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More bad news for Bonza staff. Climate change talks ramp up in Parliament. A limit to the amount of eggs we can buy... AND The Socceroos in action tonight!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chemicals used in firefighting foam are turning up in tap water in Australian cities Coles limits its eggs to 2 cartons per customer, in the wake of chicken cullings due to bird flu Elijah Winnington and Sam Short are the first swimmers to book a flight to Paris Olympics And Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup get married... Again! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sledgehammer has been used to vandalise the U-S consulate in Sydney overnight. Vaping will be the target of a new multi-million dollar ad campaign by the Federal Government. AND Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has revealed she feared she would be sacked from her role as Khaleesi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 700 Australians have been recognised on this year's King's Birthday Honours list Peter Costello quits the board of Nine Search for missing TV doctor comes to a tragic end See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition says it will pull Australia out of a key emissions commitment if it wins the next election Communities in NSW remain cut off by floodwaters Former AFL player charged over deadly crashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communities in Southern NSW have been evacuated as floodwaters rise Victoria's public transport system hacked The search continues for celebrity doctorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition Leader claims foreign-born criminals will still be allowed to stay in Australia, despite re-worked deportation rules. Worrying new research has revealed almost half of all retail workers have experienced sexual harassment while on the job. AND Rihanna may have cheekily put rumours of new music to bed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commemorative services have been held to mark significant anniversary of the invasion of Nazi-occupied France Alleged car jacker arrested after police pursuit across four states The stage set for the first ever, third game, women's State of Origin decider And exciting news for Hunger Games enthusiasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Greens leader Adam Bandt is threatening to sue the Attorney General for defamation, following comments made about pro-Palestinian protests. Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has finished giving evidence in his Supreme Court murder trial. AND Kim Kardashian is being roasted again, over an interview where she gives her insights into acting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe gives you the real story behind Bill Shorten's $600k speechwriter, the government's decision to open Australian Defence Force ranks to non-citizens, Andrew Giles's drones blunder, and Josh Frydenberg's 'comeback' that never was. 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.

UN Secretary General warns the world is facing a moment of truth on climate change after record temperatures Outrage in SA - where an alleged criminal has been granted mercy through Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws How the first game of the men's State of Origin series, changed in the seventh minute And Taylor Swift has Lady Gaga's back, over pregnancy rumours See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Opposition is warning the latest economic growth data should be a wake-up call for the Government. Medibank Private is headed to court over a 20-22 data breach that affected 10 million Australians. AND Lady Gaga has addressed pregnancy rumours, after recent paparazzi pics began circulating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NDIS has been used for items not consistent with client plans, Parliament hears A man charged with murder after a car crash in Brisbane The men's State of Origin series gets underway tonight And why there's disgust at a Kobe Bryant Comicon costume in ChinaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Perth primary school P&C have apologised after a photo of a parent wearing blackface at a bingo fundraiser went viral. Bombshell revelations today that billions of dollars in NDIS funds have been spent on illicit drugs, holidays and expensive cars. AND Chris Hemsworth has shocked fans by trashing the Aussie accent!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NDIS minister has addressed criticism about the scheme not responding quickly enough to people abusing the system A jailed gangland matriarch makes a plea for freedom President Biden's son goes on trial in the US The Tillies score a win over China, ahead of the announcement of the squad for Paris And big news from 80s pop legend, Cyndi Lauper See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The heartbroken family of a Sydney nurse, killed in a gas explosion, have broken their silence. The Federal Government has welcomed a 3.75 percent increase to the minimum wage, saying it will leave millions of Australian's better off. AND John Lennon's son has called out Prince Harry after reading his memoir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The body of a woman has been found beneath the rubble, after unit block explosion in Sydney's west A driver returns a breath test of almost NINE TIMES the legal limit Teens rescued in the WA outback The Bombers seven game winning streak comes to an end And Adele gets feisty at a heckler during a Vegas showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New legislation will be introduced in a bid to stamp out explicit AI images Airlines work to clear backlog after major disruptions Beings space launch aborted at last minuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump is preparing to appeal his conviction in hush money trial House prices hit record high Ticketek customers hit with data breachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's lawyers have vowed to appeal as soon as possible, after the former President was found guilty in his hush money trial in New York. Jetstar says a 'steering issue' is to blame for one of it's planes sliding off the runway in New Zealand this morning. AND Selena Gomez has revealed she was considering adoption, before her blossoming romance with Benny Blanco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People told to seek shelter indoors, in Victoria's wet and wild North East Ranges Fresh embarrassment for Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic organisers New data shows men are taking to the vape in droves Matildas Mania hits Adelaide And a Madonna fan set to sue, over her concert being too "sexual"! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Force has seized more than four-thousand litres of a potentially fatal "date rape" drug since March. Experts are confident police will be able to retrieve data from a mobile phone, belonging to missing Victorian mother Samantha Murphy. AND Hugh Jackman has revealed he's leaning on fellow actor Ryan Reynolds for support, after calling time on his 27-year marriage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe ponders the following questions: Is Australia racist, as the ABC's Laura Tingle suggests? Is Albo out of touch? Does it matter? What is Direction 99 and why is Andrew Giles in hot water... again? Did Media Watch just confirm that Joe has the real story? Joe answers all this and more in the latest episode of The Real Story with Joe Hildebrand: 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.

