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Climate top of the agenda for new Independent MPs The World Health Assembly meets to discuss the pandemic and monkey pox Former game show host, Andrew O'Keefe granted bail, to go to rehab Jason Kubler the only Aussie to advance to round 2 of the French Tennis Open on day one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four frontbenchers will also be sworn in ahead of the Quad meeting  US President among those to send the new PM congratulations Search is on for new Liberal leader  The Queen to miss another public engagement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has spoken electing Anthony Albanese as the new PM It's expected the Prime Minister elect will be sworn in as early as Monday Departing PM Scott Morrison will stay in Parliament but step down as Liberal leader  A major positive for the Independents winning over 10 seats - the Greens on track to win 4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election day is upon us with Australia to decide who will be our next Prime Minister  Both leaders are in Melbourne for the morning before casting their vote in Sydney in the afternoon The final Newspoll of the campaign sees Labor hold a 6 point lead  In the preferred PM stakes - it's neck and neck between Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese - both on 42See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM and Opposition Leader both busy on the hustings this Election Eve Calls for pharmacists to be able to vaccinate the under 10s with a severe flu season predicted The AFL grand final confirmed for a 2:30 bounce, and not a twilight fixture Ed Sheerhan welcomes baby number 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AEC confirms some COVID positive people won't be able to vote PM in Perth, Albo continues his marginal seat blitz NATO confident Finland and Sweden will be welcomed  Two mystery winners of $80m Powerball jackpotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lowest unemployment rate in Australia for 48 years NSW to become the last state to introduce Voluntary Assisted Dying laws Shayna Jack makes the Comm Games team after her return from a drugs ban A surprise for cast of Top Gun Maverick on the Cannes Film Festival Red CarpetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition Leader will visit 20 seats in two days PM accidentally crash tackles kid in Tassie   Snow has forced authorities to scale back search for grandfather in Vic Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation to be passed in NSW  Taylor Swift awarded honorary doctorate from NYUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wages growth rose by 0.7 percent in the first quarter, below market expectations Albanese places the blame for low wages growth and high inflation, squarely on Morrison Mick Potter announced as new Bulldogs coach till the end of the year The Real Housewives enterprise expands, to the glitz and glamour of DubaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest poll shows support for Labor has slipped  PM admits he can be insensitive  Salvos say 97% of vulnerable Aussies living below the poverty line Melbourne teen climbs Everest with her mumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor accused of trying to hide its policy costings A new police strike force makes seven arrests on Day One Paul Greene and Shane Flanagan in the mix to be Doggies NRL head coach Miranda Kerr and her Snapchat founder hubby, Evan Spiegel, pay off the loans of 285 unsuspecting studentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison says he's not even contemplating a hung parliament Millions of Australians to be entitled to 10 days paid domestic violence leave Sweden's parliament has rubber stamped a plan to join NATO Maccas has confirmed it will wrap up operations in Russia Ryan Gosling heading Down Under See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor accuses Coalition of a "votes grab" with the release of its Super Home Buyer Scheme Fresh drama as the trial resumes for Guy Sebastian's former manager Finland and Sweden apply to join NATO, despite threats from Moscow Bulldogs NRL coach Trent Barrett out of a gig, following a horror win/loss recordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM's plan would allow Aussies access to up to 50k from their super Tributes are continuing to flow for Aussie test cricketer Andrew Symonds Police in New York say teenager accused of mass shooting was known to them Vegas hosting the Billboard Music Awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie cricket is in mourning again - after the death of Andrew Symonds, killed in a car crash in Townsville 10 people gunned down in the US state of New York The Coalition targets older voters in the final stretch of federal election campaigning Ukraine wins the Eurovision song contestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are calls for an increase in Jobseeker as recipients claim they barely get by on $46 a day The home stretch of the federal election campaign sees the Coalition reaching out to older voters NRL premiers Penrith back to its best Aussie hopes for a Eurovision miracleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're into the last week of campaigning and doctors are urging voters to make hospitals a priority Residents in Gympie in South East Queensland brace for flooding Australia keeps a close watch on a Chinese naval ship off the country's west coast NRL's magic round kicks off with one sided gamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China Accused