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The P-M has ruled-out any changes to negative gearing rules, as Labor MP'spush for a housing policy overhaul. Six people have been confirmed dead and more are unaccounted for ... after a fire ripped through a four-storey hostel in Wellington. And A key International credit ratings agency has maintained Australia's triple-a ranking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online safety given boost with more funds to E-safety commissioner. Billionaire James Packer give 7 million dollars to mental health research. Richmond Football Club support Voice to Parliament. Sandy Roberts reveals his cancer battle. Martha Stewart becomes oldest woman to appear as a cover girl on Sports Illustrated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents in seven communities affected by toxic firefighting chemicals could soon receive a share of up to 132-million-dollars in compensation. Mortgage holders are being told to brace for two more interest rate rises this year. And Perth ads extra Coldplay show due to high demand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business groups warning of major job losses if retail workers given 7 percent pay rise. Communities at risk of flooding to be given more up-to-date information. Search for missing SA surfer to resume this morning. Eurovision deal for Australia on the rocks. Prince William already planning what he'll do differently when he's crowned King of England. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweden Crowned Eurovision Song Contest In UK City Of Liverpool Search Resumes For Surfer Feared Dead In Shark Attack Off South Australia's Coast Federal Government Condemns Neo-Nazi Protesters After Violent Clashes Outside Victorian Parliament And Thousands Run For Charity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trade Minister Don Farrell Describes Talks With Chinese Counterpart In Beijing Overnight As 'Warm' And 'Constructive' PM Challenged To Support Opposition Leader's Ban On Gambling Ads Australian Super Overcharges Customers Tens Of Millions Dollars In Fees And Twitter's New Boss Unveiled See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Sheeran ACM debut MP Moira Deeming given the boot Jarryd Hayne jail sentence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Dutton delivers his budget reply. Trade talks kick off between Australia and China. We're being urged to thank a nurse today on International Nurses and Midwifery Day. Mother's Day scams- how to spot them. Paul Walker's daughter to make cameo appearance in Fast and Furious final chapter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A warm welcome for Donald Trump Freaky Friday sequel confirmed Police investigate tram death in SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crackdown on dodgy doctors is set to start next week. Labor accusing the opposition of hypocrisy over Australia's migration rate. Victorian serial killer Paul Denyer has bail application denied. Aussie skipper Pat Cummins opens up about loss of his Mum. Beatles crack one billion streams on Spotify for iconic song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer maintains he's delivered a "responsible" budget which helps the vulnerable, and middle-income households. Mobile phones are continuing to spark the most gripes to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman. And Ed Sheeran's latest album has become the fastest selling record of the year -- after just four days!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the winners and losers of the Federal Budget hand down. Terrence Kelly- the man behind the kidnapping of Cleo Smith to appeal sentence. Credit Card debt falling but interest on the rise. Robert De Niro becomes a father for the seventh time at the age of 79. Could the NRL state their season in Vegas in 2024? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alleviating cost of living pressures form the basis of this years Federal Budget. Australia's top winter destinations named And You can live like Kendall Roy from Succession with his New York penthouse up for saleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finishing touches being put on federal budget ahead of hand down tonight. Barry Humphries to be farewelled at funeral in Sydney. Another shooting in the US leaves one person dead. First official portrait of the King following the coronation released. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has addressed caucus ahead of tomorrow's budget -- saying his government is keeping its promise, that no people will be left behind. Westpac has recorded just over 4-billion dollars in profit in the first half of the financial year. And A scaled back MTV Movie and TV awards have been held today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Countdown to tomorrow's Federal budget hand down begins. Jockey Dean Holland to be farewelled at memorial services today. The motive behind the latest mass shooting in Texas still unclear. The Coronation party continues in the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deeply religious coronation service Missing woman survives on lollies and wine Penrith on the winners list See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid-19 No Longer Global Emergency New South Wales Government cops criticism Workers to wait for real wage growthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer says tuesday's Federal budget will show a major improvement in the nation's finances. A free-trade agreement will change the way Australia and the U-K do business when it comes into force this month. And Taylor Swift is tipped to go public with her new romance this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three of the big four banks pass interest rate hike onto customers. Father Bob McGuire to be farewelled at a state funeral in Melbourne today. Preparations for the King's Coronation continue. Ed Sheerhan wins legal fight over copyright lawsuit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is reportedly preparing to post Australia's first budget surplus in 15 years. More than 11 billion-dollars will be set-aside in Tuesday's budget to fund a 15 per cent pay increase for aged care workers. And Indonesia is considering a tourist tax for visitors to Bali.