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Australia has helped US and British forces launch missile air strikes in Yemen Alarming new research reveals risks for beachgoers Wharfies continue their action against major Port operator See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A NSW family is working to bring the body of Taylor Rockliffe home, following his death in Bali Australians being urged to shop around for their utilities Alex De Minaur facing a tricky first-round opponent at the Australian Open The first trailer drops, for the Amy Winehouse biopic  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The opposition leader has slammed Woolworths for scrapping Australia Day products Three Australians caught in deadly avalanche Police foil a plot to murder Sydney rappers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A police shooting at a medical centre on the NSW South Coast Australia Day merchandise, pulled from sale at Woolworths Big trouble for a Melbourne AFL star And the nominations out for the SAG awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hopes lower inflation will mean an interest rate pause  Supermarket giants facing tougher penalties for hiking prices. Australia’s first psychedelic therapy clinic a step closer to opening  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U-S Secretary of State Antony Blinken Arrives In Israel For Fresh Talks On Peace Deal between Israel and Hamas  Federal Government Reveals Head of National Supermarkets Inquiry  Thousands of Victorian Residents Remain On Flood Alert Donald Trump Argues For Presidential Immunity In a Washington D-C Court See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new variant of Covid is leading to a double wave of the virus More relief funding for Queensland Thousands of travellers fall victim to a data breach See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pope Francis causes controversy with comments on surrogacy Usman Khawaja to make a stand for peace in the Middle East Sam Kerr's dad speaks out on his famous daughter's future, after her ACL injury And a recap on the fashion at the Golden Globes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lowest paid workers among the big winners as wage growth spikes Police smash reptile smuggling ring Victoria in the grip of a flood emergency See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 42-year-old man charged with murder over the burning death of a woman in southern NSW Claims the nation's renewable energy targets have been derailed Worries about a lack of female representatives in Parliament Sam Kerr in doubt for the Olympics after ACL tear and big Aussie hopes at the Golden Globes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland residents are being warned it could take up to two years to repair damage to their homes following recent wet weather. The biggest shake-up to Australia’s income tax system in decades is now just months away. Alaska Airlines has grounded a large number of planes after a domestic flight in the U-S lost cabin pressure mid-air. Australia has won the third Test against Pakistan at the SCG....

The bill from the recent disasters across Queensland is set to hit more than 2 billion dollars.  House prices are forecast to continue to increase over the next twelve months.  Meat prices begin falling in supermarkets, but farmers say it shouldn't have taken this long.  Season three of White Lotus begins filming.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some well-known names across the world have been revealed in newly released court documents as associated of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  Aussies have less cash to splash as cost of living and higher interest rates take hold.  More than 60% of asylum seekers entering Australia aren't leaving when their visa expires.  Rain could threaten play at the SCG on day three of the third test between Aust...

Storms are set to continue across both New South Wales and Victoria with one person lucky to be alive after a tree fell on their caravan.  The Salvation Army is calling on help from the southern states as Queensland continues their mammoth clean-up efforts following cyclones and floods.  Japan Air traffic control say the coastguard plane which collided with a passenger et, killing five people, did...

A passenger plane and coastguard plane have collided in Tokyo, killing five people after they were on a mission to deliver aid to earthquake victims.  Rescuers continue the search for survivors following several earthquakes across Japan.  Thousands of Victorians remain without power following wild weather, while the ADF is deployed to South-East Queensland to help with storm recovery efforts.  The...

There's been chaos across Japan after more than 60 aftershocks and tsunami warnings were issued following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake.  South-East Queensland residents have been told to brace for more flooding with more than 500mm of rain falling since New Years Eve.  House prices across Australia have risen 8.1 percent.  A U-S airport introduces therapy Llamas to help stressed out passengers flyin...

Millions of people have packed cities across Australia to celebrate the new year.  Changes to welfare payments come into effect from today while fee hikes for several essentials will also increase.  A former World Champion Cyclist has been charged with the death of his wife in Adelaide.  Dietitians warns those wanting to clean up their diet to not be too extreme.  See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

New vape laws expected to put pressure on GPs Queenslanders still without power a week after severe storms Warnings from lifesavers as drowning deaths continue to rise   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens of councils are choosing not to hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day The clean up in Queensland continues Alarming research reveals confusion over beach safety See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh concerns over attacks in Australia inspired by the Middle East conflict  Calls for better shark attack prevention measures in South Australia after the third fatal shark attack this year  South-east Queensland bracing for extreme heat today as residents recover from deadly Christmas storms  And the world's busiest flight paths revealed with an Australia route snagging one of the top spots Se...

Six people killed in wild storms  Volunteer firefighter dies in WA Australian chef and restaurateur Bill Granger dead at 54  Labor loses support in crucial states See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South-east Queensland hammered by severe thunderstorm on Christmas night The Weather Bureau warning more potentially dangerous weather along Australia's East Coast Retailers set to cash in from Boxing Day sales  And Pope Francis devotes Christmas Day message to victims of the Gaza war See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shoppers turn attention to boxing day bargains Price of produce in Queensland set to skyrocket Government cracks down on vocational colleges See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pre Christmas shopping frenzy is in full swing A resolution to boost aid into Gaza passes the UN Security Council.  Health warnings amid a spike in respiratory infections     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St Vincent's Health targeted in a cyber attack  Usman Khawaja set to fight an ICC code of conduct charge Additional support for far north Queensland  Three homes lost in bushfires in the Perth Hills  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.