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Heavy rain in North Queensland has seen dozens of roads closed from flooding and livestock moved to higher ground An out of control bushfire is threatening lives and homes in W-A's south west Cardinal George Pell has been farewelled at the Vatican Australia's best hope at the Australian Open women's pulls out due to injury See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A supportive crowd has watched Novak Djokovic play his first game in Melbourne since he was booted out of the country almost a year ago George Pell to be farewelled in a funeral in the Vatican City  Japan's plans to release radioactive water from the Fukushima power plant into the sea Lisa Marie Presley to be laid to rest at Graceland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The music and entertainment worlds are mourning the sudden death of Lisa Marie Presley, who died this morning after suffering a cardiac arrest. More than half-a-million people could be waiting for elective surgery by the middle of this year. New figures show our economy has taken a massive hit from the year of wet weather. In sport, David Warner returns to the BBL tonight for the first time in nin...

Ash Jenkinson was one of four people killed in the tragedy PM to sign new security pact with PNG by June  NSW Deputy Premier throws his support behind Premier over Nazi costume admission Telsa model 3 overtakes Toyota Camry as Australia's highest selling sedan  Thanasi Kokkinakis into semis at the Adelaide International 2  Harry Styles files lawsuit over fake merch  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

There was no pen to paper today, but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says progress has been made on a new security deal with Papua New Guinea. New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is truly sorry for the pain he has caused, after admitting he wore a Nazi uniform to his 21st party. Australia's newest low cost airline will soon hit the skies. In sport, Australia has withdrawn from the on...

Anthony Albanese will also address PNG parliament  Pope Francis pays tribute to Cardinal George Pell  Computer glitch grounds all US domestic flights Thanasi Kokkinakis through to quarters at Adelaide International 2 Naomi Osaka confirms she's expecting a baby  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A service will be held at the Vatican in coming days to farewell Cardinal George Pell, who has died from surgery complications at the age of 81. Inflation has hit a 30-year high thanks to the rising cost of housing, groceries and petrol. The floods that ravaged Australia's east coast in February last year were the fourth most costly global disaster of 2022. In sport, selectors have decided on a st...

The 30 per cent cut is part of an overhaul of Canberra's revised climate policy  Authorities working overtime to assess flood damage in WA Prince Harry's memoir Spare released John Millman through to second round of Adelaide International 2  Ben Affleck spotted filming possible Superbowl commercial  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's ambassador to Australia says he doesn't want the differences between the two countries to hijack the overall relationship, as he addressed the media in Canberra. There are calls for Australia to boost its domestic medicine manufacturing and storage capabilities, with hundreds of medications in short supply across the country. Prince Harry's popularity in the UK has dropped to a new low. In...

Anthony Albanese promises emergency funding for those affected  An earthquake hits off coast of Indonesia  Demonstrators arrested in Brazil after Congress stormed  Coles extends its price-freeze program  Thanasi Kokkinakis survives first round scare at Adelaide International 2 Dr Dre slams controversial Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene over the use of his song  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

There'll be some major changes to Australia's carbon credit scheme after a review found there is room for improvement in the program. The Prime Minister has announced emergency funding support for flood-affected communities in northern WA. New data has revealed more women are being diagnosed with lung cancer in Australia, and many of them are non-smokers. In sport, Novak Djokovic has arrived in Me...

Two New Zealand couples say they're eternally grateful to have been spared Woman facing upgraded charges over crash on NSW Central Coast Tsunami warning for Vanuatu withdrawn after earthquake Moscow claims it's killed 600 Ukrainian troops Novak Djokovic takes out Adelaide International Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban catch Elton John's show in Newcastle    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

First Major Drop Of Supplies Land In Fitzroy Crossing  Professional Drag Racer Sam Fenech Killed While Competing  Search Resumes For Missing Swimmer On Victoria's Mornington Peninsula  Australia In Control Heading Into Day Five Of New Year's Test Against South Africa      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney Churchgoers Pray For 10 year old Boy's Recovery After Fatal Helicopter Crash On The Gold Coast  Woman To Face Court Today Over Deadly Shed Fire Near Brisbane  The Taliban Accuses Prince Harry Of War Crimes  Australia Weighing Up Declaration After Rain Washes Out Day Three Of Test Cricket  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bail granted to woman brought back from Syria Farmers count the cost of the WA floods The vote for Speaker becoming a farce in the US Australian Open organisers admit a two-time champ is MIA Some big names in Sydney filming their latest flick   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pope Benedict the 16th honoured in a funeral at the Vatican, presided over by his successor, Pope Francis. Western Australia facing 'worst ever' floods in the state's history. In the BBL - the Adelaide Strikers claim victory over the Hobart Hurricanes with a  7 wicket win. And Prince Harry calls his brother William his 'arch nemesis' in an interview promoting his memoir 'Spare'. See omnystudio.com...

A Frenchwoman fighting for life after an incident on the Sunshine Coast Victoria police resist double demerits despite deadly start to 2023 Aussie Alexei Popyrin advances in the tennis in Adelaide Snoop Dogg credits a 6 time Grammy winner with making him a better man See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New requirements for travellers arriving from China come into effect today. Melbourne set to overtake Sydney as the biggest city within the decade. Nick Kyrgios will miss the Adelaide International next week due to an ankle injury. And Paramount Pictures is being sued for child abuse over a teenage nude scene in the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 64-year-old woman found dead in a laneway, on the NSW North Coast Communities in the Kimberley facing isolation due to record flooding Qantas back on top of the world rankings Payne Haas granted leave from Broncos, following mum's manslaughter charges  The latest on Jeremy Renner, following a snow plough incident  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beijing slams Australia's move to introduce mandatory covid-19 testing for travelers as 'discriminatory'. Queensland Police Commissioner says criminal charges for Monday's deadly chopper crash on the Gold Coast aren't out of the question. In the Big Bash, the Melbourne Renegades have defeated the Melbourne Stars by 33 runs at the MCG. And Iggy Pop claims he turned down the chance to be a member of...

Investigations continue into the devastating chopper crash near Sea World A tennis legend diagnosed with two types of cancer Mourners attend proceedings for Pope Benedict The 16th and soccer star, Pele Cricket Australia shown the money in the latest broadcast deal And actor Jeremy Renner fighting for his life in hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigations continue into a mid-air heli collision on the Gold Coast that's left four people dead and three critically injured. Ukraine claims a strike on the Russian held-Donsetsk province has left hundreds of recruits dead. In the BBL the Hobart Hurricanes have defeated the Adelaide Strikers by 7 wickets. And Prince Harry says he wants his father and brother back in a UK TV interview. See omn...

Australia changes its Covid requirements for China Russia intensifies its offensive on Ukraine Aussie and South African cricketers talk cricket with the PM and The death of one of The Pointer Sisters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Catholic Church is mourning the death of Pope Benedict 16th at age 95. Huge crowds turned out across the country to see in the New Year. Former NRL coach Daniel Anderson injured in a freak surfing accident. Karang Khoul farewells the Central Coast mariners to play for Newcastle in the UK.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mother of NRL star Payne Hass involved in a fatal crash on the Gold Coast. A big police presence for tonight's New Year's Eve celebrations. The world is getting a look at the tax returns of Donald Trump. Jason Kubler a star for Australia at the tennis United Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.