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Fears For John Farnham As He's Hospitalised For Lung Infection.
Aussie Music Icon Back In Hospital Months After Having Cancer Surgery. Two Australian Construction Firms Go Under In Just 24 Hours. Labor Takes Its Wage Submission To Fair Work Commission. And Tributes For Radio Legend Doug Mulray Following His Death At 71. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor To Push For Minimum Wage Increase At Fair Work Commission
The Albanese government argues the lift is needed to keep in line with inflation Comedian Doug Mulray has passed away Nine killed in US army chopper crash Pope Francis continuing to improve after hospital admission Roosters beat Eels in NRL Paul McCartney's personal photos on display in London See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Framework For Voice To Parliament To Be Introduced To House Of Reps
The Constitution Alteration Bill lays out the proposed question and amendment A vigil has been held for victims of Nashville shooting Ukraine's president invites Chinese counterpart to his country Tech giants call for pause in AI technology Teen prodigy Phoebe Litchfield added to Aussie women's Ashes squad Jeremy Renner speaks about snow plough incident See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hopes Of A Pause On More Rate Rises After Inflation Fell
Latest Figures Show The Economy Is Finally Cooling. Small Businesses Concerned About Impact Of Large Pay Rises. Australia Expecting A Population Surge. And Barack Obama Climbs Sydney Harbour BridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mortgage Defaults Spike As Cost Of Living Crisis Bites
Westpac says default numbers mirror what we saw during the GFC Australia is in for a population boom Labor now unlikely to secure a majority government in NSW Socceroos lose to Ecuador 2-1 in their friendly Ben Afleck and J-Lo loved up at premiere of 'Air' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor Defends Climate Deal After It's Slammed By Gas Industry
Greens Leader Relishing A Reduction In Value Of Resource Companies. Former US President Offers Condolences After Mass Shooting In Nashville. 200 People Per Day Joining The NDIS As Costs Blow Out. And Chris Minns Sworn In As NSW PremierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children Confirmed Dead In Nashville Mass Shooting
Police have confirmed six people died in the shooting Incoming NSW Premier to be sworn in today Prince Harry makes surprise appearance in London court Twitter value plummets under Elon Musk Richmond's Nathan Broad to face the AFL Tribunal Gwyneth Paltrow's ski crash court testimony goes viral See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor And The Greens Reach Climate Deal
Australia's Safeguard Mechanism Will Be Strengthened. Negotiations Over Federal Government's Housing Policy Hit A Stalemate. Revelations Eight Million People Caught Up In Latitude Financial Cyber Attack. Tougher Rules Being Considered For Gambling Ads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SA First Jurisdiction To Legislate Indigenous Voice To Parliament
SA Premier says it's a momentous day Counting continues in NSW election Vic Premier heads to China Tornadoes cause havoc across southern US Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe to welcome first childSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor Wins The NSW Election
Labor's Chris Minns is new premier of New South Wales after a dominant election win Lord Howe Island has re-opened to tourists, after it was closed due to a potentially damaging fungus North Melbourne and St.kilda both notch up two AFL wins on the trot Jonny Depp shows off his new life in southwest EnglandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Polls Open For The NSW Election
A new survey shows close to a quarter of Australians are still undecided - in whether to support the Indigenous Voice to parliament Labor needs a swing of 9 seats to win the NSW election King Charles postpones his planned trip to France - as rioting against the French government intensifies Lights out at the GABBA with a power blackout suspending play in the AFL match between Brisbane and MelbourneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Minute Pitches to NSW Voters
New South Wales residents head to the polls this weekend with the Premier and Labor leader making last minute appeals to voters Police arrest 31 people as part of a joint operation into outlaw bikie gangs on the NSW/Victorian border NRL - Newcastle sends one of its young stars to Canada to see concussion specialists Paramount Pictures to remake Hitchcock thriller 'Vertigo'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes & No Voice Campaigns Ramp Up Action Ahead of Referendum
The Nationals have confirmed they will still oppose it AFP investigating incident involving Lidia Thrope outside parliament World Athletics has banned trans women from female competitions TikTok CEO grilled by US lawmakers Carlton snatched a win over Geelong in the AFL Toni Collette walks the red carpet in LondonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indigenous Voice To Parliament Question
An emotional Anthony Albanese has unveiled the Indigenous Voice to Parliament question The Liberals and the Nationals have raised queries over the Referendum question Independent Lydia Thorpe claims she was assaulted by Police after crashing a rally on the lawns of parliament Parramatta and Penrith face off in the NRL grand final rematchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence Chopper Crashes Off NSW South Coast
Two of the ten onboard suffered minor injuries The bill outlining legal framework for the Voice referendum passes Senate Potential arrest of Donald Trump stalled Boris Johnson denies deliberately misleading parliament Aussies take One Day series against India Kiss rocker Gene Simmons sells his Vegas homeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bi-Partisan Support For The Voice Referendum
Labor and the Liberals have reached a deal to ensure the referendum goes ahead with bi-partisan support The Federal Government under increasing pressure to lift welfare to tackle poverty The Socceroos gearing up to play their first match on home soil since last year's World Cup Tones & I gets hitchedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia, China Strengthen Ties As West Watches On
Russia has welcomed China's proposal for peace in Ukraine Former UK PM Boris Johnson admits misleading parliament US braces for Trump protests Aussies spent almost 64 billion online in 2022 Third ODI between Australia and India played tonight The Weeknd officially the most popular artist on the planet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

