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Optus Orders External Review Into Cyber Breach
An external review of how the personal data of 10 million Optus customers was leaked has been announced. We're being assured the government is taking appropriate measures to ensure Islamic State brides being brought back to Australia from Syria, have not been radicalised. There's a new treatment for hayfever and allergy sufferers which doesn't require surgery or injections. In sport, the AFL trade period is heating up, and North Melbourne says it will agree to trade Jason Horne Francis to a South Australian club - if the deal is right. And in entertainment, Aussie actress Margot Robbie and her gal pal Cara Delevingne have been caught up in a scary paparazzi situation in ArgentinaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penrith Wins the Battle of Sydney's West
The Panthers go back-to-back with NRL premiership wins Australia prepares to bring dozens of women and children home from Syria A horror stamped at a soccer match in Indonesia The movie that's knocked Harry Styles out of top spotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Worksafe Investigates Hawthorn Racism Saga
The racism saga at Hawthorn football club has sparked a Worksafe investigation Clean up efforts continue in Florida as Hurricane Ian weakens Daylight Saving begins in several Aussie states The Opals take out the Bronze at the Basketball World CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Ian Hits South Carolina
Medical groups are concerned people will think the pandemic is over once Covid isolation is scrapped Hurricane Ian has slammed into South Carolina - as the death toll in Florida continues to rise Russian president Vladimir Putin cops widespread condemnation The Opals heartbreaking loss to ChinaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid Isolation to be Scrapped
The 5 day isolation period will end on October 14 The AFP joins forces with state and territory police to protect vulnerable Optus customers The Opals to play China in the semi final of the Women's Basketball World Cup tonight Some star spotting in the Gold Coast HinterlandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls To Dump Mandatory Covid Isolation
The Premiers will discuss proposed changes to the mandatory 5 day Covid isolation at the national cabinet meeting Foreign minister Penny Wong calls for the immediate release of an Australian academic in Myanmar Fears of a substantial death toll from Hurricane Ian The Opals cruise into the Basketball World Cup semisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Australian Economist Jailed in Myanmar
Sean Turnell sentenced to three years for violating state secrets A warning for anyone trying to buy or re-sell overpriced NRL Grand Final tickets Dally M winner, Sharks star Nicho Hynes, shining the light on mental health Fresh calls for the women's Dally M to be named after a female footy star The death of the man known for the 90s smash hit - Gangsta's Paradise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Ian Crosses Florida Coast
Authorities say it's now too late to leave, with the Category Four storm making landfall PM demands Optus pays for passports for customers who were hacked Full fuel excise is back pushing prices up at the bowser Elon Musk tops Forbes Rich List with $251bn Sharks star Nicho Hynes takes out Dally M Kanye gets new lawyer in divorce from Kim Kardashian See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fuel Excise Back From Midnight
Fuel prices to rise by 25 cents in the coming days Hurricane Ian increasing in intensity, as it heads for Florida Geelong captain Joel Selwood announces his AFL retirement Aussie comedian Hannah Gadsby signs a new deal with NetflixSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optus Hack Victims To Get Replacement Licence Free Of Charge
The Telco will foot the bill after millions of customers had their data accessed Price of fuel to increase as cut to excise ends Legislation for an anti-corruption commission to be introduced to parliament Florida bracing for onslaught of Hurricane Ian Opals beat Japan to finish on top of Group B at World Cup Shakira accused of tax fraud in Spain See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suspicious About-Face From Optus Hacker
Australia works with FBI to find those responsible for Optus hack, who's now claiming to have deleted the data A school shooting in Russia, claims the lives of 17 people The NRL Grand Final officially a sell-out Why Harry Styles is untouchable right now Khloe Kardashian and Michele Morrone deny dating rumoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optus In Damage Control Following Cyber Hack
Telco offering customers free credit monitoring PM to attend state funeral for Shinzo Abe in Japan Rollercoaster at Melbourne Royal Show won't reopen until given the all clear from Worksafe NASA to crash spacecraft into asteroid Alec Baldwin could be hit with criminal charges over Rust shooting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Famous Face to Represent the NDIS
Kurt Fearnley appointed chairman of the board which runs the NDIS The cost of prescription meds to be reduced More adults moving in with their parents amid cost of living pressures The Opals eyeing off a Quarter Final berth at the World Cup Avatar still a hit, 13 years on...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flood Crisis Continues Across NSW
More rain is set to worsen things across the state's west and north this week Former professional surfer Chris Davidson killed in one-punch attack Woman critically injured at Melbourne Royal Show Bad weather forces cancellation of NASA's Artemis one launch Rhianna to headline Superbowl halftime show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geelong Basks In AFL Premiership Glory
Celebrations have gone through the night after Geelong won its 10th AFL flag A child's body found after a fire in Melbourne's east The PM to travel to Japan for the funeral of Shinzo Abe The Panthers back to back NRL flag hopes on trackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne Abuzz For The AFL Grand Final
After a 2 year pandemic absence - Melbourne is hosting the AFL grand final A frantic search for a 5 year old child in Western New South Wales The UN concludes Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine Parramatta reach the NRL grand finalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns of Identity Theft for Optus Customers
