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A crackdown on cosmetic surgery 'cowboys' The Federal Opposition responds to changes to aged pension The cruising industry's pandemic recovery And Hollywood star, Jane Fonda's cancer diagnosis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More permanent migrants set to call Australia home to ease our jobs crisis 30 Australia Post outlets to close The Richmond Tigers out of the AFL finals race J-Lo releases fresh pics from her wedding to Ben AffleckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM says he's cautiously optimistic of progress at the summit Melbourne to lobby Canberra to change date of Australia Day NASA has created oxygen on Mars AFL finals kick off in Melbourne Kanye lashes out at ADIDAS CEO on InstaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet has signed off on a deal to share the cost of 180 thousand fee-free Tafe places Lawyers won't be applying for bail for convicted killer Chris Dawson who it's claimed has been the subject of constant threats behind bars The Australian share market is slowly recovering after a plunge of more than two percent at the open And former Socceroo turned refugee advocate has been named Australian Father of the YearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Dawson remains behind bars ahead of sentencing Nurses downing tools across NSW Jobs and Skills Summit kicks off in Canberra Queen to break with tradition when welcoming new PM Kanye West falls our of favour with GAPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's meeting of National Cabinet has agreed to change Covid isolation rules, reducing the amount of time from seven days to five A new survey shows Australians are becoming less likely to test for Covid when they have symptoms The Retail Workers Union doesn't support a call for the age of employment to be lowered to 13 to help plug the labour shortage And the Aussie men's cricket team has secured a comfortable eight wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second one day testSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After four decades and a ten week trial in Sydney's Supreme Court, former teacher Chris Dawson has been found guilty of murdering his wife Lynette. The federal opposition is endorsing a push to wind back Covid isolation rules Australia's peak science agency warns we must prepare for the emergence of up to two pandemic threats a year And in sport, Aussie Nick Kyrgios has moved through to the second round of the US OpenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has marked 100 days in office outlining Labor's achievements including progress on addressing climate change Latest retail spending figures show the biggest increase in four months, Aussies spending almost 35 billion dollars online and in store across July The Therapeutic Goods Administration will investigate with concerns that some foetal heart monitors could be linked to stillbirths And doctors have used a 3-D printed jaw to restore an Aussie man's ability to eatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandatory seven day isolation period set to be reduced to five Sydney bikie boss arrested over 2014 murder Verdict in Chris Dawson's murder trial to be handed down this week Gender pay dap sitting at just over 14 per cent JLo slams wedding video leaker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are plans to speed up the Visa process to help solve the worker shortage The fuel excise will return to its usual rate in a month's time NASA gearing up for a historic rocket launch for a test flight South Sydney lock in an NRL finals spotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moderna is suing Pfizer over the Covid vaccine - claiming it infringed several patents The Greens call for a second probe into Scott Morrison's secret ministries to be given more power The Roosters down the Storm in the NRL Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon signed for a second seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former High Court Justice Virginia Bell will oversee the Federal Government's inquiy into the Scott Morrison portfolio scandal Close to 30 thousand Australians on average are missing work each day due to the longer term complications of Covid-19 Qantas is upping the cost of its flights by 20 percent as staff shortages take hold and the price of jet fuel increases And Meghan Markle is the new queen of Spotify, now the site's most popular podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The haul is worth 1.6bn dollars Growing number of Aussie hit with long Covid UN nuclear watchdog confirms power restored to Ukraine power plant Novak Djokovic pulls out of US Open Olivia Rodrigo joins Billy Joel onstage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government has announced a Royal Commission into the controversial Robodebt scheme, saying there are many questions to be answered The ACTU wants to make it easier for multiple companies in the same industry to sign up to a single enterprise agreement Woolworths has revealed a small profit increase while warning food inflation won't improve in the short term And a new study has revealed the contraceptive pill may be dulling women's competitive driveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Workers to down tools across City Circle line for six hours At least 15 killed in Russian strike on Ukraine's Independence Day Sydney nightclub bans staring Aussie Dan Ricciardo to leave McLaren at the end of F1 season Taylor Swift being sued over book Lover See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal opposition is proposing university students be partially refunded if the institution fails to live up to teaching standards New data shows workers believe salary growth is the answer to labour shortages, not an increase in overseas employees John Farnham's family says the singer's marathon surgery to remove a mouth tumour was a 'magnificent success' And new data has revealed more than three and a half thousand Australians have been subject to coercive controlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie music icon was in theatre for almost 12 hours Nick Kyrgios is being sued by 'drunk' Wimbledon fan Icy blast sweeps across Australia's east Aussies have lost an average of 41 million dollars a month to scams this year Elton John previews new song with Britney Spears See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

