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The Albanese Government says it's standing firm on it's decision to place the CFMEU into administration, despite thousands of tradies walking off the job in protest. Paralympians have welcomed the announcement they'll be financially awarded or winning medals at the upcoming Paris Games. AND Mariah Carey releases a statement following personal tragedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tens of thousands of CFMEU members are expected to protest today, following the Commonwealth's takeover of the union A man shot while trying to protect his daughter, in Melbourne A good start for Aussie Alexei Popyrin at the US tennis Open And the latest rumours swirling around Ben AffleckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is promising big improvements to air travel -- under its reforms to the aviation sector. The P-M comments on new I-R laws. and Taylor Swift throw birthday bash for bestie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's “right to disconnect” laws have officially kicked into effect today. Airlines could soon be forced to refund passengers for cancelled flights - under new reforms being outlined in an Aviation White Paper. AND Ed Sheeran has welcomed an Aussie star on stage with him in Romania! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Force and Victoria police foil major meth importation ring Queenslanders told again they won't be getting a new stadium for Brisbane 2032 The Sharks leapfrog the Panthers into third place on the NRL ladder And the latest hidden talent of Chris Hemsworth, revealed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a bruising result for Labor in the Northern Territory, with a landslide win for the Country Liberal Party. A police officer has been stabbed, a man tasered and two others injured following a serious car crash at Engadine in in Sydney's south. And Israel intensifies its operations in Gaza amid the resumption of ceasefire talks in Cairo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least three people have been killed, and four others injured in a mass stabbing at a music festival in Germany. Just hours after withdrawing from the US presidential race, Robert F Kennedy Jr has endorsed Donald Trump at a rally in Arizona. Australia's big banks and credit card giants accused of pocketing "kickbacks" from everyday transactions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris has officially accepted the Democratic Presidential Nomination. The C-F-M-E-U has been placed into administration "effective immediately" And Meghan Thee Stallion to host this years MTV VMA'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A humpack whale that became trapped in rope in Sydney Harbour has finally been freed after a lengthy rescue mission. All state and territory branches of the construction union - the CFMEU - have now been formally placed into administration. AND Channing Tatum has revealed his unexpected obsession with an Aussie actor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Industrial action from aircraft refuellers today, likely to cause delays Australian man, Shane Ramsey, now in Perth hospital after transfer from Bali \ Urgent whale rescuing mission in Sydney harbour Wests Tigers have a rare win in the NRL And Oprah continues the star power at the Democratic National ConventionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oprah Winfrey has spoken to the party faithful at the Democratic National Convention. The Federal Government says new mums and dads will be thousands of dollars better off by the time they retire, under changes to paid parental leave. And Chris Martin has covered a Taylor Swift song at his concert in Vienna.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Superannuation will now be paid on paid parental leave, under legislation being introduced into Federal Parliament. An Australian holidaymaker, critically-injured in an accident in Bali, is being brought home on a medical evacuation flight today. AND Travis Kelce is set to make his big movie debut! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe's looking at what Peter Dutton is trying to achieve by using the question of Gazan refugees as a political weapon. He's also joined by Larry Emdur fresh from his Gold Logie win, to take us inside what actually goes on behind-the-scenes of a Logie campaign. LINKS Follow Larry Emdur on Instagram @larryemdur 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.

First report released from the Domestic Violence Commissioner Controversial influencer Andrew Tate being investigated for more crimes Ron Coote named the 14th rugby league immortal And the entire archive of rock historian Glen A Baker, to be auctionedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barack Obama concedes the upcoming US election will be tight! Aussies are being urged to treat domestic violence with the same seriousness as terrorism. And Taylor Swift has lifted the lid on her ERAS tour in her new music video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J-Lo has officially ended her marriage to Ben Affleck, after months of speculation the couple were heading for a split. A landmark report into domestic violence is being handed down in Federal Parliament today. AND A new defence treaty has been finalised between Australia and Indonesia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enthusiastic address from Joe Biden during the Democratic National Convention The big banks move to slash interest rates on term deposits World number one tennis player Jannick Sinner cleared of steroid use And a new project for a star of Stranger ThingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U-S President has been welcomed with cheers ... chants and a standing ovation at the Democratic National Convention. Australia and Indonesia will hold more joint military exercises under a soon-to-be-signed defence treaty. And Taylor Swift has apparently hit back at claims by Donald Trump that she endorses him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese government has caved into demands from the Opposition, in a bid to pass legislation forcing the construction arm of the CFMEU into administration. New data has revealed how Social Media is influencing people's financial decisions. AND Shiloh Jolie has officially changed her name! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has approved a ceasefire proposal; ball now in Hamas's court Brittany Higgins excused from giving evidence in Linda Reynolds defamation case A shock defect from Aussie Olympic medallist And the death of a long-running, veteran talk show hostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor and the Coalition have struck compromise over legislation -- which will force the C-F-M-E-U into administration. Medical experts are raising serious-concerns about the effect of social media on children as-young-as-Seven. And Doja Cat has been spotted packing on the PDA during a London date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The impacts of Long COVID on our economy, have been laid bare in a new study. There's concern about the effect of TikTok on children's brain-development, with confirmation it's dominating their screen-time. AND Gold Logie winner Larry Emdur is sticking to his tattoo promise, getting inked live on TV! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ceasefire looking unlikely in Gaza, with Hamas failing to send delegate to official talks The trend from city to bush is continuing, according to latest data The Hawks on the brink of a return to finals footy Larry Emdur, Boy Swallows World and Utopia the big winners at TV's Night of NightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 16 year old boy has appeared in court on charges related to terrorist acts Cash injection to help households go green Alarming new figures reveal a spike in kids skipping breakfast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country's peak medical body says patients shouldn't panic as hospital continue to struggle with IV drip fluid shortage The number of Aussies struggling to pay their power bills skyrockets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.