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Carlos Alcaraz has won his first Australian Open title to become the youngest man to claim a Career Grand Slam A fresh manhunt for accused police killer Dezi Freeman launches today One Nation's support soars in the polls And the countdown to music's biggest night continues ahead of the Grammy AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being named in the Epstein files, the former P-M maintains he never met the sex offender Calls for calm ahead of anti Isarel protests Bondi terrorist's widow asked police to fund his funeralSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes are pouring in for Home Alone actress Catherine O'Hara  Millions of new Epstein files released Family at centre of suspected murder suicide identifiedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perth police admit it will take some time to determine exactly what happened -- after a family was found dead inside their home. A long-running battle over public hospital funding is finally over. And White Lotus season 4 confirms new cast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Potential Liberal leadership contenders Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie meet in Melbourne Qantas flight from Melbourne to Adelaide forced to divert due to strong winds Calls for tighter border checks following virus outbreak in India And Bluey tops the streaming charts in the US againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M has weighed into the LIBERALS' leadership woes. Childcare is now costing as much as some elite private schools. And Justin Bieber is heading back to the Grammy's stage to perform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram has hired a Sydney Law firm  Apple pauses software updates, following issues with  older models A breakthrough in the search for a man who poured hot coffee over a baby boy And US President Donald Trump steps up threats on IranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is fresh speculation an interest rate rise is on the cards, after the latest inflation data came in hotter than expected.  Nationals MP Colin Boyce has admitted he hasn't done the numbers ahead of his challenge for the party's leadership. And  The Kid Laroie has confirmed new romance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency warnings and evacuation orders remain in place as bushfires continue to burn in Victoria A blow for Sussan Ley in the polls, with Pauline Hanson overtaking her as preferred PM for the very first time The death toll from a snow storm climbs in the US And Kanye West reveals why he issued that public apologySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A heatwave is blanketing a large portion of the country - with sweltering conditions causing havoc.  Potentially deadly bomb thrown at Perth rally investigated by ASIO. And Taylor Swift isn't too happy at the moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parts of the country bracing for soaring temperatures. Conservative Liberals are crunching the numbers amid talk of a leadership spill WA police raid the home of a man after a bomb scare at an Invasion Day rally in Perth And piece of sporting history goes under the hammerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Female Astronaut Is Honoured Prime Minister Albanese Wants Australians To Unite Today Fire Crews Battle Burning Blazes in Victoria Protests Continue in Minneapolis After Deadly Shooting The Perth Scorchers Defeated The Sydney Sixers Rob Hirst Given Posthumous Award  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW government is bolstering shark tagging and surveillance in Sydney Harbour after a spate of attacks Plan to kidnap Prime Minister foiled US immigration agents shoot another person deadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has sparked outrage over claims Nato troops avoided the frontline in Afghanistan Extreme heat warnings issued as mercury soars Support for Australia continues to grow  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temps In Victoria And South Australia To Near 50 Degrees Over Coming Days.  Disturbing Death Threat Sent To Australia's Largest Mosque Ahead Of Australia Day.  P-M Predicting More MPs Will Jump To One Nation Amid Coalition Implosion. And Revelations NSW Man Accused Of Triple Murder Was Out On BailSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Anthony Albanese says he's deeply sorry for the Bondi Beach Terror Attack while marking the National Day of Mourning at Sydney Opera House overnight.  The spotlight will be on Liberal Leader Sussan Ley to see how she responds to the collapse of the Coalition.  A gunman is on the run after shooting dead 3 people at Lake Cargelligo in the New South Wales Central West.  The Oscar nominations are out. And Harry Styles will drop his new song Aperture this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Desperate Search For Survivors After Popular Caravan Park Flattened South Of Auckland. Mortgage Holders Bracing For Interest Rate Hike After Strong Jobs Data.  Coalition Break-Up Described as Chaotic. And.. Could Brooklyn Beckham Be Preparing For A Tell-All Book Deal?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia to pause and pay tribute to victims of the Bondi Terror attack on National Day of Mourning Coalition in crisis as Nationals in Opposition shadow ministry walk Mother of Canadian tourist found dead on K'gari pays tribute to her daughter And Donald Trump calls for immediate negotiations in his fight for Greenland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Nationals MP's quit the frontbench over Hate Speech laws. There's been a heartbreaking update on the 12-year-old boy attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour. And Text messages between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively have been revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New hate speech and gun laws pass Parliament in the wake of the Bondi Terror Attack Grave fears for the 12-year-old boy attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour on Sunday Canadian tourist found dead on a beach on K'gari identified And Sir David Beckham dodges questions over Beckham family feud   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor's hate-crime laws as well as tighter gun reforms have passed their first parliamentary hurdle. Additional drones and drum line technology are being used to monitor shark activity at beaches across Sydney. And Fans are leaping to the defence of Victoria BeckhamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is on track to pass new hate speech reforms today Beaches across Sydney are closed after three shark attacks in just two days Mystery surrounds the death of a Canadian tourist on K'gari And Prince Harry is in the UK for his legal battle with the taboildsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been emotional scenes, as federal parliament returns early to honour the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. There's been another shark attack on a Sydney beach. And The country singer at the centre of the Keith Urban romance rumours has set the record straight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politicians return to Canberra for a special siting of Parliament following the Bondi Terror Attack  The major parties suffer a dip in the polls in the latest polls A teenager is fighting for life in hospital following a shark attack in Sydney Harbour And a trade war is brewing as Donald Trump threatens more tariffs on European nations  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has been forced to split its proposed reforms bill due to a lack of support NSW on flood watch as heavy rain continues Support for Australia Day gains groundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President has warned countries who oppose a US takeover of Greenland, they could be slapped with more tariffs More wild weather to lash NSW Steve Smith stars in Sydney Big Bash DerbySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M insists he is open to hearing proposed changes to the hate speech and gun reform changes. The E Safety Commissioner says data on the government's world-leading social media ban, is positive.  