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The P-M holding firm on travel entitlements for his Labor colleagues. 21 thousand fulltime roles have been lost in the latest unemployment data. And Taylor Swift tears up over her Eras tour schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie travelers could be forced to supply five years' worth of social media history under tourism overhaul  Social media companies to start handing over data on how many under 16s have been booted from the platform  AUKUS security talks held in Washington  And an Aussie named co-chair of the Met Gala See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M is hailing the social media ban as a success, as the world-leading measure comes into force. The Federal Opposition argues the rules are clear-cut when it comes to Politician entitlements -- as the independent watchdog audits Anika Wells.  And Taylor Swift enjoys girls night outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World leading social media ban for under 16s comes into force in Australia Anika Wells refers herself to independent watchdog over expenses scandal  Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at Wicked For Good premiere booted from Lady Gaga concert And Trump slams European leadersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank is worried inflation is creeping back up, forcing its hand on interest rates. The telecommunications industry is being accused of protecting itself, following a potential second triple-zero death on the T-P-G network. And This famous couple are very much on again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence has dominated talks between US and Australian Defence and Foreign Ministers in the US Residents on high alert after another day of soaring temperatures across NSW Tsunami alert issued in Japan  And Alex De Minaur takes out the Newcombe Medal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government confirms energy rebates won't be extended. Barnaby Joyce makes official switch to One Nation. And   Mariah Careys iconic Christmas song is back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natural Disaster declaration issued after Central Coast fires Dramatic scenes at London's Heathrow Airport after pepper spray attack  Coalition suffers a slip in the polls And Lando Norris claims the F1 title See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire crews remain on alert with fears dozens of fires in NSW could flare up again Australia's looming social media ban praised by experts Shoppers warned to be on the look out for porch pirates ahead of Christmas  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heatwave warnings and fire bans are in place with the mercury set to soar in several states Aussie employees set to be trained in AI Donald Trump honoured by FIFASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Communications Minister is under fire over yet another taxpayer funded trip. More than 50-billion-dollars will soon be spent each year servicing state and federal government debt.  And This Lady Gaga song named the years best.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasmania's covered AFL stadium in Hobart, will be built late next year An investigation into a fire-fighting plane crash, which sparked a fire during a total fire ban England's Joe Root breaks his Aussie hoodoo And Lady Gaga to get the party started in Melbourne tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Government maintains it did not repatriate a group of women and children out of Syria. Border Force is remaining tight-lipped about a group of Chinese nationals who arrived in remote WA. And The most streamed Aussie song on Spotify for the yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta has started booting Aussie teens from its platforms ahead of the social media ban for under 16s coming into force next week South Australia braces for a day of extreme fire danger Optus hit by more outages And the top streamed artists for 2025 revealedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest figures show Australia's economy grew 2-point-1 per cent, over the year to September. Bruce Lehrmann has failed to overturn his defamation loss in his long running legal battle with Network 10.  And Miley Cyrus breaks silence on engagementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More details have been revealed about Greg Lynn and his past dealings with police, as a gag order expires The eSafety Commissioner issues warning to emerging apps as social media ban looms Inquiry into Crown Estate properties launched And Sam Kerr makes her return on home soilSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor has released its A-I blueprint, which includes a 30-million-dollar Safety Institute to monitor and mitigate any risks. One in Three Aussies worker hate heading to their job. And  Taylor Swift releases the trailer for her final Eras Tour show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of Australian households on hardship payment plans climbs A day of weather extremes across the country to mark the first day of summer Another blow for former Prince Andrew And a new frontrunner to take over as 007See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Defence department will undergo a significant overhaul, to reign-in cost blowouts. Smart cars are increasingly becoming 'weapons on wheels' for perpetrators of domestic violence. And All the details on Taylor Swifts bacheloretteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mourners gather in Hong Kong laying floral tributes for the victims of the high-rise inferno as the death toll rises Opposition leader flags tougher tests for migrants Property prices continue to climb  And Oscar Piastri remains in the race for the F1 title  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has married Jodie Haydon in a secret ceremony in Canberra More flight delays expected after urgent safety warning Five boys injured after strong winds launch jumping castle into the airSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put Australia First Demonstrators are set to come face to face with opponents at rallies in Sydney and Melbourne Melbourne Airport evacuated after fire broke out More arrests over the deadly Hong Kong fireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister Says the Coalition Wasn't Willing To Compromise. Slight Improvement In Australia's Housing Affordability.  New Limits To Be Placed On Banks On How Much They Can Lend Prospective Homebuyers. And Celebs In The U-S Mark Thanksgiving On Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Death toll from the Hong Kong high rise inferno climbs to 83 South east Queensland again smashed by wild weather Go-pro footage to be reviewed after shark attack  The alleged gunman behind the shooting of two US National Guardsmen identifiedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnaby Joyce has confirmed he has quit the Nationals, claiming the regional party wants him to leave. Beaches are closed on a stretch of the NSW Mid North Coast, after two people were mauled by a shark.  