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Lidia Thorpe Accuses Liberal Senator Of Sexual Assault
Explosive Scenes In Federal Parliament today after Lidia Thorpe has accused a Liberal senator of sexual assault, Donald Trump has defended the possession of documents taken from the White House to his Florida estate, And Could Kylie Minogue be about to launch a tour?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former US President Donald Trump Makes History
Donald Trump makes history in US pleading not guilty to 37 federal charges. Voters want Reserve Bank Governor to be sacked. $100,000 raised for victims of Hunter Valley wedding bus crash. Artificial Intelligence to help release the 'final' Beatles song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bus Crash Victims Honoured In Parliament
A moment's silence held in Federal Parliament in honour of the victims of the Hunter Valley bus crash. The Denver Nuggets are NBA champions And Billie Eilish reveals her hidden tattoo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wedding Bus Crash Driver to Front Court Today
Driver of fatal bus crash in Hunter Valley region to face court today. Australians being urged to roll up their sleeves and donate blood or plasma this week. Marlion Pickett granted bail after being charged with serious theft in Perth. New Paw Patrol movie trailer out with Kim Kardashian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Criminal Charges Against Bus Driver
Criminal charges against the driver of a bus which crashed in the Hunter Valley, killing ten wedding guests. A Perth man accused of running over a police officer will have his charge upgraded to murder.. after the constable died of his injuries. And Novak Djokovic is refusing to declare himself the greatest men's tennis player ever, despite moving clear of Rafael Nadal with 23 major titles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten Killed In Hunter Valley Wedding Bus Crash
The bus was dropping guests home from a wedding when it crashed Barry Humphries, Tim Winton and Marina Pryor among those recognised on King's birthday honours list Scotland's former first minister arrested Novak Djokovic takes out French Open Britney Spears slams claims she's taking hard drugs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump Delivers First Speech Since Federal Indictment
Former US President Donald Trump Delivers First Address To Supporters Since Recent Federal Indictment Ukraine's President Confirms Counteroffensive Is Taking Place As Russia Intensifies Missile Attacks Australians Warned Of Higher Energy Prices During Winter Peak Non-Alcoholic Beer Taking Off In AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Prosecutors Unseal Indictment Against Donald Trump
Indictment Against Donald Trump Reveals Former US President Is Facing 37 Felony Charges Former British Prime Minister Quits Parliament Pressure Mounts On Labor Frontbencher Katy Gallagher Over Early Knowledge Of Brittany Higgins' Rape Allegations Major Overhaul Of Federal Election Campaigns To Keep Big Money Out Of Politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Key resignation in Victorian politics
Donald Trump fires up over charges Steve Smith's 31st Text century Bill Murray in a surprise new relationship?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El Nino to Cause Hottest Year on Record
Scientists warning next year may be hottest on record for some countries, including Australia. Four children and two adults injured in stabbing attack in France. Highest paid professions revealed. New York City still clouded in smoke from Canadian wildfires. Fan favourite 90s TV sitcom gets a reboot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure on PM over Brittany Higgins
Niall Horan on One Direction rumours Aussie cricketers make a strong start Smoke blankets NYCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nazi Swastika to be Outlawed Nation-Wide
Federal Government to introduce new legislation to ban nazi swastika. Australian branch of Jenny Craig has folded with hundreds of jobs made redundant. Pope Francis has undergone abdominal surgery. Two Great Northern beers equal to the same kilojoules as a small packet of chips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaked Pete Davidson voicemail to PETA
RBA boss tells Aussies to work more Cheques to be scrapped by 2030 Flooding risk in UkraineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Groups Blame Rate Rise on Wages
Fallout of rate rise continues after RBA pushed rates to 4.1 percent. Commonwealth Bank fined 3.4 million dollars for illegal marketing emails. Researchers say people at risk of developing type two diabetes need to engage in more physical activity. Noel Gallagher indicates he might be open to a reunion of Oasis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Record rate rise
Drew Barrymore releases furious video Interest rates rise again New toy from AppleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Eyes on Reserve Bank For Latest Interest Rate Meeting
The number of Australians falling behind on home-loan repayments hits two year high. Kathleen Folbigg spends first night out of prison after being pardoned. Australians spending 40 percent of every year staring at a screen. Taylor Swift and Matt Healy reportedly call it quits on their relationship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathleen Folbigg Freed From Prison
A blow for the NSW Origin side An Aussie icon goes bust Fatal crash in NSWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foo Fighters Australian Tour Announcement
Voice to Parliament set to be a close call. Bruce Lehrmann breaks his silence on Channel 7 after allegations he sexually assaulted a former Liberal staffer. India's railway minister suggest signal fault is responsible for 275 deaths over weekend. Foo Fighters make huge announcement about Australian tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister In Vietnam For Key Talks
The Prime Minister Will Meet With Vietnam's Top Leaders Today To Deepen Economic Ties With The South-East Asian Nation India's Prime Minister Vows Punishment Over Deadliest Rail Accident In Decades Teenage Boy Arrested Over Fatal Stabbing In Melbourne Overnight Breakthrough In The Treatment Of Ovarian Cancer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hawks Open Letter Over Racism Claims
