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Parents to face a QLD court over the preventable death of their daughter Cost of living pressures to be examined by a Parliamentary Inquiry The Matildas gearing up for more than 80 thousand fans at World Cup opener Princess Kate reassures a nervous fanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women's safety advocates are hailing the government's domestic violence leave as the first step towards stamping out the issue Spending fell almost 4% in December, with the cost of living being blamed, but retailers are playing down the figures The AFL releases fixtures for pre-season practice matches Cindy Williams, who played Shirley in 70's and 80's show "Laverne & Shirley," has died aged 75 - after a brief illnessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A suicide bomb attack claims dozens of lives in Pakistan A campaign launched to get more men to take skin cancer seriously Beth Mooney and Steve Smith the toast of Aussie cricket A major film role for the nephew of Michael JacksonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 300 million dollar funding boost is being welcomed by the arts industry – as part of a new national cultural policy A campaign has been launched against the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Novak Djokovic tipped to overtake Rafael Nadal for major titles won after winning his 10th Australian Open Priscilla Presley alleges the Will left by her late daughter Lisa Marie is fakeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Senate inquiry to open this week - focusing on the cost of living 10 year old chopper crash survivor reaches huge milestone Novak Djokovic claims 10th Australian Open victory Avatar: Way of Water still killing it at the box officeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the Australian Open, Aussies Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler have won the men's doubles final Aryna Sabalenka crowned the women's singles champion Pressure mounts on the Federal Government to raise the Medicare rebate Avatar : the Way of Water becomes the 4th highest grossing film in global box office historySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In New Zealand’s biggest city Auckland, a state of emergency has been declared after torrential rain caused widespread flooding Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is taking legal action against Brittany Higgins' partner David Sharaz for defamation Novak Djokovic will play Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open final Molly Meldrum celebrates his 80th birthdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennis Star's Father Watching On From Home After Pics With Pro-Putin Tennis Fans. P-M Slams People Voting No To Indigenous Voice As Radicals. Campaign For More Teachers To Be Included On Aus Day Honour List. And Britney Spears Calls Out Fans For Invading Her Privacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man seriously injured in a croc attack in the NT Claims that staff shortages are creating inhumane conditions for kids in detention META gives former US President Donald Trump a voice again on social media Rybakina and Sabalenka to clash in the Oz Open final Kelly Clarkson's stalker breaches a restraining order AGAIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly crowned Australian of the year Taryn Brumfitt isn't wasting time - the body image activist requesting a meeting with the PM to tackle the problem of body shaming A number of councils are choosing to shift Citizenship ceremonies to a different date The US committing over 30 tanks to help Ukraine's fight against Russia Novak Djokovic cruises into the Australian Open semi finalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

P-M Warns Spending Cuts Could Be On The Cards If Inflation Doesn't Ease. Alcohol Restrictions Imposed In N-T. Former Pilot Ordered To Stand Trial Over Murder Of Secret Lovers. And Paris Hilton Welcomes Baby Boy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A funeral service to be held today for Senator Jim Molan Safety surrounding dating APPs to be discussed today The Kookaburras through to the semi finals of the Hockey World Cup Guy Sebastian back in court todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese Bows To Political Pressure And Calls Snap Trip to N-T . Yet Another Mass Shooting In California. Australian Teacher Believed To Have Been Poisoned And Fed To Crocs in Congo. And Britney Spears To Sell Calabasas Mansion Because It Isn't "Private Enough". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man from Brisbane facing multiple DV offences Police investigating the deaths of 2 women in a Perth boating incident Novak Djokovic back to his best at the Australian Open The Razzies noms are out... and the Marilyn Monroe biopic features heavilySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Confirm 72 Year Old Suspect Dead After L-A Shooting P-M Plays Down Fears Australia On Verge Of A Recession Opposition Leader Slams Push To Shift Australia Day And Calls For Kanye West To Be Banned From AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Coalition Government to give people the "Right To Ask" about a partner's criminal history Australia's one billion dollar military spend The top 8 taking shape at the Australian Tennis Open Lisa-Marie farewelled at a Memorial Service at Graceland Ryan Gosling stops traffic in SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The year of the Rabbit is being welcomed in across Australia for those who celebrate the Lunar new year The days of single use plastic cups numbered in Queensland Alex Di Minaur the last Aussie left at the Australian Open - where attendance records are being smashed Ryan Gosling brings Sydney to a standstillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby union star Kurtley Beale has a date with court to face charges of sexual assault The price of wholesale electricity has been slashed - thanks to the federal government's price cap on gas prices Ukraine pleads for more weapons to defend itself against advancing Russian forces The Hockeyroos through the quarter finals of the World Cup in IndiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Qantas Planes Forced To Turn