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Childcare workers have called a national strike on September 7, demanding a wage increase Two of the nation's biggest employers, Telstra and Westpac are urging employers to work from home as Covid cases rise across the country The Federal Government has once again ruled out a border closure amid growing fears about Foot and Mouth disease entering the country And the caravan industry has been put on notice by Australia's consumer watchdog, over claims of bad customer service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The providers say service won't be affected Measures ramped up to prevent arrival of Foot-and-mouth Next British PM to be Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss Nikita Tszyu wins Battle of the Brothers Bow Swallows Universe to be made into Netflix series See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lifeline for businesses struggling to find staff with the visa applications of skilled foreign workers to be fast-tracked Viral fragments of the highly infectious Foot and Mouth Disease has been detected in imported supermarket products in Melbourne The mother of three children killed in a house fire in Western Australia has been taken into custody. And Australian high jumper Eleanor Patterson has won gold at the World Athletics Championships in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mercury has passed 40 degrees in the UK for the first time ever We're being urged to wear masks indoors amid concerns about new variant Three children killed in WA housefire Melbourne shivers through coldest morning in almost three years Intruder arrested at Drake's Beverly Hills mansion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A damning report on the state of our environment Two teenagers behind the death threats to Eels NRL star Mitch Moses and family Cameron Smith jumps to number 2 on the world golf rankings RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race is back for a second seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than half a million Aussies got a fourth jab last week Australia has seen catastrophic losses of habitat and wildlife in last five years Prince Harry urges climate action at UN General Assembly Price of spuds to spike Bruce Springsteen becomes a grandfather See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than a thousand people dead, as heat wave takes toll across Europe Major failures found during a review of the Texas elementary school massacre Cameron Smith continues his celebrations after winning The Open J-Lo spills some details on her Vegas wedding to Ben AffleckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie managing five birdies in a row on the back nine at St Andrews Another Covid-infected cruise ship has docked in Sydney White whale that washed up in Victoria not the famous Migaloo UK bracing for record-breaking heat wave JLo and Ben Affleck tie the knot in Vegas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of long G-P consultations, for the prescription of anti-viral Covid treatments will now be covered by Medicare Europe continues to swelter through a heatwave with Spain, Portugal and France battling wildfires Geelong tightens its grip of top spot on the AFL ladder The cause of death of Ivana Trump revealedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Cabinet meeting has been brought forward to Saturday in the wake of increasing Covid cases $750 payments for Casual Covid sick workers will be reinstated Lara Trump speaks out over her family's devastation after the death of Ivana The Bulldogs keep the AFL finals hopes aliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falling commodity prices impact our stock market Estimates 3 percent of all teens are addicted to video games Wests Tigers plan a way forward for their ailing club An Underbelly actor facing jail time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State and territory leaders will meet on Monday Medical groups pushing for return of Telehealth subsidies Kevin Spacey to face trial in UK in June Netflix to offer cheaper steaming plan Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner welcome baby girl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pacific Islands Forum has wrapped up in Fiji, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare guaranteeing Anthony Albanese there will be no Chinese military base in his country Australia's unemployment rate has fallen to a fifty year low of three and a half percent, 88 thousand jobs filled over the past month Almost 70 percent of aged care residents in Australia have now had their fourth Covid vaccine dose And new research suggests a quarter of a million Australians could die from smoking related cancers over the next 25 yearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland taking the match 22-12 George Pell is being sued Australia's rental crisis is worsening Coles increasing the price of home brand milk Judge has dismissed Amber Heard's bid for a new trial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The third Covid wave is imminent Fears for dairy and meat prices in light of Indonesia's Foot and Mouth outbreak NSW and QLD gear up for the rugby league State of Origin decider And Emmy noms have been announced, with a nod for some talented Aussies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police believe the shooter and victim knew each other Covid-positive cruise ship arrives in Sydney Pacific Islands Forum gets underway in Fiji James Webb telescope snaps more pictures of deep space NSW and Qld prepare for Origin decider in Brisbane See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The states are resisting calls to bring back mandatory mask rules despite a surge in Covid cases. Instead Australians are being encouraged to follow health advice and get their vaccination booster