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Australia Marks Remembrance Day

Nation to pause as we mark Remembrance Day IOC edges closer to banning transgender athletes from the games Anthony Albanese pledges to commission statue of Gough Whitlam on 50 year anniversary of the dismissal  And the Wicked stars hit the red carpet for the London premiere See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 20253 min

One Month Until New Social Media Laws Kick In

Today marks one-month until the social media ban comes into force, restricting under-16's from various platforms. US Senate has taken a step towards ending the government shutdown. And A star studded 70th Birthday bash for this momager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 20253 min

Radio Legend John Laws Dies

Tributes are pouring in for radio legend John Laws following his death at the age of 90 Fresh twist in the search for accused police killer Dezi Freeman  Coalition claws back in the polls And Royals lead Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph in London See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 20253 min

Neo-Nazis Granted the Right to Rally by Police

A decision to allow a neo-Nazi rally in Sydney is being urgently reviewed Tributes flow for former MP Graham Richardson Princess Anne continues Royal visit in SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 20253 min

Firefighters Slam New BoM Site Over Missing Data

Volunteer firefighters say critical fire danger index numbers are missing from the weather bureau's new website Princess Anne begins her Australian visit Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann found guilty of harassing the missing toddler's family  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 20253 min

Sussan Ley Faces Leadership Questions Again

The Opposition leader says she's delivering a "credible" policy alternative, as her position is undermined by some colleagues. QANTAS is winding back some domestic services as demand softens.  And  Kanye West meets with Rabbi as he apologisesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 20253 min

Prince Andrew Officially Stripped Of Titles

Prince Andew now officially stripped of his Royal titles with entries in the UK's public record confirming the removal of his birth right and Dukedom  Dramatic scenes on the tarmac at Brisbane Airport as Virgin Flight's brakes catch fire Adelaide teacher under investigation over Halloween costume controversy  And Oasis fever takes over Sydney ahead of tonight's show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 20253 min

Massive Spike In Public Sector Jobs

Federal, state and local governments have increased spending on public service jobs over the year to June. An inquiry will get underway into the federal government's housing policy. and Tay Tay hits another milestone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 20253 min

State Of Emergency Declared After Kentucky Plane Crash

Safety Investigators arrive on the scene after nine people were killed in Kentucky plane crash  Optus hit by another outage, this time at the hands of vandals Erin Patterson's grounds for appeal revealed  And Oasis touches down in Sydney ahead of shows this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 20253 min

New NYC Mayor Puts Trump On Notice

Despite threats from the U-S President, Zohran Mamdani has claimed victory in city's Mayoral election. The death toll of a cargo plane crash in the U-S has risen to seven. And Taylor Swift urged to sue after her song was used by White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 20253 min

Social Media Ban Expanded

Celebrations continue well into the night for connections of Half Yours after yesterday's Melbourne Cup win  Platforms added to Australia's social media ban for under 16s  David Beckham knighted by King Charles  And dodgy products named and shamed in Shonky AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 20253 min

Female Jockey Wins Melbourne Cup Breaking Records Doing It

The only Aussie horse in the Melbourne cup Half Yours has won this year's Melbourne cup. The Reserve Bank has decided to keep interest rates on hold, as inflation creeps back-up. And  People have named their sexiest man aliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 20253 min

Mushroom Cook Killer Files Appeal

Erin Patterson formally files appeal against her murder convictions Clean up underway across Sydney after wet and windy conditions lashed the city While punters prepare for a wet Melbourne Cup Day  And the man accused of stabbing spree on UK train fronts court See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3, 20253 min

Optus CEO Faces Grilling Over Triple Zero Failure

The P-M is trying to distance his government over the deadly triple-zero failure at Optus. The Liberals say they will not be rushed into a decision on net-zero. And Taylor Swift is breaking records.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3, 20253 min

Terrorism Ruled Out In UK Train Stabbing

Police in the UK have ruled out terrorism after a shocking stabbing spree on a train  East Coast braces for more wild weather Slip in support for the Coalition in the latest Newspoll And famous faces line up for the New York Marathon   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 2, 20253 min

Queensland Smashed by Wild Weather

South East Queensland has been pummelled by a super cell storm The Nationals ditch net zero Rate cut looking less likely for cup daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 20254 min

Thousands Pay Tribute to Victim of Freak Accident

Australian and Indian cricketers have led a tribute at the MCG, remembering Melbourne teen who died after being struck by cricket ball Hope new scheme will boost the bulk billing rate Calls for a major overhaul of childcare sectorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 20253 min

