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Suspected Israeli strike destroys Iranian consulate building in Syria's capital A Victorian family left devastated, after a double drowning on the GC Documents emerge of the first ever music festival Wests Tigers win a thrilling NRL clash against Parramatta Godzilla-Kong goes gangbusters at the box office See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition fears rushed changes to migration laws has major flaws Network Ten's eleventh hour bid to enter new evidence in defamation case Two men drown in hotel pool on Gold CoastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency crews have worked overnight to free to cavers Health Insurance premiums set to rise Vets warn pet owners to keep Easter eggs out of reachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air Traffic Controllers threaten to walk off the job Toddler reunited with her mother after up to four days alone Cheating students blackmailed by online syndicates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has finally lifted crippling taxes on Australian wine Banks urged to do more to support Armaguard King Charles delivers Easter message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Armaguard opts to go it alone Airports across the country gear up for the Easter travel rush The least affordable housing markets in the world named and shamed And Ryan Gosling launches his own production company See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up to 100 AFL players currently on the "injured" list after drug exposure A 2 week curfew in Alice Springs as youth crime reaches crisis point The Aussie women sweep their ODI series against Bangladesh Rapper Diddy implicates Prince Harry in his alleged dirty deeds And just who will be the new Bond, James Bond?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sad news for music fans with one of the country's oldest and largest music festivals, Splendour In The Grass cancelled. Latest inflation figures show household power bills are beginning to ease, and gas prices are falling. And Sean 'Diddy' Combs has broken his silence over sex trafficking probeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three dead following a family boating accident at Port Lincoln The collapse of a Baltimore bridge raises eyebrows, but Biden reassures the world, it's an accident Julian Assange gains a short reprieve What has a rugby league legend shaking his head at the NRL And how Tay Tay and Travis have upset some gym rats in LASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Immigration Minister insists tougher migration laws are designed to close a loophole, and would only apply to a small number of people. Fuel emissions standards have been watered-down, in a bid to address the concerns of car manufacturers. And Prince William and Kate Middleton have escaped to their vacation home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's so-called "hush money" case, to go to trial on April 15 A man stuck in a storm water drain for three days Two AFLW players caught with cocaine Sam Walker cleared to play for the Roosters against the Panthers on Thursday night And Rebel Wilson reveals the 'star' trying to threaten her over her memoirSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of Aussies are going on to electricity hardship payments every week ... as soaring power prices continue to bite. The federal government doesn't believe a further wage increase for Australia's lowest paid workers will be inflationary. And Ariana Grande has surpassed Taylor Swift for the most number one debuts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People filming crime and posting in online, are the target of a new Coalition bill A Pro-Palestine rally at Sydney's Port Botany Concerns for koalas with the QLD Sport and Athletics Centre upgrade The Australian Grand Prix on track to become the biggest in the world And some words of encouragement for the Princess, from a young cancer survivorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well wishers from across the globe continue to show support for Princess Kate after her shock cancer announcement Thousands more tradies needed to reach new housing targets Terrorists behind Moscow attack detainedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Princess Kate has announced she's undergoing chemotherapy for cancer Grim RBA warning as mortgage holders continue to struggle Global tech giants accused of failing to protect Aussies against scamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is defending the latest cash injection to help keep the AUKUS deal on track. Indonesia has ended the search for Rohingya refugees after a boat capsized in the Indian Ocean. And Kate Middleton proves she's the people's princessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British defence company, BAE Systems will work with the Australian Government's shipbuilder to manufacture nuclear-powered submarines. New bail laws and a ban on gay conversion practices have been passed by the NSW Parliament after an all night sitting. The United States has submitted a draft UN Security Council resolution, calling for an immediate ceasefire linked to the release of hostages in Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government admits today's unemployment figure has beaten expectations. A surge in international students and temporary workers has led to a massive spike in Australia's migration rate. And Beyonce has stripped down for her new album coverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigations are underway into a privacy breach, involving Princess Catherine A two-bus collision in Sydney's south west, leaves 14 hospitalised, one is critical The Panthers and Broncos to clash in an NRL grand final rematch! And an outage for Facebook and Insta: it's the second in as many weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M says he has full confidence in Kevin Rudd .... accusing the opposition of "politicising" the ambassador's position. A report has found the Victorian government had exaggerated how much it would cost to hold the 2026 commonwealth games. And Beyonce reveals why she went country in her new album See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 250 firefighters and 80 appliances on scene of City of Swan emergency Revelations QLD Government looked into cancelling 2032 Olympics & Paralympics Freak accident leaves cricketer Jason Behrendorff sidelined from the IPL Nicole Kidman opens up about her happy place And why British band Chumbawamba is at war with a Kiwi politician!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sigh of relief for borrowers today -- with the Reserve Bank leaving interest rates on hold at four-point-three five percent. Australians are being urged to shop around, to get the best deal on their power bills. And We could soon have a new James BondSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unruly behaviour of one woman, forces turn back of Bali-bound flight, to Melbourne The expectations of today's interest rate decision The AFL launches its newest team: the Tasmania Devils A bronze Matildas statue planned for Brisbane's Lang ParkDISNEY gives air date for the newest chapter in the Star Wars saga See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New mums and dads will soon be able to access more Paid Parental Leave under a major expansion of the scheme. Uber will pay almost 272 million dollars to taxi and hire car drivers.. as a class action comes to an end. And Taylor Swift hits an album milestoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1700 workers wrongfully sacked during pandemic, go for compo in Federal Court The Australian Automobile Association calls for shared road trauma data to collaborate about how to drive down the road tolls Tasmania's AFL team set to launch A massive win for the Dolphins in the NRL The death of The Kings Speech screen writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.