shot Telcos that fail to identify, trace and block SMS scams will face fines of up to 250 thousand dollars as part of a new industry code of conduct Australia has struck a deal with the United States to boost efforts developing clean energy technology Aussie cyclist Ben O'Connor has withdrawn injured from the Tour de France And Elon Musk's plans to send humans to Mars have hit a snag after an explosion during rocket testingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies lost $2bn to scams last year alone The PM to open an international energy conference in Sydney More than half of all domestic flights delayed or cancelled over the past seven days Sri Lanka win second Test against Aussies Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan reunite on Neighbours set See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another 7.5 million Aussies now have access to a second booster shot Sri Lanka's President flees the country, amid its economic crisis Nick Kyrgios says he feels a great sense of relief, after his amazing Wimbledon final Shaun Mendes puts off his world tour, to look after his mental healthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novak Djokovic took the match in four sets Millions of Aussies eligible for Covid Winter booster Russian strike kills 15 in Donetsk UK hit with heatwave Thor: Love & Thunder raking it in at US box office See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sri Lanka's president has stood down amid protests over the country's economic downturn Beekeepers battling the Verroa mite offered an 18 million dollar compensation package Aussies Matt Ebden and Max Purcell win the Wimbledon doubles final Tributes for Soprano's star Tony SiricoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World leaders have paid tribute to former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe after his assassination Building and renovation costs soar Sydney too good for the Bulldogs in the AFL Amber Heard's layers call for a mistrial in the recent legal battle with ex Jonny DeppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Japanese PM rushed to hospital after being shot at a public event Australia to apply a "commonsense approach" when it comes to deporting Kiwis Geelong moves into top spot on the AFL ladder The death of a star of the classic gangster film, The GodfatherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK PM says he's sad to leave the best job in the world The flood crisis is continuing to ease across NSW Pharmacies and GPs are preparing for the rollout of second Covid booster The Godfather star James Caan dies aged 82 Nick Kyrgios granted walkover to Wimbledon final See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians aged over 30 offered fourth Covid vaccine UK Prime Minister fighting for his political life White wine prices rapidly increase In sport, Nick Kyrgios prepares to face Rafael Nadal for a finals berth at Wimbledon. And in entertainment, reality television star, Kim Kardashian, makes a stunning fashion appearance in Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson insists he has the mandate to lead Fourth Covid jab to be available to Aussies over the age of 30 Flood crisis easing across NSW Nick Kyrgios through to Wimbledon semis Carlos Santana recovering after collapsing at US concertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flood victims in NSW will be able to apply for Commonwealth cash payments from Thursday as the Hunter and Mid-North Coast regions brace for flooding. The Federal Health Minister believes a broader rollout of a fourth Covid vaccine should be considered. Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns avoids jail time for drunken crash. In sport, a huge night for the Aussies at Wimbledon with Nick Kyrgios and Ajla Tomljanovich playing for spots in the semi-finals. And in entertainment, Rihanna becomes the youngest self-made billionaire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyrgios will front court in Canberra next month More than 100 evacuation orders in place across Sydney as flood crisis continues US police say Highland Park shooter disguised himself UK PM rocked by two resignations Novak Djokovic through to semis at Wimbledon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The treasurer has described today's half a percent interest rate rise as "challenging news for aussies already doing it tough" The Prime Minister has defended his overseas travel And More than 100 flood evacuation orders are in place across Sydney with about 50-thousand people affected by orders to leaveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 LGAs now eligible for disaster assistance Six killed in Chicago shooting RBA tipped to lift official cash rate for third consecutive month Adele stops London concert to help fan Nick Kyrgios & Ajla Tomljanovic reach Wimbledon quarters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defence Force says it can provide more flood assistance if required -- as the Sydney basin is hammered by rising floodwaters and torrential rain. Anthony Albanese has hit back at claims he's spent a third of his time in office overseas And Losses due to scams are tracking 130 per cent higher than last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 60 evacuation orders have been issued across Sydney The PM has met with the Ukrainian President in Kyiv Several people have been killed in a shooting spree in Denmark  Four Aussies in action at Wimbledon  Amber Heard wants defamation trial do-over   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency services are urging people to stay up to date with flood warnings and evacuation orders as heavy rain lashes New South Wales. Former Labor minister Jane Garrett has died from cancer, aged 49. Divorce rates have reached the highest level in decades in Australia with COVID lockdowns placing stress on relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