Of "Act Of Aggression" For Sending Surveilance Ship  T-G-A Considering Application For Use Of Moderna In Young Children Serial Conman Peter Foster Released On Bail And.. A Pregnant Britney Spears Spotted Riding A Jetski In MexicoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lockyer Valley residents urged to evacuate Labor promising almost $200m for the Great Barrier Reef UN Human Rights Council investigating war crimes in Ukraine  Australia named host of Rugby World Cups in 2027 and 2029  Kelly Osbourne confirms she's expecting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Dutton says PM remains upbeat despite YouGov poll suggesting a Labor win Queenslanders remain on high alert due to relentless rains GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron to stand down after this weekend Adele and Rich Paul appear to have purchased a house together in exclusive North Beverly ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM and Opposition Leader have clashed in the final debate before the federal election Flood bill across NSW and Qld estimated to be more than $3bn UK promises to defend Sweden and Finland if they come under attack Sydney Kings take out NBL finals series  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deputy PM has blasted labor's wages policy as "idiotic" -- saying it will merely push up the rate of inflation The Prime Minister insists Josh Frydenberg will continue to be his treasurer after the election. And Advertisements could be a part of Netflix by the end of the year!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in trouble in his Victorian seat  A boy in a critical condition after a construction site incident in Perth Sally Fitzgibbons granted a wildcard for next year's World Surf Tour Nick Cave's new documentary hits cinemas in 37 countries todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Police still trying to identify a diver who was found dead at the Hunter River, with 50 million dollars of cocaine nearby  Craig McLachlan's defamation case hits the Supreme Court Pat Cummins has starred in with the ball in Kolkata's 52 run drubbing of Mumbai Devastation for singer Nick Cave, who's lost a second son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students in years three, five, seven and nine will take part The body of a suspected drug smuggler and $20m worth of cocaine has been found in Newcastle Vladimir Putin has used the Victory Day Parade to justify the invasion of Ukraine Queen to miss the opening of parliament due to mobility issues See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The judge presiding over the case of Guy Sebastian's ex manager, has died in hospital, following last week's stroke Two opinion polls now have Labor with a lead of up to 12 points The Sharks thumping win over the Warriors could be costly, with two players charged with careless tackles Ncuti Gatwa named as the new star of Dr WhoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audience split 50-50 follow second leaders' debate  Newspoll shows Labor pulling ahead of Coalition Search continues for Australian woman missing in Mexico Bono and The Edge perform in Kyiv metro stationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women are the focus of the latest election promises A Queensland family reunites with a toddler whose mother remains missing in Mexico Home loan experts urge those in the market to check their pre-approval with the banks A former child star sacked from the reboot of the show he once starred inSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA is predicting wages will effectively go down until late next year Flood experts urge more needs to be done to protect against future natural disasters Friday night double headers in the AFL and NRL A new trailer for the Game of Thrones prequel has droppedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Turnbull denies he's undermining the Coalition ahead of the federal election Anthony Albanese claims Labor is united, despite reports senior MPs are worried about his performance Richmond to welcome back Dusty Martin for tomorrow's clash with Collingwood at the G Amber Heard tells the court, Johnny Depp has substance abuse issues and becomes violent when under the influenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese insists he does know Labor's six NDIS policy points Qld toddler improving after being left in childcare minivan near Rockhampton  WHO says actual death toll from COVID may be double the official figures Amber Heard giving evidence for a second day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The leader of the Solomon Islands says he's offended at the lack of trust being shown towards his nation, following its deal with China The EU to ban all Russian oil, if voting members can agree Round 9 of the NRL kicks off tonight, with Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds to face-off with his old club, the Bunnies, for the first time. Comedian, Dave Chapelle, tackled by a man with a replica pistol, in the middle of his setSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 3yo girl is fighting for life after she was left in minivan in Rockhampton PM and Opposition Leader to pitch to the business sector Ukrainian President confirms he's lost contact with troops at Mariupol steel plant Amber Heard takes the stand in defamation trial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW records another 21 deaths from Covid All three Trbojevic brothers to play in NRL together for the first time this Saturday International Olympic bosses checking out Brisbane ahead