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Four Day Ceasefire In Israel-Hamas Conflict Underway

A four-day ceasefire is now underway in the Israel-Hamas conflict -- paving the way for a prisoner-and-hostage transfer. Authorities are warning residents impacted by a large bushfire in Perth's north to stay away and let firefighters do their job. And Miley Cyrus has celebrated her birthday in the best way possibleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 20233 min

Productivity Commission Calls For Free Childcare For Low-Income Families

Families earning less than $80k a year would benefit Gaza ceasefire to begin in the coming hours Ten homes lost in Perth bushfires Taylor Swift tickets up for grabs on Ticketek Marketplace resale Aussie lose first T-20 against India Celebrities dish out Thanksgiving dinner to LA homeless See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 20233 min

Homes Lost As Perth Bushfire Rages

Authorities have confirmed at least ten homes have been destroyed by a large bushfire in Perth's North. There will be a boost in federal funding for renewable energy, in a bid to make sure Australia hits its emissions reduction targets. And Is a Lady Gaga and Will.I.Am collab in the works?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 20233 min

Four-Day Gaza Ceasefire To Begin In Coming Hours

Fifty Israeli hostages and 150 Palestinians to be freed RBA Governor again hints at more rate rises Guns N' Roses frontman sued for sexual assault Australia clash with India in T20 series Eddie Murphy to return in Beverly Hills Cop franchise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 20233 min

Israel And Hamas Agree To Temporary Ceasefire

The Foreign Minister says she's hopeful of progress in the Middle East -- after Israel and Hamas agreed to a temporary ceasefire. Bruce Lehrmann has given evidence in his defamation trial with Network 10 and journalist Lisa Wilkinson. And Olivia Rodrigo has a secret social media account that she uses to stalk her crushesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 20233 min

RBA Governor Warns of Another Rate Rise Due To Wage Growth

Michelle Bullock says wage rises are adding to inflation More than two dozen people arrested during a Pro-Palestinian rally Hopes grow of deal in Gaza 3G mobile wrapping up Socceroos take 1-nil win over Palestine in World Cup qualifier BBC takes Top Gear off the air See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 20233 min

War Of Words Erupts Between Australia And China

A war-of-words has erupted over China deliberately using Sonar, which injured an Australian Navy Diver in International Waters off Japan. A woman has died in hospital -- days after suffering serious injuries in a fall at the Robbie Williams Concert in Sydney. And ASAP Rocky to stand trial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 20233 min

Optus Begins Search For New CEO

Former Premier Gladys Berejiklian tipped to take over Federal government seeking advice on reincarceration of some asylum seekers Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal kicks off Socceroos face off with Palestine in World Cup qualifier tonight Shakira avoids trial over tax fraud See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 20233 min

Taylor Swift Wins Big At Billboard Music Awards

Taylor Swift has won big at this years Billboard Music Awards taking home ten gongs all up including the Top Artist award for the third time. The Opposition says Anthony Albanese must clarify whether he raised a naval incident with the Chinese President. And Optus CEO steps down from the top job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 20233 min

Aussie Men Claim Sixth Cricket World Cup

Australia beating India by six wickets Hamas and Israel close to hostage deal Cameraman and pilot feared dead in crash in Port Phillip Bay Scam warning ahead of Black Friday sales Kanye West on a break with Aussie wife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 20233 min

Taylor Swift Addresses Concert Death

NSW Police investigate fatal house fire Elon Musk's spaceship launch Socceroos announce Gaza donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 20233 min

Victims Fear For Safety After High Court Ruling

The daughters of an Iranian refugee who killed their mother fear he'll be released from detention Jumping Castle business faces charges Fewer young Aussies are drinking alcohol See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 20233 min

Optus CEO Faces Parliamentary Grilling

Optus says an investigation is underway into why more than 200 customers were unable to call triple-zero during last wednesday's outage. The Prime Minister insists he was "fully involved" in the formation of tougher immigration laws. And This high profile rapper is facing rape accusations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 20233 min

New Visa Rules Rushed Through Federal Parliament

The rules will ensure the group abides by a curfew and is monitored Optus' CEO to face Senate grilling over network outage UN calls for probe into war crimes in Gaza Aussie men through to one day World Cup final Snoop Dogg ditches smoking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 20233 min

Visa Laws Tightened In Wake Of High Court Ruling

Senior Ministers have reached a deal with the Coalition -- to tighten Australia's visa laws further, in the wake of a High Court ruling. Australia's unemployment rate has climbed by point-1 of a per cent in October. And Billie Eilish forced to take out a restraining orderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 20233 min

Troye Sivan Cleans Up At ARIAS

Sivan took out four gongs including Song of the Year for Rush WHO slams Israel following raid on Gaza's largest hospital High-risk infrastructure projects to be axed Australia Post to begin weekend deliveries ahead of Christmas India though to the World Cup final See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 20233 min