French President Emmanuel Macron says he's put the rift with Australia in the past after meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. At least 20 people have been killed in Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's southern Odesa region. Supermarket suppliers are warning of more produce shortages in the coming months with above average rainfall expected nationwide over July to September. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Health Organisation recognises health concerns for firefighters Self test kits now available to screen for cervical cancer Three Aussies through to Round 3 at Wimbledon Guy Sebastian's former manager granted bail ahead of his September sentencingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese to meet with the French President  A wage rise for millions of Aussies on the minimum wage  Fraudster Melissa Caddick's Dover Heights home for sale Dry July kicks off  Nick Kyrgios & Ajla Tomljanovic through to third round of WimbledonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An independent review to be held on current Covid vaccines and treatments Job vacancies on the rise in the May quarter Ryan Papenhuyzen to return for the Storm tonight The first listen to the latest movie from Julia Roberts and George Clooney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The only surviving member of the group behind the 2015 Paris attacks has been found guilty of terrorism and murder charges. Anthony Albanese has told a forum at the Nato summit the Russian invasion of Ukraine is being felt right across the globe including here in Australia. Novak Djokovic too tough for Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round at Wimbledon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump is being accused of wanting to - himself - lead the January 6 Capitol building riots, but was stopped by his own Secret Service. The former partner of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Ghilaine Maxwell - has been sentenced to 20 years in JailAnd Nick Kygrios and Rafael Nadal is through to the second round of Wimbledon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities in the US say heat exhaustion is what killed 46 people - found in the back of an abandoned truck Defence issues will dominate a meeting between our Prime Minister and the leader of Spain And More than 55-thousand AUSSIES have caught the flu in the past fortnightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NATO to increase its Rapid Reaction Force to 300 thousand troops Shootings in Melbourne and Sydney An Aussie to meet with Djokovic in round 2 of Wimbledon The hospitalisation of 5 SOS drummer Ashton IrwinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The opposition is calling for an overhaul of the aged pension system to encourage more older aussies to work amid a national staffing crisis New data shows aussie women still earn less than men across every age bracket And there are calls for a national summit to address black market sales of nicotine vaping products See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just what is responsible for the night club deaths of 22 young people in South Africa? PM Albanese on his way to the NATO Summit in Spain NSW destroys Queensland in State of Origin 2 Top Gun Maverick and Elvis in a Box Office tieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detectives in Victoria continue to investigate an assassination attempt on a former bikie Changes to US gun laws PM Anthony Albanese jets off to Spain for a NATO leaders summit AFL's game of the year between the Tigers and the CatsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abortion rights in the US have been overturned after a Supreme court ruling Covid rules in Victoria further relaxed PM Anthony Albanese copping heat from Independent MPs The Sky Blues crowned the Women's Origin championsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas is scrapping 15 percent of flights within Australia for July and August, in a bid to offset the rising cost of fuel. The electricity market regulator has released control of the grid but the Government has stopped short of saying our power problems are over And the Cancer Council says e-cigarette use by young people has reached crisis level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns vaping is set to become Australia's next big health crisis Why a US Senator has labelled a Supreme Court decision a "terrible ruling" Gold for Australia at the World Swimming Championships A magical milestone for Harry PotterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Australia's electricity market gradually returns to normal, our politicians trade barbs over who's to blame The trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has been delayed for three months over a Logies speech And Samsung has been ordered to pay 14 million dollars for making misleading claims about how waterproof some of its products are See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least a thousand people have been killed, and more than 1500 injured in Afghanistan earthquake Qantas launches its direct Perth to Rome flight An injury scare for Nick Kyrgios just days out from Wimbledon The AFL reportedly trying to lock in Robbie Williams for grand final entertainmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health experts are warning that while life seems to have gone back to normal, Covid cases will peak through Winter as more contagious strains emerge There's been an alarming rise in the number of children in hospital with Influenza, prompting an appeal to parents to have kids vaccinated And Australia's energy regulator will gradually relinquish control of the wholesale electricity market with the energy crisis easingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.