And Hillary Duff is back with new music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria hit by flash flooding and record rain, just days after devastating bushfires Heroes of Bondi Terror Attack given keys to the city  Millions of social media accounts deactivated in the wake of the ban for under 16s And four astronauts splash back down to Earth after medica issueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government's hate speech reforms are in jeopardy -- after the Greens joined the Coalition in rejecting the changes. Iran has re-opened its airspace despite escalating tensions with the US. And  Yungblud calls for support for Iran from his fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US has started withdrawing troops from bases across Middle East, in a sign there could be an escalation in the violence in Iran Future of footbridge at the centre of the Bondi Terror Attack to be discussed at a council meeting tonight Central Queensland braces for more wet weather And sport fans to register for the ticket draw ahead of the LA Olympic GamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns over Federal governments reforms prepared in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. Donald Trump has warned Iran to "behave" And Trevor Noah named to host the Grammy's Again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Focus now shifts to the footbridge at the centre of the Bondi Terror Attack, one month on from the violence Thousands remain without power in Victoria in wake of bushfire emergency  Australia's largest neo-Nazi group set to disband And cost of sending your kid to school revealed  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M has announced - a National Day of Mourning will be held next week in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. Adelaide Writers Week has been cancelled amid controversy. And Is Harry Styles gearing up for another NYC residency?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bushfires burning at an Emergency Level in Victoria downgraded to a Watch and Act as threat eases Central Queensland battered by heavy rain and flash flooding Politicians prepare to return to parliament early to pass hate speech and gun reform laws And Aussies throw their support behind hero police officer Inspector Amy ScottSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Parliament will be re-called next week -- so new hate speech and gun laws can be debated. Donald Trump says the leaders of Iran have called him to negotiate as tensions escalate with the U-S. And Aussie actress Rose Byrne takes home a Golden Globe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bushfire emergency gripping Victoria turns deadly with a body found near the Longwood fire ground While flood warnings remain place across north Queensland, as ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji wreaks havoc Moving scenes in Bondi as the Jewish mourning period comes to an end And Hollywood's biggest named prepare to walk the red carpet for the Golden GlobesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fires Continue To Burn In Victoria Residents Face Anxious Wait North Queensland Cyclone To Make Landfall Philippines Rescue Efforts  Oscar Piastri Spotted in Noosa Sydney Thunder Go Down To The Brisbane Heat  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Out Of Control Bushfires Damage Multiple Homes Three People Remain Unaccounted For Thousands Remain Without Power Total Fire Ban In 8 Parts of NSW  VW Vehicle Recall Mitchell Starc Named Player Of The Ashes Series See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends his choice of former High Court Justice Virginia Bell. A study shows a drop in male undergraduate teachers in Australia. RIO TINTO and GLENCORE are in talks for a potential all-share merger. A 40 member Powerball syndicate worth over 10 million dollars still unclaimed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria remains in the grips of a bushfire emergency as heatwave conditions continue to sweep the country's southeast North Queensland braces as risk of tropical cyclone intensifies PM gives in to pressure and calls a Royal Commission into the Bondi Terror Attack  And the Aus Open makes a bid to lure Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to the tournamentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two toddlers are fighting for life after a serious multi-vehicle crash. Activists urging people to keep protesting in defiance of new laws banning public assemblies. Rental growth has accelerated in 2025, as vacancy rates tighten further. A tropical low off Queensland now has a 45 percent chance of becoming a cyclone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria and South Australia have sweltered through their hottest day in years, with NSW now bracing for heatwave conditions Severe weather warning in place for the Queensland Coast Families of Bondi Terror Attack victims prepare to travel to Canberra And dramatic twist in Nick Reiner's murder case  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people are on the run after a teenager was stabbed multiple times in Sydney's West. A February interest rate hike is still on the cards despite easing inflation. The ATO is cracking down on tax dodgers trying to leave Australia. Venezuela to hand over between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the U-S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM softens his language around possibility of Royal Commission into Bondi Terror Attack  Extreme heat grips parts of the country Residents along North Queensland Coast prepare for a tropical low  A warning from European Leaders as Trump Administration floats idea of seizing control of Greenland  And the countdown to the Milan Winter Olympics is on See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The North Queensland coast is bracing for further rain falls Victoria and Adelaide brace for the mercury to hit 42 degrees Women aged 40 to 49 are being encouraged to sign up for a free breast screening Experts suggest consistency over quick fix diets is the key to losing weight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government continues to work on hate speech and gun laws following Bondi massacre Ousted Venezuelan President faces court in the US The big name players who almost missed a quarter finals spot for their country at the United Cup And another major gong for Aussie, Sarah SnookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Government is drafting laws to prevent people from getting caught in subscription traps Deputy Leader and former tennis play - Sam Groth's decision to quit politics Three more capital cities are set to join SYDNEY in the million-dollar housing club More time in the sun could be the key to warding off health concerns related to obesitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports the opposition will force the government's hand on Bondi probe Venezuela's President to face court in US, following capture England on track in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney And the Critic's Choice awards to kick off Hollywood's awards seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USA has raided Venezuela capturing the embattled country's leader Sports stars join calls for Royal Commission into Bondi attack Mission to free trapped miner comes to tragic endSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gunmen behind the Bondi attack were left waiting almost a month in the Philippines for so called 'terror trainers' who never showed Liberal backbenchers break party ranks with an anti-immigration ad campaign Champagne bottle sparklers named as likely cause of deadly Swiss fireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.