Liberals Meet To Discuss Net Zero Position

The Opposition argues emissions can't be drastically reduced, at the expense of higher electricity prices for households and business. No further household electricity rebates after this year. And Has this star couple tied the knot?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 20253 min

Prince Andrew Stripped Of Title

Palace announces Prince Andrew will be stripped of his title and will be moved out of Royal Lodge Another five suspects arrested over Louvre jewellery heist Melbourne teen killed after being struck by ball at cricket training to be honoured in tonight's T20 And Dean Lewis responds to allegationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 20253 min

Trump And Xi Meet For First Time In Six Years

Donald Trump has declared his high stakes trade talks with Chinese President XI was "amazing" The Coalition has signalled it will continue talks with the government about its environment protection bill. And  The word of the year has been revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 20252 min

Confession In Louvre Jewellery Heist

Men arrested over Louvre heist partially admit to burglary  Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump dine side-by-side ahead of APEC Summit Jack's Law goes global  And Diamonds reclaim the Constellation Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 20253 min

Hopes Of Interest Rate Cut Dashed After Release Of Latest Inflation Data

Inflation Spikes To 3-point-2 Percent Thanks To Rising Energy Bills.  Bureau Of Meteorology Asked To Explain Four Million Dollar Website Revamp.  AFP Taskforce To Target Online Predators. Revelations Patient Died After An Alleged Hospital Sabotage In SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 20253 min

Biggest Storm of 2025 Makes Landfall

Jamaica has been smashed by Hurricane Melissa, with winds reaching almost 300 kph Concerns for girls, being targeted by an online crime network Amazon to slash thousands of jobs, as it ramps up AI Netball's Constellation Cup decider to be played today and the death of a Fawlty Towers iconSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 20253 min

Tik Tok Faces Accusations Of Bullying And Harassment

A TikTok employee is being accused of bullying and harassment by a Nationals senator.  Consumer groups say there has been a spike in the number of people dialling triple-zero. And Taylor Swift spotted throwing her support Travis Kelce's team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 20253 min

Telcos Put On Notice

Telcos will soon need to report outages to the public immediately  Thousands still without power after southeast Queensland hit by wild weather King Charles heckled while greeting crowds And Nicole Kidman steals the show on Vogue runway  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 20253 min

P-M Talks Flare Incident With Chinese Counterpart

The P-M has raised the deployment of flares near an Australian surveillance aircraft with his Chinese counterpart.  Microsoft is being sued for allegedly misleading millions of Aussies with its AI pricing. And Taylor Swift's Life Of A Showgirl continues to top album charts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 20253 min

Parts Of The Country Hit By Wild Storms

A major cleanup is underway after southeast Queensland and Melbourne were hit by wild storms A breakthrough in the investigation into the heist at the Louvre World leaders gather ahead of the ASEAN Summit And Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau make their first public appearance as a coupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 20253 min

Aussie Cricketers Targeted by Alleged Stalker

A man has been arrested in India accused of stalking and inappropriate touching of two players during the Womens World Cup Photographers lucky to escape serious injury after being struck at the GC 500 NRL embarks on ambitious plan to take the game globalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 20253 min

Authorities Identify Suspected Source of Mass Food Poisoning

QLD heath authorities have found traces of rat poison in a number of foods sold in the Logan area Key talks held in London over next step to end Russia's war with Ukraine Gen Z already planning to take a career breakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 20254 min

Women Launch Class Action Against ADF

Australian servicewomen are alleging on-going systemic sexual violence, discrimination and harassment in the Defence Force in a new class action.  Donald Trump has used social media to inform Canada all trade negotiations have been terminated. And Concerns around Britney Spears after she was filmed driving erraticallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 20253 min

Pope Leo And King Charles Make History

Pope Leo and King Charls become first pontiff and Monarch to pray together in 500 years Major breakthrough in the murder of a mother in Sydney Leadership shakeup at Optus  And a betting scandal rocks the NBASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 20253 min

Labor’s Environment Law Revamp In Jeopardy

The Opposition has signalled it may not support Labor's proposed changes to environmental laws. Pauline Hanson has shut down speculation Barnaby Joyce could replace her as leader of One Nation. And Was Diddy attacked in prison?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 20253 min

Wild Weather Turns Deadly

Wild weather smashing Australia's turns deadly, with two men killed in Victoria A backflip from the Opposition leader on calls for Kevin Rudd to be sacked King Charles to join Pope Leo in prayer in a royal first And the Louvre reopens in Paris after heist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 20253 min

