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Hundreds of people have gathered at a school on the Gold Coast, to honour the life of 10-year-old murder victim Sophie Wang. Five people have been arrested over the death of Friends star Matthew Perry. AND Swifties have lost it over the pop star's latest A-list guest at her show at Wembley Stadium in London!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has experienced deadliest 12 months on our roads, in 12 years Kids Helpline says bullying is rife in our schools Injury woes for Panthers super star Nathan Cleary And charges laid over the death of Matthew PerrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has announced it will guarantee all regional flight bookings for REX customers. More Aussies are actively looking for a job -- according to the latest unemployment data. And here's the reason why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce won't be walking down the aisle soon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe is joined by Sky News' Paul Murray to share his insight (...cough obsession...) with what's really happening in the US. Joe also has the Real Story on Paul Keating's latest controversy, plus an exclusive look at how The Jacqui Lambie Network is seeking to expand her influence... LINKS Read Daily Telegraph Joe's column 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.

Australia's unemployment rate has climbed from four-point-one, to four-point-two percent as the economy continues to slow down. Police are now looking at TikTok videos made by a Gold Coast mother, before she allegedly murdered her daughter. AND Rumours continue to swirl that Prince Harry and wife Meghan could be stripped of their royal titles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie girl identified as victim of random attack in Leicester Square MPox declared Global Public Health Emergency South Africa to rest its stars, in second Test against Australia And Usher takes a break, with his home town missing outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M insists he has full confidence in Australia's security agencies to properly screen refugees from Gaza. A mother was not required to appear in court after being charged with murdering her daughter on the Gold Coast. And Taylor Swift has thrown a wrap party for her ERAS tour crew in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest NAPLAN results have been released - with one in three students not meeting basic literacy and numeracy expectations. A 46 year old woman will front a Gold Coast court this morning, after being charged with the murder of her 10 year old daughter. AND Halle Berry has revealed just how dangerous the acting profession is!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman in custody in Queensland, following death of 10-year-old girl Flood watches in place for parts of the East Coast Alexei Popyrin joins tennis royalty, after big win And Banksy continues painting animals around London See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer has welcomed the latest wages data -- showing pay packets grew four-point-one per cent for the year to June. The helicopter pilot behind a deadly chopper crash has been identified as a Kiwi. And Donald Trump has sat down with Elon Musk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's now believed the person who was piloting the helicopter, which crashed into a hotel in Cairns, used to work for the chopper company. A man's been arrested in London, over a stabbing attack on a girl and her mother. AND Miley Cyrus has been elevated to Disney legend status!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inquiries are underway to determine if deaths of man and woman in Sydney were DV related A man charged over a Neo-Nazi protest in Brisbane Our flag bearers named for the Paralympics And Jimmy Kimmel shares why he's knocked back hosting duties for the Oscars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politicians have paid tribute to the Extraordinary results from Australia's Olympians in Paris. Air crash investigators are seeking answers into how a stolen helicopter crashed into a busy Cairns hotel. And Adele has finally confirmed she is indeed engaged.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been revealed the helicopter, which crashed into the roof of a hotel in Cairns this morning, was making an "unauthorised flight". President Joe Biden has admitted he dropped-out of the election race, because of his age. AND Brittany Spears has reacted to Blake Lively re-wearing her famous rainbow Versace dress to her latest movie premiere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Parisian dream is over, and athletes look ahead to LA A golden point thriller in the NRL Taylor Swift prepares to take stage in London, after Austrian terror scare And why Celine Dion's heart won't go on... at least not for Donald Trump See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Runner Jess Hull is the toast of the track after a podium finish Aussie surfer's trip ends in tragedy Homelessness in Australia hits crisis pointSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian breakdancer Raygun is at the centre of online ridicule for her Paris performance 62 people killed in horror plane crash Aussie beer companies call for urgent government helpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M is denying Australia has made extra commitments -- as part of a revised AUKUS agreement. Households already struggling with cost of living pressures are now paying more to travel. And Selina Gomez has sparked engagement rumours See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Corp has announced that Foxtel is up-for-sale! Donald Trump is now proposing three debates with US Vice President Kamala Harris, after finally agreeing to face her on September-10. AND Taylor Swift will go ahead with her London shows as planned - despite that terror threat in Vienna. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Stingers move through to gold medal match in Paris A shiny new honour for golden girl Jess Tensions in the Middle East impacting vaccinations and flights And the latest on the foiled terror plot to attack Taylor Swift See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M is heralding a massive payrise for early childhood educators. Qantas boss is stripped of over nine million dollars from payout. And Drake has shed some light on his former romance with Serena Williams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Joe has an exclusive insight into who's really doing it toughest when it comes to the Cost of Living Crisis. He also has the details on whether the PM broke an election promise, and Jeremy Buckingham joins us from the Legalise Cannabis Party. LINKS Read Daily Telegraph Joe's column 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.

