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    Gambling Reforms To Pass After Deal With Opposition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 3:01 Transcription Available


    The federal government's gambling legislation will pass Parliament, after a deal was struck with the Opposition. Victorian Police have released a statement clarifying that no one has been arrested or formally interviewed in alleged Swans incident. And Ella Langley has smashed yet another record for her song Choosin TexasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Swans In Hot Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 3:23 Transcription Available


    The AFL's Sydney Swans in crisis, with police probing an alleged sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel. A new gambling ad 'Opt Out Register' agreed between Labor and the Coalition. And the murder trial for Tupac Shakur is underway in Las Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Swans Players Investigated Over Alleged Serious Incident

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 3:46 Transcription Available


    The Swans say the club is co-operating with police after a number of players were caught-up in an alleged incident at a Melbourne hotel. Calls for earlier access to super. And This U-S star dead at the age of 36.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sam Pang Takes Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 3:06 Transcription Available


    SAM PANG has taken out the top honour at the 2026 LOGIE AWARDS, while Robert Irwin pulled off TV’s ‘toughest gig’. Vaccination program for Australia’s Fairy Penguins starts today. And new season, new era, new ring.....A new Travis Kelce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The death toll from a powerful earthquake off Indonesia's Flores Island has climbed to at least 47.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 3:17 Transcription Available


    The New South Wales Government has announced a statewide gun buyback scheme. The federal government is planning to crack down on people using fake protection claims to stay in Australia longer. New research from Queensland suggests AI detectors used in education can't be trusted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Prime Minister Claims The US Will Exempt Aus From Tarrifs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 2:54 Transcription Available


    The Prime Minister Claims The US President Will Consider Aus Exempt Man Accused Of Murdering Samantha Murphy In Hospital New Campaign For Aussies To Reduce Dementia Risk Eight People Dead In Japan After Heavy Rainfall South Sydney Smash The Sea Eagles Tributes Flow For Johnny Young See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Landmark Review Finds G-S-T Carve Up Costly And Unfair

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 3:12 Transcription Available


    A controversial deal guaranteeing W-A a bigger share of the G-S-T has been labelled unfair. Another near miss at Sydney airport. And Taylor Swift is in her newlywed era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Social Media Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 3:03 Transcription Available


    Online giants including Meta and Snapchat are fronting a Senate inquiry into tougher penalties for those who don't comply with the under 16's social media ban. Changes to GST distribution among the states could be in the offing ahead of a highly anticipated report. AND Bulgaria to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Wage Growth Slowed To Lowest Level In Four Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 3:49 Transcription Available


    Australia's wage growth has slowed to its lowest level since 2022. High school and uni students have gathered across the country in protest of One Nation. And Ariana Grande has gone Insta official with her ex boyfriend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2.5 Billion Dollar Lifeline For Aussie Smelter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 3:01 Transcription Available


    Anthony Albanese in Newcastle announcing a bailout package for Rio Tinto's Tomago smelter with 1000 jobs on the line. Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary. And Travis Kelce has broken his silence following last months wedding day with Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Parliament Dominated By "Melon Gate" As P-M Refuses To Apologise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 3:34 Transcription Available


    Anthony Albanese has spent another question time resisting calls to apologise to his Japanese counterpart for his melons gesture. The Opposition has reiterated a pledge to slash migration. And Rihanna is back in the studio recording new musicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Opposition To Table Migration Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 3:14 Transcription Available


    Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg is set to address Parliament today on proposed changes to visas for students, graduates and backpackers. Former Liberal leader Sussan Ley gives her first TV interview since leaving politics. And Donald Trump’s ride in an airport catering truck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    RBA Leaves Rates On Hold But Isn't Ruling Out Further Hikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 3:44 Transcription Available


    The boss of the Reserve Bank isn't ruling out further interest rate hikes after leaving cash rate on hold. Police and Border Force officials have conducted a co-ordinated raid of Metro service stations. And Jon Hamm expecting his first child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    RBA's Big Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 3:07 Transcription Available


    All Eyes fixed on the Reserve Bank ahead of today's interest rate decision. Census Day: 66 Questions Every Household Must Answer. And who killed Tupac? A Jury being assembled in Las Vegas might just find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Safety Concerns At Sydney Airport After Another Near Miss

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 3:39 Transcription Available


    The federal air traffic control agency is assuring the public dozens of air traffic controllers are being hired to resolve staffing challenges. A life-like doll has sparked a homicide investigation. And Whitney Houston immortalised as Barbie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Polls: Labor Tied With One Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 3:14 Transcription Available


    Labor's primary vote has fallen to its lowest level since 2013, according to Newspoll. It now sits at 29 percent, level with One Nation. Investigations continue following the discovery of a body found in a suitcase in New South Wales. And a shock career pivot for actor Morgan Freeman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Concerning New Discovery as Bird Flu Spreads

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2026 2:57 Transcription Available


