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Only around half of aged care residents have had a fourth Covid shot A good news story for a critically endangered possum Sri Lanka claims victory in the ODI cricket series against Australia Kim Kardashian hits back at claims she ruined THAT dressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moderna's mRNA vaccine production model to ramp up An Australian woman murdered in Pakistan's north Jordan de Goey in trouble with the AFL again Harry Styles and Gucci's special collaborationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swimming's governing body FINA has restricted athletes who are transgender from competing against biological males and females Australia's consumer watchdog will investigate the profits and margins of our energy companies And latest banking figures show that Australian's are spending up in record amounts on overseas travel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lego Masters host thanked his wife in his acceptance speech FINA has moved to restrict transgender athletes from competing The Energy Security Board to unveil a draft plan to ensure we can keep the lights on  Australian Toyota owners urged to join a multi-billion dollar class action Ben Stiller spotted in Ukraine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Australian made Covid spray vaccine is being trialled this week The calls are growing for the Federal Government to support Julian Assange  An AFL goal fest between the Bulldogs and Giants All in readiness on the Gold Coast for the Logie awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julian Assange is set to appeal the British Government's extradition orders to the US  Aussie households seemingly preparing for the energy crisis to escalate with a spike in online sales of generators  The Cowboys amazing NRL comeback against Manly Another Game of Thrones spinoff in the worksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has agreed not to turn off the federal Covid funding tap until the end of the year Pauline Hanson will return to the senate ...  after the electoral commission confirmed the results for Queensland. And The aussie share market is copping another hiding, in fact it's been the worst day of trade since early 20-20See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the first National Cabinet meeting since Anthony Albanese became PM Russian has sanctioned 121 Aussies including SA Premier  Third hearing into Capitol riots has begun  Kevin Spacey fronts UK court  AFL to bring back paper tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government says more coal-fired power is not the answer to the nation's current energy woes. An extra 60-thousand people are in full-time work as unemployment rate remians steady And The Formula One Grand Prix is in Melbourne to stay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AEMO suspends spot market to shore up supply  US Fed Reserve lifts interest rates  NSW & VIC shake to introduce pre-kindy Socceroos return home to heroes welcome   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's energy regulator insists the suspension of the electricity market is just a temporary move. Minimum wage on the way up  And Some Aussie airports dicth masks from this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW, Qld & Vic told to brace for blackouts tonight Australia's lowest workers tipped to get a pay rise  RBA Governor admits he's not sure how high rates will go  Masks to be scrapped at airports  Aussie men win first ODI against Sri LankaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're being assured there is enough power supply to avoid blackouts for the time being. The Australian share market has shed more than 110-billion dollars in value. And The Socceroos are turning their attention to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar at the end of year .. after winning their intercontinental play-off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussies beat Peru in a penalty shoot out in Doha  The Aust Energy Market Operator forecasting outages across NSW and Qld  Hazardous surf conditions remain across East Coast Inquiry underway into US Capitol Insurrection Post Malone welcomes baby girl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bipartisan support for some gun reform in the US Tigers NRL centre Brent Naden facing 5 weeks on the NRL sidelines Taylor Swift admits to suffering from "Imposter Syndrome"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The late Shane Warne and Ash Barty are among those being recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Reform to US gun laws could be on the way with a group of bipartisan senators agreeing to a new deal. The Queen reaches a milestone in her Platinum Jubilee    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New defence minister Richard Marles is warning of an arms race in the Pacific Organised crime infiltrating the NDIS  The AFL to investigate Bailey Smith's drug confession Patti Newton to present a Logies award in honor of her late husband BertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a two-year lull, Influenza is back with a vengeance - with more than 65 thousand cases recorded in Australia in May alone All roads lead to the snow this weekend with the ski season officially underway Essendon go down to Carlton spoiling the Bombers' 150th anniversary Delta performs in HollywoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long queues and delays at country's airports mark a busy long weekend The Prime Minister hints at softening deportation policy after talks with his New Zealand counterpart  An emotional homecoming for a Tamil asylum seeker family  The daughter of former US President, Donald Trump, fronts first public hearing into January 6 insurrection    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacinda Ardern in Australia for talks with PM A reminder about double demerits over the long weekend Is the Tasmanian Devil population making a mainland comeback? Rebel Wilson finds herself a Disney PrincessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucky escape for Huni family in Brisbane A new national strategy to transition to clean energy The Boomers name their squad for World Cup qualifiers Post Malone takes a sharpie to the face of Seth MyersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Bowen says there's no silver bullet to bring down prices Survivor of Uvalde massacre testifies in Congress At least one dead after car driven into crowd in Berlin More charges for Harvey Weinstein Queensland snags Origin opener 16-10See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nadasalingham family granted bridging visas  Matthew McConaughey tells a chilling story about the Texas school massacre Speculation Stephen Crichton might start for the Blues in the Origin opener tonight Tragedy for Melrose Place actor Jack Wagner, losing his 27-year-old sonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes on other lenders to see if they follow suit  Emergency energy talks to be held between state and federal minsters Tamil asylum seeker family to return to Qld today Matthew McConaughey pushed gun reform in US Socceroos beat UAE in World Cup qualifier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rates rise by 50 basis points to 0.85 percent Five thousand Mafia members identified in Australia The Tigers and Warriors sack their coaches Neve Campbell says "no deal" to Scream 6See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The official cash rate is tipped to rise by at least a quarter of one per cent  UK PM Boris Johnson has survived a no confidence vote  PM meets with Indonesian President in Jakarta  Apple to soon give users ability to edit sent texts   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest rates tipped to rise tomorrow Anthony Albanese building on ties between Australia and Indonesia Minjee Lee claims the women's US Golf Open in a record performance Crishell Stause and Selling Sunset big winners at the MTV AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queen says she's humbled and deeply touched The PM has arrived in Indonesia Opposition Leader unveils shadow ministry  Another mass shooting in the US  Rafa Nadal takes 14th French Open crown See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

