Anthony Albanese announces additional relief for the Sunshine State as storm recovery efforts continue.

She spent her final years raising awareness and funds for the cause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiona MacDonald, known for It’s a Knockout and Wombat, passes away at 67 after battling MND

The 49yo was found dead after an alleged ride-on mower accident, but police now believe it was murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qld Police investigate possible foul play in Frances Crawford's death; Vic assures services are prepared for thunderstorm asthma season

In a joint statement, law enforcement from multiple states warn they’ll have no tolerance for violence or the promotion of hate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police to crack down on illegal behaviour during weekend protests across Australia

Organisers refuse to budge on October 7 Melbourne rally; Qld Opposition wins great debate; And doctor pleads guilty for role in Friends stars deathSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Organisers refuse to budge on October 7 Melbourne rally; Qld Opposition wins great debate; And doctor pleads guilty for role in Friends stars death

Lions Premiership star Joe Daniher officially announces retirementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lions Premiership star Joe Daniher officially announces retirement

Federal Government cracks down on supermarket shrinkflationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Government cracks down on supermarket shrinkflation

80 seats are up for grabs today and 500 more this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1,700 Aussies seek escape from Lebanon as government secures flights from Cyprus

BREAKING: RAAF flight lands in Cyprus to get Aussies out of Lebanon; And PM tells us he's cracking down on 'shrinkflation'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: RAAF flight lands in Cyprus to get Aussies out of Lebanon; And PM tells us he's cracking down on 'shrinkflation'

Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon; And October 7 rallies to go ahead in Vic and SA while NSW awaits decision todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon; And October 7 rallies to go ahead in Vic and SA while NSW awaits decision today

19 year old charged after allegedly flying Hezbollah flag at protestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 year old charged after allegedly flying Hezbollah flag at protest

Coles defends itself after viral video shows employee increasing pricesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coles defends itself after viral video shows employee increasing prices

The PM’s urging people to rethink plans for protests next Monday, on the anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM urges rethink of protest plans for anniversary of Hamas attacks; Aldi launches new travel venture

Anthony Albanese says it’s a worrying situation and has doubled down on calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM condemns Iran's missile barrage on Israel; VP Candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance face off

Australians urged to flee as Iran launches barrage of missiles at Israel; And NSW police to try block weekend ralliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians urged to flee as Iran launches barrage of missiles at Israel; And NSW police to try block weekend rallies

TWU wants QATAR to commit to workers rights before Virgin deal beginsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TWU wants QATAR to commit to workers rights before Virgin deal begins

AFP closes in on Pro-Hezbollah supporters who disrupted ralliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFP closes in on Pro-Hezbollah supporters who disrupted rallies

The consumer watchdog's just scored 30-million-dollars from the government to look into it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supermarkets face scrutiny as ACCC investigates claims of land hoarding to undermine rivals; Virgin Australia set for expansion

The consumer watchdog will use the extra funds to tackle dodgy pricing and look into land-banking, which could be blocking smaller competitors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canberra provides $30M boost to ACCC for supermarket oversight

They are said to be waiting on the tick of approvalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LOOK OUT COMPETITORS: Virgin and Qatar to team up for cheaper airfares for Aussies

New vaping laws come into effect today; Hezbollah flag investigations deepen; And NRL star ruled out of grand finalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New vaping laws come into effect today; Hezbollah flag investigations deepen; And NRL star ruled out of grand final

Treasurer condemns Aussies flying militant groups flag at protestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer condemns Aussies flying militant groups flag at protest

Australia won't ban Chinese-made EV's despite US spy concernsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia won't ban Chinese-made EV's despite US spy concerns

Vic Police handed over the case, but federal cops say it may not be enough to press charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFP may face challenges in prosecution of protesters flying terrorist flags; Homicide probe launched on Gold Coast 

Jim Chalmers says it’s a record turnaround, with a 172 billion-dollar improvement across two years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer celebrates $15.8B surplus, Cleo Smith kidnapper's bid for sentence reduction rejected

Warnings of delays with another Qantas strike today; Treasurer to unveil $15.8b surplus today; And Lions continue to celebrate AFL Premiership win  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warnings of delays with another Qantas strike today; Treasurer to unveil $15.8b surplus today; And Lions continue to celebrate AFL Premiership win

Plus Qantas maintains strike action won't affect passengers travelling tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fears of full-scale conflict in Middle East

Plus, fears Israel could spark full-scale war in Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lions back in Brisbane for more Premiership fanfare

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Bloodshot eyes, but big smiles as the Lions' premiership party rolls on

Plus - Hezbollah has confirmed the death of its leader, sparking fears of an all out regional war in the Middle EastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane Lions continue premiership party; Penrith into 5th straight NRL grand final

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The Brisbane Lions have won the AFL Grand Final beating Sydney

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The Brisbane Lions are ROARING in the first half of the AFL Grand Final

Four killed in horror crash &amp; AFL fans pack into MCG for grand finalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four killed in horror crash & AFL fans pack into MCG for grand final