    Australia's first inland case of a deadly strain of bird flu has been discovered Wild weather set to lash the country's south east Parents urged to spot the signs of bullying in new ad campaignSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Child Support Dodgers Forced to Forego Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 2:37 Transcription Available


    Parents owing child support payments could be slapped with travel bans Player at centre of concussion scandal named White House releases more UFO files See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Victorian Poultry Farms Ordered Into Lockdown Over Birdflu Concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 3:26 Transcription Available


    Victorian poultry farms have been ordered into lockdown to prevent the spread of Birdflu. The Federal Government is denying claims the U-S has established it's own military base in Perth. And This Hollywood couple have held a secret wedding reception.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Gambling Reforms Stalled

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 3:29 Transcription Available


    The Albanese Governments 'Gambling reform bill' is dead in the water with with the Coalition, Greens and cross bench all calling for changes. Plans for Coles to move 1000 jobs off shore as it competes with Amazon. And Aussie Billionaire James Packer married for a third time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ABC Apologises To Billionaire Mining Magnate Over Aired Skit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 3:32 Transcription Available


    The ABC has formally apologised to mining billionaire Gina Rinehart over a graphic satirical segment aired. The States and Territories are all backing new national E-bike safety rules. And Olivia Rodrigo puts Donal Trump on blast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Bowen Quiet On Net-Zero

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 3:16 Transcription Available


    Energy Minister Chris Bowen is 'copping flak' after his National Press Club Address. A fifth of Australian bird species are at 'extreme risk' with calls growing for a bird-flu vaccination program. And Two Iranian footballers now citizens of Australia after making global headlines at the Women's Asia Cup back in March See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Labor Accused Of Being Divided Over Immigration Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 3:41 Transcription Available


    The federal government denies it's divided over immigration policy. Labor will force data centres to produce their own renewable energy. And Ed Sheeran helped write TWO songs on current streaming charts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Federal Government Announces Solar Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 3:37 Transcription Available


    Energy Minister Chris Bowen unveiling a 20% percent discount on solar panels for businesses, schools and community originations. An arson attack on a Victorian defense manufacturer is now being investigated as an 'act of Terror'. And How would you feel paying for overhead luggage on flights?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Gambling Inquiry Gets Heated

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 3:58 Transcription Available


    Prominent betting companies admit they're not sure how much of their revenue comes from proceeds of crime. One Nation trails in Victoria in latest opinion polls. And Did this high-profile couple secretly tie the knot? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Australia's gambling industry under scrutiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 3:06 Transcription Available


    The federal governments senate inquiry into the gaming sector continues in Canberra today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    One Nation Goes Full Trump In Banning Media From Press Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 3:42 Transcription Available


    The Federal Opposition is urging the competition watchdog to do more to make sure service stations aren't price gouging. First mass causality event from Bird flu confirmed. And Will Barbie get a sequel?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Price gouging at the pump 'under the microscope'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 2:39 Transcription Available


    Treasurer Jim Chalmers is asking the ACCC to be on the lookout as the governments fuel excise cut lifts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    More Pain at the Pump as Fuel Excise Discount Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 3:06 Transcription Available


    The government is resisting calls to extend the fuel excise cut which comes to an end at midnight Dozens of sick and dead birds discovered World football boss ignores calls to stand down of World Cup controversySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fears for Farmers as Bird Flu Spreads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 2:50 Transcription Available


    The poultry industry is on high alert after the first Australian seagull tested positive to a deadly strain Concerning number of kids flouting social media ban Hamas agrees to ceasefire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    States Rebel Over Labor's Health Insurance Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 3:24 Transcription Available


    Some states are pushing back on federal plans to cut private health insurance rebates for over 65s. Two Melbourne ISIS brides have pled not guilty to crimes against humanity charges. And Barack Obama shares his summer playlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Optus Is Being Sued Over A Major Network Outage In September

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 2:42 Transcription Available


    ACMA is taking Optus to the Federal Court over the telco's 14 hour network outage in September last year. A drone attack has targeted Egypt's infrastructure for the first time during the US Iran war. And. Post Malone is collaborating with Sesame Street with a guest appearance on the children's TV show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Federal Labor M-P Charged With Assault

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 3:37 Transcription Available


    A Federal Labor MP is facing up to 14 years in jail charged with assault. OPTUS is facing what could be one of the biggest corporate penalties in Australian history! And George Clooney and family forced to flee French wildfires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Economists Warn Mortgage Holders Not To Bank On A Rates Hold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 2:53 Transcription Available


    Mortgage holders are being told not to bank on interest rates being put on hold just yet, off the back of better than expected inflation numbers. Two Greek firefighters have been killed battling wildfires in Crete. And. The Dolphins break their record of the most medals won at a Commonwealth Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pressure On Interest Rates Dissipates As Inflation Eases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 3:50 Transcription Available


