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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A history making day in the middle east, with the release of Israeli hostages just hours away Back home, thousands have taken to the streets for pro-Palestinian protests  Tech platforms to meet with Communications Minister ahead of social media ban And the most expensive after school activities revealed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of thousands are set hold pro palestine rallies today Married couple and their friend identified as plane crash victims Hollywood mourns the loss of a legendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A ceasefire is now in place in the Gaza. Donald Trump misses out on the Nobel Peace Prize. An A League team looking for a new head coach. And Taylor Swift breaks another record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M believes US President Donald Trump deserves our thanks for securing a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. The Reserve Bank boss believes Australia's economy is generally in a good spot despite warnings inflation would be on the rise again. And Kylie Jenner is set to make her acting debut opposite Charlie XCX.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrations on the streets of Gaza and Israel, with Hamas and Israel on the verge of signing a ceasefire D-day for Salesforce following major data breach Push for a Brisbane rebrand ahead of Olympics  And Louis Tomlinson opens up about death of Liam Payne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's political leaders have welcomed the peace deal between Israel and Hamas, after months of negotiations. A planned pro-Palestinian protest at the Sydney Opera House has been prohibited by the New South Wales Court of Appeal. And This Aussie sports star is keen to make more musicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Real Story, pro-Palestine protests continue even with peace plans on the table; the federal Liberal party at war with each other; and The Australian's Cameron Stewart on the finer points of the 20-point peace plan for the Middle East. LINKS Listen to Joe’s ‘Four The Record’ podcast with Tim Blackwell from Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial. Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man arrested in Florida accused of lighting the deadly LA wildfires Clock is ticking as hackers demand ransom in major data breach  Surfer details his story of survival after shark attack  And Dolly Parton clears the air over health concernsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition believes the Communications Minister misled parliament over her knowledge about the Optus outage. The Albanese Government maintains it did not repatriate two women and four children back to Australia. And Travis Kelce has given his verdict on Life Of A ShowgirlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes have been held in Israel marking the two-year anniversary of October 7 attacks Seven Australians on board flotilla deported to Jordan Surfer survives shark attack off Kangaroo Island  And Taylor Swift talks her album, engagement and Super Bowl rumours with Jimmy FallonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our political leaders have paid their respect to the victims of the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel. New laws have been introduced to Federal Parliament -- strengthing the powers of the custodian of the triple-zero system. And Tay Tay's Showgirl era continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man accused of being behind a Sydney shooting spree to face court  Prosecutors to appeal sentence handed to mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson Telco bosses to face a grilling in Canberra today and the Broncos bring the silverware home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historic Pact Commits Australia And PNG To Protect One Another In Event Of Military Attack.  Telco Bosses Summoned To Canberra On Triple Zero Systems.  Sydney Police Seeking Motive In Wild Inner-West Shooting.  And Three In Four Aussie Shoppers Believe Some Retail Theft Is "Justifiable"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brisbane Broncos claim the NRL premiership, last night beating Melbourne Storm 16 people injured in a shooting in Sydney's inner west Telco bosses summoned to Canberra And Teddy Swims wows crowdsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Queensland man will face court accused of threatening to kill Anthony Albanese on social media Major breakthrough in middle east conflict Grand final fever takes hold of Sydney ahead of NRL deciderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New York judge has sentenced Sean "Diddy" Combs to 50 months prison Andrew Hastie quits the opposition frontbench Mystery surrounds identities of two women found dead in Victorian high countrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for a four year old boy missing in remote South Australia has been scaled back. Australian leaders are condemning an attack on a Manchester synagogue which left Two people dead and four injured. And Happy Swiftmas to all those that celebrate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people killed in an attack at a Synagogue in Manchester Specialist dogs from Queensland join search for Dezi Freeman Drug Kingpin Tony Mokbel to learn his fate today  And the wait is almost over for Taylor Swift fans, with her album dropping todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mutual defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been approved.  S-A  police have made a heartbreaking admission in search for missing 4 year old. And Mariah Carey still doesn't know J-LoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this sports update, thanks to Kayo Sports: The Broncos are convinced their defence will be the key to ending their 19 year premiership drought, against the Storm on Sunday. All eyes will be on Zach Merrett at Essendon's best-and-fairest vote count tonight. Australia is not getting carried away despite a strong start to their title defence at the women's One-Day Cricket World Cup in India. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Real Story, Donald Trump unveils his 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to. But what are the sticking points to ending the conflict over Palestine? Former senior ALP adviser Tim Gleason joins Joe with his take. Plus, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley appearing to undermine the government as Anthony Albanese addressed the United Nations, telling U.S. lawmakers a Coalition government would revoke Palestinian statehood if elected.  LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial. Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.