Intelligence agency working with Optus to find culprit for massive data breach A police officer saves 3 lives in flood waters in the Hunter Valley A nation-wide drugs syndicate smashed by police Who's in and out for the Swannies ahead of tomorrow's big dance Child actor Ryan Grantham sentenced to life in jailSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern NSW Braces For Another Flooding Event
An East Coast low is bringing heavy rain across the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast Optus customers urged to look out for suspicious activity following data breach Russian men flee conscription with traffic backed up at border Swans and Geelong name teams ahead of AFL Grand Final Ed Sheeran collaborating with Pokémon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians Honour The Late Queen
Thousands have been arrested in Russia at rallies against President Putin's plan to conscript more soldiers for the Ukraine war Australians honour the late Queen in a national day of mourning Sydney jets into Melbourne ahead of Saturday's AFL Grand Final John Farnham's family gives an update on his healthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shocking Racism Claims Out of Hawthorn
The AFL launches independent investigation into horror stories out of Hawthorn The hospital safety watchdog to investigate at least 7 child deaths in Victoria Brodie Croft goes from NRL outcast to English Super League's Man of Steel Margot Robbie introduces an Aussie delicacy to Hollywood Paris Hilton offering a reward to find her missing chihuahua See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Leaders Gather in New York For UN General Assembly
The UN Secretary-General has given a grim assessment of global affairs King Charles heads to Balmoral to privately grieve Support for a republic has fallen following Queen's death Melbourne is the hayfever capital of the world Paris Hilton offering reward for the return of her Chihuahua, Diamond Baby See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why the Melbourne CBD Was Locked Down Today
Melbourne police waiting to speak to man over chaos that sparked lockdown "No body, no parole" laws to be tightened in NSW Parliament Australia's oldest man dies at 110 Buddy Franklin signs on for one more at the Swannies Kelly Clarkson gets her star on the Hollywood Walk of FameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queen Laid To Rest In Windsor
Royals held private service after state funeral at Westminster Abbey It ends the UK's official period of mourning We're being assured petrol prices won't spike immediately despite the end of the fuel excise Buddy Franklin signs with Swans for one more season Kim K buys $70m Malibu mansion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queen's Funeral Just Hours Away
King Charles thanks the public for their outpouring of support Four men arrested over the murder of a 23-year-old from Brisbane 20 percent of young Australians said to be considering moving overseas Cameron Smith claims his maiden win on golf's breakaway LIV Tour Post Malone takes a tumble and cracks three ribsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Prepares To Farewell The Queen At State Funeral
The late Monarch's funeral will be held later on tonight The UK held a minute's silence overnight to reflect on the late Monarch's life and service NASA planning fuel test for Artemis 1 Carlton's Patrick Cripps crowned 2022 Brownlow MedalistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese Has Had An Audience With King Charles At Buckingham Palace
Anthony Albanese has had an audience with King Charles at Buckingham Palace, along with other Commonwealth leaders. The Queen's eight grandchildren have stood vigil at Westminster Hall. The Sydney Swans are through to the AFL Grand Final, clinching a one point victory over the Magpies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queen's Children Hold An Emotional Vigil Near Their Mother's Coffin
The King and his siblings stand guard near their mother's coffin The Prime Minister arrives in London for the Queen's funeral The effects of the pandemic on health workers again in the spotlight And a big night in the AFL and NRL as the competitions draw to a close See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles to Grieve at Last
A day off for the new King to grieve his much loved mum Ukrainian officials uncover a mass burial site Roger Federer calls time on his illustrious tennis career The first team into the AFL grand final, to be decided tonight Nick Cannon welcomes baby number 9See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Details Released Ahead Of Queen's Funeral
Two minutes of silence will be held after the service The queue to see Her Majesty lying in state is over 7km long Drownings are at a 25 year high across Australia Roger Federer retires from professional tennis Blake Lively debuts her baby bump in New YorkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese Set to Fly Out to Funeral
PM Anthony Albanese will be flying out to Queen's funeral tonight Australia's jobless rate up slightly Claims we are nearing the end of the pandemic Former Sharks NRL star to fight two other former footballers tonight Why Actor Ryan Reynolds is spreading the bowel cancer messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queen's Coffin Arrives At Westminster Following Royal Procession
Her Majesty will lie in state for four days until her funeral The Australian Governor-General has passed on condolences to King Charles Jump in properties for sale across the country Aspirin has cancer fighting properties Nicky Minaj to sue blogger claiming defamation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pandemic Payments to Continue
Brits lining up to see the queen's coffin in London Gold Coast Police appeal for information about the sudden death of a 12 year old Brisbane's Jarrod Berry cleared of intentional contact on Clayton Oliver Debate continues over whether Kim K authorised the release of the Ray J tapeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queen's Casket Arrives At Buckingham Palace