    The Treasurer welcomes a below-expected inflation rate but admits there is still work to do to ease cost of living pressures. Experts say extreme weather overseas could spell danger for our upcoming bushfire season. And New snapshots from the Royals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Huge Earthquake Rocks Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 3:44 Transcription Available


    Dozens of people are feared dead after a 7.1 magnitude tremor hit Japan's Kyushu region. US President Donald Trump meets with his Ukrainian and Israeli counterparts separately at the White House. And. The Australian athletes continue their medals blitz at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Massive Day In Victorian Parliament With One Premier Gone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 3:04 Transcription Available


    Ben Carroll has been elected to replace Jacinta Allan as Victorian Premier. Warnings from the RBA board. And Another famous nepo baby drops surname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Australian Schools Warned About The Rise Of AI Deepfakes Targeting Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 3:41 Transcription Available


    Australian schools are being told it's no longer safe to share images and videos online, following a spike in AI generated deepfakes targeting students and teachers. The nation could get its first new oil refinery since the 60s, with a proposed site in WA. And. French President Emmanuel Macron describes the wildfires englufing south western France as “the hardest situation since World War II”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pauline Hanson Loses Bid To Overturn Racial Vilification Ruling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 3:34 Transcription Available


    Pauline Hanson has lost a court bid to overturn a damning decision that she racially vilified a Greens senator. Nationwide emergency alert test considered a success. And This couple has taken their relationship to new heights, Literally!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Australia's New National Emergency Warning System To Be Tested Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 3:20 Transcription Available


    Expect to hear your phone go off this afternoon with the new national emergency warning system AUSALERT being tested. Police have shot dead a terror suspect who drove a van into a crowd at Berlin Pride. And. Australia lead the medal tally at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Motorists Facing More Pain at the Pump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 3:38 Transcription Available


    Double blow for drivers as excise discount nears the end, and oil prices skyrocket Europe in the grip of major wildfire emergency Donald Trump announces he wants to run for President again See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Debate Set to Rage at Labor Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 4:08 Transcription Available


    Fierce debate over foreign police will dominate the agenda at the final day of ALP national conference Economists react to latest US tariff hike Aussie dominate in the pool in GlasgowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trump Hits Aussie Exports To U-S With Higher Trade Tariff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 3:19 Transcription Available


    The Trump administration has been slammed by the major political parties for increasing tariffs on Aussie goods. A Socceroos star accused of speeding and drug driving. And Another Nepo baby follows in famous parents footstepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Project Sunrise Test Flight Direct From France Touches Down In Melbourne This Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 3:26 Transcription Available


    History is being made this morning with a Qantas Project Sunrise test flight direct from France arriving in Melbourne this morning. Anthony Albanese has had his first phone call with new UK PM Andy Burnham. And. The 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games are underway with the opening ceremony held this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Labor Conference Labelled Talk Fest By Opposition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 3:45 Transcription Available


    Liberal Leader takes swipe at Labors Talk fest conference. The jobless rate remains steady for month of June. And new music on the way for Destiny's Child See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Labor To Be Warned One Nation Is Its Biggest Election Threat At ALP Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 3:08 Transcription Available


    Outgoing ALP President Wayne Swan will declare One Nation as Labor's biggest election threat at the party's National Conference which starts in Adelaide today. Origin ENergy is investigating a 'potential' cyber security breach. Margot Robbie splurges $28 million on a Gold Coast estate. And. Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge chosen as Australia's flag bearers for tomorrow's Glasgow Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pauline Hanson Under Pressure Over D-V Comments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 3:17 Transcription Available


    Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce have caused a stir, following comments around domestic violence amid a national crisis. Energy provider Origin is investigating a potential cyber security incident. And Uggs are banned from this film setSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An Australian ISIS Fighter Thought To Be Dead Is Alive And Wants To Come Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 2:58 Transcription Available


    Australian Islamic State fighter Tareq Kamleh thought to have been killed in Syria almost a decade ago is alive in an Iraqi jail and wants to come home. Aussie drivers are being warned petrol rationing could be brought in as early as September. And Harry Styles cancelled his Brazil concern overnight because of a health issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pauline Hanson Doubles Down On Interview With Far Right Activist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 3:33 Transcription Available


    Pauline Hanson says she has no regrets about meeting with far-right activist and convicted criminal Tommy Robinson. We're being warned petrol could again be on the way up. And Ella Langley's Choosin Texas scores another honour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Barnaby Joyce Loses His Cool During An Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 2:59 Transcription Available


    Barnaby Joyce has snapped at a dog during an ABC TV interview. Andy Burnham gives his first speech as UK PM. Australia's housing markets starts to cool. And. Australian athletes start arriving in Glasgow ahead of the Commonwealth Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pauline Hanson Lashed For Talking Australia Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 3:22 Transcription Available


    The P-M says it's "astonishing" Pauline Hanson has used her time overseas to talk Australia down. Telstra’s recent outage could trigger tougher laws for Australia’s telcos. And All the best bits from the FIFA World Cup Final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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