Deliberation has begun in the hush money trial of former President, Donald Trump How North Korea is making its presence felt in South Korea A woman charged with the DV murder of her partner Queenslanders told to get fired up about wanting a decent stadium for the Olympics And the World Premiere of a second season of an Aussie favourite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are now working to confirm whether a mobile phone found during a fresh search for Samantha Murphy is linked to the missing Victorian mother. The personal info of half a billion Ticketmaster customers may have been accessed in a data breach. AND Nicki Minaj has left fans visibly confused after paying tribute to Princess Diana during a UK concert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New campaign calls for high school students to take part in Porn Literacy classes A "take action now" storm warning issued for about a thousand kms of WA coastline A new study suggests a link between tattoos and lymphoma Melbourne Cup winning jockey, Michelle Payne, calls it a day And Cold Chisel set to rock the Adelaide 500!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The daughter of a man who carried out a horrific murder-suicide in Perth has issued a public statement, saying she warned police about his arsenal of weapons. A Virgin flight to Melbourne has been forced to turn back, after a man allegedly ran through the aircraft naked mid-flight. AND Kourtney Kardashian has opened up about her IVF journey in a Q&A on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evidence of a fresh birth along a riverbank, sparks police concerns for welfare of mum and bub Two thousand people missing after PNG landslide Will we see Rafael Nadal again at the French Open, after his first round loss? And Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga opens in the US See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The West Australian premier is calling for parliamentary support for tougher gun laws, following a horrific murder-suicide in Perth. It's now believed more than two thousand people were buried alive in a massive land-slide in Papua New Guinea. AND Bradley Cooper has surprised Fans by taking to the stage at a music festival in Napa Valley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 700 people believed dead in PNG Tragedy in India, with babies killed in neonatal unit fire Another flight experiences severe turbulence Big changes for the Blues in the State of Origin And Nicki Minaj arrested in AmsterdamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new advertising campaign aims to educate Australians about sexual consent Victims of Perth shooting identified The search for survivors of a landslide in PNG continuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rescue crews are continuing to search for survivors of a massive landslide in PNG Singapore Airlines tightens seatbelt rules following deadly turbulence The Salvation Army marks a major milestone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than a hundred people are feared dead, after a massive landslide struck a remote village in Papua New Guinea. Singapore Airlines is now offering business class flights home to those injured in their turbulent flight from London. AND Kelly Rowland has broken her silence - after that video of her appearing to scold a security guard at the Cannes Festival went viral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent deadly riots in New Caledonia, have forced the hand of French President, Emmanuel Macron Claims all 18 AFL clubs could be drawn into racism class action The Schumacher family awarded compensation over article which falsely quoted the Formula 1 legend The Swannies sitting pretty at the top of the AFL table And an extra special "Tina The Musical" performance, for SA theatre-goers, tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM insists his government argued strongly against the release of an immigration detainee, who is now accused of murder. The Greens have slammed a move to extend the life of Australia's biggest coal fired power station, saying it will make floods and bushfires worse. AND Jennifer Lopez has been left stunned after a reporter asked her point blank whether her marriage to Ben Affleck is on the rocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, on The Real Story with Joe Hildebrand: Is there a reason Albo won't go to the polls early? Will cutting immigration help or hinder the nation? Why won't Australia move to nuclear energy? Joe answers all this and more in the latest episode of The Real Story with Joe Hildebrand: 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.