73 year old aussie music icon John Farnham has undergone a marathon 12 hour surgery in Melbourne after being diagnosed with cancer A judge has rejected a bid by tennis star Nick Kyrgios to have his assault case adjourned by three months There's calls for stronger action to be taken against unqualified practitioners conducting cosmetic surgery And more than half of surveyed girls say they'd give up school or a traditional job to be an online influencer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese leads Peter Dutton as preferred PM 55-17 PM to release legal advice on Scott Morrison's portfolio grab Bali rocked by earthquake Finland's PM tests negative for recreational drugs HBO'S Game of Thrones prequel smashes records on release See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have warned about the dangers of Fentanyl after a record 11 kilogram seizure of the drug in Melbourne The Federal Government is under pressure to speed up the approval process for overseas workers to combat a skills shortage Almost two billion dollars has been spent bailing out the NSW Government's workers compensation fund I-Care And a world first review of the cryptocurrency sector will be carried out to ensure Australians are informed and protectedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM to be handed formal legal advice on the portfolio grab today Two men shot by police in separate Qld incidents Union not convinced by Qantas apology for travel chaos JLo and Ben Affleck hold second wedding in Georgia Game of Thrones prequel drops todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is set to dump Underperforming disability employment providers Russian President Vladimir Putin allows international inspectors into an occupied power plant in Ukraine The Wests Tigers record NRL loss Top Gun Maverick continues to break domestic box office records in the USSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns have been raised with Indonesia over the early release of one of the men behind the 2002 Bali terrorist attack An Islamic state member jailed for life in the US over the killing of American hostages Melbourne maul the Lions in the first match of the last round of the AFL home and away season Rock band KISS to kick off its Australian tour in Melbourne this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister will raise concerns with Indonesia over the imminent release of one of the 2002 Bali bombers just halfway through his 20 year sentence The Federal Government will partner with the states and territories to fast track the transition to low-emissions vehicles The Presidents of China and Russia will attend the G-20 summit in Indonesia And Apple has identified a major security flaw which could allow hackers full access to your personal device See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese due back from a visit to the Torres Strait A Bali bomber set for early release from prison Penrith wraps up the NRL Minor Premiership And noms are out for the Emmys with Succession in line for as many as 25 awardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese due back from the Torres Strait today after talks with indigenous leaders A bomb maker involved in the 2002 Bali bombings set for early release from prison The Panthers wrap up the NRL minor premiership And noms are out for the Emmys... with Succession in the running for 25 awardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney has won the right to host this year's NRL grand final but the league says it will negotiate with other states in the future Australia's unemployment rate has dropped to 3.4%, the lowest figure since 1974 Authorities are warning schools are being used as a recruitment centre for extremists And new research has found the natural chemicals in vegetables including brussel sprouts and cabbage can reduce the chance of blood clotsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Hurley says it wasn't his job to publicise the appointments A report into Covid vaccine roll out found it wasn't timely $675 million dollars worth of ice seized in Sydney A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty to firearms chargesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a 0.7 percent increase in pay packets in June but Treasurer Jim Chalmers admits the growth is being outstripped by inflation Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison is refusing to resign over revelations he gave himself five additional ministerial portfolios during the height of the pandemic An audit into Australia's Covid vaccine roll out has found it was only partly effective And five AFL clubs have been fined for non-compliance with the league's Covid testing protocols See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's top spies had no idea he'd snagged an additional five portfolios More strike action on Sydney train network We're waiting longer than ever to see a GP Fussy kids contributing to Australia's $19bn food waste problem NRL grand final venue to be confirmed today Hemsworths behind a push to bring back Tasmanian tiger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended his move to secretly appoint himself ministerial powers during the pandemic. It comes as a number of coalition colleagues call for his resignation Two boys aged 3 and 8 are recovering in hospital in Adelaide, after allegedly being stabbed by their mother Obesity rates are on the rise across the globe, blamed largely on the Covid pandemic Australia Post is increasing the prices of its products and services to combat rising inflationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Turnbull says his successor's move is sinister Toddler killed after being hit by a car in Lake Macquarie Taskforce to be established to target NDIS fraud Scotland provides free period products Adele gushes over Rich Paul saying she's as happy as she'll ever be See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Governor-General has confirmed he swore Scott Morrison into additional portfolios during the Covid-19 pandemic, and that it was constitutional. Security measures will remain the same at Canberra Airport after a gunman opened fire across the weekend. The southern hemisphere's first MRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will be built in Melbourne. And American actor Anne Heche has been taken off life support following a car crash in LA, donor recipients found for her organs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five shots rang out, no one was injured Bulk-billing is on the decline due to rising costs Salman Rushdie's son says the author's sense of humour remains intact after stabbing Aussie tourist slammed for riding moped