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Get in front of tomorrow’s news today, with the Nightly Five podcast hosted by Ben O’Shea. Punchy news and analysis. We’ll keep you ahead of the game, Monday to Friday! Subscribe on your favourite podcast player and visit the thenightly.com.au

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REVEALED: Biggest threat to Australia according to cyber spy agency 26.10.2026 5:25

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These homeowners MOST at risk of price plunge & Parli’s tribute to Helen Haines 26.10.2026 11:27

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals the group of homeowners MOST at risk of property price plunge. Plus, Parliament hits pause to pay tribute to Helen Haines after shocking alleged car attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The homeowners MOST at risk of price plunge as property values fall 26.10.2026 5:08

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“Read the room”: Angus Taylor uses Helen Haines tribute to make political point 26.10.2026 4:43

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Westpac BLAMES Albo for hiking credit card interest rates 23.10.2026 3:33

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Thomas Markle Snr faces child abuse material probe & melanoma vax breakthrough 23.10.2026 9:55

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals Meghan Markle’s dad, Thomas, is being investigated for alleged child abuse images. Plus, melanoma vaccine breakthrough, and Westpac blames Albo for hiking credit card rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanoma vaccine breakthrough could see life-saving jab arrive soon 23.10.2026 3:27

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Meghan’s dad Thomas Markle Snr INVESTIGATED for child sex abuse material 23.10.2026 1:37

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Arrest vision of nunchuck MP threat & ATO’s HUGE warning to influencers 22.10.2026 10:13

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea breaks down arrest footage of the 56-year-old who allegedly threatened MP Hannah Beazley’s staff with nunchucks. Plus, the ATO's warning to influencers and content creators over freebies & a damning report into WA child protection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police arrest vision for WA Minister nunchucks threat released 22.10.2026 1:11

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Tax on freebies! ATO issues warning to influencers 22.10.2026 2:45

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DAMNING report on WA child protection failures released 22.10.2026 4:47

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Alleged Helen Haines attacker front court & builders on frontline of “economic CARNAGE” 21.10.2026 13:46

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea has new details about alleged Helen Haines attacker Brendan Nugent as he fronts court. Plus, unpacking the proposed WA university merger. And construction insolvencies soar following the RBA’s fourth interest rate rise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SHIVERING: Alleged Helen Haines attacker Brendan Nugent makes 1st court appearance 21.10.2026 4:19

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Proposed WA Uni Merger: Weighing up pros and cons without the rhetoric 21.10.2026 5:36

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Builders on frontline of “economic CARNAGE” 21.10.2026 2:02

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Attack on Haines a dark day for the nation 21.10.2026 4:30

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MP's alleged attacker identified & Federal parliament shaken 20.10.2026 10:03

In today's episode, Ben O'Shea unpacks the shocking attack on independent MP Helen Haines. We cross to Wangaratta for the latest details on the alleged attacker and discuss the fallout in Canberra as ASIO boss Mike Burgess speaks out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASIO boss issues warning after MP attack 20.10.2026 4:04

ASIO Director General Mike Burgess has called for “respect” and “restraint” in political debate following the violent attack on Federal MP Helen Haines. Ben O'Shea speaks with Federal Politics Reporter Caitlyn Rintoul in Canberra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Details revealed about MP's alleged attacker 20.10.2026 4:37

Ben O'Shea speaks to 7NEWS reporter Jordan Quinn in Wangaratta after the driver who allegedly hit independent MP Helen Haines was identified as 43-year-old man Brendan Nugent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pope Leo has lung cancer, Albo vs Chalmers & UK tiger victim was child star 14.10.2026 12:56

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea asks an expert for Pope Leo’s prognosis after lung cancer revelation. Plus, did Anthony Albanese humiliate Jim Chalmers with ATO move & the UK tiger victim identified as a former child star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK tiger victim revealed as former child star William Chapman 14.10.2026 1:31

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EXPLAINED: Pope Leo’s lung cancer prognosis after surgery 14.10.2026 3:34

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Did PM Albanese HUMILIATE Jim Chalmers with ATO move? 14.10.2026 6:49

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Pro surfer Alan Cleland Jr accused of sex assault, Cocky Albo & grim IMF warning 13.10.2026 11:27

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea looks at the World Surf League's suspension of Alan Cleland Jr. following sexual assault allegations involving an Australian teenager. Plus, why Anthony Albanese is comparing his political survival to a fourth-quarter AFL comeback despite sliding poll numbers and a nervous caucus. And the International Monetary Fund's grim outlook for Australia. See omnys...