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An American has died from the methanol poisoning incident in Laos, that's also left two Aussie teens on life support.  Tech companies claim proposed social media age restrictions could cause more harm than good. AND Former One Direction bandmates have reunited for the funeral of Liam Payne in the UK.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major reforms to social media will be introduced to Federal Parliament today Sydneysiders and visitors to feel the impact of a train-free city for 2 full days Tributes flow in for a tennis legend And Troy Sivan cleans up at the ARIAS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer admits China's economic slowdown and a softening labour market is starting to have an impact on government coffers! The private sector are being urged to assess their digital defences. And The cast of the Wicked movie almost looked a lot different. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been revealed the manager of a Laos hostel served two Aussie teenagers free vodka shots in the hours before they fell critically ill.  Melbourne Police have charged a man with murder, after human remains were found in the search for a missing teen.  AND P-Diddy's lawyers are now calling for his sex trafficking case to be dismissed!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne detectives believe they've found human remains in search for 19-year-old Isla Bell A woman has died following a house fire in Sydney's west Rafael Nadal's farewell fate in his teammate's hands at the Davis Cup And Missy Higgins to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition Leader has described Labor's student caps as "a dog's breakfast" Alan Jones has copped additional charges which police say relates to a ninth person. And  Christmas has come early for Sabrina Carpenter fans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former broadcaster Alan Jones is now facing two additional charges of indecent assault from an alleged ninth victim.  The families of two Melbourne teenagers have rushed to Thailand to be by their side, after a suspected poisoning at their hostel.  AND An Aussie sports superstar has announced she and her partner are expecting!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Australian women, aged 19, are fighting for life in Thai hospitals after suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos A man being questioned over the death of another Australian woman Jess and Noemi Fox win a joint award as Australia's most inspiring athletes And Sam Kerr makes a big announcement! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Jones will face court in December on dozens of historical indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Lidia Thorpe says she's unfazed -- after the Senate passed a Censure motion against her -- for interrupting a state reception for King Charles. And Big news from Beyonce See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadcast veteran Alan Jones has been arrested in Sydney, over allegations he assaulted multiple young men.  Australia is set to increase military co-operation with Japan and the United States AND Taylor Swift has skipped her boyfriend's latest NFL match in Buffalo! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tri-lateral talks have discussed the importance of this military relationship, in making a statement to the world Tributes flowing in for three young men, killed in a light plane crash in Victoria The Wallabies turn it on again, this time in Cardiff And Cold Chisel captures motor sport loving hearts, at the Adelaide 500! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pilot and two passengers have been killed in a plane crash in regional Victoria Woman killed in violent neighbourhood dispute Free trade dominates talks on final day of APEC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major bank issues warning over scammers targetting Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers Education at the centre of last Parliamentary sitting of the year Schoolies kicks off in the Gold Coast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is rejecting claims its political donation reforms are designed to shut independent candidates out of the electoral process. The Victorian Premier has condemned protestors who - she says - tried to politicise a beautiful event for children. And Kylie Minogue will take part in this month's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Major reforms are set to be introduced into Federal Parliament next week - aimed at limiting the influence of billionaires in Australian elections. Flights to and from Bali are again operating after days of cancellations. AND A blonde bombshell is making her Hollywood return after more than a decade hiatus! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Storms have slammed Queensland's south east the last two nights, and residents are being warned to brace for more A man arrested over a water pistol, which sparked fears of an active shooter in the Sydney CBD The Aussie men win their first T-20 match against Pakistan And a Hollywood heavyweight makes her return after a lengthy hiatus! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government admits Snapchat COULD be exempt from proposed social media age restrictions. The Federal Government is heralding the latest employment data --saying it shows it has the right policies in place. And Lady Gaga apparently has a new acting role in the works! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's unemployment rate has remained steady for the third straight month.  Some good news for Aussie's stuck in Bali - with flights resuming between Australia and the holiday island.  AND An actor from the Office has taken out this year's Sexiest Man Alive!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden has held his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, since the latter romped home in the US election A man to face court for three sex attacks on the Queensland Sunshine Coast A major Christmas bonus for child care workers at Goodstart Early Learning The NSW Golf Open gets underway today And the death of a British acting legend   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

What you'll get on this week's Real Story with Joe Hildebrand! How the Democrats could have learned from the Voice campaign in Australia.  Will Kevin Rudd get fired as the Ambassador to the US?  And the outrage over a Jaimie Oliver book...is the outrage misplaced?  Plus! Special guest and Adopt Change ambassador Zufi Emerson.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebr...

The Albanese Government believes it can form a good working relationship with the Trump administration. The corporate regulator says C-Bus delaying insurance payouts to more than 10-thousand members, represents a 'systemic failure'. And  People magazine name their sexiest man alive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are hopes a Nationwide education programme will drive-down vaping rates among Young Australians. Travellers have been left frustrated at airports across Australia and Bali, following a volcanic eruption AND Pop music's latest 'IT' couple has been spotted enjoying a rare date night in Sydney!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian holiday makers impacted by volcanic ash in Indonesia The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Alex de Minaur's incredible year of tennis, comes to an end And the first trailer has been released for the new Bridget Jones movie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Opposition says it's "very concerned" about the potential arrival of an undetected boat at the tip of the Northern Territory. A timeline has been set for an inquest into the deadly Bondi Junction knife attack. And Lot's of Hollywood baby news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.