NRL finals series And Kendrick Lamar to star in the Super Bowl Halftime Show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Kidman loses her mother just hours before receiving a major award Latest polling shows a drop in support for Albanese government Police in Melbourne brace for violent protestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.