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Lowest paid workers among the big winners as wage growth spikes Police smash reptile smuggling ring Victoria in the grip of a flood emergency See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 42-year-old man charged with murder over the burning death of a woman in southern NSW Claims the nation's renewable energy targets have been derailed Worries about a lack of female representatives in Parliament Sam Kerr in doubt for the Olympics after ACL tear and big Aussie hopes at the Golden Globes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland residents are being warned it could take up to two years to repair damage to their homes following recent wet weather. The biggest shake-up to Australia’s income tax system in decades is now just months away. Alaska Airlines has grounded a large number of planes after a domestic flight in the U-S lost cabin pressure mid-air. Australia has won the third Test against Pakistan at the SCG....

The bill from the recent disasters across Queensland is set to hit more than 2 billion dollars.  House prices are forecast to continue to increase over the next twelve months.  Meat prices begin falling in supermarkets, but farmers say it shouldn't have taken this long.  Season three of White Lotus begins filming.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some well-known names across the world have been revealed in newly released court documents as associated of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  Aussies have less cash to splash as cost of living and higher interest rates take hold.  More than 60% of asylum seekers entering Australia aren't leaving when their visa expires.  Rain could threaten play at the SCG on day three of the third test between Aust...

Storms are set to continue across both New South Wales and Victoria with one person lucky to be alive after a tree fell on their caravan.  The Salvation Army is calling on help from the southern states as Queensland continues their mammoth clean-up efforts following cyclones and floods.  Japan Air traffic control say the coastguard plane which collided with a passenger et, killing five people, did...

A passenger plane and coastguard plane have collided in Tokyo, killing five people after they were on a mission to deliver aid to earthquake victims.  Rescuers continue the search for survivors following several earthquakes across Japan.  Thousands of Victorians remain without power following wild weather, while the ADF is deployed to South-East Queensland to help with storm recovery efforts.  The...

There's been chaos across Japan after more than 60 aftershocks and tsunami warnings were issued following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake.  South-East Queensland residents have been told to brace for more flooding with more than 500mm of rain falling since New Years Eve.  House prices across Australia have risen 8.1 percent.  A U-S airport introduces therapy Llamas to help stressed out passengers flyin...

Millions of people have packed cities across Australia to celebrate the new year.  Changes to welfare payments come into effect from today while fee hikes for several essentials will also increase.  A former World Champion Cyclist has been charged with the death of his wife in Adelaide.  Dietitians warns those wanting to clean up their diet to not be too extreme.  See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

New vape laws expected to put pressure on GPs Queenslanders still without power a week after severe storms Warnings from lifesavers as drowning deaths continue to rise   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens of councils are choosing not to hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day The clean up in Queensland continues Alarming research reveals confusion over beach safety See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh concerns over attacks in Australia inspired by the Middle East conflict  Calls for better shark attack prevention measures in South Australia after the third fatal shark attack this year  South-east Queensland bracing for extreme heat today as residents recover from deadly Christmas storms  And the world's busiest flight paths revealed with an Australia route snagging one of the top spots Se...

Six people killed in wild storms  Volunteer firefighter dies in WA Australian chef and restaurateur Bill Granger dead at 54  Labor loses support in crucial states See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South-east Queensland hammered by severe thunderstorm on Christmas night The Weather Bureau warning more potentially dangerous weather along Australia's East Coast Retailers set to cash in from Boxing Day sales  And Pope Francis devotes Christmas Day message to victims of the Gaza war See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shoppers turn attention to boxing day bargains Price of produce in Queensland set to skyrocket Government cracks down on vocational colleges See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pre Christmas shopping frenzy is in full swing A resolution to boost aid into Gaza passes the UN Security Council.  Health warnings amid a spike in respiratory infections     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St Vincent's Health targeted in a cyber attack  Usman Khawaja set to fight an ICC code of conduct charge Additional support for far north Queensland  Three homes lost in bushfires in the Perth Hills  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 15 dead and dozens more injured in Prague Live sheep exports resume to Saudi Arabia Social media platform X being hauled before the Federal Court The Aussie women's cricket team struggling for form in India and the Aussie tennis legend who's set to become our newest game show host   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has come under fire for refusing a US request to send a warship to the Red Sea Firefighters continue to battle an out of control bushfire in the Perth Hills The MCG and Crown Casino hand down lifetime bans to convicted terrorist  The clean up is underway for fruit growers in far north Queensland  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two fires burning at emergency level in WA 35 communities cut off following flooding in FNQ Massimo Luongo announces shock Socceroos retirement And Brad Pitt's simple wish for his milestone birthday  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump deemed ineligible for the 2024 ballot in Colorado Evacuation of residents from Wujal Wujal continues Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with his New Zealand counterpart Airbnb issued multi-million dollar fine  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Perth karate instructor jailed for sexual assault An elderly man still missing in flood affected Far North QLD An incredible IPL record for Mitch Starc And one of Australia's favourite stars, arrives home from Hollywood   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika to be released from a Victorian prison today The ADF evacuates residents from Wujal Wujal  Police in Sydney make a major drug bust A man is charged following the death of a woman at the National Zoo and Aquarium    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rain showing no sign of easing in Far North Queensland  Federal Police will be out in force at airports across the country  Virgin Australia named as the airline with the most cancelled flights Aussies set to spend big in the lead up to Christmas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starvation a real concern in Gaza, as the war marches on A man left for dead on a major freeway in Melbourne The Matildas still pinching themselves about the year they've had And Sydney Sweeney shines on the red carpet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.