through ruins of Pompeii See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie has been charged with attempted murder as the author remains in a critical condition Two women shot dead in Sydney's south west Australia to introduce more skilled migrants Melbourne's heartstopping AFL win over CarltonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 60 million dollar fine has been slapped on Google for secretly taking Australian users location data State and territory education ministers vow to fix Australia's worrying teacher shortage A leaked search warrant shows Donald Trump is under investigation for violating the espionage act Nick Kyrgios out of the Canadian OpenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State and Territory ministers have agreed to extend the powers of the energy market regulator to better manage supply shortfalls Education Ministers have met today to discuss the chronic teacher shortage, with growing concerns students are abandoning teaching degrees McDonalds has been slapped with a 250 million dollar claim over the theft of wages And four children missing from North Queensland have been found safe and well, but the man who allegedly took them is still on the runSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police say the children aged three, four seven and eight are at significant risk NRL community rallying around family of the late Paul Green following his death Definition of coercive control to be streamlined It's Red Nose Day today Tommy Lee posts full-frontal nude on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran suicide has released an interim report, making 13 recommendations Aussies earning over 45 thousand dollars a year will have their taxes slashed in 2024 The NRL family is mourning the loss of former player and coach Paul Green And Nick Kyrgios has secured a seeding for the US Tennis OpenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China vows to reunify their countries but has ceased military drills around Taiwan Donald Trump invokes the fifth as he's probed by NY Attorney General London children to be offered polio vaccine Elon Musk sells Tesla shares ahead of Twitter court battle Meg Lanning confirms she's taking time off cricket for personal reasons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is scrapping the controversial Covidsafe tracking app, during the pandemic it only identified two new cases and 17 close contacts China's Ambassador to Australia says Beijing has no plans to build a military base in the Solomon Islands An urgent recall has been issued for nearly 14 thousand Holden Commodore's with a manufacturing defect And Nick Kyrgios has advanced to the second round in MontrealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melb has been lit up in pink overnight to pay tribute to the Aussie icon Family missing in outback found safe and well Nancy Pelosi says Taiwan trip was worth it, despite China's anger France is running out of mustard Serena Williams to retire from professional tennis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olivia Newton-John is being remembered as a symbol of triumph and hope after losing a 30 year battle with cancer. The aussie icon was 73 Household spending has increased for the 16th consecutive month by 10.2%, mostly on transport costs including petrol Indigenous leaders are criticising reality television shows for using the Acknowledgement of Country, claiming its unnecessary and condescending And Ricky Stuart has been suspended for one NRL match and fined $25,000 for insulting comments he made about a Penrith playerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie icon died at her ranch in Southern California surrounded by family and friends Commonwealth Games wraps up in Birmingham Acting PM appeals for calm amid China tensions Kim K slams Kanye over Pete Davidson meme Kookaburras claim Australia's final gold at Comm Games See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says it's prepared to cover any recommended pay increase for aged care workers, the case currently being considered by the Fair Work Commission The Foreign Minister is calling for stability to be restored in the face of growing tensions with China Australia's slow move towards electric vehicles is being blamed on the car industry's resistance to tightening emissions standards And pathologists are hoping a new self collect option will encourage more women to be screened for cervical cancer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia remains on top of the medal table Man to front court today over murder of three neighbours in North Queensland Qantas execs could soon be sorting luggage Judith Durham to receive state funeral Top Gun: Maverick overtakes Titanic as seventh highest grossing film ever madeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The music world remembers Judith Durham as a singing great following her death at the age of 79. Sydney commuters brace for further disruption as the rail union kicks off industrial action over safety concerns with the New Intercity Fleet. The nation's sexual assault helpline expands to provide assistance to victims of workplace harassment. And Australia claims more gold at the Commonwealth Games as the sporting event draws to a close. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A public health alert has been issued for meningococcal disease after a man who attended Splendour In The Grass died with the infection. A tight-knit community in far North Queensland is in mourning after a triple murder in Bogie. NSW Liberal MPs are spending the weekend on the phones ahead of a vote for the Deputy leadership of the party next week. And our Commonwealth Games swim team is back on home soil after a stellar campaign in Birmingham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A trip to the doctor could soon be more expensive with gp's warning they can no longer sustain bulk billing A 59 year old Queensland man has been charged following a mass shooting in rural North Queensland The Tamil asylum seeker family at the centre of a long running legal dispute has been granted permanent residency And Australia has 51 gold medals after day seven of the Commonwealth GamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police insist all people involved in the shooting in Bogie are known to each other Big Four pass on RBA'S rate hike in full AFL apologises to Eddie Betts US basketball star Brittney Griner has been sentenced to jail in Russia Lady Gaga confirm her role in JOKER 2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.