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Investigations launched into how a notorious murderer was able to access the redacted names of witnesses, victims and police More wet weather for sodden Queenslanders Farmers frustrated with the Federal Government Major news in Formula One and the end to one of the longest musical droughts, with a new tune from The Piano ManSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The opposition has warned that the government may take tax changes further The son of former NSW Premier avoids jail time Victorian hospital accused of using fake patientsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's peak sports body outlines measures to reduce head knocks More rains fall in already soaked south east Queensland The big winners on cricket's night of nights And why Universal Music has gone cold on Tik TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer is welcoming the latest data, showing Australia's inflation has hit a two year low. Soaring power bills are forecast to begin easing, with wholesale prices already on the way down. And A major music label has taken aim at Tik Tok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claims of financial mismanagement offshore A 6 week cease fire plan now in the hands of Hamas Beth Mooney stars, as Australia claims the deciding T-20 game against South Africa And incredible news for a Hollywood actor, who's fighting Stage 4 cancer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coalition M-Ps have met in Perth to discuss whether to support the Government's tax reforms. Retailers say a reduction in spending is not a surprise ... with new data showing sales dropped almost 3 per cent in December. And A new report has found the Taylor Swift effect generated more than 330 million dollars for the NFL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UN Relief and Works Agency says it needs funding to be restored immediately Fresh concerns about Australia's foreign policy in the Pacific A young woman attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour Marcus Stoinis extends his BBL time at the Melbourne Stars And Taylor Swift apparently WON'T perform at Super Bowl, even though her man Travis Kelce's Chiefs have made it through!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer is playing down the crowd's less-than-warm reception of Anthony Albanese at the Australian Open overnight. The government is promising to introduce reforms, aimed at making childcare more affordable. And It looks like Taylor Swift is going to the Superbowl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qatar, Israel and the US in talks Investigations into a police shooting in QLD The West Indies makes history at the Gabba Jannik Sinner the new Australian Open tennis champion Adele admits to a long-held phobia and how she overcame it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A far right gathering in Sydney has been dismantled by riot police Australia joins other countries in suspending funding to the U-N agency operating in Gaza. Thousands of Queenslanders remain in the darkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ADF is on standby to help with clean up efforts in Queensland The rate of prenups surges as divorce rates climb King Charles undergoes prostate surgerySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pair of doctors whose research is helping to cure skin cancer have won joint Australian of the Year. Queensland cleans up after another tropical cyclone Virgin and Jetstar go head to head in the battle to increase flights to BaliSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACCC will lead a year long probe into grocery prices Anthony Albanese accused of lying over tax cuts Tropical cyclone Kirrily bears down on North QueenslandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A plane, purportedly carrying 65 Ukrainian POWs, crashes in Russia Cyclone Kirrily expected to make landfall tonight Three dead following a drowning horror on Phillip Island The Brisbane Heat claims the BBL title And why some words on Bluey had to be changed for the US market! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An overhaul of stage three tax cuts is set to offer some relief to low and middle income earners Andrew O'Keefe avoids jail Thousands of dollars lost to Taylor Swift scammersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A review reveals the REAL extent of the November 8 Optus outage We're being told we can start to expect relief in the grocery aisle Novak Djokovic continues his Australian Open domination And Aussie Barbie, Margot Robbie, snubbed by the Oscars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our PM under fire for planned changes to tax cuts A controversial move by India's PM Glenn Maxwell hospitalised after claims of a boozy night out in Adelaide And the noms are out for this year's Razzies! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese Government reportedly set for announcement today WA continues to swelter, with thousands still WITHOUT electricity Alex De Minaur out of the Australian Open And the mystery revealed, behind the theft of a famous pair of slippersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beachgoers looking for the perfect snap are at higher risk of drowning Brittany Higgins hits back at her former boss Fears an invasive pest is spreading across AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Labor members called to Canberra two weeks early for urgent talks on economy A new Aussie treatment could be the key to curing peanut allergies. Japan lands spacecraft on the moonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fighting has intensified in southern Gaza, with claims of almost 200 deaths overnight Severe storms cause havoc to basic supplies in regional WA A spike in Brits searching "enlarged prostate" after the impending surgery announcement for King Charles Australia well on top in the opening cricket Test of its series against West Indies Margot Robbie nominated for a BAFTA, despite domination by OppenheimerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles and Princess Kate both need surgery Foreign Minster Penny Wong continues her mission to the Middle East Aussie players flying the flag proudly at our home tennis grand slam And why Arnie has run into trouble at Munich Airport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands have had their credit card details stolen on the dark web Popular juice recalled over fears it contains alcohol Bali retains its title as Australia's favourite holiday hotspotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US says it's seized weapons en route to Houthi rebels in Yemen Australia commits more than 21 million dollars in humanitarian aid for Middle East The Australian city costing the most for public education Thanassi Kokkinakis and Ajla Tomljanovic thrill at the Australian Open And another Lead Actress gong for a Succession favouriteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.