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister tours UK submarine facility. Reserve Bank Governor confronted by small business owners angry at latest rate hike. One SA Police officer still fighting for life following stabbing north of Adelaide. MasterChef season 15 decision confirmed by Network 10. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two police officers have been stabbed and a man in his 50s shot dead in an incident in South Australia. Australian boxer Harry Garside is vowing to fight domestic violence charges, after he was arrested at Sydney airport. And Tasmania will finally have its own side in the AFL after being formally awarded the league’s 19th licence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rates on the rise again, but economists say its a knee-jerk reaction. Prime Minister meets with the King ahead of Coronation this weekend. Cigarettes to cost $50 per packet. Sir David Attenborough picked to speak to Aliens if earth is ever attacked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank has defied expectation, by increasing the offical cash rate by a quarter of a percent. Australian smokers are set to pay more for cigarettes and other tobacco products from September. And All the talk today was of course the Met Gala with this years theme Karl Lagerfield See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes on Reserve Bank as they prepare to meet today. Tributes flow for Masterchef judge Jock Zonfrillo. AFL Commission set to meet today over 19th licence. Aussies urged to check whether they can give blood. Princess of Wales to ditch protocol at the King's Coronation this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Premiere of the new Masterchef season has been postponed - following the shock death of star chef Jock Zonfrillo. Former PM Tony Abbott has been grilled at a parliamentary inquiry examining the proposed indigenous voice to parliament. And The AFL denies it is a boys club .. after appointing a third consecutive CEO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cost of living package to be front and centre of next week's Federal Budget hand down. Slain paramedic Steven Tougher to be laid to rest today. Aussies in Sudan urged to contact Foreign Affairs. Countdown to Met Gala begins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh warnings issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs to Australians in Sudan, as fighting escalates 5 people in Texas shot dead - after they asked a man to stop shooting his weapon in his front yard so a baby could sleep Carlton's Charlie Curnow boots 9 goals in the AFL and NRL premiers Penrith go down to the Tigers Edie Falco reveals she thought she'd fail in her role as Carmelo Soprano in the hit show the SopranosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet will spend $2.2 billion to boost primary healthcare Over the next 2 years - a record 715-thousand migrants will arrive in Australia In Ukraine at least 25 people have been killed after Russian air strikes Port Adelaide moves up to third on the AFL ladder after a 7 point win over St.kildaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government's push to halve the growth rate of the N-D-I-S is being backed by the states and territories. A court has given Bruce Lehrmann the green light for his defamation cases to proceed. And Paris Hilton is headed to this year's Met Gala!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frantic search for missing Australian man from a cruise ship resumes this morning. National Cabinet to meet and discuss health, housing and migration. More than 400 jobs to be axed at Australia Post as Chief Executive outlines dire financial situation. King of Trash TV dies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's migration system will be streamlined to try and attract more highly-skilled workers to the country. Housing affordability in Australia has hit a shocking new low. Foreign Affairs says it is ready to provide consular assistance to the family of an Australian man missing off a cruise ship bound for Hawaii. In sport, North Melbourne Coach Alastair Clarkson is confident the talent pool is broad enough for a Tasmanian team to enter the competition. And in entertainment, Noel Gallagher has confirmed there will not be an Oasis reunion next year, but says there will be a new album from the band.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA likely to lift cash rate again following release of inflation figures. Rescue mission underway as man falls overboard cruise ship. Disney suing a US Governor. Vegemite on the hunt for some new happy little vegemite's for iconic TV commercial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government insists cost of living is firmly on its radar -- following the release of the latest economic data. Confirmation that the Quad security meeting will be held in sydney next month. And Giants of the motorsport industry will be honoured with their own postage stamp by Australia Post.