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The cut to the fuel excise kicks in today, but it may take some time for motorists to benefit from the savings Donald Trump singles out UK and France in latest rant King Charles confirms trip to the US And 50 years of Apple See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses are being put on notice -- after the Reserve Bank banned credit card surcharges. Junior pay rates have been abolished in the fast-food, retail an pharmaceutical sectors in a win for half-a-million workers. And Kanye announces new gigs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More details emerge about fugitive, Dezi Freeman's final moments  Relief on the way for motorists from tomorrow, with fuel excise halved Donald Trump issues a fresh threat over Iran conflict And Hollywood action icon Arnold Schwarzenegger given honorary degree  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good news for drivers with the fuel excise to be halved for three months. Victoria Police are remaining tight lipped on what Intel led them to accused cop killer Desi Freeman. And Taylor Swift avoids awkward run in with this ex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conserving the nation's fuel supply set to dominate today's National Cabinet meeting Iran is bracing for a ground invasion of US troops Cleanup continues across WA in the wake of Cyclone Narelle And the countdown is on to NASA historic mission to the moonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel Theft Is Sweeping The Nation Darwin's Ambulance Service Under Scrutiny Only A Fraction Of Elder Abuse Cases Are Identified  US Considering Sending More Troops To The Conflict Zone TIger Woods On Bail  The Bombers Go Down To North Melbourne Tributes Flow For Hollywood Actor James Tolkan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golf star Tiger Woods has been arrested for DUI over a Florida crash New poll shows Aussie's support local fuel production Wild weather batters the east coastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition says the government can provide essential cost-of-living relief to millions of households IF the fuel excise is halved. The Federal Government is downplaying Donald Trump's latest criticism of Australia.  And Demi Lovato is now a bestselling author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel taskforce to meet today as the conflict in the Middle East continues to pressure on supply While Donald Trump has slammed Australia over our involvement in the war WA braces for cyclone Narelle And IOC rolls out new rules for transgender athletesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 500 Aussie service stations are currently out of diesel or petrol. The Government is calling for an above-inflation minimum wage increase for almost 3-million workers. And  New music on the way from Miley Cyrus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran has rejected as 15 point peace plan put forward by the US, labelling it excessive Diners could be slugged a 5 per cent surcharge to combat the rising fuel costs US Today show host Savannah Guthrie sits down in her first interview since the disappearance of her mother And the woman accused of opening fire on Rihanna's home pleads not guilty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is pressure on the Energy Minister to "pull the trigger" on the liquid fuel emergency act. The federal government admits the conflict in the Middle East will push-up Australia's inflation rate. And Is Tones and I single?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan outlined for fuel rationing if a national fuel emergency is declared While Qantas has cut Jetstar flights to New Zealand MAFS expert Mel Schilling has died following a battle with cancer And a first look at the Brisbane Olympic stadiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of petrol stations across the Australia have run out of fuel as shortages due to the war in Middle East begin to bite. The P-M has hailed the free-trade deal between Australia and Europe as a "win-win". And Charlie Puth is a dad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President extends the deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened State and Territory leaders call for PM to coordinate a national response to fuel supply issues Two pilots killed in a crash involving plane and fire truck in New York  And McDonalds rolls out robots at a restaurant in ChinaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has confirmed he's engaging with his Asian counterparts, to ensure the steady flow of fuel to Australia. People killed in Air Canada crash on N.Y runway. And Harry Styles and Taylor Swift go head to headSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister is now turning to Asia to help shore up Australia's fuel supply Iran threatens to step up action in Strait of Hormuz Savannah Guthrie and her siblings issue a fresh plea for help in the search for their missing mother And Jason Momoa caught up in flood emergency in Hawaii  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rise in popularity for One Nation has translated to votes in South Australia's state election Anthony Albanese rejects claims that Australia refused to support the US in Middle East New plans afoot to bring ISIS Brides homeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Bowen is being labelled as a Part-Time Energy Minister after he failed to attend a national cabinet on fuel shortages Donald Trump sends NATO leaders an ultimatum South Australians head to the pollsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P M is playing-down a hostile reaction he received at Mosque in Sydney's west. The S-E-S is praising far north Queensland residents for their preparations ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle. And Hollywood A-listers left fuming over bad lighting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is Set To Make Landfall In Far North Queensland Petrol Prices Continue To Soar A Hollywood Star in Hospital And A Win For The Hawks In The AFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Regulator Releases Draft Default Market Offer Proposing Reductions Up To 10pc.  More Than Half A Billion Litres Of Petrol Released Into The Australian Market.  Unemployment Rises In February.  And Hollywood Star Val Kilmer Resurrected For New Role Using A-ISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet is meeting today to discuss the fuel off the back of the war in the Middle East.  The Army is on standby as Far North Queensland is bracing for Cyclone Narelle  There's been a hero's welcome for the players from Iranian women's football team who decided to reject asylum Australia and return home.  And. Bonnie Blue has been charged the UK accused of mimicking a sex act outside the Indonesian Embassy in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition is demanding how the government plans to deal with a group of criminals who no longer have to be monitored. Storm of the decade set to hit far north Queensland  And Rihanna beefs up security after home shootingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA Governor has warned a recession could be on the cards after a second consecutive interest rate hike Donald Trump slams NATO allies who've refused to help in Strait of Hormuz Far North Queensland in the firing line  And the woman at the centre of the viral Coldplay kiss cam moment speaks outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian mortgage holders have been delivered another blow.  