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New Opposition leader Angus Taylor says the Liberals need to become a party of conviction, to restore voter trust. The Federal Government is committing 87-million-dollars to support stolen generation survivors. And Ed Sheeran surprises fans in Sydney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cooper Woods claims Australia's first medal at the Winter Olympics, winning gold in the men's moguls D Day for Sussan Ley as Angus Taylor prepares to mount a Liberal leadership challenge New line searches carried out as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance continues And a Victorian ticket holder 80 million dollars richerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government fires up at the Liberal [party over imminent leadership spill. The latest Closing the Gap shows more needs be done to improve living standards for Indigenous Australians. And Go Fund Me launched for James Van Der Beeks family following actors death.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delivery diver questioned by authorities released without charge, as search for Nancy Guthrie continues Leadership challenge looming as Angus Taylor quits shadow cabinet Desperate call for help made by 13-year-old to save his family released And heartbreak for medal hopeful at the Winter OlympicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M claims 96 per cent of Aussies are now within a 20-minute drive of a bulk-billing clinic. A mass shooting in Canada has left ten people dead and dozens more with injuries.  And Britney Spears sells music catalogue for whopping amount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FBI releases images of suspect in a major development in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie Isaac Herzog heads to Canberra today as state visit continues Liberal leadership saga continues And Kid Rock hits back at lip syncing claims See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are calls for Grace Tame to be stripped of one of the Nation's highest honours. Roblox will NOT be included in the social media ban, despite accusations its exposing children to online predators.  And Catherine O'hara's cause of death is revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protests have been staged across the country in a stand against the Israeli President's visit to Australia Families of methanol poisoning victims call for more action from Federal Government Roblox put on notice And the Royals break their silence on the Epstein scandalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bad Bunny dominates the Superbowl halftime show. Liberal leader Sussan ley in fight to stay in her gig. And Kim Kardashian has hard launched her romance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest Newspoll reveals Sussan Ley is the most unpopular major party leader since 2004 Nationwide protests set to be staged as the Israeli President visits Australia Pope Leo locks in a visit to Australia for 2028  And Nancy Guthrie's family agree to pay a multimillion-dollar ransom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are bracing for protests this week when Isaac Herzog arrives Anthony Albanese rejects claims government spending is to blame for rate rise Trump says FBI is closing in on kidnapperSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US President is facing fierce backlash over a post depicting the Obamas as apes Security beefed up ahead of Israeli President's visit Australia and Indonesia sign historical treatySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The grandparents of missing SA boy Gus Lamont have broken their silence, issuing a joint statement after police revealed one of them is a suspect in his disappearance. The Reserve Bank admits government spending is partly fuelling inflation, which has led to an interest rate hike. And Another milestone for Bad BunnySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two grandparents of missing 4 year old Gus Lamont reportedly hire top Adelaide Lawyers separately  Coalition elders including John Howard might be called on to help with the leadership debacle.  Child vaccination rates in Australia at a 10 year low. And. The Spice Girls reunite minus Mel B.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An incident at an Invasion Day rally in Perth last week has been officially declared a terror attack.  South Australian Police have identified a suspect in the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont. And Lilly Allen has added more shows to her tour down under.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mogul skiers Matt Graham and Jakara Anthony will lead Australia as our flag bearers for the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony  Inquest findings into the Bondi Junction stabbing rampage will be handed down today Relief for residents impacted by a bushfire burning in South Australia And another twist in the abduction of the mother of US TV host Savannah Guthrie  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M has been forced to defend his government's cost of living relief. A second Aussies has dies while skiing in Japan. And Chappell Roan fires back over outfit uproar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure mounting on Government to get inflation under control following interest rate hike  Ballistics testing carried out as search for Dezi Freeman continues in Victoria's High Country Fires continue to burn across South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula And a Royal breaks their silence over Epstein sagaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest Rates were increased by a quarter of a percentage point. Restrictions on protest marches in Sydney will remain in place for another 14 days. And Taylor Swift spotted at Grammy's afterparty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sussan Ley and David Littleproud hold crisis talks after Parliament officially returned All eyes on the Reserve Bank as mortgage holders await an interest rate decision  Renewed search for Dezi Freeman enters its second day  And Trevor Noah under fire for a Grammys jokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grammy awards turn political. David Littleproud retains the National leadership following a spill. And Are Interest rates on the way up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlos Alcaraz has won his first Australian Open title to become the youngest man to claim a Career Grand Slam A fresh manhunt for accused police killer Dezi Freeman launches today One Nation's support soars in the polls And the countdown to music's biggest night continues ahead of the Grammy AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being named in the Epstein files, the former P-M maintains he never met the sex offender Calls for calm ahead of anti Isarel protests Bondi terrorist's widow asked police to fund his funeralSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes are pouring in for Home Alone actress Catherine O'Hara  Millions of new Epstein files released Family at centre of suspected murder suicide identifiedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perth police admit it will take some time to determine exactly what happened -- after a family was found dead inside their home. A long-running battle over public hospital funding is finally over. And White Lotus season 4 confirms new cast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Potential Liberal leadership contenders Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie meet in Melbourne Qantas flight from Melbourne to Adelaide forced to divert due to strong winds Calls for tighter border checks following virus outbreak in India And Bluey tops the streaming charts in the US againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M has weighed into the LIBERALS' leadership woes. Childcare is now costing as much as some elite private schools. And Justin Bieber is heading back to the Grammy's stage to perform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram has hired a Sydney Law firm  Apple pauses software updates, following issues with  older models A breakthrough in the search for a man who poured hot coffee over a baby boy And US President Donald Trump steps up threats on IranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is fresh speculation an interest rate rise is on the cards, after the latest inflation data came in hotter than expected.  