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACOSS says current jobseeker payments are woefully inadequate. Big changes coming to those who need ongoing medication. State Funeral accepted for Father Bob McGuire. Joe Biden officially launches 2024 Presidential bid. India to surpass China for most populous nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM attended the service at The Australian War Memorial in Canberra Sydney's Martin Place saw the biggest turnout in recent years Police out in force to crackdown on anti-social behaviour at pubs and clubs US woman arrested for trying to bring gold gun into Australia In AFL Melbourne beat Richmond Adele has thanked Jamed Corden for his support during her divorce See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government will re-shape the A-D-F -- following the release of a landmark defence strategic review. The Law Council has thrown its support behind the Indigenous voice to parliament. And Zendaya has made a surprise guest appearance on the Coachella stageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown to the Federal Budget hand down continues with Government to look at where more savings can be made. A review of the nation's military capabilities will be handed down today. Barry Humphries family likely to be offered a state funeral from both NSW and Victoria. The hunt for Australia's best public toilet is on, with cash prizes up for grabs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Humphries - who rose to global fame behind character Dame Edna Everage - has passed away aged 89 Social media awash with tributes for the entertainer from Ricky Gervais to PM Anthony Albanese The Pharmacy Guild warns of medicine stockpiling over a Federal Government plan Geelong thump Sydney in the AFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More New Zealanders will be allowed to become citizens of Australia under a new direct pathway A 29-year-old Melbourne man released on bail charged with dangerous driving causing death over this week's horror crash that claimed five lives The US has set an unwanted record pace for mass killings this year The Western Bulldogs back in the winners circle to kick off the AFL's ANZAC roundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A top legal advisor to the Federal Government is backing in the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament, while the Opposition claims it threatens 'equality of citizenship'. A class action has been launched against Optus following last year's data breach. A man who was pulled over for speeding shortly before a deadly crash on the Victoria-New South Wales border, has been charged by police. In sport, the LIV Golf tournament in Adelaide is underway at The Grange Golf Club. And in entertainment, Travis Barker has splashed some serious cash for Kourtney Kardashian's birthday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of Australians to enjoy another long weekend as ANZAC DAY commemoration plans continue. LIV Golf fever hits Adelaide with the Australian debut just hours away. Lidia Thorpe's Father says he's disappointed in her recent behaviour. The largest spaceship ever built explodes just minutes after take off. If you have tupperware in the back of the cupboard, it could now be worth some cash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes recommended in the first external review of the Reserve Bank in 40 years have been welcomed by both sides of government. There's major criticism of how banks protect their customers from scams. A man has been charged with making death threats against Brittany Higgins, her fiance, and their pet dog. In sport, former Test Captain Mark Taylor believes David Warner has three test matches to save his career. And in entertainment, Blink 182 have been moved to headliner status for weekend #2 at Coachella.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major review of Reserve Bank could see two separate boards, one to set rates and one for day-to-day operations. Catholic Priest Father Bob remembered as an Australian hero. LIV Golf makes its Australian debut in South Australia today. Thousands descend on tiny town in Western Australia for total solar eclipse. Another book in the works for a TV series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer says there won't be any increase to JobSeeker payments in next month's budget, despite the government's own panel of experts recommending a substantial hike. Manufacturers would be forced to send more electric and low-emissions cars to Australia under a new Federal Government policy. There's been a jump in the number of people claiming refugee status in Australia. In sport, David Warner has retained his spot in Australia's test squad for the upcoming tour of the UK. And in entertainment, filming will resume this week on Alec Baldwin's movie Rust, 18-months after the fatal on-set shooting of a cinematographer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fedeal Government to cut spending in upcoming budget to aged care sector. Hospital at home working for kids with Covid-19. Man who shot teenager for ringing the wrong doorbell in the US hands himself in. A 67-million-year-old dinosaur sells for an eye-watering amount at auction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minister in charge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has vowed to get it 'back on track' with a major overhaul. Jacinta Price will spearhead the Opposition's campaign against the Voice To Parliament after being promoted to the frontbench, as Shadow Indigenous Australians Minister. A transgender athlete has been banned from joining a women's semi-professional basketball team. In sport, David Warner will reportedly be given the chance to end his Test career on a high with selection in this summer’s Ashes squad. And in entertainment, Kylie Jenner and actor Timothee Chalamet are enjoying a 'casual romance'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Polling shows 58% are in favor, 42% are against it PM denies he's failed to act on child abuse claims in NT Booking.com the latest to be caught up in a scam SpaceX has scrubbed latest launch Ed Sheeran has thrown lavish party for wife Cherry at his London restaurant See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government is warning any cash splash in the upcoming budget will be restrained, as high interest rates put pressure on the nation's finances. Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia must use all tools at its disposal to prevent conflict in the Asia-Pacific. Supermarket giant Woolworths is pulling reusable plastic bags from its stores in a bid to reduce plastic waste. In sport, the first Aboriginal woman to play test cricket for Australia has died. And in entertainment, Ed Sheeran throws a lavish 30th birthday party for wife Cherry Seaborn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.