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Anthony Albanese says thousands of jobs could be lost if shoppers boycott Woolworths Fresh calls for Pill Testing at festivals Donal Trump a step closer to another run at PresidentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An escalation in the conflict in the Middle East The world's five richest men, get even richer Alex De Minaur advances at the Oz Open, amid turmoil for Milos Raonic And awards season for TV and movies in full swing, in the USSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penny Wong heading to the Middle East to plead for calm Tennis Australia's financial bail-out by the Victorian Government Novak Djokovic survives a first round scare at the Australian Open And Mean Girls the Musical a box office smash!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Border Force target cigarette smugglers Australian Open protestors put on notice Princess Mary becomes Queen of DenmarkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another commercial ship attacked following airstrikes on Iran- backed rebels Fresh calls for pill testing at music festivals Credit card spending hit a new highSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has helped US and British forces launch missile air strikes in Yemen Alarming new research reveals risks for beachgoers Wharfies continue their action against major Port operatorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A NSW family is working to bring the body of Taylor Rockliffe home, following his death in Bali Australians being urged to shop around for their utilities Alex De Minaur facing a tricky first-round opponent at the Australian Open The first trailer drops, for the Amy Winehouse biopic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The opposition leader has slammed Woolworths for scrapping Australia Day products Three Australians caught in deadly avalanche Police foil a plot to murder Sydney rappersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A police shooting at a medical centre on the NSW South Coast Australia Day merchandise, pulled from sale at Woolworths Big trouble for a Melbourne AFL star And the nominations out for the SAG awardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hopes lower inflation will mean an interest rate pause Supermarket giants facing tougher penalties for hiking prices. Australia’s first psychedelic therapy clinic a step closer to opening See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U-S Secretary of State Antony Blinken Arrives In Israel For Fresh Talks On Peace Deal between Israel and Hamas Federal Government Reveals Head of National Supermarkets Inquiry Thousands of Victorian Residents Remain On Flood Alert Donald Trump Argues For Presidential Immunity In a Washington D-C CourtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new variant of Covid is leading to a double wave of the virus More relief funding for Queensland Thousands of travellers fall victim to a data breachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pope Francis causes controversy with comments on surrogacy Usman Khawaja to make a stand for peace in the Middle East Sam Kerr's dad speaks out on his famous daughter's future, after her ACL injury And a recap on the fashion at the Golden GlobesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lowest paid workers among the big winners as wage growth spikes Police smash reptile smuggling ring Victoria in the grip of a flood emergencySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 42-year-old man charged with murder over the burning death of a woman in southern NSW Claims the nation's renewable energy targets have been derailed Worries about a lack of female representatives in Parliament Sam Kerr in doubt for the Olympics after ACL tear and big Aussie hopes at the Golden GlobesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland residents are being warned it could take up to two years to repair damage to their homes following recent wet weather. The biggest shake-up to Australia’s income tax system in decades is now just months away. Alaska Airlines has grounded a large number of planes after a domestic flight in the U-S lost cabin pressure mid-air. Australia has won the third Test against Pakistan at the SCG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bill from the recent disasters across Queensland is set to hit more than 2 billion dollars. House prices are forecast to continue to increase over the next twelve months. Meat prices begin falling in supermarkets, but farmers say it shouldn't have taken this long. Season three of White Lotus begins filming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some well-known names across the world have been revealed in newly released court documents as associated of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Aussies have less cash to splash as cost of living and higher interest rates take hold. More than 60% of asylum seekers entering Australia aren't leaving when their visa expires. Rain could threaten play at the SCG on day three of the third test between Australia and Pakistan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Storms are set to continue across both New South Wales and Victoria with one person lucky to be alive after a tree fell on their caravan. The Salvation Army is calling on help from the southern states as Queensland continues their mammoth clean-up efforts following cyclones and floods. Japan Air traffic control say the coastguard plane which collided with a passenger et, killing five people, didn't have clearance to be on the runway. Aussie Alex De Minuar ends Novak Djokovic's 43-match winning streak in United Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A passenger plane and coastguard plane have collided in Tokyo, killing five people after they were on a mission to deliver aid to earthquake victims. Rescuers continue the search for survivors following several earthquakes across Japan. Thousands of Victorians remain without power following wild weather, while the ADF is deployed to South-East Queensland to help with storm recovery efforts. The last test between Australia and Pakistan begins at the SCG today, but David Warner is still without his baggy green. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been chaos across Japan after more than 60 aftershocks and tsunami warnings were issued following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake. South-East Queensland residents have been told to brace for more flooding with more than 500mm of rain falling since New Years Eve. House prices across Australia have risen 8.1 percent. A U-S airport introduces therapy Llamas to help stressed out passengers flying over the holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of people have packed cities across Australia to celebrate the new year. Changes to welfare payments come into effect from today while fee hikes for several essentials will also increase. A former World Champion Cyclist has been charged with the death of his wife in Adelaide. Dietitians warns those wanting to clean up their diet to not be too extreme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New vape laws expected to put pressure on GPs Queenslanders still without power a week after severe storms Warnings from lifesavers as drowning deaths continue to rise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens of councils are choosing not to hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day The clean up in Queensland continues Alarming research reveals confusion over beach safetySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh concerns over attacks in Australia inspired by the Middle East conflict Calls for better shark attack prevention measures in South Australia after the third fatal shark attack this year South-east Queensland bracing for extreme heat today as residents recover from deadly Christmas storms And the world's busiest flight paths revealed with an Australia route snagging one of the top spotsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six people killed in wild storms Volunteer firefighter dies in WA Australian chef and restaurateur Bill Granger dead at 54 Labor loses support in crucial statesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South-east Queensland hammered by severe thunderstorm on Christmas night The Weather Bureau warning more potentially dangerous weather along Australia's East Coast Retailers set to cash in from Boxing Day sales And Pope Francis devotes Christmas Day message to victims of the Gaza warSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shoppers turn attention to boxing day bargains Price of produce in Queensland set to skyrocket Government cracks down on vocational collegesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pre Christmas shopping frenzy is in full swing A resolution to boost aid into Gaza passes the UN Security Council. Health warnings amid a spike in respiratory infections See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St Vincent's Health targeted in a cyber attack Usman Khawaja set to fight an ICC code of conduct charge Additional support for far north Queensland Three homes lost in bushfires in the Perth Hills See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 15 dead and dozens more injured in Prague Live sheep exports resume to Saudi Arabia Social media platform X being hauled before the Federal Court The Aussie women's cricket team struggling for form in India and the Aussie tennis legend who's set to become our newest game show host See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has come under fire for refusing a US request to send a warship to the Red Sea Firefighters continue to battle an out of control bushfire in the Perth Hills The MCG and Crown Casino hand down lifetime bans to convicted terrorist The clean up is underway for fruit growers in far north Queensland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two fires burning at emergency level in WA 35 communities cut off following flooding in FNQ Massimo Luongo announces shock Socceroos retirement And Brad Pitt's simple wish for his milestone birthday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump deemed ineligible for the 2024 ballot in Colorado Evacuation of residents from Wujal Wujal continues Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with his New Zealand counterpart Airbnb issued multi-million dollar fine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Perth karate instructor jailed for sexual assault An elderly man still missing in flood affected Far North QLD An incredible IPL record for Mitch Starc And one of Australia's favourite stars, arrives home from Hollywood See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika to be released from a Victorian prison today The ADF evacuates residents from Wujal Wujal Police in Sydney make a major drug bust A man is charged following the death of a woman at the National Zoo and Aquarium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rain showing no sign of easing in Far North Queensland Federal Police will be out in force at airports across the country Virgin Australia named as the airline with the most cancelled flights Aussies set to spend big in the lead up to ChristmasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starvation a real concern in Gaza, as the war marches on A man left for dead on a major freeway in Melbourne The Matildas still pinching themselves about the year they've had And Sydney Sweeney shines on the red carpetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grim road toll figures ahead of Christmas UN aid arrives directly from Israel into Gaza Nathan Lyon the toast of Test cricket Taylor back at the NFL, supporting TravisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A taskforce is being set up to stamp out rogue ndis providers Fears more dangerous criminals will be released from detention Scams on the rise ahead of ChristmasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry has won a major ruling against UK newspaper Another crossing opens to allow aid into Gaza Millions of illegal cigarettes seized by border forceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M is describing a historic defence deal with the United States as an "extraordinary achievement". Queensland officially has a new Premier. And Big name Aussie stars at State funeral for Barry Humphries See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns the heatwave conditions in NSW will flare major fires that are currently being controlled in the NSW Hunter region Queensland to welcome its 40th Premier today Davy Warner lets his bat do the talking on day one of the first Test match against Pakistan Barry Humphries to be farewelled at a State Memorial Service todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's unemployment rate has increased slightly to 3-point-9 per cent over the past month. The Government is considering a request from the U-S to send a warship to the Red Sea. And Pink claps back at a trollSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US has asked Australia to send war ship to Middle East COP-28 nations get historic deal locked in The Eddie Jones deception complete And Aussie rocker Jimmy Barnes gets through open heart surgerySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation's budget is inching closer to a second consecutive surplus. Australia has supported a United Nations motion, to demand an immediate ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. And Taylor Swift's Eras Tour breaks World Record See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents bunkering down in Far North Queensland, with Cyclone Jasper on its way Police in WA investigating the deaths of a woman and her 3 month old baby, in Perth US President reaffirms support of Ukraine plight Rugby Australia names its new women's coach And Jennifer Anniston makes a big reveal about Mathew PerrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Cyclone Jasper has been upgraded to category 2 system. Australia is using the U-N's annual Climate Conference to push for all countries to phase-out fossil fuels. And Dave Grohl has paid an emotional tribute to AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies moving states due to cost-of-living pressures Public Schools getting little of the Federal Government's funding pie Cyclone Jasper on a path to destruction And some Aussie noms for the Golden Globe AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has unveiled drastic changes to Australia's migration system -- in a bid to reduce the number of people entering the country. Charges have been laid over the deadly crash at a country pub in Victoria last month. And Is Taylor Swift married?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.