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RBA Governor says he'll do what it takes to get a handle on inflation NAB the first of the big banks to pass on rate hike in full Rallies and vigils to be held across the country for Cassius Turvey South Korean PM apologises to Aussies caught up in crowd crush Celebrations continue for connections of Gold Trip after Melbourne Cup win Tom Brady breaks silence on divorce See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Race That Stops The Nation Is Run And Won Reserve Bank Hikes Interest Rates NAB Becomes First Of The Big Four To Pass Hike On In Full AND Covid Cruise Ship Docks In BrisbaneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It will be the RBA'S seventh consecutive rate hike 80 thousand expected to flock to Flemington for the Melbourne Cup Vigil held for Cassius Turvey in Perth Movember kicks off today Aussies secure win over Ireland at T20 cricket World Cup Kanye kicked off Instagram againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A crackdown on tax avoidance could see billions of dollars added to the federal government's bottom line. The PM insists labor's first budget addresses cost-of-living pressures -- despite two new opinion polls showing it hasnt been well received. And The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins will face a re trial February 20 next yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DFAT says it's providing assistance to the person's family NAPLAN results show performance remains mostly stable Peter Dutton claws back some ground as preferred PM Optus sheds customers following cyber hack Diamonds secure series against England Liam Hemsworth to take over title role of The Witcher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens have been killed after a stampede in the South Korean capital Seoul The PM refusing to share national security advice that formed the plan to repatriate women and children from Syria Drink Spiking incidents on the rise Australia finishes on top of its group at the Rugby League World CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The F-B-I is investigating after a violent break-in at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home Victorian authorities now tracking new emerging Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and XBB Rock 'n' Roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis has died aged 87 Rain washes out the T-20 World Cup match between Australia and EnglandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is urging colleagues with access to sensitive security details, to be careful of the information they divulge. The Attorney General's department has been asked to examine whether laws were broken in Scott Morrison's leaking of cabinet information for a new book. And Twitter officially has a new boss - and he's been quick to make changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prices are tipped to rise by more than 50% over the next year Peter Dutton delivers Budget reply Northern Rivers residents eligible for 800m flood buy-back scheme Three people share in $160m Powerball jackpot Prince Harry's autobiography to be called Spare Zimbabwe beat Pakistan at T20 Cricket World CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany Higgins has fought back tears outside the A-C-T Supreme Court, after the trial of her accused rapist was aborted for a juror's misconduct. One of the country's biggest pathology companies has now fallen victim to a cyber attack AND The federal government as well as state and territory energy ministers will meet to discuss soaring power costs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They won't be entering the warzone though Treasurer considering moves to curb rising power prices Rental market tightens across the country $160m up for grabs in tonight's Powerball Ireland have upset England at the T20 Cricket World Cup Rhianna confirms new song for upcoming Black Panther flickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of living is now at the highest level in 30 years with inflation rising to 7.3 per cent in the year to September. Medibank has confirmed hackers have stolen the personal and health data of all four million of its customers. ANZ bank has been fined a whopping $236M for failing to provide promised benefits to customers over a 20-year period. In sport, Novak Djokovic claims he has been given some 'positive signs' that he will be allowed into Australia for January's Australian Open. And in entertainment, Taylor Swift has just become the most streamed artist in a single day on Spotify.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Electricity prices are set to rise by 56% in 18 months Labor promising to build one million new homes by 2024 Rishi Sunak sworn in as UK PM Aussies snag win over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cu-p match in Perth Adidas drops its deal with Kanye West See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He'll be the youngest leader in more than two centuries Budget bottom line to be $40bn better off Calls for flood mitigation funding in tonight's budget Harvey Weinstein on trial in LA Aussies preparing for T20 World Cup clash with Sri Lanka Kanye's lawyer drops him over antisemitic rant See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is promising tomorrow's budget will be fair Speculation POWER BILLS may be going up by EVEN MORE than first thought NSW Floods claim the life of a woman whose car was washed down a causeway Greens Senator Refers Herself To Parliamentary Committee Over Secret RelationshipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much of Australia's east is being smashed by rain $10bn in savings made ahead of federal budget Rishi Runak officially in the running for UK PM Climate activists target Monet painting in Germany Diamonds reclaim Constellation Cup Mel B engaged to long-time partner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians who were previously unable to access Paid Parent Leave - will now be able to access the scheme Flood alerts remain in Victoria, NSW and Queensland Australia go down to New Zealand in the T20 World Cup Jimmy Barnes plugs his soon to be released Christmas albumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New privacy laws to be introduced to Parliament to increase the maximum fine for companies repeatedly hacked by Cyber thieves Several emergency alerts and warnings in place across south-east Queensland with rainfall totals of up to 200 mils possible Former US President Donald Trump issued a subpoena by the Jan 6 committee investigating the insurrection in Washington Australia dominates Scotland at the Rugby League World CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure Mounts On Greens To Sack The Senator Over Bombshell Revelations Fruit And Veg Prices To Rise By Close To Ten Percent In Six Months Fallout From British P-M's Resignation Energy Australia The Latest Big Company Hit By Cyber CriminalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her resignation comes after just 45 days Medibank Private has confirmed some personal data has been accessed by hackers Flood waters continue to threaten homes along NSW VIC border $100m Powerball fails to go off Kangaroos preparing for Rugby League World Cup match against Scotland The Crown drops trailer for season five See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber Criminals Have Access To Names, Addresses, Medicare Numbers Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe Stood Aside Over Revelations She Dated Bikie Boss Unemployment Rate Remains Steady Bureau Of Meteorology Backflips On RebrandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medibank Private has halted trading on the share market while it investigates Flood focus on border communities as Murray rises Martial law declared in annexed regions of Ukraine Uber Eats users in Canada able to order cannabis Diamonds keep Constellation Cup series alive with a win over Silver Ferns Meghan Markle has spoken about the Queen's death for the first time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

P-M Says His Heart Goes Out To Eastern States Battling Floods Treasury Officials Working Out Impact Of Floods Ahead Of Next Week's Budget Heart Disease Tops Australia's Mortality Stats -- Covid Ranks 34 Vince Colosimo Avoids Jail For Drug And Unlicenced DrivingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The visit will coincide with 200 years of Australian democracy Flood Emergency continues in Vic, focus on Echuca Health Minister open to independent investigation into claims of Medicare rorts Hobart and Brisbane chalked up wins in women's Big Bash James Corden has apologised after he was called out for abusing staff at a NY eaterySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore's P-M Offers Assistance to Australian Authorities Over Optus Breach NDIS To Come Under Review The Bureau Of Meteorology Undergoes A "Re-brand" And Britney Spears Believed Her Dad Was Trying To Kill HerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency warnings have been issued across Echuca and Charlton Aust to sign a new security pact with Japan Russian strikes have hit apartment buildings in Kyiv Uncle Jack Charles to be farewelled in Melbourne Aussies lose final T-20 warm up match against India Ye to buy Parler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Cost Of Living Pain As Crops And Livestock Inundated By Floodwaters Sydney's Star Casino To Have Licence Suspended From Friday A-M-A Brushes-Off Calls For Royal Commission Over Medicare Rorts And More Drone Strikes On Ukraine CapitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SES focusing on Shepparton with the Goulburn River peaking Albanese govt launching updated national plan to stamp out domestic violence Star Casino to be slapped with $100m fine Climate activists target Aston Martin showroom in London Aussies lose to New Zealand in Constellation Cup netballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 major river systems have inundated Victorian towns and communities across the state's north and north western regions Billions to be spent on Infrastructure in the upcoming federal budget Australia wins its opening match of the Rugby League World Cup An iconic Aussie quiz show to be resurrectedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several communities in Victoria's flood ravaged regions have spent the night in evacuation centres More paid parental leave to be made available from next year A Harry Potter favourite dies England win the T-20 series against AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence Troops On The Ground In Worst Affected Areas Paid Parental Leave Reforms On The Agenda Some Welcome News For Optus Customers And Mandatory Covid Isolation Officially OverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multiple regional towns in Victoria, evacuated Mandatory isolation ends for Covid patients A Perth teacher accused of punching two students New inductees for the Sport Australia Hall of Fame A new song from Queen featuring their famous frontmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petrol Prices Are Tipped To Soar In The Next Fortnight Treasurer Confirms Stage Three Tax Cuts Will Remain Intact Medibank The Latest Major Company To Be Targeted By Cyber AttackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Deputy Premier's brother charged with commercial drug supply offences A truck driver now behind bars, 18 years after his rig allegedly struck a car, killing a boy inside An Aussie tennis legend suffers a heart attack Australia beaten by New Zealand in netball's first Constellation Cup clash A famous Aussie pub, up for grabsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minor Adjustments Being Made Less Than A Fortnight From Budget The Price Of Used Cars Dropping G-7 Leaders Vow To Support Ukraine For As Long As It Takes Bruce Lehrmann Trial To Wrap-Up 3-Weeks Ahead of ScheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memorial services being held today to mark 20 years since Bali tragedy NSW floods claim the life of a 46-year-old man Robodebt cases are now all closed Aaron Finch charged for being a potty mouth on the cricket pitch Kim K steps up security at her kids' school after Kanye goes rogue on Insta... Again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government believes the global economy is headed for another downturn warning Australia might