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The ADF is defending the time its taking to deliver essential supplies to flood-effected regions of Queensland and New South Wales The WA Premier is defending his taxpayer funded defamation battle with Clive Palmer ...  saying he couldn't afford to fund his own cross claim.  And It's likely Shane Warne's close family and friends will hold a private funeral for the spin king -- before fans are invited to pay their respects See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's east coast in for another drenching today  $10bn submarine base planned off the east coast  US claims Russia is deliberately targeting civilians  Kim Kardashian steps out in yellow Balenciaga tapeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Warne had seen a doctor about his heart prior to his death in Thailand Foreign officials have begun the repatriation process to bring the 52 year old's body home The Ukrainian president thanks Australia for its support Pakistan dominating Australia in the Rawalpindi testSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Warne has died from a suspected heart attack in Thailand More rain forecast for flood ravaged parts of Australia No atomic material has leaked after Russian troops take control of a Ukrainian Nuclear plant Britney Spears reportedly ties the knot with her long time beauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at europe's largest nuclear power plant Despite the severe weather threat easing along the east coast ...  the danger of flooding in Queensland and New South Wales still looms. And Liberal MP Alan Tudge will not return to the front bench See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean up begins in Sydney after widespread flooding Qld students urged to stay home as storms pummel SEQ Neighbours confirms it will wrap up production  First Test between Australia and Pakistan gets underway See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools in Queensland's south-east will be closed tomorrow  as the region prepares for another round of severe weather. Sydney meantime is being spared the worst of the East Coast Low  And WA is open again after 700 days closed off to the world See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More looting charges have been laid in Brisbane as the clean up continues  WA's hard border comes down  WHO sending medical supplies to Ukraine  Aussie side prepares for first Pakistan TestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney prepares for widespread flooding NSW death toll from floods hit 4 And Russia closes in on Ukraines Cities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ballina Hospital evacuated as flood crisis across Northern Rivers worsens Rain bomb moving south with Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter on alert EU says it will never accept Russian takeover of Ukraine Another twist in Kim and Kanye's divorceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The flooding on the New South Wales far north coast has turned deadly. Australia has committed 70-million dollars towards missiles and ammunition to help Ukraine And The RBA  keeps interest rates at the record low of point 1 of a percent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Qld the death toll from flooding across the South East has risen to eight The first round of peace talks between Ukraine and RUSSIA has wrapped up The Aussie Test side prepares ahead of the first Test against Pakistan  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floodwaters are rising in northern NSW Death toll in Queensland from the flood crisis rises to eight And Australia is providing funds to help the Ukraine buy non military equipment and medical suppliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The entire town of Lismore on the NSW North Coast has been evacuated ahead of major flooding  Putin puts Russia's nuclear deterrence forces on high alert   Newspoll shows Labor ahead 55-45 two party preferred  Nadal takes out Mexico OpenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine's President is confident his forces remain in control of the capital Kyiv, after fighting on the outskirts of the city. The death toll from floods in south-east Queensland rise after the body of a man was retrieved from waters in Gympie. Transport costs have skyrocketed across the country as fuel prices continue surge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian forces are bearing down on the Ukraine capital of Kyiv - as thousands of residents flee South East Queensland on flood alert  Victoria unmasked - with Covid restrictions being eased NRL and AFL practice matchesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyiv has been hit by a fresh round of cruise missiles in the second day of pre-dawn strikes by Russia. Hacking group anonymous has declared "cyber war" against Russia  And WA has reported 1029 new local cases today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

G7 leaders accuse Putin of being on the wrong side of history  Russian President insists he had not choice but to invade Aussie cricket legend Rod Marsh recovering after heart attack Two lucky Aussies split $120m Powerball jackpotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The full scale invasion of ukraine has begun, with missile strikes lighting up the pre-dawn sky in a number of cities PM Scott Morrison calls on the Kremlin to withdraw Russian troops.  And Clive Palmer is taken to hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The roll out of the Moderna vaccine begins for Aussie children Fugitive Graham Potter has fronted court following his extradition from Queensland Construction giant ProBuild on the verge of collapse $120m up for grabs in tonight's Powerball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie businesses are being warned Russia could launch a cyber attack after imposing sanctions on the country. Australia has seen its strongest quarterly wage increase in more than seven years. And New Covid cases in WA have more than tripled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Australia's most wanted men will be extradited to Victoria today A $500k reward is on offer to solve disappearance of Theo Hayez  Australia's east coast is mopping up after being hit with storms  The Queen cancels virtual engagements amid mild COVID symptoms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America's ambassador to the U-N has is warning Russia of dire consequences if it furthers its invasion of Ukraine Today marks 12 months since the first roll out of the Covid vaccine And The M-C-G will become the first Australian stadium to be entirely powered by green energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID isolation rules could be overhauled  Sydney Trains back up and running  The US claims chances of a diplomatic solution in Ukraine are fading  Britney Spears signs a book deal worth $15 millionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is remaining tight lipped around the details of potential military assistance on offer to Ukraine. It could be years before Australia's international tourism sector is back to pre-covid levels -- despite our borders reopening today. And Justin Bieber tests positive to covid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's international border has officially reopened  The Winter Olympics have drawn to a close in Beijing  Sri Lanka has won the final T-20 against Australia, avoiding a series