Wages Are Up But Still Not In Line With Inflation

The Opposition says Aussie wages aren't being given the focus they deserve -- after new figures show they're not keeping up with inflation. Australia's power network is expected to be put to the test over summer. And All the hottest stars have walked this years Aria awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 20233 min

Cyber Criminals Stealing Australian Data Every Six Minutes

There's been a 23% jump in reports of cyber crime over the past year Rain is worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza There's been a 100% jump in complaints against airlines Queenslanders urged to mask up in public thanks to another Covid wave Matildas named Australia's Word of the Year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 20233 min

81 Asylum Seekers Released Into Community On Strict Conditions

Another asylum seeker has been released from indefinite detention after last week's High Court ruling. A top United Nations expert on the situation in Palestine, believes Israel should make peace with Hamas. And Billie Eilish has admitted she's attracted to girlsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 20233 min

Gaza Hospitals Run Out Of Fuel As Fighting Intensifies

Israel claims Hamas is using tunnels under the largest hospital Al Shifa Optus reveals cause of network outage Former British PM David Cameron makes return to high office Lion recaptured after escaping near Rome Sixers take win over Hurricanes in Women's Big Bash Denzel Washington to play ancient warrior Hannibal in Netflix movie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 20233 min

Government Accepts All Recommendations From Failed Robodebt

The Federal Government insists it has confidence in Services Australia -- after accepting ALL the recommendations from the Robodebt royal commission. Optus has revealed a software upgrade is what's behind Wednesdays outage. And Travis Kelce has jetted out after taylor Swift rendezvousSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 20233 min

Thousands Rally Across Australia To Protest Gaza Conflict

Foreign Minister criticised over her call for a ceasefire in the Middle East Six killed in Victorian crashes Lion on the loose near Rome India continues to dominate at Cricket World Cup Terminator coming in Netflix as anime series See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 20233 min

Cyber Attack Cripples Major Ports

Major disruptions to the delivery of goods after major port operator is targeted by cyber criminals Investigations continue into the tragic death of two toddlers Calls for a freeze on rent increasesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 20232 min

Violence Erupts in Melbourne

Pro-Palestinian and Israeli supporters clash on Melbourne streets Two men rescued after plane crash Matthew Perry's death certificate released See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 20232 min

Concerns Over Landmark Asylum Seeker Ruling

The Federal Government is promising community safety is its top priority -- as it prepares to release dozens of asylum seekers from immigration detention. South Australia has been rocked by its second shark attack in as many weeks. And Former Home and Away star passes away after lengthy health battle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 20233 min

US confirms Israel will begin daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza

It's hoped the pauses will allow for more aid to enter Optus offers customers free data following nationwide outage Actors strike ends in Hollywood after 118 days NZ takes five wicket win over Sri Lanka at ODI World Cup Jared Leto scales Empire State building to promote his band See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 20232 min

Climate Change Tops Pacific Leaders Forum

The Federal Government will commit 2-billion-dollars to financing climate action in the Pacific. Optus is under increasing pressure to pay compensation to businesses affected by a nationwide outage. And Good news for Taylor Swift fans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 20233 min

Optus Searching For Answers After Nationwide Outage

The telco denies job cuts are being the service break Big banks pass rate hike on to mortgage holders PM in Cook Islands for Pacific Islands Forum Ivanka Trump grilled in father's civil fraud trial Patrick Dempsey named 'Sexiest Man Alive' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 20233 min

Optus Copping Criticism For Nationwide Outage

The Federal Opposition has lashed Optus for its crisis management. A family of three Australians have been able to flee Gaza into Egypt. And Dua Lipa on track to become the wealthiest British female popstar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 20233 min

Economists Say Another Rate Rise Ahead Of Christmas Unlikely

The RBA lifting the official cash rate by a quarter of a per cent Major outage for Optus customers King Charles opens parliament in the UK Israel's PM rules out ceasefire Robbie Williams reveals biggest regret of his career See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 20233 min

Another Rate Rise Sparks Mortgage Pain

Mortgage holders will be in for a tough Christmas -- with the Reserve Bank lifting interest rates to their highest level in 12 years! Without A fight has lived up to his name, charging to a comfortable victory in the 163rd Melbourne Cup. And Harry and Meghan claim they were snubbed by the palace -- ahead of celebrations for King Charles' 75th birthday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 20233 min

Mortgage Holders Told to Brace for Melbourne Cup Rate Rise

Economists believe another rate hike is on the way today as inflation is still too high. Thousands expected at Flemington Racecourse for the Race That Stops a Nation. A vigil has been held overnight for the victims of the Regional Victoria pub crash. The Simpsons no longer to have Homer strangling Bart in new episodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 20234 min

The Greens Walk Out Of Senate Over Gaza

The Australian Greens have staged a walk-out from the Senate -- over the situation in Gaza. The P-M says his trade mission to China will help create more jobs. And Taylor Swift has again broken album records with 1989 Taylor's versionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 20233 min

