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Barry Humphries - who rose to global fame behind character Dame Edna Everage - has passed away aged 89 Social media awash with tributes for the entertainer from Ricky Gervais to PM Anthony Albanese  The Pharmacy Guild warns of medicine stockpiling over a Federal Government plan  Geelong thump Sydney in the AFL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More New Zealanders will be allowed to become citizens of Australia under a new direct pathway A 29-year-old Melbourne man released on bail charged with dangerous driving causing death over this week's horror crash that claimed five lives The US has set an unwanted record pace for mass killings this year The Western Bulldogs back in the winners circle to kick off the AFL's ANZAC round See omnystud...

A top legal advisor to the Federal Government is backing in the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament, while the Opposition claims it threatens 'equality of citizenship'. A class action has been launched against Optus following last year's data breach. A man who was pulled over for speeding shortly before a deadly crash on the Victoria-New South Wales border, has been charged by police. In sport...

Millions of Australians to enjoy another long weekend as ANZAC DAY commemoration plans continue.  LIV Golf fever hits Adelaide with the Australian debut just hours away.  Lidia Thorpe's Father says he's disappointed in her recent behaviour.  The largest spaceship ever built explodes just minutes after take off.  If you have tupperware in the back of the cupboard, it could now be worth some cash. ...

Changes recommended in the first external review of the Reserve Bank in 40 years have been welcomed by both sides of government. There's major criticism of how banks protect their customers from scams. A man has been charged with making death threats against Brittany Higgins, her fiance, and their pet dog. In sport, former Test Captain Mark Taylor believes David Warner has three test matches to sa...

Major review of Reserve Bank could see two separate boards, one to set rates and one for day-to-day operations.  Catholic Priest Father Bob remembered as an Australian hero.  LIV Golf makes its Australian debut in South Australia today.  Thousands descend on tiny town in Western Australia for total solar eclipse.  Another book in the works for a TV series.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The Treasurer says there won't be any increase to JobSeeker payments in next month's budget, despite the government's own panel of experts recommending a substantial hike. Manufacturers would be forced to send more electric and low-emissions cars to Australia under a new Federal Government policy. There's been a jump in the number of people claiming refugee status in Australia. In sport, David War...

Fedeal Government to cut spending in upcoming budget to aged care sector.  Hospital at home working for kids with Covid-19.  Man who shot teenager for ringing the wrong doorbell in the US hands himself in.  A 67-million-year-old dinosaur sells for an eye-watering amount at auction.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minister in charge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has vowed to get it 'back on track' with a major overhaul. Jacinta Price will spearhead the Opposition's campaign against the Voice To Parliament after being promoted to the frontbench, as Shadow Indigenous Australians Minister. A transgender athlete has been banned from joining a women's semi-professional basketball team. In sport...

Polling shows 58% are in favor, 42% are against it PM denies he's failed to act on child abuse claims in NT Booking.com the latest to be caught up in a scam  SpaceX has scrubbed latest launch  Ed Sheeran has thrown lavish party for wife Cherry at his London restaurant  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government is warning any cash splash in the upcoming budget will be restrained, as high interest rates put pressure on the nation's finances. Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia must use all tools at its disposal to prevent conflict in the Asia-Pacific. Supermarket giant Woolworths is pulling reusable plastic bags from its stores in a bid to reduce plastic waste. In sport, the...

Police are yet to arrest a suspect and are unsure of a motive Commonwealth under pressure to increase bulk-billing incentive  Three former Liberal Indigenous Affairs ministers will support Voice to Parliament Melbourne takes crown as Australia's biggest city, beating Sydney  Eels and Raiders chalk up wins in NRL Kim Kardashian's daughter makes appearance at Katy Perry concert  See omnystudio.com/l...

Key Supporters For And Against The Voice Organise Their Campaigns  New Data Shows Australia Is Grappling With Bulk-Billing Crisis  Search To Resume For Missing Fisherman In Far North Queensland  Boston Marks 10 Years Since Deadly Marathon Bombing  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Police Charge Sydney Man With Accepting Money In Exchange For Information About National Security  Army Reservist Appears In US Court On Espionage Charges After Pentagon Leak  Man Charged With Murder Over Fatal Stabbing Of Sydney Paramedic  Aussie Athletes Banned From Staying In Olympic Village After Completing Events At 2024 Paris Games See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Year Old Paramedic Stabbed Repeatedly In Sydney's South West.  Disgraced NRL Star Jarryd Hayne Back Behind Bars.  Damage Assessments Underway After Powerful Cyclone Smashes W-A's Pilbara.  And Matthew McConaghey Believes One Of His Besties Could Be His Brother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major concerns about Labor's Residential aged care staff quotas.  More than 48,000 head to Adelaide Oval for Gather Rounds first match.  Cyclone Isla crosses the WA coast bringing winds of up to 230kms.  Royal Mint release new coin ahead of King Charles Coronation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53-Thousand People Entered The Workforce In March.  An Assurance Australia Day Won't Be Scrapped Under The Voice To Parliament.  Red Alert For Category Five Cyclone In W-A.  And Record Numbers Of Aussies Expected To Get New Passports This Year.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adelaide gearing up to host the first ever AFL Gather Round.  Another blow for Federal Opposition party with another Minister not campaigning for the no vote.  Confirmation as to whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will attend the King's Coronation.  Former US President Donald Trump says court staff were crying as he was arraigned last week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Dutton Says Australians Should Be Angry About State Of Affairs In N-T.  Eddie McGuire Defends Cost Of Shane Warne Memorial.  Scams Are On The Rise In Australia.  And Splendour In The Grass Lineup Released See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grim update from the International Monetary Fund on the global economy.  A tropical cyclone off the coast of WA upgraded to a category two.  New Major study shows benefits of four day work weeks.  Melbourne Cup ticket prices slashed this year.  Final preparations happening in Adelaide for the AFL's first Gather Round.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Attorney General Julian Leeser Concerned About Opposition's Stance.  Major Breakthrough In China Export Stoush.  MilkRun Shutting-Up Shop.  And Latitude Financial Says It Won't Be Paying Hackers A Ransom.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yet to RSVP to NATO Meeting.  Severe Tropical Cyclone set to form off coast of Western Australia.  The Dalai Lama apologises after video emerges of him asking young boy to suck his tongue when approached for a hug.  AFL Integrity Unit asked to investigate racial vilification of Adelaide Crow Izak Rankine on Instagram.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Lifesavers Renew Calls For Beach-goers To Stay Safe On The Water After Drownings Over Easter Break Easter Rush Set To Hit The Nation's Airports and Roads Again As Long Weekend Comes To An End  A Lifeline For Porter Davis Homes  The Prime Minister Asked To Attend Upcoming NATO Summit In Lithuania  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Religious Leaders and Politicians Issue Easter Messages Of Hope And Renewal  Speculation Grows Over Scott Morrison's Future  Man Recovers In Hospital After Crocodile Attack In Far North Queensland  Calls For National Crackdown On Aussies Raiding Their Superannuation For Cosmetic Surgery  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drivers Warned To Stay Safe On The Nation's Roads After Road Toll Grows During Easter Long Weekend  Millions of Aussies on Low-To-Middle Incomes Brace For Major Tax Hike After May Budget  Prime Minister Ken Wyatt For Quitting Liberal Party Over Its Stance On The Voice To Parliament  Good Friday Appeal Breaks Last Year's Fundraising Record  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.