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More young people will be up-skilled into tech jobs after Microsoft signed a five billion dollar deal with Australia. Internet bills are set to rise for millions of Aussies in another cost-of-living blow. And Pink details how she almost dies of a drug overdose  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM joining the tech giant for the announcement in Washington Israel gearing up for Gaza ground offensive  Virgin Australia crew threatening industrial action Afghanistan takes win over Pakistan at cricket World Cup Paris Hilton slams trolls who poked fun at the size of her baby's head  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M has landed in the U-S, as he prepares for four days of high-level talks in Washington. Five-and-a-half million dollars in HECS debt is being wiped from some students' records. And You can score a copy of Britney Spears new tell all  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are 71 Australians trapped in Gaza at the moment  A full year of paid parental leave could soon be a reality YES supporters release statement after week of silence Medibank trials four day work week  Tom Hanks and Ed Sheeran spotted rocking out at U2's Vegas concert   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earthquake in Victoria Sydney man in court over social media comments Meryl Streep separation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese government confirms no change to controversial Chinese lease of Darwin Port Adele gives up alcohol Australia's Cricket World Cup campaign back on track See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M says he has no plan to travel to the Middle East despite other leaders heading there. China will be allowed to keep operating the port of darwin, after a review found the country's 99-year lease does not pose a security risk. And More show cancellations for Pink due to illness  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British PM has visited Israel in a show of support WHO says aid waiting at Rafah crossing Opposition accused of politicising child abuse  Opera House turns fifty  NZ take third game in Constellation Cup Britney Spears won't do sit down interviews for upcoming memoir  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

the Treasurer is welcoming the latest unemployment figures -- but admits the jobless rate will rise as Australia feels the effects of conflict in the Middle East. Australians are now being advised not to travel to Lebanon, due to the volatile security situation caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict.  And Exciting news for Taylor Swift fans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US President has also blamed Palestinian militants for a Gaza hospital blast  PM confirms funding to secure places of worship across Australia Sara Lee goes into administration  Radioactive equipment missing in SA AFL trade period wraps up Britney Spears claims Justin Timberlake cheated  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M says an explosion at a hospital in Gaza which killed hundreds of people is "deeply distressing." Victoria’s controversial electric vehicle tax has been abolished by the High Court! And  Britney Spears tell all already top of the charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 200 Australians were onboard the flight that touched down in Sydney Joe Biden will visit Israel to talk with the region's leaders  RBA almost lifted rates this month India's Supreme Court declines to legalise same-sex marriage Socceroos take on New Zealand in friendly  Britney Spears claims she fell pregnant with Justin Timberlake's child   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U-S President will visit the war-torn Middle East -- to reaffirm his country's solidarity with Israel. The Reserve Bank is still worried about inflation ...  and is not ruling-out a 13th interest rate hike. And Could new music for Ariana Grande be on the way? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Egypt refusing to open the Rafah crossing to allow Palestinians to flee  Gold Coast Mayor feeling optimistic about pitch to host Comm Games  Spike in Aussies being treated for ADHD Aussies take win over Sri Lanka at ODI World Cup Cardi B joins Kim Kardashian's latest Skims campaign See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese Fronts First Question Time Since The Voice Referendum Failed.  Temporary Ceasefire In Place In Southern Gaza.  Uber Warns Of Massive Price Hikes If Federal Bill Passes Parliament.  And Defamation Win For Former Special Forces Commando See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palestinians in Gaza's north told to evacuate south Australians in the region told to leave  Advocates for and against the Voice say cooperation needed to close the gap Aust gov fines X for failing to disclose efforts to fight child exploitation Diamonds beat Silver Ferns in Constellation Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians have overwhelmingly voted NO in the referendum on enshrining a Voice To Parliament in the Constitution. Not one state secured the majority yes vote needed. There's been an outpouring of emotion on social media with yes campaigners claiming reconciliation is dead while the no side says it's real action that's needed, not symbolism. Qantas flights scheduled to repatriate Australians from...

It's decision day for the Voice To Parliament with Australian voting in the first referendum since the 1990's. After a long and noisy campaign pollsters claim the 'YES' vote is doomed to failure A Qantas aircraft is safely on its way to London with 220 expat Australians evacuated from Israel. Meantime overnight Israeli warplanes have carried out raids on Gaza Results of a 2021 review into Swimming...

More than One Million Gaza Residents Warned To Evacuate To The South within 24hrs.  220 Australians To Begin Their Journey Out Of The War-Torn Region.  P-M's Final Pitch Ahead Of Voice Referendum.  And The Bill For Cancelling Commonwealth Games Expected To Grow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The vote needs a double majority to pass  US backs Israel as Middle East conflict intensifies  UN warning humanitarian crisis in Gaza critical  New Zealand voters head to the polls South Korea names its panda twins  Australian men lose to Proteas at ODI World Cup  Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie opens  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas has agreed to operate a third flight out of Tel Aviv to repatriate Australians wanting to leave the war-torn region. The final opinion poll ahead of the Voice referendum appears to have sealed its fate- with a jump in the number of people planning to vote 'no'. And services have been held around the country, to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Bali Bombings. In sport, Eddie Jon...

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.