A pay rise is on the way for early childhood education workers, as part of a new Federal Government program, aimed at attracting more workers to the sector... Hockey Australia is likely to take disciplinary action against Kookaburra Tom Craig, after his drug arrest in Paris. AND Taylor Swift has been forced to cancel three of her shows in Europe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia secures best ever Games performance A famous face in cricket, set to woo the Indians to WA The Opals keep basketball dreams alive And a major arrest over alleged plans to attack a global music star See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition is blaming three Labor budgets for AUSTRALIA'S cost of living crisis. Aussies are being urged not to travel to Bangladesh in the wake of a violent student-led uprising. And Blake Lively has paid homage to Britney's iconic Versace dress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Us Vice President Kamala Harris has introduced her new running mate for the upcoming Presidential election. Leading economists are welcoming the Reserve Bank's decision to keep interest rates on hold. AND This year's VMA nominations have been released! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arisa Trew has taken out the skateboarding park event in Paris Boomers devastated at over time loss Calls for more information on Australia's raised terror threat And Stranger Things heading to Broadway!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer has welcomed the RBA's decision to keep Interest Rates on hold. Universities are warning they'll be forced to sack 14-thousand staff, as a result of international student caps. And The all the latest from ParisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFL star Dustin Martin has announced he'll be hanging up the footy boots, after fifteen years at Richmond. Several U-S personnel have reportedly been injured after a suspected rocket attack on an American military base in Iraq. AND Aussie Tones and I has revealed which fellow singer broke into her Las Vegas home! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noemie Fox wins the Kayak Cross Tens of thousands of children affected by housing crisis The Hockeyroos out of the Games And why the yellow Wiggle has suffered lonelinessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is calling for calm -- after Australia's terror threat level was lifted from possible to probable. More than 100-billion-dollars has been wiped from the value of Australia's sharemarket over two days. And It seems Kanye's "bad blood" with Taylor Swift isn't any closer to being resolved!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mortgage holders are crossing their fingers for a interest rates cut - with the Reserve Bank to meet today. The search continues for a fisherman, believed to have been taken by a crocodile in far North Queensland. AND Justin Bieber has taken to Instagram to show off baby mumma Hayley Bieber! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia claims silver and bronze in the high jump The death toll from Melbourne's legionnaire's outbreak climbs The search for a NSW man taken in a suspected crocodile attack continues Zac Efron rushed to hospital after incident at Ibiza poolSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tough new rules are being considered in a bid to stamp out gambling problems IOC shuts down calls to ban boxers Trump and Harris at odds over where to debateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dentists are calling for more funding as figures reveal a dental affordability crisis Australia's five star food labelling system is under fire from health experts Kamala Harris secures enough votes for White House RunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Foreign Minister is demanding an apology from Israel. The U-S President has met Americans freed in a prisoner swap deal involving Russia and several European nations. And Drew Barrymore has been spotted taking in the sights at Sydney's Taronga Zoo with her two daughters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Police say they expect to make more arrests, over a plot to smuggle almost 900-kilos of methamphetamine into Australia. Refugees who have fled war in Gaza could soon be allowed to stay in Australia permanently under a new visa pathway. AND Cardi B has made a major family announcement!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia claims a podium finish in the 20 K walk The Federal Government to offer a new Visa pathway top Palestinians A points fest to open Round 22 of the NRL And a Britney Spears biopic in the works for UniversalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is increasingly concerned about the welfare of Australians in Lebanon. The Matildas have sensationally parted ways with coach Tony Gustavsson after being bundled out of the games. And Aussie music icon John Farnham is going viral across the U-SSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe gives us the real story on the NSW Labor conference, why corporates getting involved in activism could be (and often is!) counter-productive to the cause, and we hear from Fulbright Scholar, journalist and author, Misha Zelinksky. LINKS Learn more about Misha Zelinsky and his new book 'The Sun Will Rise' at mishazelinsky.com.au Read Daily Telegraph Joe's column 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.

British police have charged a 17-year-old boy over the stabbing murder of three girls in Northern England. Donald Trump is being accused of racism after comments made about Kamala Harris. AND Post Malone has collaborated with a number of country artists for his new album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie Jess Fox has become the most decorated paddler of all time Australian beef being investigated in Chinese doping saga Fears for escalation of the war in the Middle East And Saturday Night Live to welcome back Maya Rudolph as US Vice PresidentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer concedes Australia's inflation rate remains "sticky". The political leader of terrorist group HAMAS has been assassinated in Iran. And Kylie Minogue has hit the clubs in Ibiza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REX Airlines has grounded all 737 services, but regional flights unaffected Taylor Swift devastated by UK stabbing at dance party in her honour Westpac unveils new technology, for stamping out impersonation fraud Disappointment for Australia in Paris And Alec Baldwin is back at work, after his Rust court victory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M says he'll consider "any proposal" to ensure the future of Rex. Just hours before it was set to begin and the men's Triathlon in Paris has been postponed. And Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Pax has been taken to hospital following a terrifying crash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some concerning news, with human trafficking and slavery hitting an all-time high in Australia. The British PM has broken his silence after two children were killed in a horror stabbing. AND Lady Gaga has dropped a personal bombshell! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mollie O'Callaghan has beaten Ariarne Titmus to the gold medal in the 200 metres freestyle in Paris Unions pushing for reproductive leave for women in the workplace Cam Zurhaar signs with North Melbourne for another five seasons And Deadpool and Wolverine killing it at the Box OfficeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Federal ministry has met for the first time after a swearing-in ceremony in Canberra. The coronial inquest into the Wieambilla shooting that left two police officers and a neighbour dead has started in Brisbane. And Lady Gaga is engaged See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A broadcaster for Eurosport has removed one of its commentators, after a sexist comment about the Aussie women's relay team. The Governor General has sworn-in Prime Minister Albanese's new cabinet following his weekend-reshuffle. AND Ben Affleck has further fuelled divorce rumours, purchasing a new multi-million dollar home in LA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Critics have slammed the Paris experiment to hold opening ceremony on water Protestors interrupt the PM at ALP conference Donald Trump vows to continue outdoor ralliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.