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The death toll from the conflict between Israel and Hamas has passed 2000 Two flights will bring stranded Aussies home  Australian journalist Cheng Lei released from Chinese custody Carlos Alcaraz bundled out of the Shanghai Masters  Jada Pinkett Smith claims she's been separated for seven years  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has confirmed the first repatriation flights to bring Australians home from Israel will leave on Friday. Australian woman Cheng Lei has arrived home in Melbourne after spending three years in detention in China. Unions are calling for Qantas Chairman Richard Goyder to leave the airline immediately. In sport, Nick Kyrgios expected to be fully fit for the Australian Open. And in e...

Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken amid ongoing violence Grave fears for an Aussie woman feared kidnapped by Hamas  Reports of harassment at early voting centres ahead of Voice referendum  Drop in complaints to telecommunications watchdog  Vanessa Amarosi suing her mother over unpaid earnings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese Says He Was Horrified To See Footage From Opera House Protest. UNICEF Warns Humanitarian Crisis In Gaza Is Worsening.  More Than Three Million Aussies Have Already Voted In Voice Referendum.  AND .. Britney Spears Keen For Collab With Beyonce And Jay-Z See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It follows Hamas attacks that have left hundreds of people dead Australian landmarks lit up in blue and white in solidarity with Israel  Commonwealth Bank to slash jobs amid automation  It's World Mental Health Day  NZ beat The Netherlands in ODI World Cup Netflix drops trailer for final season of The Crown   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are calls for Australia to be ready to provide munitions to Israel -- after the Jewish state declared war on Palestinian militants. Two new opinion polls show confusion over the Voice is keeping the No vote well in front, ahead of next Saturday's referendum. And Taylor Swift is breaking even more records See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel preparing to fight back following attack by HAMAS over weekend.  Services Australia staff set to walk off the job today.  Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen won't appear at parliamentary inquiry into Commonwealth Games fiasco.  Aussies urged to complete tax returns by October 31 if they're not using a registered tax agent.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fatal shooting in Melbourne's north NRL legend on life support Formula One victory for Aussie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coles and Woolworths workers in historic strike Mother sentenced to manslaughter  Taylor Swift's new beau speaks out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister says Australia will wake-up feeling better about itself on October 15. A New Zealand airport was finally given the all clear after reports of a possible explosive device. And Jason Derulo could be called back to the U-S to face sexual threat allegations  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Lydia Thorpe says the PM and police failed to protect her Flood emergency continuing across Victoria's east  Man detained for planning to kill Queen with crossbow  Victorian woman scoops $60m Powerball jackpot Taylor Swift urged to stay away from future NFL games  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe says she won't back down from her activism ....  despite violent threats against her. Some good news for Aussies struggling with sky high power bills! And More issues for Britney Spears family  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several homes lost on NSW South Coast Flood emergency unfolding in Gippsland region  UK to ban cigarette for young people Morocco, Spain & Portugal to host 2030 Fifa World Cup Health scare for Kevin Spacey  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new body will be set-up within the Home Affairs department, to crack down on people exploiting the migration system. The Rural Fire Service has confirmed at least three properties have been lost on the New South Wales south coast in a bushfire. And Beyonce fans have already snapped up tickets to her concert film ahead of its release  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fires across NSW and Victoria have been downgraded One of Australia's worst pedophiles has been named  Donald Trump back in NY court for fraud trial  Aussie men win Cricket World Cup warm up against Pakistan  Michael Jordan's wealth grows to $3bn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank's decision to leave Interest Rates on hold has been welcomed by the Treasurer. Campaigning is ramping up with less than Two Weeks to go until the Voice Referendum. And Selena Gomez gives surprise performance  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent inflation has increased the chances of a rate hike Bushfire burning out of control in Victoria's Gippsland region Donald Trump fronts court in NY for civil fraud case Endangered Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia  Jodie Turner-Smith files for divorce from Joshua Jackson  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman attacked by shark at popular swimming spot House prices continue to climb  Taylor Swift's date in New Jersey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penrith beating the Broncos 26-24 to take out the title  Increase in property prices adds to inflation woes ahead of RBA rate decision More than a dozen killed in a nightclub fire in Spain  Australian parents are among the most risk-averse in the world Knights claim back to back NRL-W premierships Kim K and Tom Brady flirt at charity auction  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrations are continuing at Collingwood after their win over Brisbane Government workers set to walk off the job   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police issue warning to footy fans to celebrate grand final weekend sensibly Suspect arrested over cold case murder of Tupac New York suffers flash flooding See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A final report by the the Disability royal commission is calling for urgent action against abuse and exploitation.  Experts are warning of a gap in our defence capabilities after the permanent grounding of Australia's M-R-H 90 Taipan fleet. And Are the Spice Girls reuniting? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Joyce has been told if he doesn't front the aviation inquiry when he returns from Europe, he could face jail time.  The PM hooks up with the Hoodoo Gurus in Sydney to urge concert goers to vote yes next month.  Grand Final Eve in Melbourne, with the parade to take place today.  Sir Michael Gambon, best known for playing Albus Dumbledore has died aged 82, See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Hundreds of soldiers will be moved to Townsville, Darwin and Brisbane as part of a major defence restructure. New data shows consumers have pulled-back on spending over the past month. And Taylor Swift as helped her friend Sophie Turner out with new digs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**Jacinta Allen starts day one of her new role, the Premier of Victoria.  **High petrol prices have pushed inflation up in the year to August, but there's no concerns we'll see rate rises as a result.  **Biggest military overhaul for Australia to be announced today.  **Travis Kelce opens up about his relationship with Taylor Swift for the first time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...