London has thrown the party of all parties to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a galaxy of stars performing. Anthony Albanese heads to Indonesian on his second overseas trip since becoming Prime Minister. Women's world number one Iga Swiatek claims the French Open.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UN is warning of dire consequences on the World's food supply as the Ukraine war enters 100 days The Queen pulls out of another jubilee engagement due to mobility issues Geelong hold off the Bulldogs in the AFL The Kid Laroi cancels his Melbourne show  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government recommends minimum wage increase to match inflation Tonga has recognised efforts of Foreign Minister Penny Wong Raiders skipper Jarrod Croker to miss the rest of the NRL season Conrad Sewell named as support act for The Script's September tourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM has paid tribute to 96 year old Monarch, lighting beacon in Canberra Energy crisis worsening across Australia's east Toddler critical after hit-and-run in Melbourne NBA star LeBron James a billionaire   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Hughes To Be Deported To U-K After Being Granted Parole Australia Records Its Third Monkeypox Infection Calls On The Federal Govrnment To Boost Gas Supply And Elton John Pictured In A Wheelchair On His Way To Record For Jubilee ConcertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A US judge has awarded the actor millions in damages Australia's east coast is facing gas shortages as temperatures plunge  Foreign Minister Penny Wong to visit leaders in Tonga and Samoa Jada Pinkett Smith addresses the Oscars slap for the first time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're being warned not to overestimate the strength of our National Accounts.  The Prime Minister's new-look ministry sworn-in at Government House in Canberra.  Single-use plastic bags now officially banned across the country with NSW the last jurisdiction to scrap them. And, a break in the icy weather on the way.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A record ten women are on Labor's new frontbench   Cold snap continues across Australia's east Free flu jabs rolled out across NSW, Vic, SA and WA Queen returns to Windsor ahead of Jubilee celebrationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ski season shaping up well, with the polar blast continuing  A man attacked by a kangaroo, glad it was him and not someone else A new study finds coffee drinkers are less likely to die  First pics emerge of Bradley Cooper in his latest role, for NetflixSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM to finalise his front bench today  Polar blast sends temps plummeting across Australia's east Man charged over theft of car with baby inside, in Adelaide Man arrested after smearing cake on Mona Lisa Blues Origin squad to train today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Dutton and Sussan Ley elected to Liberal Leadership David Littleproud and Perin Davey elected to Nationals Leadership Jack Wighton wins his place in the centres for the Blues for State of Origin One Kevin Spacey may be extradited to UK on sex assault allegationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Dutton set to be elected as Liberals leader unopposed  Barnaby Joyce to be challenge for Nationals leadership Polar blast to hit Australia's east More states roll out free flu shots  Aussie Jai Hindley wins Giro D'ItaliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie truck driver Michael O'neill has been killed in Ukraine - the exact circumstances are still being investigated ADF personnel to be sent to Papua New Guinea to help in the nation's election Chilly temperatures in store for New South Wales and Victoria Western United win the A-League premiershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas officials have conceded Police should have stormed a classroom where a massacre was occurring - instead of waiting  Ex PM Tony Abbott backs Peter Dutton to become the next opposition leader  Sydney storm home to beat the Tigers to kick off AFL's round 11 Closing arguments delivered in the Jonny Depp Amber Heard trial  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Tamil asylum seeker family will be allowed to return home to Biloela after spending the last four years in immigration detention. The federal government claims lives were put at risk -- after the liberal party revealed sensitive information about a boat turnback on election day. And Family, friends and former teammates have gathered in Townsville to farewell cricketer Andrew SymondsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is confident Labor will secure the final seat needed for a majority government  Parents of children killed in Texas school massacre say the school wasn't prepared Andrew Symonds to be farewelled in Townsville  US Actor Kevin Spacey charged with sexual assault in the UK Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta has died aged 67See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Texas Governor already pushing back at the idea of gun reforms after latest schoolyard massacre Peter Dutton confirms he'll seek the Liberal Party Leadership Tanya Plibersek apologises for appearance shaming Dutton Top Gun Maverick officially opens at cinemas today, 36 years after original flickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities say gunman had no criminal history or mental health issues  Foreign Minister Penny Wong is off to Fiji to meet with delegates Tanya Plibersek compares Peter Dutton to Harry Potter villian Eligibility expands for fourth dose of a COVID vaccine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 children and one teacher confirmed dead in Texas, after a shooting at an elementary school Our new federal government offers our prayers to those devastated in Texas Kieran Foran gearing up for his 250th NRL game Meghan Markle's dad rushed to hospital after suffering a strokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quad focused on reducing China's influence on the region Search continues for Liberal leader   Power prices on the way up across the country  Anthony Albanese's dog joins Twitter Alex De Minaur knocked out of French OpenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sydney crime family arrested over a dial-a-dealer drug syndicate The NRL launches Indigenous Round Travis Scott in trouble over another crowd crush  Kate Moss to front the defamation case of her ex, Johnny Depp  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese to meet with leaders from US India and Japan Petrol to hit $2.20/l for unleaded in days Andrew Symonds to be farewelled in Townsville on Friday The Queen makes surprise appearance at Chelsea Flower Show  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.