of the 2032 games Kid Laroi wins big at the APRA awards in MelbourneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three of the big four banks have moved on rates NSW public school teachers walk off the job demanding better pay $12 billion for Vic healthcare in state budget Judge rejects Amber Heard's motion to dismiss defamation claims against her See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First interest rate rise since 2010 Covid deaths on the rise in NSW and Victoria Calls for the NRL grand final to be played like a Super Bowl event, in different cities Blake Lively one of the best dressed on the Met Gala red carpetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nervous wait for mortgage holders with RBA tipped to lift rates One in 25 Aussie properties uninsurable by 2030 due to worsening climate change Tasmania Jackjumpers through to NBL finals series  Amber Heard fires her PR team as defamation trial continues  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pre-election promises continue, with health today's major focus Why competitive video gaming could be a contender for the Brisbane Olympics Karl Lawton takes the early guilty plea for a grade 3 dangerous throw  Neighbours confirms Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan will return for the finale  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newspoll shows Labor leads the Coalition two-party preferred 53-47 Ukraine's President says he's concerned Russia could use nuclear weapons Qantas to announce the world's longest non-stop flights from Australia, to EU and US AND .. Rhianna has moved to quash rumours her and A$AP Rocky are over See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor is promising an easier path for homebuyers to enter the market with a radical scheme being launched A new Australian Olympic Committee president Parramatta's Darwin nightmare in the NRL  Kyle and Jason return to NeighboursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition is promising to cut the cost of medicines in an overhaul of the PBS While Labor is promising a MyGov website user audit Boris Becker jailed for two years NRL premiers Penrith remain undefeated See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power prices take centre stage for both parties TOYOTA is recalling 26-thousand vehicles, citing a potential software fault. And  Fiji is relaxing Covid entry requirementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 24 thousand QANTAS customers have signed a petition calling for better customer service The US President asks Congress for another 33 billion US dollars to aid Ukraine NSW Premier set to meet with NRL to discuss future locations of grand finals Mission Impossible 7 due out July, 2023, to be named Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning PART ONESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison remains confident his party will win the upcoming election, regardless of whether the Reserve Bank raises interest rates. Labor reassures voters it would take a strong stance on border protection if it wins office. Telstra ordered to repay $1.7M for over-charging thousands of customers. In sport, international rugby league to return to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time since 2019. And in entertainment news, actress Olivia Wilde served with custody papers live on-stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank is expected to lift interest rates following the highest CPI jump in more than 20 years Researchers are testing micro doses of the active ingredient in magic mushrooms to see if it helps depression Iga Swiatek to miss the Madrid Open after 23 straight match wins Lady Gaga has a new song dropping on May 3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister is defending his government's economic management following higher than expected inflation figures. Australia has committed more military support to Ukraine. New reports detail horrifying conditions inside aged care homes across Australia. In sport, two English Premier League clubs heading down under this year. And in entertainment news, Madonna splits from younger beau.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cost of living pressures on the rise $250 payments being handed out to low income earners to east cost of living pressures Newcastle centre Dane Gagai out for a month with injury Amber Heard accused of personality disorders by psychiatrist at Depp defamation hearingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he won't canvass what Australia would do if China builds a military base in our region. WA to rejoin the rest of the country with mask mandates and capacity limits at venues to be scrapped. More than six million Aussies to receive payments to ease the cost of living. In sport, Justin Langer overlooked for England coaching role. And in entertainment news, Harry Styles ads new shows to his tour down under.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh calls for free university education for all Australians A Japanese woman, believed world's oldest person, has died aged 119 Melbourne puts on a record win over the Warriors in ANZAC Day NRL action The bitter court saga continues between Johnny Depp and Amber HeardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has commemorated Anzac Day with Dawn services attended in person for the first time in 2 years Financial figures on Election promises revealed Emmanuel Macron re-elected French president Melbourne's AFL premiership defence looking solidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.