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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.

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.