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The Prime Minister is commending Qantas, for supporting the indigenous voice. There's been a big development in the Melbounre Mushroom case. And An exciting update for Pink fans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premiers and state leaders urged to open ovals to accommodate larger crowds to watch Matilda's semi-final match. Australia's essential workers being priced out of rentals across the country. Hawaii's death toll rises to 93 following wildfires. Mary-Louise McLaws, a leading epidemiologist who led Australia through the pandemic has died of a brain tumor at the age of 70. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Matildas have booked a spot in the World Cup semi finals after defeating France A deadly plane crash in NSW The Government launches a new tool to help with cost of living pressuresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest figures have revealed a massive boost in spending during the World Cup Australian mortgage holders brace for more financial stress Fears the death toll in Maui will continue to riseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 14 is emerging as the most likely date for the Voice referendum -- as support for the indigenous advisory body continues to slide. The Federal government believes our relationship with China can't be conditional on the release of two Australian citizens. And This actor has confirmed he is a Swiftie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ say consumer spending down 8 percent year-on-year as Aussies tighten budgets. Queensland Police charge man after Mother and baby found dead at a home in Rockhampton. Hawaii declared a disaster zone following wildfires. Today is Red Nose Day so we're urged to get silly for a great cause. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six million Australians will soon get cheaper access to hundreds of common medicines, as part of a new 60-day dispensing plan. China has returned Australia to a list of approved 'group tour' destinations in another sign the relationship is improving. And Elon Musk fires up at the ABC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commonwealth Bank says more people are likely to start defaulting on their loans as interest rates rise. Gina Rineheart has joined forces with Swimming Queensland to help Gold Coast secure the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Scientists say you no longer need to walk 10,000 steps per day to stay healthy. American burger chain Wendy's to open 200 stores in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We now have a clearer time-frame on when Australians will vote in the Voice referrendum. The Commonwealth Bank posts record 10 billion dollar profit And This Aussie singer has cancelled her US tour due to illness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homeowners facing massive council rate increase. AFP say Australia's drug problem as bad as America's. Investigation into Victorian mushroom deaths takes another turn. University of Southern Queensland out to prove chillis are good for brain health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government admits household spending is off the boil as essentials take up more of the family budget. it seems there is now just one Australian state where voters are likely to support the Voice to Parliament. And This cancelled rapper has hit the stage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Matilda's are set to take on France or Morocco after beating Denmark 2-nil in round of 16 clash. Queensland Police set up taskforce with 25 detectives to investigate fatal fire on Russell Island. More than 81 percent of Aussies are now gaming. Dolly Parton throws her support behind 2024 Paris Olympics with classic take on an old foot stomper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has accused the Coalition of trying to divide australia -- after it questioned him about potential treaties with first nations people. Candles and flowers have been laid at the site of a Queensland house fire that claimed the lives of a father and his five young children. And These Tech billionaires are going head to head on social media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New poll shows support for the Voice referendum ebbs away Man shot dead by police north of Brisbane Third person dies from food poisoning in Victoria's Gippsland region Social media influence to face charges over riot in New York CitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister will use a major speech at Garma today, promising a referendum on The Voice this year China drops tariffs on Australian barley Police investigate fatal shooting in Melbourne New study shows link between plant-based diets and heart healthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACCC has rejected a bid by ANZ to buy Suncorp An alarming jump in the number of homeless people Another country dumps plans to host the Commonwealth GamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security tightens in Washinton D-C as Donald Trump to face court over presidential election in 2020. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launches attack on Opposition leader Peter Dutton over Voice to Parliament. D-Day for Port Adelaide set to be handed huge fine over concussion saga. Two winners, one from Victoria and one from Sydney share in the 100-million-dollar Powerball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unidentified remains have been found as crews continue their ocean search for the victims of a military chopper crash The bus driver charged over the tragic Hunter Valley wedding bus crash is facing a string of additional charges. Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has followed through on her threat to sue Brittany Higgins for defamation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly one million Aussies are working two jobs as cost of living continues to put strain on households. Greens claim they've bent over backwards to find common ground with Albanese Government on housing policy. Donald Trump's Lawyer is confident the former US President will be found innocent. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie are separating after 18 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is being accused of taking a massive gamble with taxpayers money -- after re-introducing its housing policy back into Parliament. Jobseeker amoung other benefits set to jump in September. And Lizzo facing accusations from ex workers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor will re-introduce their 10-billion-dollar housing Future Fund but could face an early election if it's not supported. Mortgage holders sigh with relief as rates held steady for another month. Police in the US thwart a shooting at a private Jewish school. Powerball jackpots to 100 million dollars tomorrow with half of all Aussie adults to buy a ticket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank has left the door open to future interest rate hikes down the track. A Gold Coast man is facing life behind bars -- after being charged with more than 16-hundred child sex offences. And Stars react to this actors death See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matildas beat Canada 4-nil in Melbourne Crew of Defence Force chopper declared dead Reserve Bank to make rates decision Great Barrier Reef escapes IN DANGER rating England takes fifth Ashes Test See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for four airmen missing after a helicopter crash in Queensland has turned into a recovery mission, The Coalition is urging the Federal Government not to push ahead with an increase to the jobseeker rate. And AFL great Buddy Franklin calls time on his careerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonia Kruger takes out TVs night of nights as Masterchef pay tribute to late judge Jock Zonfrillo. Economists split on whether there'll be a rate rise tomorrow when the RBA meet. The search continues today for the four servicemen missing