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Erin Patterson returns to court for a pre-sentence hearing Record crowds turn out for pro-Palestinian rallies across the country  Good news for first home buyers  And Ukraine marks Independence Day  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of pro Palestinian protestors will take to the streets in 37 cities and towns across the country Three stabbed as gang storms a party Hackers target Google See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a day after the AFL defended the character of their Grand Final entertainment choice, Snoop Dogg has made more controversial comments Woolworths staff issued body cameras in a bid to tackle rising violence Lyle Menendez faces parole board a day after his brother was denied freedom   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A trial of CCTV cameras in hundreds of childcare centres will be rolled out later this year. Erik Menendez has been denied parole for three years after making his case for freedom. And Lil Nas X has been arrested after found wandering LA streets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education ministers from across the country to meet to discuss childcare safety reforms Government's economic roundtable wraps up Parts of Australia's east coast remain on flood watch And the fallout from Rankine's homophobic slur continues See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the Opposition's Ted O'brien have had a heated exchange over government spending. Grim discovery in search for missing father and son. And Dom Dolla to headline this Aussie music festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Real Story - Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin come face to face on U.S. soil, but it was Putin who came out on top, making no concessions in the name of peace with Ukraine. So where to next. The Australian 's Chief International Correspondent Cameron Stewart weighs in. Plus Labor's economic roundtable gets underway at Parliament House in Canberra - will we see real solutions or is...

Flood warnings issued for parts of Queensland and NSW with rain set to peak today Federal Health Minister calls on Monash IVF to release review into IVF bungle Final day of economic roundtable kicks off today And Israel prepares for full Gaza occupation  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal and state governments will team-up to create a new support program for children with mild autism and developmental delays. Jewish groups say "calm heads" must prevail as diplomatic ties with Israel plunge to a new low. And Post Malone has stripped down for a new Skims campaign  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli Prime Minister labels Anthony Albanese a 'weak politician' in a blistering attack  AFL star says he's lucky to be alive after nightclub shooting Donald Trump reveals more details from phone call with Vladimir Putin  And Day 2 of the economic round table gets underway  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business groups say initial talks at Labor's "economic roundtable" have been positive. The U-S President says he is no longer interested in brokering a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia - instead focused on a lasting peace deal.  And Sabrina Carpenter is set to perform at this star studded event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ukrainian President receives a warm welcome ahead of high stakes talks at the White House Tensions escalate between Israeli and Australian Foreign Ministers Hamas reportedly agrees to ceasefire deal And economic roundtable about to get underway  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has welcomed a 90 million dollar fine handed to Qantas. Labor open to slashing red tape in a bid to turbocharge the nation's economic growth. And This Taylor Swift bestie gives verdict on new album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A number of European leaders are set to flank the Ukrainian Presidents for his talks with Donald Trump at the White House A boost in support for Anthony Albanese in the latest Newspoll D Day for Qantas as the airline waits to learn the penalty it will face And a deadly shooting in New York City  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet for peace talks next week in the U.S. A record earthquake strikes Queensland Possible flight disruptions for those flying to Canada And a huge win by the Wallabies overnight   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump meets with Vladimir Putin in Alaska A La Nina alert issued across parts of Australia's east coast More plastics banned in South Australia And all the latest results from last night's AFL and NRL matches See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reforms aimed at better protecting young children from predators will be fast-tracked. The P-M is standing-by his call to recognise a Palestinian state, despite the U-S expressing its "disgust" And Taylor Swift has been spotted out celebrating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US and Russian President prepare for talks in Alaska UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts the Ukrainian President at Downing Street US Ambassador to Israel hits out at Australia's decision to recognise Palestine And the AFL promises a price freeze on the first three weeks of finals   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's unemployment rate drops in July The PM facing criticism over his decision to recognise Palestine as a state The line up for this year's Harvest Rock festival has been announced And we reveal the best time to drink your morning coffee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Real Story - The Albanese government reveals its intention to recognise Palestinian statehood, following in the footsteps of France, Canada and the U.K. So what does this mean politically and will it make any difference to settling the conflict between Israel and Hamas? Former Labor advisor Darrin Barnett weighs in with his thoughts. LINKS Listen to Joe’s ‘Four Th...

Donald Trump indicates he'd push for additional meetings "almost immediately" if talks with the Russian President go well on Friday Victorian man arrested at Sydney airport ordered to stay away from all airports  Political fallout continues following decision to recognise a Palestinian state And rates of cybercrime soar   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Describing The Move As "Meaningless".  Aussie Pay Packets Grow 3.4% In Year To June.  Homeless Man Faces Court Over Grissly Double Murder In Melbourne.  And Beyonce Adds More Silverware To Her Trophy Cabinet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA delivers relief for Aussie households with interest rate cut, but warns forecast productivity gains have been revised down Australia joins call for Israel to allow aid into Gaza Arrests made as part of crime crackdown in Washington DC And Taylor Swift fans still in a spin after yesterday's 12th album reveal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank has cut interest rates for a third time this year. Senior Coalition M-Ps have decided to formally oppose Australia's decision to recognise the state of Palestine. And  It's Tay Tay day with Taylor Swift anouncing a new album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel hits back at Australia's decision to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly next month  Rates decision looms Trump deploys National Guard to Washington as part of a crime crackdown And AFL Grand FInal entertainment announced See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.