The Sydney Swans have more than 75,000 members for the first time in the club's history, as preparations continue for today's AFL grand final in Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swans spruik record membership ahead of AFL decider

Gates open at the MCG ahead of AFL grand finalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gates open at the MCG ahead of AFL grand final

Tributes are flowing for actress Dame Maggie Smith, who has died in a London hospital at the age of 89.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Icon of the stage and screen passes away

The 12-year-old took her own life earlier in the month due to bullying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Distraught parents farewell Sydney school girl Charlotte O'Brien

Hundreds of thousands of fans line Melbourne streets to cheer on their heroes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swans and Lions turn focus from parade to Grand Final

It comes as Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu rejects a US proposal for a 21-day ceasefire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM calls for calm amid escalating Israel-Lebanon tensions

Meanwhile, both the Swans and Lions were cheered on as their Grand Final parade wound through Melbourne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

East Coast airports brimming with over 250,000 travellers as AFL GF fans flood Melbourne

Qantas promises AFL fan flights won't be disrupted by industrial action; And another NRL coach given the axe  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas promises AFL fan flights won't be disrupted by industrial action; And another NRL coach given the axe

Fears tomato prices could rise after farms shut down with viral outbreakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fears tomato prices could rise after farms shut down with viral outbreak

Australia joins a long list of allies in calling for a ceasefire in LebanonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia joins a long list of allies in calling for a ceasefire in Lebanon

The minor party says it's ready to compromise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greens urge Labor to address housing crisis; Qantas engineers strike in Melbourne

Qantas workers to strike today as AFL fans pay thousands to get to Melbourne for the GF; And what's going on with Katy Perry's setlist?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas workers to strike today as AFL fans pay thousands to get to Melbourne for the GF; And what's going on with Katy Perry's setlist?

Negative gearing could be scaled back if Labor is re-electedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Negative gearing could be scaled back if Labor is re-elected

Swans make heartbreaking call just days out from AFL Grand FinalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swans make heartbreaking call just days out from AFL Grand Final

The Bureau of Meteorology sent out alerts as part of a system trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tsunami warning on BOM app was just a test; No threat to Australia

The Reserve Bank's preferred inflation measure is still above targetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation drops to 2.7%; Treasurer Jim Chalmers welcomes news, but relief for mortgage holders may not be coming soon

Teen charged with murder after shopping centre stabbing; And hackers illegally download tickets to sold out AFL Grand FinalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teen charged with murder after shopping centre stabbing; And hackers illegally download tickets to sold out AFL Grand Final

No relief for borrowers as the RBA keeps the cash rate on hold againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No relief for borrowers as the RBA keeps the cash rate on hold again

BREAKING: Teenager stabbed to death inside shopping centre See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Teenager stabbed to death inside shopping centre

Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley says the team has faith in whoever steps up to fill the injured Oscar McInerney's boots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lions wrap up final training run before flying to Mel for AFL GF

Israeli strikes have already claimed nearly 500 lives in Lebanon, with thousands forced from their homes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canberra urges citizens in Lebanon to leave; PM slams Woolies and Coles for "misleading pricing"

Footy fans question Brownlow votes; And RBA meeting today on rates  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Footy fans question Brownlow votes; And RBA meeting today on rates

Opposition leader says renewables-only would leave us exposedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Dutton says nuclear power is our only hope of reaching net zero.

45-year-old James Latchford would have his licence suspended for two years if convicted of refusing to provide a roadside blood sample.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truck driver appeals licence suspension after crash killing journalist Sam Landsberger

It's as the ACCC takes the supermarket giants to court, claiming they misled customers with dodgy discount pricing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albo calls Woolies and Coles allegations un-Australian 

FOOTY FLIGHTS: Airlines add extra flights amid footy fever; And Joe Biden has a hot mic moment at his final Quad SummitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOOTY FLIGHTS: Airlines add extra flights amid footy fever; And Joe Biden has a hot mic moment at his final Quad Summit

Aussie citizens urged to leave Lebanon.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel, Lebanon exchange heavy fire as war fears escalate

Security part of leader-level talks at Quad Summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plans for joint coast guard operations in Pacific

The nations health Minister introduced new laws on selling vapes in July and says the grace period is overSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crackdown coming on Aussie convenience stores still selling vapes

The Prime Minister met with leaders in the US, India and Japan for the Quad Summit today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International leaders pledges to fight cervical cancer

Anthony Albanese is meeting with leaders of the US, India and Japan for the quad summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister in US for high-level talks

The Vice President has accepted an invitation from CNN for another presidential debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris 'hopes' Donald Trump will meet for second debate

A 65-year-old man arrested in Rome; Watch and act alert for NSW fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Frenzied, horrific': Arrest made in double murder cold case

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles is in Cats' heartland today, preparing for tonight's blockbuster AFL preliminary final while having a cheeky crack at the Lions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top politician has a dig at Lions ahead of knock-out prelim

Aussie footy fans are getting ready to back up for more NRL and AFL finals footy action today, off the back of the Swans booking a grand final spot and the Sharks going through. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Footy fans get set for round two of finals action

Aussie students to learn at nightclub excursions, while footy finals fever kicks on today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's send students to nightclubs? That's what one state is proposing; And finals footy action continues in AFL and NRL today

And drama at Geelong training this morning with an assistant coach collapsing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More cash for millions of Aussies on Centrelink payments.