Back To Melbourne Today With Mid-Air Issues. Woolworths To Close 300 In-Store Butcheries. Australian Open Organisers Defend 4AM Finish Time And Runner Peter Bol Fails Test For Performance Enhancing DrugsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The film's armourer will also be charged Three more people have been charged over the death of Cassius Turvey BAFTA noms are out Thanasi Kokkinakis knocked out of Australian Open after epic five-setter against Andy Murray City in France asks Madonna to loan 19th century painting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Welcomes The Figures, But Remains Cautious New Zealand P-M Jacinda Ardern Announces Shock Resignation Qantas Plane Forced To Turn Back Due To Possible Mechanical Problem And Car-Maker KIA Facing Possible Class ActionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Clarke, Karl Stefanovic and their partners involved in the disturbance Qantas pilot and crew praised after mid-air incident Chopper crash in Ukraine kills 14 including Interior Minister Thanasi Kokkinakis into second round at Aus Open Kim Kardashian buys Princess Diana's diamond cross necklace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flight From Auckland To Sydney Lands Safely After Issuing Mayday Call Pressure Mounts On P-M To Detail Indigenous Voice to Parliament Major Highway Reopens After Dozens Of Motorists Left Stranded And Covid Outbreak After Golden GlobesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for staff in government services to refer potential DV perps Australia's defence personnel to head to UK to train Ukrainian soldiers The Melbourne weather has delivered in spades at the Australian tennis Open Madonna set to tour again... No word yet if she's coming to OzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennis Australia Bans Flags From Russia And Belarus Tributes For Liberal Senator Jim Molan Who Has Died After Long Battle With Cancer Candle-Lit Vigil Held In Kathmandu After Plane Crash Killed 72 And Aussie Wages Increasing At Their Fastest Rate In Almost 10 YearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major rainfalls being experienced on Queensland's Central Coast The investigation into the Nepal crash which killed all onboard, continues A new crowd record for the Australian Tennis Open post-Covid Margot Robbie shines on the red carpet in SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney Man On Board Yeti Airlines Plane Which Crashed On Approach To Airport. Moving Funeral For Mother Killed In Sea World Helicopter Crash. Treasurer Optimistic About Australian Economy. And Nick Kyrgios Sensationally Pulls Out Of Australian Open With Knee Injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 68 people have been killed in the crash Several law firms merging a class action lawsuit over Medibank hack One in ten will suffer with long COVID Cause of Lisa Marie Presley's death still unclear Australian Open begins in Melbourne Royals could attempt reconciliation with Prince Harry ahead of Coronation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rain in North Queensland has seen dozens of roads closed from flooding and livestock moved to higher ground An out of control bushfire is threatening lives and homes in W-A's south west Cardinal George Pell has been farewelled at the Vatican Australia's best hope at the Australian Open women's pulls out due to injurySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A supportive crowd has watched Novak Djokovic play his first game in Melbourne since he was booted out of the country almost a year ago George Pell to be farewelled in a funeral in the Vatican City Japan's plans to release radioactive water from the Fukushima power plant into the sea Lisa Marie Presley to be laid to rest at GracelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The music and entertainment worlds are mourning the sudden death of Lisa Marie Presley, who died this morning after suffering a cardiac arrest. More than half-a-million people could be waiting for elective surgery by the middle of this year. New figures show our economy has taken a massive hit from the year of wet weather. In sport, David Warner returns to the BBL tonight for the first time in nine years. And in entertainment, Miley Cyrus debuts her brand new song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ash Jenkinson was one of four people killed in the tragedy PM to sign new security pact with PNG by June NSW Deputy Premier throws his support behind Premier over Nazi costume admission Telsa model 3 overtakes Toyota Camry as Australia's highest selling sedan Thanasi Kokkinakis into semis at the Adelaide International 2 Harry Styles files lawsuit over fake merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was no pen to paper today, but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says progress has been made on a new security deal with Papua New Guinea. New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is truly sorry for the pain he has caused, after admitting he wore a Nazi uniform to his 21st party. Australia's newest low cost airline will soon hit the skies. In sport, Australia has withdrawn from the one-day series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates in March. And in entertainment, Travis Scott has been spotted in Miami following his recent split from on again off again girlfriend Kylie Jenner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese will also address PNG parliament Pope Francis pays tribute to Cardinal George Pell Computer glitch grounds all US domestic flights Thanasi Kokkinakis through to quarters at Adelaide International 2 Naomi Osaka confirms she's expecting a baby See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A service will be held at the Vatican in coming days to farewell Cardinal George Pell, who has died from surgery complications at the age of 81. Inflation has hit a 30-year high thanks to the rising cost of housing, groceries and petrol. The floods that ravaged Australia's east coast in February last year were the fourth most costly global disaster of 2022. In sport, selectors have decided on a strong spin bowling lineup for Australia's upcoming test series against India. And in entertainment, Cate Blanchett is the only