King Charles and the Queen Consort have received the casket The Queen will lie in state at Westminster Hall until her funeral Man wearing Australian football shirt charged after shouting abuse at Prince Andrew National cabinet to meet today Apple iPhone update to allow users to edit messages after they've been sent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten "Regular Aussies" to Attend Queen Funeral
Ten Aussies will join PM and GG at Queen's funeral Star Entertainment Group ruled unfit to hold casino license in NSW Aboriginal elder, Uncle Jack Charles, dies in a Melbourne Hospital Nick Kyrgios back up to number 20 in the tennis rankings Succession named Best Drama at The Emmys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royal Procession Takes Queen's Coffin To St Giles' Cathedral
King Charles, Princes Andrew and Edward and Princess Anne took part in the Vigil of The Princes King Charles addresses parliament for the first time since the Queen's death Harry releases a touching tribute to his much-loved Granny Succession up for 22 Emmys with the awards on todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queen's Coffin Continues its Journey
The Queen's coffin set to be flown to London on Tuesday The 3 billion dollar cost of DV during Covid A new men's tennis world number one Britney Spears faces off with her parentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queen's Coffin Arrives In Edinburgh
Her Majesty's coffin made the six hour journey from Balmoral Castle Royal Proclamation for King Charles received boos in Edinburgh US pauses to mark anniversary of Sept 11 attacks PNG shaken by powerful quake Ray J threatening to sue Kim Kardashian amid assault claims See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Officially Declared King
King Charles the Third has formally been proclaimed the Commonwealth's leader Queen Elizabeth the Second's funeral will be held on Monday the 19th of September 21 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks The Cowboys have pulled off an amazing win to book a spot in the NRL prelim final See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles III Has Given His First Public Address
The new monarch paid tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth the Second, saying she displayed a profound commitment to the crown. Thousands of mourners have paid their respects to the Queen at a service of prayer at St Paul's Cathedral in London. The national children's commissioner is calling for a ban on smacking saying the data shows kids who are smacked are nine times more likely to use violence when they grow up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth
A 10 day period of mourning for the Queen in Britain More arrests over Australia's largest ever ice seizure One Canadian brother believed responsible for multiple slayings Steph Gilmore claims a record 8th world title Squid Game actor Lee Jung Jae to star in the next Star Wars seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queen Elizabeth ll Dies Aged 96
Buckingham Palace confirming Her Majesty passed peacefully away at Balmoral The PM sending her condolences to the royal family Charles is now King Covid isolation rules changed from seven days to five Climate change bill passes through Senate Harry Styles jokes about spitting incident at his NY concertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driver Refused Bail for Crash That Killed 5
Court has heard 18-year-old driver has had license suspended twice for speeding The second brother, wanted over the Canada slayings, now dead A reminder to check in with our mates for R U OK Day Aussie Storm Sanders standing tall at the US tennis Open Ricky Martin files a lawsuit against his nephewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18yo Driver Charged Over Horror Crash South of Sydney
He'll front Picton local court today A man's been shot by police in Brisbane Qantas has apologised following screening bungle It's R U OK day Apple unveils it's IPhone14 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small Town Devastated by Deaths of Five Teens
The Federal Government ramps up its bans on meat products from 70 countries A NSW woman found guilty of the aggravated kidnap of a QLD teacher The last Aussies standing in the US Open singles, fall just short of the semis Justin Bieber has suspended his Justice World Tour, citing mental health issuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five Killed In Horror Crash South Of Sydney
The 18 year-old driver wasn't seriously injured in the crash at Buxton Childcare workers walking off the job across the country Judith Durham farewelled in Melbourne Aussie men clinch first ODI against New Zealand Justin Bieber cancels world tour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Interest Rate Rise
Mortgage holders and renters feeling the pinch A rise in child exploitation in Australia Suicide rates worsening according to a new report Rafa out of the US tennis Open Tom Cruise puts his body on the line in another Mission Impossible stuntSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Truss To Become Britain's Newest PM
The Foreign Secretary won 57 per cent of the Conservative Party vote RBA tipped to lift the official cash for a fifth consecutive vote Qld man killed in Ukraine Jetstar apologises are mass cancellations Tracy Grimshaw to step down from A Current Affair See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for Dash Cam after Double Fatality north of Sydney
Two people on the run after a string of stabbings in Central Canada Petrol prices have reached a 14 year high, despite slashing of excise Aussies flying high at the US tennis Open The Weeknd pulls the pin on a gig in front of tens of thousands of fansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Headaches For Plane Passengers With Baggage Handlers To Strike
Hundreds of Qantas workers will down tools for 24 hours next Monday Four rescued from Scooby Doo ride at Movie World on the Gold Coast Trump accuses US President of weaponising FBI against him Max Verstappen wins Dutch Grand Prix The Weeknd breaks down after losing voice mid-showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fathers Day Celebrations Across Australia
Fathers Day in Australia sees Dads being honored across the country Weather warnings on the northern NSW coast The MCG set to host two AFL finals next weekend Jane Fonda begins chemo treatment after being diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphomaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.