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Pentagon doubles down on claims the jets made contact Fed gov could bring in tougher gas export rules to shore up local supply UK bans TikTok on government issued devices Richmond and Carlton record a draw to open AFL season Fan leaves Robbie Williams speechless See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The national jobless queue shrunk in February by .2 of a per cent, with almost 75-thousand full-time positions created. The Energy Market Operator is warning of Winter Gas shortages for Australia's East A teenage boy accused of racially abusing NRL star Latrell Mitchell issued a warning from Police Excitement for AFL fans with the first match of the season to see close to 90 thousand pack the MCGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer will speak on the productivity data today Ukraine urged allies to stand ground over US drone UK to avoid technical recession New Banksy artwork destroyed in England NRL rolls out new concussion protocol AFL season kicks off tonight Ryan Reynolds in for huge payday following sale of his Mint MobileSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former PM Paul Keating and the Greens aren't impressed with the Federal Government's Nuclear Submarine deal Anthony Albanese holds more talks with another counterpart - this time the Fijian PM Aussies in 4 states urged to look for better deals, as electricity prices are set to skyrocket from July An 11-day break for NRL players under new concussion protocolsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.3 million students across years 3,5,7 & 9 will take part China not happy with AUKUS submarine deal US surveillance drone struck down by Russian fighter jet Meta slashes more jobs David Warner on track to return to Aussie Test side Lindsay Lohan confirms she's expectingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Says Australia Can't Afford Not To Sign On To $368b Subs Package. Opposition Questioning How Taxpayers Will Fund The Deal. La Nina Is Over. Consumer Confidence Takes A Hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition has offered bipartisan support to fund it US President has assured Americans the banking system is secure King Charles attends first Commonwealth Day service as Monarch Fourth Test between Australia and India ends in a draw Celebs out and about at Oscars after parties See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Nuclear-Submarine Deal To Be Announced Tomorrow In U-S. Massive jump In Shoplifting Across Australian Stores. Third U-S Bank Collapses In As Many Days. And The Oscars Wrapped-Up For Another Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese will unveil the details of the submarine deal later this week Concerns NAPLAN puts too much pressure on kids Mike Pence has taken a veiled swipe at Donald Trump Oscars fever hits Hollywood Fourth Test between Australia and India heading for a draw Tom Hanks snags his first Razzie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM set to touch down in the US, after wrapping up talks in India Evacuations in Queensland's Far North West have wrapped up after record breaking flooding Australia's hopes of winning the final test against India are fading Hollywood's Razzie awards target Tom HanksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been three years since Covid was officially declared a pandemic with the global deathtoll nearing 7 million Anthony Albanese has held formal talks with the Indian PM in New Delhi Wins to Cronulla and the Broncos in the NRL Idris Elba's diet change for his role in Netflix movie Luther - the Fallen SunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action is being promised by the N-R-L over racist comments levelled at South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell As part of a rethink about employment in Australia, there is a push for a trial of a four day working week in the public service The AUSSIE cricketers pay tribute to Pat Cummins’ mother Maria, who has passed away after a long illness Fans of 'The Last of Us' are gearing up for the final show of season one which airs next weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM to meet his Indian counterpart today Robodebt Royal Commission winds up UN nuclear watchdog concerned about plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine Trump lawyer facing disciplinary action Aussie men have the upper hand in fourth Test against India Oscars knock back Ukrainian president's bid to appear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has been attending the 4th cricket Test in India with his counterpart Narendra Modi Acting PM Richard Marles is defending a looming hike in power prices There's increasing concern about online sales of alcohol - with a spike in ads on social media There are reports the Kardashians are off the guest list for this year's Met Gala eventSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Anthony Albanese holding trade and security talk in India. Energy prices set to rise by July while food prices continue to come down. Booze ban in Alice Springs shows promising results in just one month. And new titles for Prince Harry and Megahn Markle's children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Anthony Albanese to hold talks with his Indian counterpart. The Reserve Bank has signalled it's closer to a "pause" on interest rates but cautions inflation remains high. And Harry Styles has broken his silence on that deleted selfie wearing a vintage One Direction Tee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lifeline and Foodbank bracing for more Australians seeking help following interest rate rise. Australia celebrates International Women's Day. Bali to crack down on foreigners' bad behaviour. And Ted Lasso fans given the chance of a lifetime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Official Cash Rate Now 3.6% -- Its Highest Level In A Decade. Investigators Say Comms Breakdown May Caused Seaworld Chopper Crash. Software Giant Atlassian Slashes 500 Staff. And Calls For A Royal Commission Into The Perth Mint.