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The RBA lifting the official cash rate by a quarter of a per cent  Major outage for Optus customers  King Charles opens parliament in the UK Israel's PM rules out ceasefire Robbie Williams reveals biggest regret of his career  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mortgage holders will be in for a tough Christmas -- with the Reserve Bank lifting interest rates to their highest level in 12 years! Without A fight has lived up to his name, charging to a comfortable victory in the 163rd Melbourne Cup. And Harry and Meghan claim they were snubbed by the palace -- ahead of celebrations for King Charles' 75th birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Economists believe another rate hike is on the way today as inflation is still too high.  Thousands expected at Flemington Racecourse for the Race That Stops a Nation.  A vigil has been held overnight for the victims of the Regional Victoria pub crash.  The Simpsons no longer to have Homer strangling Bart in new episodes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Greens have staged a walk-out from the Senate -- over the situation in Gaza. The P-M says his trade mission to China will help create more jobs. And Taylor Swift has again broken album records with 1989 Taylor's version See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police still piecing together how an SUV mounted a kerb and struck and killed five people in a beer garden in Victoria.  The PM begins his visit in China with talks from trade to pandas on the agenda.  Housing experts say there needs to be migration targets because a ban on overseas arrivals has caused extreme rental fluctuations.  It's a girl's night out for Taylor Swift, the Shake it Off singer...

Anthony Albanese managing expectations as he arrives in China A World Cup win for the Aussies Spectator hit at regional speedway See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel's Prime Minister rules out ceasefire Anthony Albanese's landmark visit to China Travis Kelce asked if he's in love with Taylor Swift See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lawyer for a Victorian woman -- accused of murdering three family members -- has stopped short of saying whether she'll fight the charges. There have been wild scenes at the QANTAS AGM -- with shareholders cheering "shame on you" at the airline's board. And  The Weeknd pulls the pin on this months concert dates  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson is facing three murder charges and five charges of attempted murder  Australia's most wanted fugitive arrested in Turkey  Israeli troops advance further into Gaza Search on for winner of $40m Powerball jackpot   The Beatles release their last song  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Foreign Minister is hopeful more australians will escape gaza -- reiterating calls for humanitarian efforts to be upheld. The federal government maintains the shift to "net zero" emissions will help transform the Australian economy. And Travis Kelce has laughed off suggestions that Taylor Swift made him famous See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The border crossing into Egypt to open briefly Cooler conditions give fireys across NSW & Qld the upper hand  Donald Trump's children called to witness stand in NY civil fraud trial  Matildas beat Chinese Taipei 3-0 in Olympic qualifier  Britney Spears' childhood home up for sale  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is trying to ensure dozens of Australians are able to safely pass into Egypt as they try to flee Southern Gaza. The P-M is looking at his options -- after the High Court allowed a convicted terrorist to stay in Australia. And  This Christmas Classic has offically been defrosted  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House prices have grown almost 5% this year with a new record for October Dozens killed in explosion at Gaza refugee camp  Search continues for surfer mauled off SA coast  Pakistan have beaten Bangladesh at men's ODI World Cup Lamborghini from The Wolf Of Wall Street up for sale  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot and Windy conditions are only fuelling fires across Queensland and NSW. Shark attack in S.A. And Matthew Perry's Friends Co-stars break their silence    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel's PM has again rejected calls for a ceasefire  FIFA bans Luis Rubiales from all football activities for three years  Aussie winemakers welcome decision to walk away from EU deal Movember marks 20 years  David Beckham earns dinner invite from the King See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six former Australian Prime Ministers have come together to condemn the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. Warmer weather and the release of the new Iphone have seen September's retail sales grow. And This friends co-star is keen to take Mathew Perry's dog after his death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An autopsy is being carried out to determine the cause of the 54 year-old's death UN says civil order is breaking down in Gaza as Israel expands ground operations Qld on high alert as bushfires continue to burn Matildas smash Philippines in Olympic qualifier in Perth Britney Spears confirms sequel to memoir  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel's Prime Minister declares a second stage in war with Hamas Bob Carr's wife has suddenly died Britney Spears inspires Halloween costumes in the US See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel expands strikes on Gaza Police and FBI agents search river in hunt for gunman Two Sydney men charged in drug bust   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detectives are working to identify a body retrieved from the water off Sydney's Eastern Suburbs to determine if it is that of an accused killer. U-S warplanes have carried out air strikes on two locations in Eastern Syria. And T aylor Swift has released another album  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have released 40 year-old Robert Card as a person of interest  IDF carries out targeted raid in northern Gaza  Parts of Queensland under threat from bushfires  Matildas beat Iran in Olympic qualifier  Taylor Swift leads nominations at BIllboard music awards  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Lehrmann has been named as the "high profile" man charged with raping a woman in Toowoomba. 22 people are dead in U-S mass shooting And Justin Timberlake isn't too happy about the Britney book  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology, defence and regional security on top of the agenda for the leaders Federal police have dismantled an Australia-wide money laundering syndicate  Lonely Planet names Kangaroo Island one of the world's top destinations  Australian men take a win over the Netherlands in ODI World Cup  New wax figure of The Rock unveiled in Paris after alterations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

The Treasurer says the latest inflation data shows the Federal Government's cost-of-living measures are working. Bushfires ravaging Queensland have turned deadly with a body found. And britney Spears breaks records with her tell all released  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has increased its aerial bombardment of Gaza ahead of a ground offensive PM announces plan to streamline defence information sharing with US RBA governor says central bank won't hesitate to lift rates if needed Today marks 100 years since Vegemite first hit the shelves  Britney Spears speaks of disastrous VMAs performance for the first time  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...