whitewash Justin Bieber's world tour in doubt, after COVID-19 diagnosis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defence Department has condemned a Chinese naval vessel that pointed a powerful laser at a RAAF aircraft World leaders warn of worldwide effects of a Russian invasion of Ukraine An associate of Jeffrey Epstein found dead in a Paris jail The first season of Game of Thrones prequel 'House of the Dragon' - has wrapped filming  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 2 people are dead after storm Eunice in the UK  The tourism industry wants certainty the Australian border won't close again The biggest gathering of troops in Europe since World War 2 Brad Pitt files a lawsuit against ex wife Angelina JolieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite posting a new daily record of covid cases, West Australia is re-opening its borders Scott Morrison has slammed China for not denouncing Russia's actions as tensions with Ukraine reach boiling point. And The A-triple-C has now received more than five-thousand complaints about price gouging with the sale of rapid tests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM under pressure to assure workers at the Eraring power plant they will be looked after when it shuts Covid restrictions easing across NSW and VIC Powerball jackpots to $120m  Australian skier Sami Kennedy-Sim has finished 8th in the cross event at the Beijing Winter OlympicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's jobless rate has remained at its lowest level in more than a decade  Covid restrictions are wound back for these two states And Sydney authorities have spent the day trying to hunt down a killer shark See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illegal firearm trafficking could soon attract tougher penalties  NSW paramedics take industrial action US not convinced Russia is pulling back from Ukraine border Bob Saget's family files to block release of recordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The governemnt is calling on Labor to stop politicising aged care covid deaths Dan Andrews insists the commonwealth games will be value for money - after Victoria made a formal bid for the 2026 event. And New local covid infections have nearly doubled in WA since yesterdays figuresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has urged china to denounce escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. W-A is set to announce when it will re-open to the rest of the country before the end of the month  And The Bureau of Statistics has released their data on covid related deaths See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall has tested positive for COVID  Thousands of nurses and midwives walk off the job in NSW Victoria police seize 100kg of fireworks Aerial skier Laura Peel finishes fifth in Beijing  Kris Jenner files trademark for Kardashian Jenner Productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a Westcoast special for this years Superbowl half time show and it did not dissapoint. Disgraced footy star Jarryd Hayne is likely to seek bail tomorrow -- as he awaits a retrial on sex assault allegations. And WA hits a record number of daily Covid cases See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor's lead has narrowed, according to the latest Newspoll  Australia has evacuated embassy in Kyiv  Lizzo wants Playboy shoot  Australia wins second T20 against Sri Lanka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jackie Narracott has claimed silver in the Skeleton event in Beijing- making it Australia's most successful Winter Olympics A blow for the Coalition in the New South Wales by-elections US president Joe Biden speaks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over Ukraine A new tourism campaign to lure tourists to our shoresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA has recorded a second Covid death linked to community transmission The US believes Russia could invade Ukraine before the end of the Winter Olympics Australia wins the first T20 match against Sri Lanka Adele's baby plans with boyfriend Rich PaulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost TEN Million Aussies Now Boosted As New Covid Vax Given Green Light Interest Rates Could Be On The Way Up Koalas Listed As Endangered And.. Potential Rose Shortage For Valentines Day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Foreign Minister to join US, Japan and India in top level talks in Melbourne Iconic Aussie landmarks turning green and gold to celebrate Olympians  Prince Charles tests positive for Covid again Rehearsals underway ahead of Super Bowl halftime show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Dutton Hints CCP Has Chosen To Back Labor In The Federal Election Religious Discrimination Bill Shelved Sportsbet Slapped With Massive Fine Over Spam Messages And Bob Saget's Cause Of Death RevealedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM'S office denies involvement in move to silence Grace Tame ASIO says foreign spies are using dating apps to recruit Aussies  TGA approves AstraZeneca as COVID booster Kanye holding onto hope he'll reunite with KimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australian of the year, Grace Tame has made a bombshell allegation at the national press club. Former liberal staffer Britney Higgins, at the centre of sex assault allegations in parliament has delivered an emotional speech  And There is a push for a new targeted melanoma screening program and greater awareness about skin cancer risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame to address the National Press Club Searches for Aussie destinations spike ahead of border reopening Nicole Kidman nominated for Best Actress Oscar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Scott Morrison has led an historic apology for parliament abuse victims -- paying tribute to Brittany Higgins and those who came before her. Ian Thorpe is among a group of people opposing any move to introduce a religious discrimination bill. And People waiting for elective surgery in W-A can expect further delays See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three million vials of Novavax have arrived here from Singapore Religious Discrimination Bill to be debated in federal parliament  Will Smith to host new Nat Geo project called Pole to Pole  Aussie speed skater Brendan Corey has crashed out of his quarter finalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's international borders are opening back up from February 21 Around 17-hundred defence personnel will be used to support the aged care sector. And The economy's ability to bounce back from lockdowns shows in the latest retail figuresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International tourists could soon be welcomed back to Australia  Covid tests will become tax deducible The US is concerned Russia could invade Ukraine in the coming weeks  The Aussie women have officially won the Ashes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International tourists could be back on our shores in a matter of weeks, with Cabinet's National Security Committee to meet tomorrow. The cruising industry will reportedly ask for $10 billion of the Federal budget to be set aside to cover losses caused by the pandemic.  Parents are being urged to get their kids vaccinated with under half of the nation's 5-11 year old's yet to receive one dose of a COVID vaccine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.