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Up to a million Australians may not be able to make emergency calls when 3G is switched off New fears over the state of the Barrier Reef Former Prime Ministers rack up thousands on the tax payerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of McDonalds stores forced to close due to tech outage Historic pay rise for care providers Artificial Intelligence blamed for a jump in plagiarism at universitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia will restore Six-million-dollars in funding to the UN’s main provider of humanitarian aid to Gaza The Prime Minister has welcomed a massive pay rise for Australia's Aged Care workforce. And Ricki Lee has claimed Number One on the Australian Album Aria chart with On My OwnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sacked QANTAS workers to find out compo deal next week A group of 7 finally rescued from floodwaters in WA Space X makes progress Carlton sneaks home against Richmond in the AFL And just what is Taylor Swift's man up to now?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is distancing Australia from a u-s push to ban Tik-Tok. Rescue crews have recovered the body of a man ... killed in a collapse at a gold mine in Central Victoria. And J-Lo cancels Tour Dates already See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rescue efforts continue for a miner trapped underground A new land route being used to deliver aid into Gaza A happy ending for a WA family feared dead in floods The reigning NRL champions vow to step it up a notch And 91st birthday celebrations for an acting legendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man behind the wheel of a horror bus crash faces court Farmers fear food shortage Clive Palmer Unveils Titanic replica plansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A decision expected soon about tariffs on Australian wine into China Internet personality, Andrew Tate, hit with UK arrest warrant Fears for a missing group in flood-affected WA The Swans suggest hosting AFL grand finals in Sydney And the death of a music iconSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A taskforce says Australians with more super should pay more for aged care Investigations continue into horror mid-air incident Malaysia could pocket Victoria's lost millions to host Commonwealth Games See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expenses scandal grows with claims of ridiculous spending by our politicians Community fears with a man evading authorities after smashing his ankle monitor Fresh calls for the advertising of tanning products to be banned An 8 week sentence for a racist slur for Roosters prop, Spencer Leniu and Princess Kate apologises for her poor photo editing skills! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Epic Biopic Wins 7 Of Its 13 Noms -- Including Best Picture. Missing Boy Reunited With Family After Desperate Three Day Search. Hopes The Removal Of Hundreds Of Tariffs Will Be Felt At The Checkout. And US Military Ship On Its Way To Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One dead, two others serious, after Pitch Festival near Ararat Desperate search for a man, who's allegedly fled overseas following the murder of his wife The Central Coast Mariners on top of the A-League Men ladder The wait almost over for the OscarsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Martime corridor is expected to be used to transport 200 tonnes of food and medical aid into Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SES say there's been no reports of severe injury or damage after a 3.6 magnitude quake hit Sydney's West overnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman's Body Found Stuffed In Car Boot At Evans Head. Court Lifts Supression Order On Name Of Samantha Murphy's Alleged Killer. Joe Biden Promises A Temporary Port In Gaza To Boost Aid Supplies. AND. . A Wheel Falls Of A Boeing Jet In San Francisco Crushing Cars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A soldier killed during parachuting accident, during training at NSW RAAF base A major plight of Australian women suffering family violence highlighted this International Women's Day A man charged with the murder of missing Ballarat woman, Samantha Murphy Sydney scores a win to open the AFL season and a sneaky, beautiful surprise from Wonder Woman, Gal GadotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The husband of missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy says he's "relieved" there's been a breakthrough. Former Labor MP Joel Fitzgibbon has paid tribute to his commando son -- who has died in an ADF training accident in Sydney. And Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is set to tie the knot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Haley has pulled out of the race to become US Presidnet Brittany Higgins ends up in a hospital ED after failed mediation The alleged racist slur of Sam Kerr, revealed The AFL kicks off tonight And Netflix renews Avatar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer is talking up the latest data -- which shows Australia's economy grew just point-two percent in the December quarter. Health costs are becoming increasingly unaffordable for families. And Aussie music legend Kylie Minogue is set to be immortalised as a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta back up and running after a worldwide outage A man accused of cable tying indigenous children over trespassing allegations The ARL promises to come down on any proven incidents of racism A 7 week ban for a Saint, before the AFL season proper is even underway And Taylor Swift encourages fans to vote in the Super Tuesday PrimariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been revealed Sam Kerr kept her charge of racially abusing a british police officer a secret from Football Australia and her Matildas' Coach until today! A two-billion-dollar funding program will be set-up, to help Aussie businesses invest more in South-East Asia. And We have a new NSYNC song on the waySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why the EU has issued a 1.8 billion dollar fine to Apple A lucky escape for a WA boatie The AFL reportedly on the verge of a deal with Warner Brothers The Estate of the late Sinead O'Connor, has issued a statement, demanding Donald Trump to stop using her hit "Nothing Compares to U", at his campaign rallies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition admits it will have to have some big discussions about its energy policy in the lead-up to the May budget. The Malaysian government is considering resuming a search for missing flight m-h three-70. And Saltburn star Barry Keoghan has cheered on girlfriend Sabrina Carpenter while she performed in SingaporeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The successful Round 1 NRL opener in Vegas has been tainted by claims of racism 10 leaders begin arriving for key economic and security summit in Melbourne A huge record for Lebron James Talks of a remake of another cult classic The Aussie men go up 1 nil after big Test win over NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor has managed to retain the seat of Dunkley Slain Sydney couple honoured at mardi gras US begins dropping aid into GazaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A silent vigil's been held to remember Jesse Baird and Luke Davies Pharmacy raided in crackdown on Ozempic imitations Former Premier slapped with subpoena over car accidentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The head of Telstra has apologised to the family of a Victorian man, who died of a heart attack during an outage. Facebook is winding-down its news feature in the U-S and Australia ... ending a deal which saw dozens of publishers paid for content. And Does Elton John have his sights set on a home in Sydney?