P-M Welcomes Call For Nationwide Ban Of Nazi Salute
Anger After Protest In Melbourne Hijacked By Neo-Nazis. RBA Minutes Suggest Bank Is Considering Interest Rate Pause For April. Shock New Aussie Study Into Vaping Dangers. AND U-S President Invited To Address Federal Parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UN Scientists Issue Dire Warning On Climate Change
The IPCC report shows we're running out of time to take meaningful action The bill to enable a referendum on the Voice to go before parliament Russian President has met with his Chinese counterpart Aussie actor Terry Norris has died aged 92 US couple get married at Taylor Swift concertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SAS Veteran Faces Court Accused Of War Crimes In Afghanistan
41 Year Old Arrested In New South Wales Over 2012 Shooting. Legislation Paving The Way For The Voice Referrendum Set To Pass Parliament. Banking Giant Bails-Out Credit Suisse. And Tens Of Thousands Of Aussies Could Share In $200M Unclaimed Medicare Rebates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President To Extend White House Invite To Anthony Albanese
Our PM looks set to attend a White House state dinner Almost five million Aussies will get a boost in their government payments Russian president visits occupied Ukraine King Charles marks first Mother's Day without the Queen Aussies take second ODI against India Ben Afleck says he's the happiest he's ever been See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump Claims He's Going To Be Arrested
Former US President Donald Trump Says He Expects To Be Arrested This Week And Calls On Supporters To Protest Defence Minister Hails Submarine Deal As Vital To Australia's Trade Economy Beach-goers Urged To Heed Water Safety Warnings As Temperatures Soar On The East Coast Thousands of Rod Stewart Fans Left Heartbroken After Singer Cancels ConcertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICC Issues Arrest Warrant For Russia's President Over Alleged War Crimes
The International Criminal Court Wants To Put Vladimir Putin On Trial Over War Crimes In Ukraine New Poll Shows Majority Of Aussies Back Nuclear-Powered Submarines But Are Skeptical Of US Commitment Labor Moves To Ban Tik Tok From Government Phones And Actor Lance Reddick Dies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Voice Referendum Question To Be Released Soon
We'll know within the next fortnight the question to be asked at the Voice referendum. The PM will host the U-S President as well as the leaders of India and Japan at the quad leaders' summit in may. And Taylor Swift has shared her dads all access pass for when he visits her on tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pentagon Releases Footage Of Russian Attack On US Drone
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.

More Full Time Jobs Added In February
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.

Productivity Report Warns of Low Wages, Longer Hours
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.

Critics Surface To Slam The Submarine Deal
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.

NAPLAN Testing Gets Underway
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.

Federal Government Sells The Merits Of New AUKUS Deal
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.

PM To Unveil Details Of AUKUS Submarine Pact
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.

Anthony Albanese Meets With U-K Counterpart Over Aukus Deal
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.

PM In US Ahead of AUKUS Pact
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.

Anthony Albanese Heads To The USA
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.

Three Year Anniversary Of Covid Pandemic
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.

The NRL Promising Action Over Racism Drama
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 Declares India 'Top Tier' Security Partner
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.

The PM Meets With His Indian Counterpart
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.

Cost Of Living Pressures Continue With Energy Prices Set To Increase
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.

8 march the update
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.

International Women's Day Set To Shine A Spotlight On The Gender Pay Gap
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.

More Mortgage Pain As Reserve Bank Hikes Interest Rates
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.

Mortgage Holders Brace For More Rate Pain
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.

Former P-M Fronts Robodebt Inquiry
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.

Newspoll Shows Majority Back Labor's Super Tax Plan
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.

Australians Urged To Rein In Spending To Curb Inflation
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.

Ceremony To Honour Wieambilla Shooting Victim
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.

Australia's Foreign Minister Meets With Chinese Counterpart
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.

Murder Charges Laid Over Death Of Toyah Cordingley
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.

Family Of Baby Given A Vape Speaks Out
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.