Nationals MP Colin Boyce has admitted he hasn't done the numbers ahead of his challenge for the party's leadership. And  The Kid Laroie has confirmed new romance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency warnings and evacuation orders remain in place as bushfires continue to burn in Victoria A blow for Sussan Ley in the polls, with Pauline Hanson overtaking her as preferred PM for the very first time The death toll from a snow storm climbs in the US And Kanye West reveals why he issued that public apologySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A heatwave is blanketing a large portion of the country - with sweltering conditions causing havoc.  Potentially deadly bomb thrown at Perth rally investigated by ASIO. And Taylor Swift isn't too happy at the moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parts of the country bracing for soaring temperatures. Conservative Liberals are crunching the numbers amid talk of a leadership spill WA police raid the home of a man after a bomb scare at an Invasion Day rally in Perth And piece of sporting history goes under the hammerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Female Astronaut Is Honoured Prime Minister Albanese Wants Australians To Unite Today Fire Crews Battle Burning Blazes in Victoria Protests Continue in Minneapolis After Deadly Shooting The Perth Scorchers Defeated The Sydney Sixers Rob Hirst Given Posthumous Award  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW government is bolstering shark tagging and surveillance in Sydney Harbour after a spate of attacks Plan to kidnap Prime Minister foiled US immigration agents shoot another person deadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has sparked outrage over claims Nato troops avoided the frontline in Afghanistan Extreme heat warnings issued as mercury soars Support for Australia continues to grow  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temps In Victoria And South Australia To Near 50 Degrees Over Coming Days.  Disturbing Death Threat Sent To Australia's Largest Mosque Ahead Of Australia Day.  P-M Predicting More MPs Will Jump To One Nation Amid Coalition Implosion. And Revelations NSW Man Accused Of Triple Murder Was Out On BailSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Anthony Albanese says he's deeply sorry for the Bondi Beach Terror Attack while marking the National Day of Mourning at Sydney Opera House overnight.  The spotlight will be on Liberal Leader Sussan Ley to see how she responds to the collapse of the Coalition.  A gunman is on the run after shooting dead 3 people at Lake Cargelligo in the New South Wales Central West.  The Oscar nominations are out. And Harry Styles will drop his new song Aperture this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Desperate Search For Survivors After Popular Caravan Park Flattened South Of Auckland. Mortgage Holders Bracing For Interest Rate Hike After Strong Jobs Data.  Coalition Break-Up Described as Chaotic. And.. Could Brooklyn Beckham Be Preparing For A Tell-All Book Deal?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia to pause and pay tribute to victims of the Bondi Terror attack on National Day of Mourning Coalition in crisis as Nationals in Opposition shadow ministry walk Mother of Canadian tourist found dead on K'gari pays tribute to her daughter And Donald Trump calls for immediate negotiations in his fight for Greenland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Nationals MP's quit the frontbench over Hate Speech laws. There's been a heartbreaking update on the 12-year-old boy attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour. And Text messages between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively have been revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New hate speech and gun laws pass Parliament in the wake of the Bondi Terror Attack Grave fears for the 12-year-old boy attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour on Sunday Canadian tourist found dead on a beach on K'gari identified And Sir David Beckham dodges questions over Beckham family feud   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor's hate-crime laws as well as tighter gun reforms have passed their first parliamentary hurdle. Additional drones and drum line technology are being used to monitor shark activity at beaches across Sydney. And Fans are leaping to the defence of Victoria BeckhamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is on track to pass new hate speech reforms today Beaches across Sydney are closed after three shark attacks in just two days Mystery surrounds the death of a Canadian tourist on K'gari And Prince Harry is in the UK for his legal battle with the taboildsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been emotional scenes, as federal parliament returns early to honour the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. There's been another shark attack on a Sydney beach. And The country singer at the centre of the Keith Urban romance rumours has set the record straight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politicians return to Canberra for a special siting of Parliament following the Bondi Terror Attack  The major parties suffer a dip in the polls in the latest polls A teenager is fighting for life in hospital following a shark attack in Sydney Harbour And a trade war is brewing as Donald Trump threatens more tariffs on European nations  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has been forced to split its proposed reforms bill due to a lack of support NSW on flood watch as heavy rain continues Support for Australia Day gains groundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President has warned countries who oppose a US takeover of Greenland, they could be slapped with more tariffs More wild weather to lash NSW Steve Smith stars in Sydney Big Bash DerbySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M insists he is open to hearing proposed changes to the hate speech and gun reform changes. The E Safety Commissioner says data on the government's world-leading social media ban, is positive.  And Hillary Duff is back with new music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria hit by flash flooding and record rain, just days after devastating bushfires Heroes of Bondi Terror Attack given keys to the city  Millions of social media accounts deactivated in the wake of the ban for under 16s And four astronauts splash back down to Earth after medica issueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government's hate speech reforms are in jeopardy -- after the Greens joined the Coalition in rejecting the changes. Iran has re-opened its airspace despite escalating tensions with the US. And  Yungblud calls for support for Iran from his fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.