Steven King is now recovering in hospital, and his condition is not believed to be life threatening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian-born couple charged with espionage appear in court; Geelong's Prelim prep disrupted as assistant coach collapses

Football Australia is now on the hunt for a new manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Arnold steps down as Socceroos coach; PM arrives in Philadelphia for Quad leaders meet

The leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton says people are really scratching around for every dollar they can get. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies are getting multiple jobs just to make ends meet

The Leader of Hesbollah has once again pointed the finger at Israel for this week's violence in Lebanon and has vowed revenge.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Act of war" Hezbollah responds to explosions in Lebanon

Driver behind fatal Victorian pub crash has all charges droppedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driver behind fatal Victorian pub crash has all charges dropped

Nearly 57,000 Aussies living with more than $100k in student debtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 57,000 Aussies living with more than $100k in student debt

A report from Orygen highlights the mental strain, with many teens skipping meals and missing out on basic needs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One in five young Aussies struggle with cost-of-living crisis

The ABS revealing 47,500 jobs were added last month, right on target with forecasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unemployment steady at 4.2%; RBA likely to hold off on rate cuts

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the RBA will be looking closely at our own inflation figures, rather than what other countries are doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Australia follow the US and cut rates?

A second wave of targeted explosions across Lebanon has killed 14 and left more than 400 injured. Walkie talkies used by Hezbollah blew up in the second attack of its kind in two days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second wave of targeted explosions rock Lebanon

Ten's of thousands of tradies march in CFMEU rallies in Melbourne and SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten's of thousands of tradies march in CFMEU rallies in Melbourne and Sydney

Report recommends FREE childcare for low income families, handed down today; And Feds arrest 38 across four states over global messaging app used by crimsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report recommends FREE childcare for low income families, handed down today; And Feds arrest 38 across four states over global messaging app used by crims

At least nine people have been killed and thousands injured in Lebanon, after pagers used by Hezbollah exploded in a series of blasts across the country.  Photo credit: Mohamed Azakir/ReutersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine dead and thousands injured as pagers explode in Lebanon

Initially applying to new users under 18 but eventually covering old accounts too, the change will allow for parents to set things like daily time limits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instagram introduces new "teen accounts"

Prime Minister not ruling out a double dissolution early electionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister not ruling out a double dissolution early election

Australia locks in it's first ever trade deal with the Middle EastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia locks in it's first ever trade deal with the Middle East

BREAKING: Trump speaks for first time since second assassination attempt; And Qantas rebooking passengers after flight drops briefly mid airSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Trump speaks for first time since second assassination attempt; And Qantas rebooking passengers after flight drops briefly mid air

Early information suggests a pressurisation issue has forced the flight from Townsville to Brisbane to request a priority landing in Rockhampton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Qantas flight makes midair diversion

Ryan Wesley Routh is just facing a couple of gun charges at the moment. Including possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man fronts court over alleged Trump assassination attempt

Music world mourning the death of one of the Jackson FiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music world mourning the death of one of the Jackson Five

Trump thanks supporters after apparent 2nd assassination attemptSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump thanks supporters after apparent 2nd assassination attempt

PM says second Trump assassination attempt "of concern"; And stars hit the Emmys red carpet  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM says Trump assassination attempt "of concern"; And stars hit the Emmys red carpet

The secret service fired on a man who was allegedly set up with a gun in the bushes at Trump's Golf Course in Florida.  Trump has been declared a safe, and President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been briefed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suspect in custody after apparent assassination attempt on Trump

Donald Trump's campaign has confirmed the former president is safe after gunshots were reported near his golf course in Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump declared safe following gunshots in Florida

The AFL says returning serve to Hawks players was unbecoming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power coach Ken Hinkley slapped with $20K fine

Travel plans of convicted and suspected predators shared with overseas counterparts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFP targets child sex offenders travelling overseas

A 31-year-old is fighting for life in hospital after the stabbing at the Revolver Upstairs Club on Chapel Street in Melbourne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police still searching for attackers after nightclub stabbing

A hiker who went missing near Mount Kosciuszko yesterday has been found after a freezing night out in the cold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missing hiker found alive and well after multi-agency search

It comes as a search is underway for a missing hiker at one of the nation's ski resorts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frosty conditions continue to move across the country

The Democratic presidential nominee had a message for Donal Trump's supporters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris sits down for first interview since debate

A one way fare from Adelaide to Sydney costing hundreds of dollars more for Friday night's prelim final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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