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Major bank issues warning over scammers targetting Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers Education at the centre of last Parliamentary sitting of the year Schoolies kicks off in the Gold Coast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is rejecting claims its political donation reforms are designed to shut independent candidates out of the electoral process. The Victorian Premier has condemned protestors who - she says - tried to politicise a beautiful event for children. And Kylie Minogue will take part in this month's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Major reforms are set to be introduced into Federal Parliament next week - aimed at limiting the influence of billionaires in Australian elections. Flights to and from Bali are again operating after days of cancellations. AND A blonde bombshell is making her Hollywood return after more than a decade hiatus! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Storms have slammed Queensland's south east the last two nights, and residents are being warned to brace for more A man arrested over a water pistol, which sparked fears of an active shooter in the Sydney CBD The Aussie men win their first T-20 match against Pakistan And a Hollywood heavyweight makes her return after a lengthy hiatus! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government admits Snapchat COULD be exempt from proposed social media age restrictions. The Federal Government is heralding the latest employment data --saying it shows it has the right policies in place. And Lady Gaga apparently has a new acting role in the works! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's unemployment rate has remained steady for the third straight month.  Some good news for Aussie's stuck in Bali - with flights resuming between Australia and the holiday island.  AND An actor from the Office has taken out this year's Sexiest Man Alive!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden has held his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, since the latter romped home in the US election A man to face court for three sex attacks on the Queensland Sunshine Coast A major Christmas bonus for child care workers at Goodstart Early Learning The NSW Golf Open gets underway today And the death of a British acting legend   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

What you'll get on this week's Real Story with Joe Hildebrand! How the Democrats could have learned from the Voice campaign in Australia.  Will Kevin Rudd get fired as the Ambassador to the US?  And the outrage over a Jaimie Oliver book...is the outrage misplaced?  Plus! Special guest and Adopt Change ambassador Zufi Emerson.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebr...

The Albanese Government believes it can form a good working relationship with the Trump administration. The corporate regulator says C-Bus delaying insurance payouts to more than 10-thousand members, represents a 'systemic failure'. And  People magazine name their sexiest man alive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are hopes a Nationwide education programme will drive-down vaping rates among Young Australians. Travellers have been left frustrated at airports across Australia and Bali, following a volcanic eruption AND Pop music's latest 'IT' couple has been spotted enjoying a rare date night in Sydney!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian holiday makers impacted by volcanic ash in Indonesia The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Alex de Minaur's incredible year of tennis, comes to an end And the first trailer has been released for the new Bridget Jones movie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Opposition says it's "very concerned" about the potential arrival of an undetected boat at the tip of the Northern Territory. A timeline has been set for an inquest into the deadly Bondi Junction knife attack. And Lot's of Hollywood baby news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protesters have gate crashed a press conference by the Prime Minister in Tasmania.  Rex Airlines has received an $80 million bailout from the Federal Gov. AND Liam Payne's Florida mansion is back on the market, barely a month after his death in Argentina.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nurses in NSW query a 40 percent pay hike over 4 years for police, when they can't get a one-off 15 percent rise A community reeling after a water tanker crashed into a kindergarten, killing a 43-year-old mum of 2 A first up loss for Carlos Alcaraz at the season-ending ATP Titles in Turin And Rita Ora pays tribute to late One Directioner, Liam Payne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

The Federal Government says Australia is prepared for the economic effects of Donald Trump's time as U-S president. An Aussie soldier who ran into enemy fire during the Vietnam war is being described as a true hero. And The Aria's have a new host See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval rating has hit a new low, according to the latest Newspoll.  Australian's have paused for a minute's silence in Canberra today, to honour soldiers killed in battle. AND Olympic icon Rachel Raygun has made a huge announcement about her break-dancing career! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's 106 years since the signing of the armistice to end World War 1 Claims consumer advocacy group Choice has overstated price differences between Woolies and Coles, when compared to Aldi Australia the toast of the rugby league world And a royal Remembrance commemoration, in London See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man's been charged over the death of a 15 year whose body was found in bushland south of Sydney Border Force launches investigation into sailor found floating off Newcastle Childcare workers under investigation for questionable qualifications See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men have faced court over a murder for hire plot on Donald Trump Sailor who fell overboard swims 8km to safety Government crackdown on social media misinformation faces opposition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Qantas plane has made an emergency landing in Sydney after an engine issue which sparked a grass fire near the airport. State and territory leaders have endorsed the Federal Government's proposed social media ban for children under 16. And Jimmy Fallon has recruited some big names for his Christmas album titled Holiday Seasoning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State and territory leaders have endorsed the Federal Gov's proposed social media ban for children under 16. There's been traveller chaos at Airports across OZ this morning - thanks to a passport system outage. AND Charges have been laid, over the death of One Direction star Liam Payne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his first address since the election result, President Biden has called for an easing of tensions A former rugby league and union dual international has been charged with assault The Kangaroos mingle with fans on the NSW Central Coast as they prepare for the Pacific Championships decider  And the Hollywood heavyweights threatening to leave the US - following Trumps re-election. See omnystudio.c...

This week's real story is all about the US election.  How did Donald Trump win? How did the pollsters get it so wrong?  And how is it going to affect politics here in Australia?  We'll give you all the answers and speak to the guy who predicted exactly what was going to happen in the election 3 weeks ago!  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Foll...

The Federal Government admits some children may be able to circumvent its proposed social media ban, but says the policy is still worthwhile. The Opposition says there is "nothing to fear" from a Trump presidency. And The body of former One Direction singer Liam Payne has been released by authorities in Argentina See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vice President Kamala Harris has vowed to keep fighting - after officially conceding the US election to Donald Trump A special cabinet meeting is expected to be called tomorrow, to push a social media ban for Aussie children under 16.  AND Ariana Grande may be putting her pop career on the back-burner!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.