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank is tipped to pass down a tenth consecutive hike Nearly half of all Aussies are experiencing financial distress Transport workers protest at Aldi stores across the country Pat Cummins rules himself out of fourth Test Kylie Minogue turns down invite to perform at CoronationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Turnbull Says He Had No Reason To Believe Scheme Was Illegal. P-M Anthony Albanese Accused Of Being "Tricky" Over Superannuation Changes. Interest Rate Decision Looms. Novak Djokovic Loses Bid To Travel To U-S for Indian Wells And Miami Masters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese remains preferred PM Nation reach agreement to protect world's oceans Heatwave hitting NSW Police clash with demonstrators in central Athens Alex De Minaur takes out Mexican Open Chris Rock addresses Oscars slap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Treasurer Warns Economy Will Slow Down As The RBA Considers 10th Straight Interest Rate Hike Review Recommends Major Changes To The Nation's Immigration Program Ukraine Under Pressure To Surrender City Of Bakhmut To Russia A Win For US Dairy Farmers After A Court Allows Use Of Label 'Gruyere' In America See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man Shot Dead In Ambush On Remote Queensland Property To Be Posthumously Honoured Today Proposed Changes To Aged Care Sector Could Cause Major Workforce Shortage U-S Lawyer Alex Murdaugh Sentenced To Life In Prison Brisbane Broncos Outplay Reigning NRL Premiers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penny Wong At G-20 Holding High Level Talks Over Ukraine Invasion. Qantas Goes On Hiring-Spree After Axing 10k Jobs During Pandemic. Weather Bureau Forecasting Warm And Dry Conditions For Autumn. And An Aussie Violinist Selected To Play At King's Coronation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rajwinder Singh will face court in Cairns British intelligence missed chance to stop Ariana Grande concert bombing Scientists discover hidden corridor inside Pyramid of Giza Aussies have the upper hand in Third test against India Ticket chaos at Ed Sheeran concert in MelbourneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Investigate After 10-Month Old Given Vape. Former Coalition Minister Admits To False Public Statements Over Robodebt. Shake-Up On The Cards For Australia Post. And Harry And Meghan Spotted Out For The First Time Since Facing Eviction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has declared three days of mourning Sake up in store for Australia Post Foreign Minister arrives in India for G20 meetings Aussies in control in third Test against India Ed Sheeran confirms new album for May See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer has described the latest inflation figures as "encouraging" -- saying the worst times may be behind us. The Opposition Leader has vowed to repeal labor's changes to the superannuation system if he wins the election. And China is accusing the U-S of abusing state power after the White House banned tik tok from government devices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rajwinder Singh allegedly fled the country in 2018 House prices saw a slight bounce in February US warns Beijing against providing Russia with lethal aid for Ukraine war Aussie men clash with India in third Test Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl serves up feast at LA shelterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nationwide Recall Of 55 Over The Counter Medicines Over Allergy Fears. Changes To Superannuation For 80 Thousand Australians. Ban On Engineered Stone Products A Step Closer. And Ed Sheeran Delights Sick Kids In Melbourne With Impromptu Concert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The overhaul will see the roll out of a cyber coordinator UN says invasion of Ukraine has resulted in massive human rights violations Tornadoes have battered Kansas and Oklahoma Mitch Starc insists he'll be fit for the third Test against India Courtney Cox awarded star on Hollywood Walk of Fame See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Relief May Be On The Way, But Not Before More Increases. New Body Created To Combat Cyber Attacks In Australia. Fears Twitter Isn't Policing Malicious Content After Shedding Staff. And AFL Class Action Over Impact Of Concussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her husband John Easterling says she was "a little bit of magic every day" Aussie professor released in PNG PM to meet tech leaders to tackle cyber crime California hit with first blizzard in 30 years Aussie women crowned T20 World Cup champions P!nk admits she had beef with Christina Aguilera during Lady Marmalade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese Becomes The First Australian Prime Minister To March In Mardi Gras Parade France Welcomes China's Proposal To End Russian War Almost Three