Three ex Hawks and a staff member have released a statement demanding their claims of racism be heard The Prime Minister delivers a security and defence speech at a conference in Singapore A horror train collision in India claims dozens of lives Carlton's AFL losing streak continuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Win For Lowest Paid Workers With Minimum Wage Increase
Almost 3-million australian workers will receive a pay increase next month, following a decision to lift the minimum wage. Outgoing Premier Mark McGowan has thanked Western Australians for their support, And We're expecting a wramer and drier winter right across the country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Work Minimum Wage Decision Out Today
Fair Work Commission to release their decision on minimum wage today with union pushing for a 7 percent rise. Ben Roberts Smith considering appeal after losing defamation battle against Nine newspapers. Netflix makes biggest profit in Australia in years. Taylor Swift now the second richest woman in the music world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Roberts Smith Loses Defamation Case
A Federal court judge has dismissed a mammoth defamation case -- brought on by decorated soldier Ben Roberts Smith. No relief for students with hecs debt. And Just like that .. it looks like Kim Cattrall is backSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie Uni Students HECS Debt Increase Today
Reserve Bank Governor warns inflation unlikely to moderate until 2025. HECS debts will increase by 7.1 percent in line with inflation from today. Toddler found with body of Mum in Melbourne's West. NASA reveals how many UFO reports they've investigated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Inflation Jump Hits Aussies Hard
The Treasurer says today's latest inflation data shows the peak is behind us! Legislation setting up the Voice referendum is a step closer to passing Federal parliament, And Al Pacino set to be a father again at 82See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne Rocked By Another Earthquake
Countdown to State of Origin in Adelaide begins but not everyone is happy. PWC investigations continue after various department heads grilled. Historic free trade deal with UK now in effect with all nearly all tariffs being removed. Melbourne rocked by another tremor following Sunday's earthquake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Voice Debate Heats Up
Both sides of politics chat the Indigenous voice to parliament, The Defence department has revealed it has 54 contracts with P-W-C worth more than 200 million dollars, And Aussie actress Sarah Snook is forming her own line of Succession...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Olympian Tipped To Replace David Koch
Seniors will receive help for their energy bills from July 1st. Leaders from all sides of politics thanks WA Premier Mark McGowan for his time as Premier. Doctors won't be able to prescribe medication without speaking to a patient. Matt Shirvington to replace David Koch on Sunrise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Premier Mark McGowan Calls It Quits
After six years in the top job, Western Australia's Premier is calling it quits, Consulting firm P-W-C is in full damage control, as the fallout from the tax-leak scandal claims more scalps. And Hear what Matty Healy had to say about his relationship with Taylor SwiftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne Rocked By Earthquake
CoreLogic says renters are spending more than half their pay on keeping a roof over their heads. The Federal Government wants a re-think of how Australia does aged care. Melbourne rocked by 3.8 magnitude earthquake. Man survives crocodile attack in Far North Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man Arrested Over One Of Australia's Biggest Heroine Seizures
Australian Federal Police Arrest Man Over One Of The Country's Biggest Heroine Importations Investigation Continues Into Fatal Crash In Victoria Two Rough-Sleepers Still Unaccounted For After Sydney Building Fire New Data Shows More Aussies Entering The Property Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Teens Continue To Be Questioned Over Sydney Fire
Another night away from home for those evacuated by this week's Central Sydney fire A proposal by Melbourne's city council could see cars banned in large sections of the CBD Crowds gather in SYDNEY - to see the city's iconic landmarks have been illuminated for the opening night of VIVID The latest from the NRL and AFL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major Australian Sporting Bodies Declare Support For The Voice
Former And Current Sports Stars Back Announce Support For Indigenous Voice To Parliament Perth Teenager Accused Of School Shooting To Stay Behind Bars Until Early Next Week After Fronting Court Two Teenagers Turn Themselves Into Police Over Massive Building Fire In Central Sydney And Mike Cannon-Brookes Wins Control Of Major Solar Project See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cost Of Comfortable Retirement Increased
The PM has defended the Government's energy policy with prices set to incease again. National Sorry Day acknowledging Aboriginal people forcibly removed from their homes. Cost for a couple to retire comfortably increases faster than inflation. Bad news for ABBA fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies Brace For Power Bill Pain
Power prices are set to increase by hundreds of extra dollars. Chaos in Sydney's CBD after a massive fire erupted in a heritage building. And Tributes flow for the Queen of rock and roll Tina Turner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock And Roll Queen Tina Turner Dies Aged 83
Tina Turner has died at the age of 83 following a long illness. AI to be part of the school curriculum in Australia in the future. A teenager is in custody in Perth following a school shooting. Former PM Scott Morrison slams celebrities and sporting teams for throwing their support behind the Voice to Parliament yes vote. Adelaide teenager fined for wearing 6kgs of clothes to try and dodge carry on fine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM Wraps Up Talks With Indian Counterpart
The PM has wrapped-up talks with his Indian counterpart, mainly focused on trade and a new clean energy deal. Four people accused of murdering WA teen Cassius Turvey will stand trial over his death. And Find out how Billie Eilish is doing following her shock split See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disgraced Australian Entertainer Rolf Harris Dead At 93.
