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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.

Liberal politicians to meet in Canberra to decide the party's climate policy Date set for Alan Jones' trial UK suspends sharing some intelligence with the US And more Aussies now have a side hustle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Senior Liberal insists his party is ready to reject Labor's net zero policy. Remembrance Day services have taken place across Australia. And Liam Gallagher has revealed the Oasis tour saved his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.