Quarters Of Young People Believe Australian Dream Is Unattainable Prince Harry Demands Apology From Royal Family Before The King's Coronation In May See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine's President Urges Australia To Reopen Its Embassy In Kyiv During First Globally Televised Press Conference Backing For Labor's Stage 3 Tax Cuts Falls Some Independent MP's Raise Concerns About Shortage Of Homes In Regional Australia Kylie Minogue Opens WorldPride Event In Sydney Ahead of Iconic Mardi Gras Parade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia To Send Reconnaissance Drones To The Region P-M Says There's No Time To Play Politics Over The Voice To Parliament. LatitudePay Becomes Latest Buy Now Pay Later Service To Close Rangers Find Remains Of Rottweiler Inside Monster Croc In QLDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canberra promising drone systems to Kyiv 12 months on from the invasion 'Yes' Campaign launches in SA Mercury tipped to hit 40C in Adelaide Virgin pride flight jets out of Melbourne for Sydney Aussie women into T20 World Cup final Rhianna to perform at Oscars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

P-M Offers Condolences To Families Of The Two Men From Adelaide. Federal Government Insists It's Not Trying To Revolutionise The Super System. Opposition Lashes P-M Over Lack Of Detail On The Voice. Qantas Reports Massive Half-Yearly Profit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gap between wages and prices is sitting at 4.5% eSafety Commissioner serves more legal notices on big tech companies US President meets with NATO leaders to confirm the US' commitment Matildas retain Cup of Nations crown after win over Jamaica Britney Spears puts on Aussie accent in latest post See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor is flagging fewer tax breaks for people with superannuation balances above three-million-dollars. The PM has delivered a key speech on national security -- where he's defended the aukus alliance. And Wages are up but is it enough?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Burgess says ASIO is busier now than it was during the Cold War or 9/11 Russia has suspended nuclear treaty with US Joe Biden reaffirms support for NATO while in Warsaw Wild storms smash Sydney Matildas clash with Jamaica in Cup of Nations Rhianna out in LA for her 35th birthdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

P-M Insists His Government Is Working On A Plan. Revelations RBA Considered Lifting Interest Rates By Quarter Of A Percent. Queensland To Relax Its Drug Laws. And 90 Percent Of Teens Being Targeted By Alcohol Ads On Social Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tremor comes just a fortnight after twin quakes killed tens of thousands The US President makes surprise visit to Ukraine Damage bill from NZ's Cyclone Gabrielle expected to pass $8bn DA drops one charge against Alec Baldwin over Rust shooting Aussie Molly Picklum is the new surfing world number one Euphoria star Angus Cloud wanted over a hit and run See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Tourist Fatally Mauled On Noumea Beach. Aussie University Professor Taken Hostage In PNG. Labor's Superannuation Plan. Aussie Surfer Molly Picklum Is The New World Number One. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll across the North Island has climbed to eleven Two Australians feared dead following plane crash in Philippines Major overhaul of education sector on the cards Jeff Koons sculpture accidentally smashed at US gallery Matildas take a win over Spain in Cup of Nations Cate Blanchett leads Aussie charge at BAFTAS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cleanup is underway in New South Wales after severe storms lashed parts of the state AFL player Jack Ginnivan has copped one strike of the league's illicit drugs policy after he was filmed using in a Pub's toilet cubicle The Delhi test between Australia and India evenly poised Olivia Newton John's posthumously released duet with Dolly PartonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern Territory police are denying reports unidentified bones were discovered near where British backpacker Peter Falconio was last seen alive Security to be beefed up for Saturday night's A-League return match between cross town rivals the Victory and Melbourne City First day of the Delhi test has seen Australia bowled out for 263 Actress Dame JUDI DENCH reveals she can no longer read her own scripts to learn her linesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commonwealth To Splash Cash On Gabba Rebuild. R-B-A Governor Says More Interest Rate Hikes On The Way. Death Toll From NZ Cyclone Climbs To Nine. And Sydney Preparing For Two And A Half Weeks Of Pride Celebrations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bodies of the men have been found Six dead following Cyclone Gabrielle across New Zealand Teenage girl pulled alive from rubble in Turkey ten days after earthquakes South Park takes aim at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Aussie women take win over Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup Scare for Billie Eilish at her LA home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detectives Say Religious Extremism Motivated Western Downs Ambush. Australia's Unemployment Rate Rises Point-Two Of A Percent In January. Queensland Woman Sentenced To Nine Years For Deaths Of Toddlers. And Another Mass Shooting In U-S See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.