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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.

Donald Trump has successfully had his sentence for his hush money case pushed back until after the election NSW rocked by another earthquake Government pledges more funding to fight domestic violenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Police are warning parents of a rise in what they are calling "sadistic" Sextortion. The Opposition is slamming the time it will take for domestic violence funding to begin to flow-through. And Jared Leto has this death defying wish for when he tours down under See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM meeting with state and territory leaders today to discuss DV funding Swimming Australia sacks controversial coach US school shooter's dad, facing multiple, serious charges Aussie men through to the final of the US Tennis Open And a reminder about taking care of ourselves, from a TV star, who's been diagnosed with cancerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long jump, swimming and road race gold for Australia in Paris Victoria in crisis, with a shortage of specialist paramedics The Cats big winners in the AFL Preliminary Final And Queen guitarist Brian May gives a health updateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All sides of politics are praising the contributions of Bill Shorten, who's announced plans to leave Federal Parliament. The Reserve Bank Governor has laughed-off suggestions she's "at war" with Treasurer Jim Chalmers. And British Deputy PM spotted raving with FisherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big day for Australia in Paris, with nine medals A school shooting in Georgia Alex De Minaur out of the US Open And actor Christie Whelan Browne settles a sexual harassment law suit against theatre companySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What on earth is happening with the census? It's an issue that's (literally) close to home for Joe, and he's got the inside word on how it's all gone so pear-shaped. Plus, Mark 'Moz' Morri on the dodgy ship carrying $300 million worth of illegal tobacco that authorities can't touch. 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 Defamation Trial involving WA Senator, Linda Reynolds, and her former staffer, Brittany Higgins, has wrapped up Social media giant META throws onus back on parents, when it comes to kids online safety The last round of the NRL gets underway And The Kid Laroi to headline the NRL's Grand Final entertainment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer is defending Labor's economic strategy -- after new data revealed Australia's economy has grown at its slowest pace in about 30 years. An Australian-led review of health effects from radio wave exposure has found that mobile phones are not linked to head cancers. And Travis Kelce's team have called in the lawyers over a supposed leaked contract from his PR companySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Worries about how the government will balance cost of living pressures and a slowing economy A fresh push for dental treatment to be added to Medicare The quarter finals playing out at the US tennis open today And Raygun set to break her silence, with a TV interview tonight!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Turner has won gold in the 400 metres T-36 final 2 people rescued from broken down yacht, relieved to be back on dry land Russia ups the ante in Ukraine Latrell Mitchell cleared, not to play! And one Elle of a life: Super model outlines secret cancer battleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 16 year-old Queensland teen is facing terror charges, accused of attempting to buy firearms to attack a local school. Grim new stats have revealed more than half of Aussie's are running out money before their next payday. AND Zac Efron has been spotted at the Venice Film Festival, just weeks after being rushed to hospital! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relay gold for Australia, as Alexa Leary chases down frontrunner in final leg Vaping linked with stress in our kids The latest on the wild weather doing the rounds And a huge honour for Aussie director, Peter WeirSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A female tiger handler has been rushed to hospital on the Gold Coast, after she was mauled at Dreamworld.... New data has shown a decline in Australia's melanoma rates. AND Adele has made a bombshell announcement! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands rallying in response to deaths of six more Israeli hostages held by Hamas New Serious Domestic Abuse Prevention Orders to be introduced in NSW Parliament Newcastle and the Dolphins to fight it out for top 8 finish And some fun news for Bluey fansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia secure's its fifth gold medal of the Paralympics. Multiple states issued with major weather warnings. And the first vaccinations against polio for babies have been carried out by Palestinian health workers in Khan Younis, ahead of a mass immunisation program by UNICEF across Gaza later today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia take's home another three medals at the Paralympics, two Gold and one Silver. The NSW Liberals to face three by-elections, following the resignation of Pittwater MP Rory Amon, over sexual assault charges. And at least six killed in Ukraine following another air strike from Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A question about sexuality will be included in the 2026 Census, after a back flip from the Federal Government. Privacy concerns have been raised - over a new plan which would enable schools across the country to share student data. AND Oasis have already added more dates to their reunion tour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Gallagher and Rowan Crothers go 1,3 in the S10 50 metres freestyle for Australia Police across two states now seeking woman, not seen for 10 days Experts say the Reserve Bank needs to switch focus away from inflation Marcus Bontempelli the toast of the AFL again And George and Amal Clooney turn on the charm for the boss of AppleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says a new report into power reliability shows its plan for the nation's grid is working. Australia's Foreign Minister has condemned an attack on a U-N car in Gaza. And C-I-A reveals chilling details about foiled Terror Plot at Taylor Swift concert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has slammed a journalist for being unethical, for recording a private convo at the Pacific Island's Forum. The Federal Gov is being accused of encouraging the tobacco black market, by increasing the tax on cigarettes. AND Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason have signed a huge deal with Amazon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe's diving into the Northern Territory’s electoral carnage and what it means for Albo and the Labor states. Also, are we on the brink of World War 3? Should we be heading to the nuclear bunker? With fears of an all-out regional conflict in the Middle East, Joe is joined by National Security Expert, Glenn Kolomeitz to get his insight of what’s going on. 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.

Tragedy over in Vietnam, with two Aussie boxers dying while on holiday. More protests are being flagged across the country, following yesterday's tradie strike action in support of the CFMEU. AND More sad details around Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's divorce have been revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man and woman charged with murder, over death of emaciated 12 year old girl Perth man jailed over horror sextortion offences One more Israeli hostage freed from Hamas Rinky Hijikata moves through to Round 2 in New York And the Gold Logie winner takes out an AVO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have put their 15-year feud to bed -- announcing one of the world's most highly anticipated reunions! A new cap will be placed on international student numbers at Aussie universities. And Paralympians who finish on the podium in Paris will receive the same financial rewards as Olympians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.