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chaos and carnage at humanitarian aid delivery, sparks emergency meeting Victoria Police under pressure, after wrongly arresting former immigration detainee Juvenile jail for Australia's first school shooting perpetrator Cameron Green puts on some much needed runs for Australia in the NZ Test and Nicole Richie to star in the remake of a cult favourite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sex offender released into the community, has been charged by Victoria Police after allegedly re-offending. There's fierce debate about whether a former politician, implicated in a foreign espionage plot, should be named. And Fred Again sells out amid fan frenzy for tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warnings turmoil in the middle east could spill over into Australia Parts of Victoria continue to burn Pope Francis home after a hospital visit The Matildas make sure they're on the plane to the Paris Olympics And how Adelaide has welcomed P!nk to their citySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M is expecting voters to forgive him for breaking an election promise on the Stage Three tax cuts. A 79 year old man has been arrested following a shooting in Sydney's C-B-D. And Cult UK Producer Fred Again has anounced massive Aussie shows See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Fire and Rescue crews deployed to Victoria, ahead of catastrophic conditions Organisers of the Mardi Gras in Sydney, under pressure to let police march Derryn Hinch announces his latest career move The Matildas one game away from the Paris Olympics And high praise from P!nk for AdelaideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have made a major breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies -- with their alleged killer leading officers to their bodies. The Workplace Minister says the days of secretly paying women less than men are now over. And Taylor Swifts team have responded to allegations her dad assaulted a photographer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency surgery for 46-year-old woman attacked by tiger shark off WA coast Queensland man pleads Not Guilty to sledgehammer killing of wife A race against time for fire crews in Victoria Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper sent straight to tribunal for hit on Matt Keane And Amy Schumer shares a medical diagnosis after trolls commented on a puffy faceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New South Wales Police Commissioner says a review of gun storage policies officers will examine the risks of weapons not being returned to a station at the end of all shifts. The Opposition maintains supermarket price gouging is contributing to inflation. And Is Jennifer Anniston Engaged?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's now two years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine Police divers searching for missing men in the NSW southern tablelands Fires in Victoria and flooding in Queensland Labor takes a dip in the polls Aussie tennis pro Jordan Thompson claims his maiden ATP Tour victory And a Life Time Achievement Award for Barbara Streisand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cop accused of double murder allegedly tried to trick police Dire fire warnings for Victoria Woolworths cracks down on staff dress codesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A police officer accused of double murder Fire continues to threaten western Victoria NSW lashed by severe stormsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cop Charged With Two Counts Of Murder Following Disappearance Of Couple. Police Following New Lead In Disappearance Of Ballarat Mum. Massive Shortfall In New Home Builds. And Queenslanders Overwhelmingly Support Daylight SavingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns escalating for 2 missing men in their 20s Fires continue to cause concerns in country Victoria The TGA approves a new treatment for women suffering endometriosis The Central Coast Mariners Zonal Champs in the AFC Cup And Taylor Swift Watch continues, spotted at Sydney Zoo with her champion ChiefSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM believes work from home can improve productivity, but it can't be a one size fits all approach. A Sydney man accused of murdering a family of three has been formally refused bail after a bedside court hearing. And Beyonce breaks music record See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloodied dolls left at the scene of a vandalised Premier's office Murder charges laid after a family was killed in Sydney Calls to allow our NRL stars the chance to really ENJOY the experiences of Vegas And Travis Kelce to join Taylor Swift in Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer is welcoming the latest wage data -- which has found Aussie pay-packets are now outpacing inflation. Victorians are being urged to "be alert but not alarmed" with more extreme weather predicted for tomorrow. And We have all the details on how much Taylor Swift is earning from her Eras tourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julian Assange failed to appear in a London High Court today, due to illness Homicide squad detectives investigating the deaths of a family of three The AFL still working through claims of DV levelled at Tarryn Thomas And it's Taylor Mania in Sydney, as the pop super star eats out at Surry HillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The size of the nation's navy fleet will double over coming years, under a plan aimed at modernising our maritime forces. Sydney police are questioning a man over the deaths of a father, mother and child. And Is Taylor's NFL boyfriend on his way to Sydney?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vic Housing accused of neglect, after body left to rot in commission home Navalny widow vows to continue husband's fight for a free Russia Fresh worries for the Middle East The future of AFL player Tarryn Thomas in serious doubt... again Kylie Minogue wows at the People's Choice Awards in LASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A war of words has ramped up between the Government and Opposition over asylum seeker policy, after the arrival of around 40 people in two remote W-A communities. Four people have been struck by lightning near the Sydney Opera House. And Taylor mania has hit Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asylum seekers arrival sees Federal Opposition on the attack Calls for men to seek help on anniversary of DV murders Alexander Volkanovski calls for rematch after UFC loss And Taylor Swift in love with Melbourne, after record leg of world tourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A young Taylor Swift fan has been killed on her way to see her idol Another group of asylum seekers turn up in WA GPs call for more incentives to ease doctor shortageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U-S says Putin is to blame for the death of Russia's opposition leader Two teens charged over Superbowl Parade shooting Prince Harry opens up about King's cancer battleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.