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South east Queensland has been shut down, a Cyclone Alfred barrels towards the coast The US stops intelligence sharing with Ukraine The latest health update on the Pope And New Zealand through to the final of the Champions Trophy Cricket See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quarter of a million sandbags on their way to SE QLD ahead of TC Alfred's arrival. The US President addresses Congress, declaring "America is back". AND  Chappell Roan reveals her newest single will be released on March 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alfred on path of densely populated areas A Perth boy being questioned over threats to a Sydney mosque Australia out of the Champions Trophy cricket And a fresh accolade for a dynamic duo! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland prepares for incoming cyclone Alfred. China has announced retaliatory tariffs on the US. AND Country music icon Dolly Parton has announced her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, has died. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US has announced it's pausing all military aid to Ukraine, effective immediately.  Communities from Queensland and NSW are bracing as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches.  AND Dolly Parton has announced some tragic news.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the winners from this years Oscars. Tropical cyclone Alfred is sitting over 400 kilometres from Brisbane, and moving south east. And Harry Styles is pretty good at this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to Queensland and New South Wales coastlines tomorrow. European leaders agree to boost military aid to Ukraine, following last week's disastrous meeting between the US President Volodomyr Zelensky. and final preparations are underway in Los Angeles for the Oscars, which kicks off later today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ukraine leader has arrived in the UK where he's received an outpouring of support Labor claws back support Queensland rocked by strong earthquake See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volodymyr Zelensky has been kicked out of the White House after clashing with Trump during meeting Pope suffers another health setback Queensland braces for cyclone   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M is brushing-off Donald Trump's apparent AUKUS gaffe. Investigators are looking into possible suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife. And Zendaya has joined the iconic Shrek franchise!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finally struggling homeowners will get a rate cut - with three of the four major banks' rate cuts starting from today.  The Prime Minister is brushing-off Donald Trump's apparent AUKUS gaffe - after he appeared not to know what it was. AND Katy Perry is one of six celebs set to be launched into space!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are investigating the death of Gene Hackman, who has been found dead, alongside his wife and dog, at their New Mexico home The controversial Tate brothers allowed to travel from Romania to US on a private jet The Tillies request urgent recruitment of fulltime coach, after disappointment at the She Believes Cup in the US And Katy Perry set to be launched into space... for real! See omnystudi...

Close to 15-million Australians will pay bigger premiums on their private health insurance come April.  Qatar Airways approved to take a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia. And Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are back in the US after a romantic getaway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six-and-a-half tonnes of a date rape drug known as BUTE has been uncovered in a storage unit in Sydney's Inner West.  Qatar airways has been given the green light to secure a 25 per cent stake in Virgin airlines. AND Tributes pour in for Gossip Girl Star Michelle Trachtenberg following her shock death.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week we told you the date of the election, and this week we'll tell you who will win!  Plus! We have both the PM and the opposition leader with questions about their property portfolios, but only one is under scrutiny. Why is that?  And we couldn't go a week without talking about our friend Donal and his antics with the Russia/Ukraine war.  All that and more! LINKS Read Joe's c...

The Private Hospitals Association issues dire warning ahead of jump in health insurance premiums A manhunt underway, following the shooting death of a woman, west of Brisbane An Aussie cricketer cleared of a dodgy bowling action And the NRL buzz breaking through, in Vegas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest Inflation data has potentially put a dent in another interest rate cut. The head of Australia's defence force has confirmed Chinese warships gave no notice before holding live fire drills off our coast. And Drake has pulled the pin on the remainder of his sold out Australia and New Zealand tour -- blaming a scheduling conflict! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is waiting to find out from the US President if Australia will face tariffs on some metal products... Headline inflation remains steady for the year to January. AND A co-star has revealed a young Ryan Reynolds was 'difficult' to work with!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nurse has been charged over a video filmed at a Sydney hospital earlier this month, where she and another worker were allegedly recorded threatening harm to Israeli patients. The Federal Opposition is facing a second day of scrutiny - as Labor continue's to demand answers about Peter Dutton's share purchases. And health workers in Gaza say that at least six newborn babies have died in the past t...

Accusations fly amid revelations the opposition leader baught shares in banks day before bail out. Government officials have revealed a Virgin pilot first raised the alarm about live fire drills being conducted by Chinese warships. And Justin Bieber has opened up about fatherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major I-V-F provider in Australia says it now believes personal information of patients may have been accessed in a cyber attack.  A member of the Bali Nine has had charges dating back 20 years dismissed in court.  AND Justin Bieber's reps have slammed public rumours on his wellbeing!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Canberra Raiders players have apologised, after getting into a scuffle in Vegas, ahead of the opening round of the NRL season Two men rounded up in outback NSW, after a violent incident in SA The Aussies prepare for South Africa in the upcoming Champions Trophy match And legendary R and B artist, Roberta Flack, dies at the age of 88 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says any peace secured in the war in Ukraine must be on Kyiv's terms. Police say they will expand the search to the NSW south coast as they look for a fisherman missing, feared dead, after he went overboard.  And All the wins at this years SAG awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A desperate search for a man, feared to have been taken by a shark off the NSW coast - has entered its second day.  Bruce Lehrmann has appeared via phone in a Tasmanian court, accused of stealing a car from a rural town near Hobart. AND An iconic Home & Away character is leaving Summer Bay!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An American Airlines flight has been escorted to Rome by fighter jets following a bomb threat A search will resume off the coast of Newcastle this morning after a suspected shark attack  Cyclone Alfred expected to develop into a Category 2 this morning  Opposition leader Peter Dutton vows to match Labor's pledge of $8.5 million dollars for Medicare  See omnystudio.com/listener for p...