Five Killed in Pub Crash in Victoria

Police still piecing together how an SUV mounted a kerb and struck and killed five people in a beer garden in Victoria. The PM begins his visit in China with talks from trade to pandas on the agenda. Housing experts say there needs to be migration targets because a ban on overseas arrivals has caused extreme rental fluctuations. It's a girl's night out for Taylor Swift, the Shake it Off singer in New York for dinner with Selena Gomez, Sophie Turner and Gigi Hadid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 20235 min

Kardashian Baby News

Anthony Albanese managing expectations as he arrives in China A World Cup win for the Aussies Spectator hit at regional speedwaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 20232 min

Charges Laid Over Border Shooting

Israel's Prime Minister rules out ceasefire Anthony Albanese's landmark visit to China Travis Kelce asked if he's in love with Taylor SwiftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3, 20233 min

Accused Mushroom Murderer Behind Bars Until May

The lawyer for a Victorian woman -- accused of murdering three family members -- has stopped short of saying whether she'll fight the charges. There have been wild scenes at the QANTAS AGM -- with shareholders cheering "shame on you" at the airline's board. And The Weeknd pulls the pin on this months concert dates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3, 20233 min

Victoria Police Lay Charges Over Fatal Mushroom Meal

Erin Patterson is facing three murder charges and five charges of attempted murder Australia's most wanted fugitive arrested in Turkey Israeli troops advance further into Gaza Search on for winner of $40m Powerball jackpot The Beatles release their last song See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 2, 20232 min

Government Working To Get More Aussies Out Of Gaza

The Foreign Minister is hopeful more australians will escape gaza -- reiterating calls for humanitarian efforts to be upheld. The federal government maintains the shift to "net zero" emissions will help transform the Australian economy. And Travis Kelce has laughed off suggestions that Taylor Swift made him famousSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 2, 20233 min

Aussies In Gaza Head to Rafah Crossing As Evacuations Begin

The border crossing into Egypt to open briefly Cooler conditions give fireys across NSW & Qld the upper hand Donald Trump's children called to witness stand in NY civil fraud trial Matildas beat Chinese Taipei 3-0 in Olympic qualifier Britney Spears' childhood home up for sale See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 20233 min

Work To Bring Aussies Stuck In Gaza Home

The Federal Government is trying to ensure dozens of Australians are able to safely pass into Egypt as they try to flee Southern Gaza. The P-M is looking at his options -- after the High Court allowed a convicted terrorist to stay in Australia. And This Christmas Classic has offically been defrosted See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 20233 min

Record House Price Growth Prompts Fears Of Another Rate Rise

House prices have grown almost 5% this year with a new record for October Dozens killed in explosion at Gaza refugee camp Search continues for surfer mauled off SA coast Pakistan have beaten Bangladesh at men's ODI World Cup Lamborghini from The Wolf Of Wall Street up for sale See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 20233 min

Fires Rage Across Australia's East

Hot and Windy conditions are only fuelling fires across Queensland and NSW. Shark attack in S.A. And Matthew Perry's Friends Co-stars break their silence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 20233 min

Israel Pushes Further Into Northern Gaza

Israel's PM has again rejected calls for a ceasefire FIFA bans Luis Rubiales from all football activities for three years Aussie winemakers welcome decision to walk away from EU deal Movember marks 20 years David Beckham earns dinner invite from the KingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 20233 min

Six Former PMs Sign Joint Israel Statement

Six former Australian Prime Ministers have come together to condemn the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. Warmer weather and the release of the new Iphone have seen September's retail sales grow. And This friends co-star is keen to take Mathew Perry's dog after his death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 20233 min

Tributes Flow For Matthew Perry Following His Sudden Death

An autopsy is being carried out to determine the cause of the 54 year-old's death UN says civil order is breaking down in Gaza as Israel expands ground operations Qld on high alert as bushfires continue to burn Matildas smash Philippines in Olympic qualifier in Perth Britney Spears confirms sequel to memoir See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 20233 min

Update In Hunt For US Gunman

Israel's Prime Minister declares a second stage in war with Hamas Bob Carr's wife has suddenly died Britney Spears inspires Halloween costumes in the USSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 20233 min

Massive Drug Bust In Sydney

Israel expands strikes on Gaza Police and FBI agents search river in hunt for gunman Two Sydney men charged in drug bust See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 20233 min

Body Retrieved In Hunt For Sydney Killer

Detectives are working to identify a body retrieved from the water off Sydney's Eastern Suburbs to determine if it is that of an accused killer. U-S warplanes have carried out air strikes on two locations in Eastern Syria. And T aylor Swift has released another album See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 20233 min

Manhunt In US State Of Maine As Gunman Kills 18

Police have released 40 year-old Robert Card as a person of interest IDF carries out targeted raid in northern Gaza Parts of Queensland under threat from bushfires Matildas beat Iran in Olympic qualifier Taylor Swift leads nominations at BIllboard music awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 20232 min