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ANZ say consumer spending down 8 percent year-on-year as Aussies tighten budgets.  Queensland Police charge man after Mother and baby found dead at a home in Rockhampton.  Hawaii declared a disaster zone following wildfires.  Today is Red Nose Day so we're urged to get silly for a great cause.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six million Australians will soon get cheaper access to hundreds of common medicines, as part of a new 60-day dispensing plan. China has returned Australia to a list of approved 'group tour' destinations in another sign the relationship is improving. And Elon Musk fires up at the ABC  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commonwealth Bank says more people are likely to start defaulting on their loans as interest rates rise.  Gina Rineheart has joined forces with Swimming Queensland to help Gold Coast secure the 2026 Commonwealth Games.  Scientists say you no longer need to walk 10,000 steps per day to stay healthy.  American burger chain Wendy's to open 200 stores in Australia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

We now have a clearer time-frame on when Australians will vote in the Voice referrendum. The Commonwealth Bank posts record 10 billion dollar profit And This Aussie singer has cancelled her US tour due to illness  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homeowners facing massive council rate increase.  AFP say Australia's drug problem as bad as America's.  Investigation into Victorian mushroom deaths takes another turn.  University of Southern Queensland out to prove chillis are good for brain health.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government admits household spending is off the boil as essentials take up more of the family budget. it seems there is now just one Australian state where voters are likely to support the Voice to Parliament. And This cancelled rapper has hit the stage  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Matilda's are set to take on France or Morocco after beating Denmark 2-nil in round of 16 clash.  Queensland Police set up taskforce with 25 detectives to investigate fatal fire on Russell Island.  More than 81 percent of Aussies are now gaming.  Dolly Parton throws her support behind 2024 Paris Olympics with classic take on an old foot stomper.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

The PM has accused the Coalition of trying to divide australia -- after it questioned him about potential treaties with first nations people. Candles and flowers have been laid at the site of a Queensland house fire that claimed the lives of a father and his five young children. And These Tech billionaires are going head to head on social media  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New poll shows support for the Voice referendum ebbs away Man shot dead by police north of Brisbane Third person dies from food poisoning in Victoria's Gippsland region  Social media influence to face charges over riot in New York City See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister will use a major speech at Garma today, promising a referendum on The Voice this year  China drops tariffs on Australian barley  Police investigate fatal shooting in Melbourne New study shows link between plant-based diets and heart health See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACCC has rejected a bid by ANZ to buy Suncorp An alarming jump in the number of homeless people Another country dumps plans to host the Commonwealth Games See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security tightens in Washinton D-C as Donald Trump to face court over presidential election in 2020.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launches attack on Opposition leader Peter Dutton over Voice to Parliament.  D-Day for Port Adelaide set to be handed huge fine over concussion saga.  Two winners, one from Victoria and one from Sydney share in the 100-million-dollar Powerball.  See omnystudio.com/l...

Unidentified remains have been found as crews continue their ocean search for the victims of a military chopper crash The bus driver charged over the tragic Hunter Valley wedding bus crash is facing a string of additional charges.  Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has followed through on her threat to sue Brittany Higgins for defamation.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly one million Aussies are working two jobs as cost of living continues to put strain on households.  Greens claim they've bent over backwards to find common ground with Albanese Government on housing policy.  Donald Trump's Lawyer is confident the former US President will be found innocent.  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie are separating after 18 years.  See omnystudio....

The Federal Government is being accused of taking a massive gamble with taxpayers money -- after re-introducing its housing policy back into Parliament. Jobseeker amoung other benefits set to jump in September. And Lizzo facing accusations from ex workers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor will re-introduce their 10-billion-dollar housing Future Fund but could face an early election if it's not supported.  Mortgage holders sigh with relief as rates held steady for another month.  Police in the US thwart a shooting at a private Jewish school.  Powerball jackpots to 100 million dollars tomorrow with half of all Aussie adults to buy a ticket.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

The Reserve Bank has left the door open to future interest rate hikes down the track.  A Gold Coast man is facing life behind bars -- after being charged with more than 16-hundred child sex offences. And Stars react to this actors death  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matildas beat Canada 4-nil in Melbourne  Crew of Defence Force chopper declared dead  Reserve Bank to make rates decision Great Barrier Reef escapes IN DANGER rating  England takes fifth Ashes Test   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for four airmen missing after a helicopter crash in Queensland has turned into a recovery mission, The Coalition is urging the Federal Government not to push ahead with an increase to the jobseeker rate. And AFL great Buddy Franklin calls time on his career See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonia Kruger takes out TVs night of nights as Masterchef pay tribute to late judge Jock Zonfrillo.  Economists split on whether there'll be a rate rise tomorrow when the RBA meet.  The search continues today for the four servicemen missing following helicopter crash in Queensland.  Heartbreak for rugby league legend Wally Lewis with new diagnosis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Questions raised over the safety of the chopper involved in a horror crash in Queensland Banned energy drink widely available on the black market Worrying findings over the number of young people experiencing loneliness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massive search underway for four missing Australians after military chopper crashes in Queensland Australia makes a landmark weapons deal with America Apartment prices continue to soar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grave fears held for four on board a chopper crash off the coast of Queensland Australia makes a landmark deal to make missiles with the USA Police in WA uncover a massive drug haul   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man and a woman have died after two light planes collided near Brisbane. The Federal Government is facing an uphill battle on it's housing bill, with both the Coalition and Greens still critical of the proposal. And The Emmy Awards postponed  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Secretary General says era of global boiling has begun.  New census questions being considered for 2026 snapshot.  Powerball to jackpot to 100-million-dollars next week.  Australia lose to Nigeria, 3-2, in World Cup Match in Brisbane.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.