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At least 18 evacuation orders remain in place across Greater Sydney Moscow has hit Australia with retaliatory sanctions over the war in Ukraine Interest rates tipped to rise several times after the federal election Kim moves to smooth things over with KanyeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US has slapped Vladimir Putin's daughters with sanctions The wet weather is intensifying across the east coast Telstra cracking down on scam texts Ed Sheeran wins High Court battleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has hinted we're likely to go to the polls on May 21 after confirming he won't be meeting with the Governor General on Thursday. The NSW coast is bracing for more torrential rain in the coming days, sparking fears of more flash flooding. The Consumer Watchdog says petrol prices have dropped dramatically since the fuel excise cut was announced in the Federal Budget. In sport, FC Barcelona heading to Australia. And in entertainment, Will Smith's family and friends urge him to seek help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia will partner with the US & UK to develop hypersonic missiles East coast bracing for more rain  Salvos urging politicians to keep social issues in the spotlight this election Tiger Woods to play in US Masters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As flood efforts continue in NSW and Queensland, the east coast is again bracing for more heavy rain and flash flooding. Australia is backing a US push for Russian President Vladimir Putin to face a war crimes trial. A boy is in a serious condition after falling from a ride at Movie World on the Gold Coast. In sport, Tiger Woods hopes to make his return to professional golf. And in entertainment, Coachella organisers search for new headline act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two killed in chopper crash in NSW Snowy Mountains  Ukraine's president urging global leaders to investigate Russian war crimes Aust Grand Prix organisers sued over cancelled 2020 event  Kanye pulls out of Coachella  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grammys are done and dusted for another year with Silk Sonic and Olicia Rodrigo the nights big winners.. 2 people dead and 2 critical following lanslide in Blue Mountains  And The PM is refusing to give any hints about election day -- despite speculation he'll go to government house this week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six killed and ten injured in shooting in Sacramento  Newspoll shows bump for Coalition off the back off federal budget  The bin chicken being considered as possible mascot for Bris Olympic Games  Aussie women take Cricket World Cup for a seventh time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Covid drug could eradicate the virus within 3 days Weather warnings in place for the NSW coastline and East Gippsland in Victoria  Geelong's remarkable AFL comeback over Collingwood Aussies nominated for Grammy awardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The identities of 3 of the 5 victims of the Victorian helicopter crash have been revealed Australia is set to sign a historic trade deal with India An after the siren goal gives Adelaide's first win of the AFL season Retired actor Bruce Willis' Razzies rescinded See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drug trafficker, Tony Mokbel, has been experiencing chest pains and has been moved from prison to hospital Victorian Police still having trouble accessing the helicopter crash near Mount Disappointment, which has claimed five lives Pakistan sets up a decider in the three-game one-day series against Australia in the men's cricket, after winning the second clash with a record run chase A producer at the Oscars claims the LAPD was ready to take Will Smith off and charge him, following his slap on Chris Rock, however the comedian didn't want to press charges  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine's President has addressed federal parliament overnight Opposition Leader has delivered his budget reply 400kg of cocaine seized in SA Pakistan takes second ODI against Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The inquest into the death of Brisbane woman, Hannah Clarke, and her 3 young children, at the hands of her estranged husband, has wrapped up A former AFL player and his brother denied bail in Perth, after a "sickening" assault on two women in a carpark Round 4 of the NRL kicks off tonight with the Tigers seeking their first win of the season The Academy says it asked Will Smith to leave, following his infamous slap on Chris Rock; however he refused See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman missing in floodwaters in Lismore Ukraine President to address a joint sitting of the Australian parliament Australia has reached the final of the Women's Cricket World Cup Hollywood actor Bruce Willis is stepping away from showbizSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Warne to be farewelled by 60 thousand people tonight A woman missing in floodwaters near Lismore, in northern NSW Mitch Barnett handed a 6 week stint on the sidelines for dangerous contact Jim Carrey livid at the standing ovation for Will Smith, just minutes after slapping and swearing at Chris RockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welfare groups say Budget doesn't go far enough Hundreds remain in evacuation centres across the NSW Northern Rivers Shane Warne to be farewelled at MCG Progress in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Budget is set to ease cost of living pressures The Federal Opposition claims the government