And Hugh Jackman has gone Insta Official with his new girlfriend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36 people have been killed while hundreds are unaccounted for after a high rise inferno in Hong Kong Winds weather sweeps NSW and Queensland leaving thousands without power Europe follows Australia in implementing minimum age requirements for social media And Robert Irwin crowned Dancing With the Stars US winnerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's inflation rate is continuing to creep back up, mainly on the back of higher electricity prices. South Australian police have found no new evidence in their fourth search for missing pre-schooler Gus Lamont And Robert Irwin wins Dancing With The StarsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of claims made in the wake of storm supercell in south east Queensland Flight bound for Bali makes an emergency landing in Melbourne Update in Louvre jewellery heist And a modern day Mrs Doubtfire unmasked in ItalySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson has been suspended from the Senate for 7 days for wearing a Burqa into the chamber. A teenage boy will spend Christmas behind bars, accused of fatally stabbing a 17 year old boy in Sydney's north west. And This wildly panned show has been renewed for a second seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean up underway after wild weather lashes south east Queensland Authorities to launch fresh search following disappearance of Gus Lamont two months ago New report paints a grim picture when it comes to housing affordability  And reggae legend Jimmy Cliff diesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South African Man Awaiting Deportation In Immigration Detention.  Opposition Accuses Energy Minister Of Ignoring Australia's Power-Price Crisis.  Jacinta Allan Responds To James Packer Calling Predecessor Dan Andrews "Human Filth".  And Sneaky Subscription Traps Now Banned By Federal Government  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coroner to examine a range of issues as inquest into Sea World helicopter crash begins today Australian man banned from Singapore over Wicked For Good red carpet scare Clean up underway in Darwin following Tropical Cyclone Fina And drama at the Las Vegas Grand PrixSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaders of the world's top economies have defied the U-S by signing joint declaration on climate change Darwin smashed by cyclone Fina True cost of BoM's new website revealedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese will meet with world leaders today for the G20 Summit Donald Trump hand Ukraine an ultimatum Millions of Australians set to have student debts slashedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A prominent Neo-Nazi is one of three people charged over alleged online harassment of Federal Politicians and high office holders. A Senate Estimates hearing has been told close to half of the price of a house and land package in Sydney is eaten-up by taxes and regulatory costs! And Jelly Roll has shocked fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self-proclaimed neo-Nazi to front court, accused of harassing a Federal MP Changes for Qantas and Virgin travellers when it comes to using power banks on flights A shock twist in the search for a missing dog And the wait is over, the Ashes get underway in Perth todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister says it's disappointing Australia has missed-out on the hosting rights to the COP31 summit. Another Liberal leader stands down And Meghan Markle a cover model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta has announced under 16s will be booted from Facebook and Instagram a week before the Federal Government's ban comes into force Residents in Darwin on alert as Tropical Cylcone Fina intensifies Security at the Louvre is beefed up And Robert Irwin through to the final of Dancing With the StarsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrities, politicians, former colleagues and family members have gathered to farewell John Laws.  Public sector wages continue to outpace pay rises in the private sector. And Olivia Rodrigo has new music on the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A vote is about to get underway in the US on the release of the Epstein files An IT outage impacts website and causes delays at airports across the country John Laws to be honoured at State Funeral today  And ARIA Awards kick off tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says its investigating the death of a T-P-G customer. The boss of the Commonwealth Bank says immigration rates need to be lower. And  This British singer has landed in Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alcohol awareness campaign to launch ahead of schoolies Australian man jailed after sparking security scare at Singapore premiere of Wicked For Good Backflip from Donald Trump over Epstein files And Guinness popularity soars thanks to Gen ZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sussan Ley has spent the day fending-off questions about her leadership. More than a quarter of a million scam emails have been sent out impersonating Services Australia and Centrelink.  And  Britney Spears hanging out with these iconic reality starsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security concerns have been flagged, with one in ten AUKUS job applicants rejected Schools across South Australia and ACT closed over asbestos scare A former Trump supporter slams the US President over Epstein files And preparations ramp up for first Ashes test  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One man is fighting for life and eight others are injured after a car ploughed into crowds at a NSW speedway Coalition set to ditch net zero target Queensland set to be lashed by more wild weatherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Safety fears have forced organisers to call off a free gig by Aussie rockers Amyl and the Sniffers, just minutes before they were set to take to the stage Schoolies put on notice as they head to party zones Queensland hit by wild stormsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A national system to be established tracking the criminal history of childcare workers Security scare at the Singapore premiere of Wicked For Good US government shut down ends And one lucky winner takes out entire $50 million Powerball jackpotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberals have agreed to dump net zero, almost five years after agreeing to support the emissions reduction target. Rate cut unlikely with unemployment rate down. And  Kim Kardashian is worth how much?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explosive emails released, appearing to show Donald Trump was aware of Jeffrey Epstein's conduct Liberal party poised to dump net zero after marathon meeting Jane Goodall farewelled at private funeral And Prince William cheers on Robert Irwin in Dancing With the Stars cameo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberal MPs have wrapped up a marathon meeting on Net Zero. Warnings from Australia's top spy agency. And Hailey Bieber opens up about marriage to hubby Justin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.