not be immune. Labor is under pressure to outline what extra military support it's offering the people of Ukraine. Optus is being investigated by the Information Commissioner after the major data breach affecting almost 10 million customers. In sport, Australian all-rounder Mitch Marsh says he's enjoying being back in the middle as he works back to full fitness ahead of the T-20 World Cup. And in entertainment, Britney Spears claims her mum slapped her after her infamous late night partying antics with Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyiv under fire for the first time in months A boy and girl attacked by a sea lion north of Perth A man to be extradited to NSW over the death of a boy in QLD NBL star Todd Blanchfield celebrates game 350 with a win Royalists outraged at the latest storyline in The CrownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several explosions have rocked the Ukrainian city of Kyiv during the morning peak. A new independent office will be set up to scrutinise defence spending. Australian households facing massive electricity price hikes next year as we transition to renewable energy. In sport, the Kangaroos have held their first training session in England ahead of their World Cup opener against Fiji. And in entertainment, Madonna's latest Tik Tok post has everyone talking!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government ready to step in to help NSW flood crisis Concerns about a big jump in people needing help amid rise in cost of living A fairy tale finish for Holden at the Bathurst 1000 The Rock says no to a run for the US Presidency Stevie Nicks releases a song to raise aid for UkraineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the immediate three of rain has passed, flood warnings remain in place for Queensland, NSW and Victoria A key supply route between Russia and Crimea bombed, killing three people A payrise for some of Australia's key industries Rain sees the Top 10 Shootout at Bathurst cancelledSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 60 flood alerts are in place across NSW as Victoria cleans up from heavy downpours Police in WA introduce a self-administered test kit for victims of drink spiking Nobel Peace Prize winners announced The A-league season kicks offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister says there will not be any changes to 'Stage Three' tax cuts, despite budget challenges. A court has been told the husband of journalist Lisa Wilkinson negotiated a $325,000 advance for Brittany Higgins to write a book about her alleged rape. The government has offered Australia's condolences to the families of those killed in Thailand's mass-murder. In sport, Nick Kyrgios will face America's Taylor Fritz in the quarter finals of the Japan Open. And in entertainment news, Justin Bieber pulls the pin on his November tour of Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens dead, after a shooting and stabbing rampage in Thailand Fears for asthma and allergy sufferers in Victoria Fresh hope for less invasive treatment for sleep apnoea Cameron Munster reveals his NRL playing future Kevin Spacey back in courtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal police have made an arrest over an SMS scam targeting victims of the Optus data breach. Brittany Higgins says she felt pressured to drop her rape complaint because it could pose a 'political problem for the Liberal Party with women'. WA's Health Department is being accused of a cover-up after a man was put into a body bag while still alive. In sport, conditions at Mount Panorama are expected to worsen ahead of this weekend's Bathurst 1000, with up to 30 mills of rain predicted. And in entertainment news, Britney Spears has bared all on a beach in Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communities in NSW, QLD, Tasmania and Victoria all being lashed by wild weather Carnage continues in Ethiopia, with continued fighting between federal and regional governments Space X launches first mission with an indigenous woman at the helm Latrell Mitchell disappointed he didn't see any NRL scouts at Koori Knockout Alec Baldwin settles a lawsuit with the family of shot cinematographer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A senior Labor minister admits the federal government has considered potential changes to the "STAGE 3" tax cuts, amid fears they are un-affordable. The jury in the Brittany Higgins trial has heard how she broke down at work in the days following her alleged rape at Parliament House. ALDI has been ordered to pay up to $10M in unpaid wages to workers at its distribution centres. In sport, a soccer fan has been banned for life from attending Football Australia games after being filmed making a fascist salute. And in entertainment, shocking claims emerge in the court battle between Hollywood heavyweights Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Banks waste no time in passing on full quarter of a percent rate rise in full Calls for major changes in the nation's schools Elon Musk to go ahead with his purchase of Twitter Panthers coach Ivan Cleary hits back at criticism of his team's celebrations Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen call in the divorce lawyersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer admits many Australians will find it hard to keep up with their mortgage repayments in the wake of yet another interest rate hike. Telstra is the latest telco to be caught up in a data breach. Japan's PM has called an emergency National Security meeting after North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japanese territory. In sport, the Matilda's have begun preparations for their upcoming international fixtures in London. And in entertainment news, Howard Stern has been spotted out in public for the first time since the start of the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists forecast another half a percent jump in interest rates The fallout continues after a deadly soccer stampede in Indonesia James Tedesco to captain the Kangaroos at the upcoming World Cup Post Malone back performing, after his recent stage fall Why Kanye West is the talk of the town againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.