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A crackdown on tax avoidance could see billions of dollars added to the federal government's bottom line. The PM insists labor's first budget addresses cost-of-living pressures -- despite two new opinion polls showing it hasnt been well received. And The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins will face a re trial February 20 next year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DFAT says it's providing assistance to the person's family  NAPLAN results show performance remains mostly stable Peter Dutton claws back some ground as preferred PM Optus sheds customers following cyber hack   Diamonds secure series against England Liam Hemsworth to take over title role of The Witcher  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens have been killed after a stampede in the South Korean capital Seoul The PM refusing to share national security advice that formed the plan to repatriate women and children from Syria Drink Spiking incidents on the rise Australia finishes on top of its group at the Rugby League World Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The F-B-I is investigating after a violent break-in at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home Victorian authorities now tracking new emerging Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and XBB Rock 'n' Roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis has died aged 87 Rain washes out the T-20 World Cup match between Australia and England See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is urging colleagues with access to sensitive security details, to be careful of the information they divulge. The Attorney General's department has been asked to examine whether laws were broken in Scott Morrison's leaking of cabinet information for a new book. And Twitter officially has a new boss - and he's been quick to make changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prices are tipped to rise by more than 50% over the next year Peter Dutton delivers Budget reply  Northern Rivers residents eligible for 800m flood buy-back scheme  Three people share in $160m Powerball jackpot  Prince Harry's autobiography to be called Spare Zimbabwe beat Pakistan at T20 Cricket World Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany Higgins has fought back tears outside the A-C-T Supreme Court, after the trial of her accused rapist was aborted for a juror's misconduct.  One of the country's biggest pathology companies has now fallen victim to a cyber attack AND The federal government as well as state and territory energy ministers will meet  to discuss soaring power costs  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

They won't be entering the warzone though Treasurer considering moves to curb rising power prices  Rental market tightens across the country  $160m up for grabs in tonight's Powerball  Ireland have upset England at the T20 Cricket World Cup  Rhianna confirms new song for upcoming Black Panther flick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of living is now at the highest level in 30 years with inflation rising to 7.3 per cent in the year to September. Medibank has confirmed hackers have stolen the personal and health data of all four million of its customers. ANZ bank has been fined a whopping $236M for failing to provide promised benefits to customers over a 20-year period. In sport, Novak Djokovic claims he has been given...

Electricity prices are set to rise by 56% in 18 months Labor promising to build one million new homes by 2024 Rishi Sunak sworn in as UK PM Aussies snag win over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cu-p match in Perth Adidas drops its deal with Kanye West     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He'll be the youngest leader in more than two centuries  Budget bottom line to be $40bn better off  Calls for flood mitigation funding in tonight's budget  Harvey Weinstein on trial in LA Aussies preparing for T20 World Cup clash with Sri Lanka  Kanye's lawyer drops him over antisemitic rant  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is promising tomorrow's budget will be fair Speculation POWER BILLS may be going up by EVEN MORE than first thought NSW Floods claim the life of a woman whose car was washed down a causeway Greens Senator Refers Herself To Parliamentary Committee Over Secret Relationship See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much of Australia's east is being smashed by rain  $10bn in savings made ahead of federal budget  Rishi Runak officially in the running for UK PM Climate activists target Monet painting in Germany  Diamonds reclaim Constellation Cup Mel B engaged to long-time partner   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians who were previously unable to access Paid Parent Leave - will now be able to access the scheme Flood alerts remain in Victoria, NSW and Queensland Australia go down to New Zealand in the T20 World Cup  Jimmy Barnes plugs his soon to be released Christmas album See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New privacy laws to be introduced to Parliament to increase the maximum fine for companies repeatedly hacked by Cyber thieves  Several emergency alerts and warnings in place across south-east Queensland with rainfall totals of up to 200 mils possible Former US President Donald Trump issued a subpoena by the Jan 6 committee investigating the insurrection in Washington Australia dominates Scotland a...

Pressure Mounts On Greens To Sack The Senator Over Bombshell Revelations Fruit And Veg Prices To Rise By Close To Ten Percent In Six Months Fallout From British P-M's Resignation Energy Australia The Latest Big Company Hit By Cyber Criminals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her resignation comes after just 45 days Medibank Private has confirmed some personal data has been accessed by hackers Flood waters continue to threaten homes along NSW VIC border  $100m Powerball fails to go off Kangaroos preparing for Rugby League World Cup match against Scotland  The Crown drops trailer for season five  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber Criminals Have Access To Names, Addresses, Medicare Numbers Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe Stood Aside Over Revelations She Dated Bikie Boss Unemployment Rate Remains Steady Bureau Of Meteorology Backflips On Rebrand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medibank Private has halted trading on the share market while it investigates  Flood focus on border communities as Murray rises Martial law declared in annexed regions of Ukraine  Uber Eats users in Canada able to order cannabis Diamonds keep Constellation Cup series alive with a win over Silver Ferns  Meghan Markle has spoken about the Queen's death for the first time  See omnystudio.com/listene...

P-M Says His Heart Goes Out To Eastern States Battling Floods Treasury Officials Working Out Impact Of Floods Ahead Of Next Week's Budget Heart Disease Tops Australia's Mortality Stats -- Covid Ranks 34 Vince Colosimo Avoids Jail For Drug And Unlicenced Driving See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The visit will coincide with 200 years of Australian democracy Flood Emergency continues in Vic, focus on Echuca Health Minister open to independent investigation into claims of Medicare rorts  Hobart and Brisbane chalked up wins in women's Big Bash James Corden has apologised after he was called out for abusing staff at a NY eatery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore's P-M Offers Assistance to Australian Authorities Over Optus Breach NDIS To Come Under Review The Bureau Of Meteorology Undergoes A "Re-brand" And Britney Spears Believed Her Dad Was Trying To Kill Her See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency warnings have been issued across Echuca and Charlton  Aust to sign a new security pact with Japan Russian strikes have hit apartment buildings in Kyiv  Uncle Jack Charles to be farewelled in Melbourne  Aussies lose final T-20 warm up match against India  Ye to buy Parler  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Cost Of Living Pain As Crops And Livestock Inundated By Floodwaters Sydney's Star Casino To Have Licence Suspended From Friday A-M-A Brushes-Off Calls For Royal Commission Over Medicare Rorts And More Drone Strikes On Ukraine Capital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SES focusing on Shepparton with the Goulburn River peaking  Albanese govt launching updated national plan to stamp out domestic violence Star Casino to be slapped with $100m fine  Climate activists target Aston Martin showroom in London Aussies lose to New Zealand in Constellation Cup netball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.