Rolf Harris has died age 93 following a battle with neck cancer. A war of words erupts over aged care between the Federal Government and Opposition. Convicted murderer Chris Dawson to face fresh trial but there's concerns for the 74-year-olds health. Former British PM Boris Johnson referred to Police for his lockdown parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trouble For Aged Care Facilities Amid Staff Shortages
The federal government says it makes no apology for trying to lift quality and safety standards in aged care facilities. Calls for QANTAS to pay back Covid tax vail out amid record profits. And Is taylor Swift ready to make new music with her new boyfriend?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Search In Nine Years Underway for Madeleine McCann
Police focusing on reservoir less than 50kms from where three year old Maddy McCann vanished. Concerns over voice to parliament causing more harm than good. In the US: Brian Kohberger pleads not guilty over murder of four Idaho students. Jeff Bezos walking down the aisle... again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debate Over Voice Legislation Has Begun
Federal politicians have started debating the Voice legislation. The PM maintains his government is addressing cost of living concerns. And Beyonce has spent big at this fast food chain See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands Of Australian Sporting Clubs Facing Extinction
More Aussies in work but wages being eaten up by cost of living. AFP slam Russia for not helping to capture those responsible for Medibank hack. Advocates want more funding for eating disorders. Major concerns Australian sporting clubs will fold due to falling revenue and cost of living issues. Downton Abbey set to make a return after eight years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Hosts Quad Meeting In Japan
The Prime Minister Hosts Brief Meeting With Quad Leaders At G-7 Summit In Hiroshima Indigenous Australians Minister Makes Key Concession To Liberal Supporters Of The Voice Ahead Of Referendum Campaign Investigation Continues Into Fatal Caravan Fire And New Data Shows How Charitable Australians Have Been In Past Year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia Hits Russia With New Sanctions Over Ukraine Invasion
Australia Joins G-7 Nations In Announcing Fresh Sanctions Against Russia Over Its Invasion Of Ukraine Teenage Boy Taken Into Custody Over Fatal Stabbing Of Another Teenager In Melbourne's West Community In Southern NSW Label Tasering of Great-Grandmother "Disgusting" And Thousands Of Salvation Army Volunteers Turn Out For Annual Red Shield AppealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM In Japan For G-7 Summit
The PM is hopeful QUAD talks on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit will still be productive. Police have refused to say whether a veteran cop -- who tasered a 95 year old woman in Southern NSW will be charged. And Harry Styles has a new love interest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Construction Industry Facing Massive Decline
Housing Industry's peak body says new home builds to fall to lowest levels in a decade. The father of the truck driver charged over the Melbourne West school bus crash speaks out. New Zealand Police charge a man with this weeks fatal hostel fire. The price of the Queen Elizabeth's funeral revealed. Could there be a One Direction reunion? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Aussies Out Of Work With Jobless Rate Up
The Treasurer has brushed off concerns about Australia's latest unemployment figures -- insisting its still remarkably low compared to the rest of the world. After nearly three years China is dropping a ban on Aussie timber. And Smiths is recalling a number of its chips - find out which ones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry And Meghan In New York Paparazzi Car Chase
Federal Opposition holding roundtable to discuss better women's policies for next election. Truckie granted bail over horrific school bus crash in Melbourne. 200 Australian firefighters to head to Canada to help with their worst bushfire season in decades. New John Farnham documentary out today. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle involved in scary paparazzi chase through streets of New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truckie Bailed Over Horrific Schoolbus Crash
A Melbourne truck driver has been granted bail charged over a devastating bus crash -- which police say could have been avoided. The PM admits he's disappointed next week's QUAD meeting in Sydney has been cancelled after the U-S president pulled out. And Sad news for Falls festival fans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Than 20 People Still Missing Following New Zealand Hostel Fire
Federal Government to establish defence vocational skills and training taskforce. Leaders of India, Japan and United States coming to Australia next week for the Quad meeting. Firefighters yet to complete search of New Zealand hostel following fire yesterday. Vodafone to slash global workforce by 11,000. Jetstar promising better service and to reward good travelers with cheaper deals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.