will fail the people Ellyse Perry out of the World Cup Cricket semis due to back spasms Will Anderson issues a statement apologising for his violent reaction to Chris Rock's Oscars joke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parts of Northern NSW evacuated amid flooding SE Qld hit by another rain bomb  Thousands killed in Ukrainian city of Mariupol Will Smith and Chris Rock are yet to speak following Oscars slap Kim K apologises for 'get up and work' comments See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This years Academy Awards have been been overshadowed by a violent altercation between two stars Labor believes the upcoming federal budget will be driven by politics not cost of living. And The NRL has decided not to enforce it's no fault stand-down policy on George Burgess See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Home Buyers scheme to be expanded  Northern NSW & SE Qld to be hit with more rain US confirms it's not seeking regime change in Russia Foo Fighters arrive back in LA following death of Taylor Hawkins  Aussie Ari Wegner hoping to make Oscars history See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US president Joe Biden has announced more military aid for Ukraine Australian Cystic Fibrosis sufferers to benefit from a life changing drug added to the PBS An investigation has begun into the death of Foofighters drummer Taylor Hawkins Hawthorn, Melbourne, Collingwood and Brisbane make it 2 from 2 to start the AFL seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swans spearhead Buddy Franklin has become just the 6th VFL-AFL player to boot 1000 goals Europe cuts off the supply of Russian gas Self funded retirees to keep more of their Super savings Fox news host Tucker Carlson suspended from TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relief for the family of a missing four year old girl in Tasmania - who has been found alive and well A record federal government investment into the treatment of Endometriosis Peters Ice Cream fined 12 million dollars Sydney's Lance Franklin on the verge of booting 1000 AFL goalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first all-Australian COVID vaccines to be tested in Victoria  NATO sends 40k more troops to Eastern Europe Canberra confirms 58m in funding for endometriosis  Prince William labels slavery abhorrent during speech in Jamaica See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine President calls on everyone to demonstrate in their own countries to show support for peace. Ash Barty is tight-lipped about her next move, now her tennis career is done. Concerns for AFL champion, Dusty Martin, who's taken personal leave from the Tigers. Silverchair frontman - Daniel Johns - checks himself into rehab following a car accident.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennis players past and present have sent their well-wishes to Ash Barty who has announced her retirement from the sport. One of the black box flight recorders from the plane that crashed in Southern China has been recovered. Russia's invasion of Ukraine appears to be slowing as the conflict enters its 28th day. In sport, Sonny Bill Williams has made short work of Barry Hall in their heavyweight bout in Sydney. And in entertainment, Miley Cyrus' private jet has been forced to make an emergency landing after being hit by lightning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes are pouring in from all around the world for Aussie world tennis number one, Ash Barty, who's chosen to go out on top. Former Federal MP, Craig Thomson, has been charged with fraud offences, relating to 25 thousand dollars in Covid claims. Dragons player George Burgess has NOT been named for this week's clash, after he was charged with sexual touching without consent. And Just Like That! the show that follows on from Sex and The City - has been renewed for a second season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison says Anthony Albanese has "gone into hiding" since the bullying allegations levelled against senior federal colleagues, following the death of Senator Kimberly Kitching China investigating following worst airline tragedy in decades Australian government says it's working to secure gas supplies, in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine State MP charged with historic sex abuse offencesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UN has made a fresh plea to end the war in Ukraine Australia's top docs to meet to discuss COVID iso rules  Pakistan trails Aust by 301 in Third Test  Former child star Amanda Bynes freed from conservatorship See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine says it's impossible to know how many have been killed in Mariupol Rents across regional Australia have soared by 18 per cent over the past two years New locally manufactured cancer drug approved by regulator  Queen launches new washing up liquid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The grieving husband of Senator Kimberley Kitching has taken a swipe at the Labor party following her death from a heart attack earlier this month. The PM says next Tuesday's budget will address "immediate" cost-of-living issues including the soaring cost of petrol. A two-year-old child with no known underlying health conditions is one of four COVID deaths reported in NSW. In sport, AFLW Grand Final date pushed back. And in entertainment news, Britney Spears announces she is working on new music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aust offers Ukrainian refugees temporary humanitarian visas NSW gov confirms independent inquiry into floods  Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane hardest hit by rental stress JLo & Ben Afleck take the next step See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major concerns for the federal Coalition after Labor wins the SA election Spin king Shane Warne to be farewelled by family and friends in a private funeral The Queen's baton last Australian leg before the Commonwealth games Kanye West banned from performing at the Grammy awards  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There could be as many as 1300 people still trapped under rubble - after a theatre in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol was bombed by a Russian airstrike Anthony Albanese remains defiant - refusing to investigate reports of cultural issues within his party Craig Mcrae wins his first match as Collingwood coach  Kylie Minogue tests positive to Covid-19See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese is doubling down on a decision not to investigate reports of cultural issues within his party. An inquiry into Star Casino has heard how it mislead banks and The consumer watchdog is taking court action against Facebook's parent company over scam adsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arnie tells Russians they're being lied to  Tech to be major part of Stop It At The Start program Storm Coach celebrates 500th NRL game as coach with a win Kim K talks about divorce from KanyeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade, coming in at 4 per cent for February. US President Joe Biden has branded Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal and pledged a billion dollars in new weapons to help Ukraine. Former Essendon player Andrew Lovett will spend the next eight months behind bars for domestic violence. In sport, a funeral for cricketing legend Rod Marsh has been held in Adelaide. And in entertainment, Britney Spears deletes her Instagram account.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukrainian President again addresses U-S congress COVID-19 case numbers climb globally thanks to new variant CHOICE calls for crackdown on buy now pay later companies Seth Rogan's mum pressures movie execs to give her son's movie the green light See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine's President admits his country may never join NATO NAPLAN results show schooling largely unaffected by pandemic in 2021 Police believe fatal Sydney fire deliberately lit  AFL 2022 season gets underway at MCG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to continue Vic gov announces two year trial of sick pay for casual workers  Qantas signs up to lower emissions with new fuel  Australia leads Pakistan by 489 runs heading into day four of the second Test  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US warns Moscow it will feel full force of the West if it attacks NATO ground Anthony Albanese draws level with PM in latest Newspoll  Trips to Bali back as quarantine scrapped  Aussie women beat NZ in Cricket World Cup  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 25 million dollars has been raised for the Red Cross flood appeal Russian troops close in on the centre of the Ukraine capital Fears of human trafficking as 2.5 million people flee Ukraine Season over for key Melbourne Storm playersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ukraine war is into a third week - with G7 countries imposing more sanctions on Russia More men are asking their doctors to check their heart health since Shane Warne's death An upset in the NRL with the Rabbitohs going down to Brisbane A telethon for victims of the recent flooding to air Saturday night across 3 TV networksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Warne's body has arrived back in Australia  Ukraine and Russia fails to agree to ceasefire following more peace talks  NRL season kicks off with Panthers beating Manly 28-6 Elon Musk and Grimes welcome baby girl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine's top diplomat in Australia is calling for his Russian counterpart to be expelled from the country. A woman who allegedly doused her ex-partner and his new girlfriend in petrol at a Brisbane home has died at the property. And A fourth NSW resident has now contracted japanese encephalitis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man's body has been found in flood waters in Sydney's West  Russian shelling targets children's hospital Date confirmed for Shane Warne's final farewell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is describing the northern New South Wales  floods as a one-in-500 year event  There are warnings to protect yourself from mosquitos as Japanese encephalitis spreads to other states And Drivers will not receive any respite from sky-high petrol prices at the hands of the federal government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qld bracing for more severe storms  US and UK ban Russian oil imports as Ukraine conflict continues  US Supreme Court won't review Bill Cosby's sexual assault case First Test between Australia and Pakistan ends in draw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The flooding in Sydney has claimed two lives with the bodies of a woman and her adult son found in the city's west Russian troops have bombed cities in eastern and central Ukraine And Shane Warne's body is flown home to Melbourne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rain again causing issues across Australia's east coast  Death toll from flooding in Qld rises to 13 UN calls for gender equality on International Women's Day  Queen holds first in-person meeting since recovering from COVID-19See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.