following helicopter crash in Queensland. Heartbreak for rugby league legend Wally Lewis with new diagnosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions raised over the safety of the chopper involved in a horror crash in Queensland Banned energy drink widely available on the black market Worrying findings over the number of young people experiencing lonelinessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massive search underway for four missing Australians after military chopper crashes in Queensland Australia makes a landmark weapons deal with America Apartment prices continue to soarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grave fears held for four on board a chopper crash off the coast of Queensland Australia makes a landmark deal to make missiles with the USA Police in WA uncover a massive drug haul See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man and a woman have died after two light planes collided near Brisbane. The Federal Government is facing an uphill battle on it's housing bill, with both the Coalition and Greens still critical of the proposal. And The Emmy Awards postponed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Secretary General says era of global boiling has begun. New census questions being considered for 2026 snapshot. Powerball to jackpot to 100-million-dollars next week. Australia lose to Nigeria, 3-2, in World Cup Match in Brisbane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cost of power jumps thanks to renewables. The former partner of Julia Gillard will plead guilty to a sexual assault charge. And Could Kylie Minogue have a Vegas residency on the way?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia and New Zealand travel talks. Reserve Bank likely to hike rates again after inflation only falls slightly. Lifeblood launches nationwide search for donors for SA Mum with rare blood type. US Actor Keving Spacey found not guilty in sexual assault trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer insists tackling inflation remains the Albanese government's top priority, Australia and New Zealand will start looking at ways to make travel between our countries easier. And Justin Bieber is reportedly preparing to announce a new album and concert dates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians urged to prepare for bushfire season now due to hotter than usual conditions over summer. Households to be slapped with higher energy bills in the coming weeks. Today marks one year until the 2024 Paris Olympics begin. Bad news for choccie lovers, with the price of cocoa set to increase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria's Premier may be asked to front a Federal Parliament inquiry as questions remain about the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games. The PM is urging preparations for the summer bushfire season to begin now, and Britney Spears tell all book has been put on hold See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Australians now defaulting on home loans then during the Covid-19 pandemic. Federal Government's proposed casual worker changes slammed by employers. Two of Australia's biggest brands, Kmart and Target to merge but shoppers won't know. Twitter boss Elon Musk begins changes to Twitter including scrapping the bird logo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says it has no plans to spend a larger-than-expected budget surplus on extra cost-of-living relief. The Robodebt Royal Commission has claimed it's first scalp. And this Aussie Icon is cancer free See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerning jump in road fatalities across Australia in past year. More renters concerned about housing crisis. Port Adelaide Football Club call on Aussies to just be better as investigation launches into racial abuse against one player. Fleetwood Mac to release a new album from 1977. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hope remains for the Aussie cricket team Wildfires cause evacuations in Greece Collingwood Football Club dealing with racist messages See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people charged with murder Support for The Voice declines England in control of the Ashes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer is standing by a new strategy for tracking the wellbeing of Australians. Queensland police have confirmed they're treating a deadly car crash on the Sunshine Coast as a domestic violence incident. And It's thank you next for this singers dating life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Matildas overcome loss of Sam Kerr to beat Ireland 1-Nil to begin their World Cup campaign. Framework for measuring the nations wellbeing to be released. Berlin authorities working to contain a lioness on the run. Actor Keanu Reeves gets the band back together after 20 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unemployment remains at a 50-year low of 3-and-a-half per cent, with 33-thousand new jobs over the past month. The New Zealand Prime Minister says no clear motive behind the shooting in Auckland has been identified. And This superstar is in Byron bay ahead of her Splendour in the grass headlining gig See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Market Regulator concerned of a power bill hike over summer due to El Nino weather system. A bunch of free pop-up screening clinics for cardiovascular disease being rolled out across the country today. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews refusing to reveal cost of reneging on hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games. Today is one of the biggest days on the calendar for cinemas across the country as the Barbie movie and Oppenheimer are released. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big changes are coming to Australian Universities, in a bid to make the system more fair. The Victorian Premier has denied claims that his cost blowouts for staging the 20-26 games have been "grossly exaggerated" And New music on the way from this Aussie rapperSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commonwealth games officials are scrambling to find an alternative after Victoria pulled their hosting duties for the 2026 games. Hotel industry welcoming much needed accommodation boost for Women's Football World Cup games. More Australians than ever before are living alone, with 55 percent women and half of them over the age of 65. Former US President Donald Trump has revealed he's expecting to be indicted for the third time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Commonwealth Games boss has lashed out at the Victorian Premier -- after he sensationally reneged on his state's commitment to host the 2026 event. Voice supporters have enlisted Indigenous sporting stars, to help make the case for enshrining the first nations advisory body in the constitution. And Splitsville for these Hollywood stars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Electoral Commission will publish the for and against arguments for the Voice today before they're sent to all households ahead of the referendum. An international trial of a new drug is hopeful to slow Alzheimer's disease. Psychologists warning of ADHD misdiagnoses. Original iPhone sells for more than $190,000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese is playing down a further drop in support for The Voice -- saying he's confident it will get across the line. A woman has suffered multiple bite wounds after being attacked by a pack of dingoes at K'Gari. And Ariana Grande has been spotted without her wedding ring while at Wimbledon with friends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Number 1 Carlos Alcaraz new King of Wimbledon after defeating Novak Djokovic. Public hearings into Defence and Veteran Suicide begin in Adelaide today. Extreme heat sweeps the globe with millions under warnings across the U-S and Italy. NSW based foodie Brent Draper wins Masterchef while fans say goodbye to Jock Zonfrillo from their screens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.