The A-Triple-C has met with major fuel companies amid concerns about retailers gouging customers at the bowser. And Taylor Swift spotted out and about celebrating the OscarsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Government approves the release of 750 million litres of petrol and diesel reserves as concerns around fuel supply continues Donald Trump steps up pressure on U allies to provide support in Strait of Hormuz All eyes on the Reserve Bank ahead of rates decision  And King Charles gets behind the DJ deck See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian government forks out massive amount of cash over Covid shutdown. Dubai airport thrown into chaos after another drone strike. And No love for the Aussies at this year's Oscars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been revealed relief at the bowser could be weeks away The captain of Iran's women's soccer team has a change of heart and declines an offer of asylum Indonesian prosecutors appeal the sentence handed to two Aussie men charged with murder in Bali And a strong Aussie contingent at this ear's OscarsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three more members of the Iranian womens soccer team have rejected an offer to stay in Australia Energy Minister assures fuel supplies are secure Security beefed up ahead of OscarsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US is questioning why Iran's new supreme leader hasn't been seen in public Prison guard set to face questions over Jeffrey Epstein's death Queen Mary arrives in Australia    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Fuel could be released from nations stockpile. The G-S-T pot has been carved up with W-A the big winner. And  Zendaya seemingly confirms the most talked about rumour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police swoop on a synagogue in Michigan following reports of active shooter Iran's new Supreme Leader speaks for the first time Clean up steps up in Bundaberg following Queensland flood emergency And Prince Harry and Kate hit the streets of LondonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel quality standards will be lowered to allow an extra 100-million litres to be redirected to regional Australia. A former intelligence boss says he had become no more than an overpaid "research officer" for the Bondi Royal Commission. And Lola Young reveals why she passed out on stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The International Energy Agency releases oil into the global market as the Iran conflict continues A backflip from one of the Iranian women's soccer players, opting to return home Flood crisis continues to grip Queensland And a speaking gig for Prince Harry with a hefty price tagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan says he'll be advocating for an "Australia first" agenda. There's been yet another twist in the saga involving Iran's women's football team! And Six musicians make the Forbes Billionaires list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Iranian footballer players accept the government's offer of asylum One of the world's biggest oil producers warns of consequences if conflict continues New Nationals leader to be decided  And Lululemon fined over spam emailsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nationals leader David Littleproud has fought back tears while calling it quits from the top job. The Treasurer insists Australia is well-placed to ride out the global economic volatility. And Rihanna fly's out of L-A after home was peppered with bullets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five Iranian soccer players are under police protection on the Gold Coast after calls for them to be granted asylum Fears the conflict in the Middle East could drive inflation  Two men jailed for 16 years for Bali villa murder And a woman identified after shooting at Rihanna's homeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regional communities say petrol and diesel supplies are being heavily rationed, which could put pressure on our food security. Refugee advocates say the Federal Government must consider asylum for Iran's women's football team. And Rihanna's home peppered with bulletsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has struck one of Iran's oil facilities, signaling a new phase in the conflict While pressure is mounting on the Federal Government to grant Iranian soccer team asylum  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle heading to Australia  And Australia claims its first medal in the Winter Paralympic GamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Passengers have scrambled after a drone attack in Dubai sent the airport into chaos One Nation announces its candidate for Sussan Ley's vacant seat More online protections for children set to come into forceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US President says no deal will be made with Iran unless the country finds an acceptable new leader  Australian government working to fill flights from the Middle East Damning new Epstein documents releasedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Confirms They Were On Nuclear-Powered Sub As Part Of AUKUS Training.  Aussie Petrol Stations On Notice About Price Gouging Amidst Middle East Conflict.  Coroner Confirms Canadian Backpacker Drowned AFTER Being Mauled By Dingoes.  And L-A Cops Break Silence On Britney Spears' DUI Arrest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM confirms Australian military assets have been set to the region as Iran conflict continues While revelations two Aussie sailors were on board a sub that torpedoed an Iranian warship Far North Queensland braces for wet weather And Savannah Guthrie returns to the Today show set, but on-air return not yet confirmedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Flights Leave For Australia From Dubai As The Conflict In the Region Continues Amazon Workers Strike Across The Nation Another Bank Predicts A Rate Hike And The Matildas In Action TonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first flight carrying stranded Aussies from the Middle East has arrived in Sydney overnight It comes as the US steps up military action in the region, launching a torpedo strike on an Iranian Warship Accused High Country Killer to find out if he's been granted bail And Victoria and David Beckham extend an Olive Branch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussies economy has grown at a much faster pace than expected, putting further pressure on interest rates. Australia is sending a number of consular crisis teams to the Middle East. And Nicole Kidman has a flirty reunion with this talk show hostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump says everything in Iran has been knocked out as the US and Israel continue to launch  strikes PM thanks UAE leader for support provided to Aussies stranded in the region Gold Coast schoolgirl killed in a ski accident in Japan  And the blood moon on show for stargazersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen insists there is no case for panic buying Petrol. Airlines are working with the Federal Government to manage travel changes. And  Bad Bunny breaks a global record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.