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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.

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.