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The Prime Minister has congratulated Pope Leo on becoming the next pontiff and invited him to visit Australia in 2028. Liberal MP Sussan Ley has confirmed she will run to become the party's new leader.  AND Baby joy for Matilda's skipper Sam Kerr! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crowds have erupted as Robert Prevost was unveiled as Pope Leo XIV US President Donald Trump describes the appointment of an American Pope as a great honour  Willie Rioli ruled out of Showdown after AFL probe Government MP's return to Canberra for the first time since the election    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greens Leader Adam Bandt has finally conceded his long-held-inner-city seat of Melbourne. Two men have been found guilty in WA of murdering Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey. And Doechii has downplayed her Metgala outburst See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first vote in the Conclave to elect a new Pope has failed - with black smoke emerging from the Sistine Chapel this morning. World leaders are calling for calm, amid fears tensions between India and Pakistan could escalate further. AND Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet have finally walked their first red carpet as a couple! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe breaks down Labor's landslide win against the Coalition in the 2025 Federal Election. Plus former Liberal staffer Charlotte Mortlock gives her advice on what the party needs to do to reset and challenge Labor again in three years. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph  here Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial .  Got a question for Jo...

All eyes are on the Vatican this morning, with the conclave now underway The search for Samantha Murphy's body ramps up again in Victoria Attention now turns to who will replace Karen Webb, after the NSW Police Commissioner announced her resignation  And another twist in the cook book feud See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens are without a leader after Adam Bandt lost his Melbourne seat. Rates cuts are tipped to be on the way. And Who's rumoured to perform at this wedding fo the year.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We could soon see some cost of living relief - at the bowser. There's been a violent breakdown in relations between India and Pakistan this morning. AND Kylie Jenner suffers a fashion disaster after the Met Gala!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The doors to the Sistine Chapel will close in a matter of hours as the process of electing a new Pope begins Blaze rips through a family home in Toowoomba Pressure is mounting on the AFL to take action against Port Adelaide's Willie Rioli Canadian Prime Minister and Donald Trump meet at the White House   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teal candidates in Three seats are struggling to hold onto their leads. Erin Patterson's barrister has questioned a key piece of evidence. And  All the latest from the Met Gala Blue carpet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rihanna has made a surprise reveal at this year's Met Gala.  The PM will begin finalising his new and expanded Labor ministry this week, following there landslide election win.  AND The mushroom killer trial enters it's second week in country Victoria.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump announces a 100 per cent tariff on all movies produced outside the US Erin Patterson's Facebook friends give evidence as mushroom murder trial continues Events staged across the UK to mark 80 years since the end of WWII  And final touches ahead of the Met Gala        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese says he wants to be a P-M for all Australians, as he gets back to work. In a blow for the Arts industry, US President Donald Trump has announced a 100 per cent tariff on movies produced outside the U-S. And Miley Cyrus has debuted a new song in a surprise performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister's back in the nation's capital to begin work on his second term in office. The final preparations are being made in Rome for the election of the next Pope. AND Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper have finally gone Instagram official!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brazilian police say they've foiled a bomb plot planned for Lady Gaga's concert in Rio Anthony Albanese will begin his second term as Prime Minister today, after his landslide election win The second week of the mushroom murder trial to begin in Victoria And the NRL's magic round wraps up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has been re-elected Prime Minister in a landslide election win Peter Dutton out of politics after losing his own seat  Qantas worker fighting for life after horror fall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister and Opposition leader make ditch pitches to voters Electoral Commission urges voters to do their homework before heading to ballot box Prince Harry speak out over fall out with King Charles See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both leaders make last ditch bid to voters ahead of the Federal election. Latest data shows retail spending has continued to grow in March - up four per cent on the same time last year.  And Sean 'diddy' Combs has formally rejected a plea deal ahead of his sex trafficking trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a major shake up at the White House - with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz being replaced The PM says his focus is on winning a majority government - as another opinion poll, shows a hung parliament is likely.  AND Elsa Pataky has made a candid admission about her marriage to Aussie heartthrob Chris Hemsworth.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's election eve, with both leaders in the final push to secure votes Erin Patterson's ex husband takes the stand in the mushroom murder trial  A major shakeup at the White House with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz being replaced  And NASA astronauts take part in the fifth all-female space walk  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition claims it will deliver a 14-billion dollar improvement to the budget bottom line over the next four years. The estranged husband of alleged mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson is the first witness to give evidence at her murder trial in country Victoria. And Things are heating up between Liz Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus since going public with their relationship. See omnystudio.com/lis...

After months of negotiations, the United States and Ukraine have signed off on a historic minerals deal. The Coalition claims net debt would be 40-billion dollars lower over the next four years, if it wins Saturday's election. AND Liz Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus have packed on the PDA in their latest social media post! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With election just days away, Joe speaks with political mastermind Tim Gleason about the seats to watch as the nation heads to the polls this weekend. Plus Joe’s take on the booing of the Welcome to Country at a Melbourne Anzac Day dawn service. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph  here Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial .  Got...

Erin Patterson admits to lying about having cancer as her murder trial continues in Victoria. An inquest into the Bondi Junction stabbing attack will today focus on the emergency response Donald Trump blames his predecessor for slump in US economy  Both leaders ramp up their election campaign with just 48 hours before we head to the polls.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Inflation is remaining steady as both sides of politics campaign hard on the cost of living. A Victorian court has heard accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson deliberately made a false claim she had cancer, to organise a fatal lunch. And There's set to be a new Taylor Swift documentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.