Liberal Senator Breaks Ranks Over Kevin Rudd Comments

A Liberal backbencher is urging her colleagues to stop being "churlish". The Prime Minister's plane is making its way back to Australia, after an unscheduled stop in Missouri. And This Nepo baby is copping it online after taking to the stage in NashvilleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 20253 min

PM Reinforces Support For Kevin Rudd

The PM has reinforced his support for Kevin Rudd after he was publicly chastised by Donald Trump  Wild weather on the way for large parts of the country Fitzroy River clears major Olympic hurdle  And music history to go under the hammerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 20253 min

Government Playing Down Awkward Trump Interaction

The Albanese Government is playing-down an awkward interaction between Donald Trump and Kevin Rudd. China claims Australia has "seriously violated" its sovereignty after an unsafe encounter between a Chinese fighter jet, and R-double-A-F plane. And Joe Jonas breaks silence on Taylor Swifts new album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 20253 min

Albo Signs Massive Minerals Deal with US

The AUKUS submarine deal will not only continue, but on a faster timeline A win for WA in the event of a natural disaster Some big results in cricket's One Day Cup ***** and a bad night for Amazon web services results in a restless one for many!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 20252 min

China Aircraft Releases Flares At Austalian Military Plane

A Chinese defence aircraft has released flares in close proximity to Australian patrol aircraft. Anthony Albanese has landed in Washington D-C, for his long-awaited meeting with Donald Trump. And Taylor Swift stayed out of the spotlight as she cheered Travis kelce onSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 20253 min

Thieves Pull Off Brazen Heist At The Louvre

A gang of thieves have pulled off a brazen heist at the Louvre in Paris PM Anthony Albanese on his way to Washington  Another telco caught up in cyber attack And Molle O'Callaghan sets a new world record in the pool See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 20253 min

PM Leaves for US Ahead of Trump Meeting

Defence spending set to come under scrutiny when Anthony Albanese meets Donald Trump this week Thousands set to take to the streets for March For Australia rallies QLD holidaymakers left shocked by uninvited guest at luxury resortSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 20253 min

Prince Andrew Gives Up Royal Titles

Prince Andrew has relinquished his royal titles and honours as the fall out over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein continues. Trump confident a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is close Sweeping new changes to how schools handle bullyingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 20253 min

Education Ministers Briefed On Impending Social Media Ban

Australia's Education Ministers have been briefed on the impending social media ban for under 16's. There's been no trace of missing 4 year old Gus, with a renewed search for the little boy ending today. And Has Taylor Swift fallen out with another bestie?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 20253 min

Education Ministers Meet Ahead Of Social Media Ban

Education Ministers to meet on the Gold Coast, ahead of a social media ban for under 16s Pressure mounts on RBA to slash interest rates off the back of unemployment data Aussie troops could be sent to Gaza And Donald Trump to meet with Vladimir Putin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 20253 min

Unemployment Rate Climbs To Highest Level In Four Years

Australia's unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level in four years. The Defence Minister has described the death of a soldier as a "huge loss for the defence community. And Kim Kardashian had this to say about ex Kanye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 20253 min

Twist In Release Of Israeli Hostages

Testing has revealed of the eight bodies released by Hamas, only eight are Israeli hostages  Soldiers injured in training exercise in northern Queensland Crews scouring remote South Australian property for Gus Lamont brace for blistering heat And emotional scenes on the US Dancing With the StarsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 20253 min

High Court Upholds Ban Of Controversial U-S Commentator

All sides of politics have welcomed a high court ruling to block a controversial U-S commentator from visiting Australia. Australia makes most powerful passport list. And Bombshell claims about Britney Spears from her ex husband,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 20253 min

Israel Reduces Aid To Gaza

Israel pauses aid to Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the peace deal  Tech giants prepare for social media ban for under 16s Police taskforce established as search for Gus continues And Charlie Kirk to be posthumously honouredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 20253 min

Australia Doubles Down On Call For Two State Solution In Gaza

Australia has re-iterated its push for a two-state solution in Gaza. P-M's phone number leaked on the web. And Katy Perry breaks silence about new romance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 20253 min

Peace Deal Signed

Donald Trump ushers in a new era of peace, leading world leaders in signing a peace deal It follows emotional reunions between Israeli hostages and their loved ones Fresh search for Gus Lamont begins today And Naomi Watts honouredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 20253 min

Israeli Hostages Are Finally Handed Over

There have been jubilant scenes in Tel Aviv's hostages square as those taken by Hamas are handed over. A-F-P investigates Lidia Thorpe for threatening to 'Burn down Parliemnt House'  And This Beyonce album named greatest of the 21st century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 20253 min