Up to seven sites to be named for Opposition's nuclear power plans 12 Australians in hospital after turbulence terror The British PM calls a snap election EPL action comes to the MCG And a special Barbie honour for Matildas star, Mary FowlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first human case of bird flu has been recorded in Australia, just hours after a separate strain was detected at an egg farm in Victoria. Singapore Airlines has issued a formal apology, after a man died on board a flight which ran into extreme turbulence. And Taylor Swift has suffered a minor wardrobe malfunction during her Era's tour show in Sweden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One man is dead and dozens are injured after "sudden and extreme" turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight 150 Australians return home from deadly unrest in New Caledonia Defence rests its case in the Donald Trump "hush money" trial The Central Coast Mariners confident of back-to-back A-League Men championships And Elvis Presley's granddaughter, fighting to keep iconic Graceland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says it's seeking advice about the impact of changes at Telstra, after the Telco announced 28-hundred jobs would be axed this year. Two ADF planes are expected to arrive back on home soil tonight, ferrying Aussie's stranded in the New Caledonia riots. And Fitness giant Peloton says it's banning P-Diddy's music from its workout playlists following the rapper's latest legal dramas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High Court in London gives Julian Assange the right to appeal US extradition International Criminal Court officially seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas A convicted armed robber back in custody after removing his ankle monitor Parramatta Eels axe their coach, after just three wins so far this season And the Chelsea Flower Show attracts its usual touch of royalty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran's President and Foreign Minister have been confirmed dead, following a helicopter crash in the country's north-west. Consumer advocates are welcoming a report from the Corporate Watchdog, which has found banks aren't doing enough to help struggling customers. And Harry Styles is reportedly back on the market after calling time on his relationship with actress Taylor Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A helicopter has crashed in the north-west of Iran, carrying the President and Foreign Minister Qantas workers back in court today for compensation after illegal sackings The A-League to host its first grand final on the NSW Central Coast Disgraced rapper Diddy responds to sickening videoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An NRL star has been barred from playing after he was charged over an alleged domestic violence incident New government initiative aims to offer some bill relief Experts warn nuclear power would lead to higher energy pricesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of people killed on Australian Roads has seen an alarming jump Unions slam Coalition's industrial relations proposal Golf champion set to face court after arrestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three A-League Players Charged Amid Accusations Of Match-Fixing. Coalition Defends Proposed Cuts to Migration. Australian Road Toll At Highest Level In A Decade. And Taylor Swift Spotted On A Lakeside Vacation On Break From Eras TourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton flags big changes to migration intake and foreign investment in housing market Why a South Australian school has suspended a 7-year-old boy Some of our nation's best swimmers go into bat for Gina Rinehart The Sky Blues claim first blood in the Women's State of Origin series And fresh rumours of trouble in paradise for JLo and Ben AffleckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first episode of The Real Story with Joe Hildebrand! Join journalist, broadcaster, and now podcaster Joe Hildebrand as he breaks down the stories Australians are talking about and what's really going on behind them. This week, fresh out of lock-up, Joe’s talking about the 2024 federal budget. Why boring is sometimes better, and he weighs in on one criticism being levelled from both sides at the government’s proposed $300 electricity rebate: should cost-of-living relief be going to billionaires? Plus, Joe gives his 'insider' perspective on the Cumberland Council book ban controversy that has been making headlines globally. 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]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M says anti-Israel comments made by one of his Senators are inappropriate, but he's unlikely to take action. The jobless rate has risen to 4-point-1 per cent in April. And Ryan Reynolds has revealed he's a superfan of Aussie cartoon Bluey! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Fico fighting for his life after being shot multiple times A Winter Olympics flagbearer stood down from coaching kids, accused of sexual misconduct The Women's State of Origin to kick off tonight in Brisbane And Tay Tay's projected billion pound boost to the UK economySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.