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Treasurer Says Australia Can't Afford Not To Sign On To $368b Subs Package.  Opposition Questioning How Taxpayers Will Fund The Deal.  La Nina Is Over.  Consumer Confidence Takes A Hit.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition has offered bipartisan support to fund it US President has assured Americans the banking system is secure King Charles attends first Commonwealth Day service as Monarch Fourth Test between Australia and India ends in a draw  Celebs out and about at Oscars after parties  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Nuclear-Submarine Deal To Be Announced Tomorrow In U-S. Massive jump In Shoplifting Across Australian Stores.  Third U-S Bank Collapses In As Many Days.  And The Oscars Wrapped-Up For Another Year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese will unveil the details of the submarine deal later this week  Concerns NAPLAN puts too much pressure on kids Mike Pence has taken a veiled swipe at Donald Trump  Oscars fever hits Hollywood Fourth Test between Australia and India heading for a draw  Tom Hanks snags his first Razzie  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM set to touch down in the US, after wrapping up talks in India Evacuations in Queensland's Far North West have wrapped up after record breaking flooding Australia's hopes of winning the final test against India are fading Hollywood's Razzie awards target Tom Hanks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been three years since Covid was officially declared a pandemic with the global deathtoll nearing 7 million Anthony Albanese has held formal talks with the Indian PM in New Delhi Wins to Cronulla and the Broncos in the NRL  Idris Elba's diet change for his role in Netflix movie Luther - the Fallen Sun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action is being promised by the N-R-L over racist comments levelled at South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell As part of a rethink about employment in Australia, there is a push for a trial of a four day working week in the public service The AUSSIE cricketers pay tribute to Pat Cummins’ mother Maria, who has passed away after a long illness Fans of 'The Last of Us' are gearing up for the final show o...

PM to meet his Indian counterpart today Robodebt Royal Commission winds up UN nuclear watchdog concerned about plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine  Trump lawyer facing disciplinary action Aussie men have the upper hand in fourth Test against India Oscars knock back Ukrainian president's bid to appear  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has been attending the 4th cricket Test in India with his counterpart Narendra Modi  Acting PM Richard Marles is defending a looming hike in power prices There's increasing concern about online sales of alcohol - with a spike in ads on social media There are reports the Kardashians are off the guest list for this year's Met Gala event See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

PM Anthony Albanese holding trade and security talk in India.  Energy prices set to rise by July while food prices continue to come down.  Booze ban in Alice Springs shows promising results in just one month.  And new titles for Prince Harry and Megahn Markle's children.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Anthony Albanese to hold talks with his Indian counterpart.  The Reserve Bank has signalled it's closer to a "pause" on interest rates but cautions inflation remains high. And  Harry Styles has broken his silence on that deleted selfie wearing a vintage One Direction Tee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lifeline and Foodbank bracing for more Australians seeking help following interest rate rise.  Australia celebrates International Women's Day.  Bali to crack down on foreigners' bad behaviour.  And Ted Lasso fans given the chance of a lifetime.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Official Cash Rate Now 3.6% -- Its Highest Level In A Decade.  Investigators Say Comms Breakdown May Caused Seaworld Chopper Crash.   Software Giant Atlassian Slashes 500 Staff.  And Calls For A Royal Commission Into The Perth Mint. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank is tipped to pass down a tenth consecutive hike Nearly half of all Aussies are experiencing financial distress  Transport workers protest at Aldi stores across the country Pat Cummins rules himself out of fourth Test  Kylie Minogue turns down invite to perform at Coronation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Turnbull Says He Had No Reason To Believe Scheme Was Illegal.  P-M Anthony Albanese Accused Of Being "Tricky" Over Superannuation Changes.  Interest Rate Decision Looms.  Novak Djokovic Loses Bid To Travel To U-S for Indian Wells And Miami Masters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese remains preferred PM Nation reach agreement to protect world's oceans Heatwave hitting NSW Police clash with demonstrators in central Athens  Alex De Minaur takes out Mexican Open Chris Rock addresses Oscars slap    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Treasurer Warns Economy Will Slow Down As The RBA Considers 10th Straight Interest Rate Hike  Review Recommends Major Changes To The Nation's Immigration Program  Ukraine Under Pressure To Surrender City Of Bakhmut To Russia  A Win For US Dairy Farmers After A Court Allows Use Of Label 'Gruyere' In America    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man Shot Dead In Ambush On Remote Queensland Property To Be Posthumously Honoured Today  Proposed Changes To Aged Care Sector Could Cause Major Workforce Shortage  U-S Lawyer Alex Murdaugh Sentenced To Life In Prison  Brisbane Broncos Outplay Reigning NRL Premiers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penny Wong At G-20 Holding High Level Talks Over Ukraine Invasion.  Qantas Goes On Hiring-Spree After Axing 10k Jobs During Pandemic.  Weather Bureau Forecasting Warm And Dry Conditions For Autumn.  And An Aussie Violinist Selected To Play At King's Coronation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rajwinder Singh will face court in Cairns British intelligence missed chance to stop Ariana Grande concert bombing  Scientists discover hidden corridor inside Pyramid of Giza  Aussies have the upper hand in Third test against India  Ticket chaos at Ed Sheeran concert in Melbourne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Investigate After 10-Month Old Given Vape.  Former Coalition Minister Admits To False Public Statements Over Robodebt.  Shake-Up On The Cards For Australia Post.  And Harry And Meghan Spotted Out For The First Time Since Facing Eviction.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has declared three days of mourning Sake up in store for Australia Post  Foreign Minister arrives in India for G20 meetings Aussies in control in third Test against India Ed Sheeran confirms new album for May  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer has described the latest inflation figures as "encouraging" -- saying the worst times may be behind us. The Opposition Leader has vowed to repeal labor's changes to the superannuation system if he wins the election. And China is accusing the U-S of abusing state power after the White House banned tik tok from government devices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rajwinder Singh allegedly fled the country in 2018 House prices saw a slight bounce in February  US warns Beijing against providing Russia with lethal aid for Ukraine war  Aussie men clash with India in third Test  Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl serves up feast at LA shelter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nationwide Recall Of 55 Over The Counter Medicines Over Allergy Fears.  Changes To Superannuation For 80 Thousand Australians.  Ban On Engineered Stone Products A Step Closer.  And Ed Sheeran Delights Sick Kids In Melbourne With Impromptu Concert.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.