Australian to take home a Golden Globe at this years awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 30 per cent cut is part of an overhaul of Canberra's revised climate policy Authorities working overtime to assess flood damage in WA Prince Harry's memoir Spare released John Millman through to second round of Adelaide International 2 Ben Affleck spotted filming possible Superbowl commercial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's ambassador to Australia says he doesn't want the differences between the two countries to hijack the overall relationship, as he addressed the media in Canberra. There are calls for Australia to boost its domestic medicine manufacturing and storage capabilities, with hundreds of medications in short supply across the country. Prince Harry's popularity in the UK has dropped to a new low. In sport, Football Australia imposes record financial and sporting sanctions on Melbourne Victory. And in entertainment, Paris Hilton accused of photo-shopping Britney Spears into a collection of photos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese promises emergency funding for those affected An earthquake hits off coast of Indonesia Demonstrators arrested in Brazil after Congress stormed Coles extends its price-freeze program Thanasi Kokkinakis survives first round scare at Adelaide International 2 Dr Dre slams controversial Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene over the use of his song See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There'll be some major changes to Australia's carbon credit scheme after a review found there is room for improvement in the program. The Prime Minister has announced emergency funding support for flood-affected communities in northern WA. New data has revealed more women are being diagnosed with lung cancer in Australia, and many of them are non-smokers. In sport, Novak Djokovic has arrived in Melbourne ahead of his return to the Australian Open. And in entertainment, Prince Harry says he is still a strong believer in the Monarchy and would like to reconcile with his father and brother.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two New Zealand couples say they're eternally grateful to have been spared Woman facing upgraded charges over crash on NSW Central Coast Tsunami warning for Vanuatu withdrawn after earthquake Moscow claims it's killed 600 Ukrainian troops Novak Djokovic takes out Adelaide International Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban catch Elton John's show in Newcastle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Major Drop Of Supplies Land In Fitzroy Crossing Professional Drag Racer Sam Fenech Killed While Competing Search Resumes For Missing Swimmer On Victoria's Mornington Peninsula Australia In Control Heading Into Day Five Of New Year's Test Against South Africa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney Churchgoers Pray For 10 year old Boy's Recovery After Fatal Helicopter Crash On The Gold Coast Woman To Face Court Today Over Deadly Shed Fire Near Brisbane The Taliban Accuses Prince Harry Of War Crimes Australia Weighing Up Declaration After Rain Washes Out Day Three Of Test Cricket See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bail granted to woman brought back from Syria Farmers count the cost of the WA floods The vote for Speaker becoming a farce in the US Australian Open organisers admit a two-time champ is MIA Some big names in Sydney filming their latest flick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pope Benedict the 16th honoured in a funeral at the Vatican, presided over by his successor, Pope Francis. Western Australia facing 'worst ever' floods in the state's history. In the BBL - the Adelaide Strikers claim victory over the Hobart Hurricanes with a 7 wicket win. And Prince Harry calls his brother William his 'arch nemesis' in an interview promoting his memoir 'Spare'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Frenchwoman fighting for life after an incident on the Sunshine Coast Victoria police resist double demerits despite deadly start to 2023 Aussie Alexei Popyrin advances in the tennis in Adelaide Snoop Dogg credits a 6 time Grammy winner with making him a better manSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New requirements for travellers arriving from China come into effect today. Melbourne set to overtake Sydney as the biggest city within the decade. Nick Kyrgios will miss the Adelaide International next week due to an ankle injury. And Paramount Pictures is being sued for child abuse over a teenage nude scene in the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 64-year-old woman found dead in a laneway, on the NSW North Coast Communities in the Kimberley facing isolation due to record flooding Qantas back on top of the world rankings Payne Haas granted leave from Broncos, following mum's manslaughter charges The latest on Jeremy Renner, following a snow plough incident See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beijing slams Australia's move to introduce mandatory covid-19 testing for travelers as 'discriminatory'. Queensland Police Commissioner says criminal charges for Monday's deadly chopper crash on the Gold Coast aren't out of the question. In the Big Bash, the Melbourne Renegades have defeated the Melbourne Stars by 33 runs at the MCG. And Iggy Pop claims he turned down the chance to be a member of AC/DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigations continue into the devastating chopper crash near Sea World A tennis legend diagnosed with two types of cancer Mourners attend proceedings for Pope Benedict The 16th and soccer star, Pele Cricket Australia shown the money in the latest broadcast deal And actor Jeremy Renner fighting for his life in hospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigations continue into a mid-air heli collision on the Gold Coast that's left four people dead and three critically injured. Ukraine claims a strike on the Russian held-Donsetsk province has left hundreds of recruits dead. In the BBL the Hobart Hurricanes have defeated the Adelaide Strikers by 7 wickets. And Prince Harry says he wants his father and brother back in a UK TV interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.