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The bloke who runs the economy says the botched economy is not his fault, the government lacks economic narrative. Plus, Labor has let Victoria rot, will voters punish them?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cash rate hits 15-year high under Labor, housing costs and falling living standards agitating voters. Plus, the battle for leadership looms after Larissa Waters stands down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Police Remembrance Day tomorrow to honour Mia Lay, experts and banks suggest a rate hike is inevitable. Plus, the Rudd-Gillard era arrivals granted permanent residency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese plays up the threat on the world stage to push tech laws, Aussies suffer because Labor is addicted to their fuel tax. Plus, diggers rebel as Richard Marles doubles down on sale plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If only Aussies could realise how brilliant our award-winning prime minister is, lying Labor is the party of broken promises. Plus, scientists issue warning over El NiƱo forecast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man charged over allegations he spread ISIS propaganda, economic future looks grim under the Labor government. Plus, Barnaby Joyce reveals talks between Coalition and One Nation over power-sharing deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation retains lead as support for Albanese falls, two-thirds of voters support slashing Australian migration numbers. Plus, global conflicts send Aussie fuel prices surging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intergenerational Report paints grim economic picture, Aussie voters turn on Albanese amid cost-of-living crisis. Plus, Ed Sheeran labels the war in Gaza as 'catastrophic and unjustifiable'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music legend to miss tribute concert due to deteriorating health, Labor's long-awaited immigration plan under heavy scrutiny. Plus, Chalmers to launch 2026 intergenerational report tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor forced to ditch the veteran health cap plan, thousands take to the streets to protest against One Nation. Plus, Labor proposes a $100 million fine for directing users to harmful content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government rules out fuel excise cut as petrol prices soar, human funding assessors lose power to override funding algorithm. Plus, almost half of state-managed roads in poor condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor proposes $100 million fine for directing users to harmful content, campaigns in full swing as November election approaches. Plus, Trust in Anthony Albanese evaporates with broken promises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor considers fresh cuts to Australia's fuel excise, One Nation to consider a migration cut by 750,000 over three years. Plus, Anika Wells to attend the AFL grand final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie voters losing trust in Anthony Albanese, Digital Duty of Care bill marks political battle lines. Plus, veterans furious at the government's proposed healthcare changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation leader refuses to apologise for Hastie cartoon, Labor proposes $100 million fine for directing users to harmful content. Plus, campaigns in full swing as election day approaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prime minister tells journalists to 'do better' after grant revelations, economic future looks grim under Labor. Plus, student behaviour crisis in Australian schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation back in front as Coalition support plummets, Labor proposes $100 million fine for directing users to harmful content. Plus, Victorian One Nation leader admits to previous drug use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veterans furious at Labor's proposed healthcare changes, Pauline Hanson pledges to allow Aussies to dip into superannuation. Plus, productivity in government-funded industries worst in a decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor proposes $100 million fine for directing users to harmful content, flag burners to face 10 years jail time under Coalition plan. Plus, auction activity down by a third as spring selling season kicks off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another mistaken identity underworld attack in Sydney's West, government under pressure to slash excise. Plus, concerns over classroom behaviour and declining NAPLAN results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation and Labor fight neck-and-neck, language against Pauline Hanson oversteps the mark. Plus, slew of racist social media comments about missing Australians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Australian survivor found and over 40 still missing after Nepal flood, number of terror charges increasing against Aussie teens. Plus, elderly Aussies stranded in hospitals awaiting aged care beds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor's anti-One Nation rhetoric is increasingly inflammatory, the first Australian confirmed dead as over 40 still missing after the Nepal flood. Plus, banned Sydney Swans players not welcome at Brownlow ceremony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The orange wave hits Western Australia, Victoria Premier Ben Carroll pledges to improve state roads. Plus, over 40 Australians still missing as the first survivor speaks out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devastating floods hit Nepal-Tibet, US tech giant to pay $23.5 billion over teen social media addiction. Plus, Anthony Albanese turns on the charm as farmers take aim at Labor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dolly Parton dies aged 80 after rags-to-riches career, inflation falls slightly but not enough to take the pressure off. Plus, Labor MP charged with bail breach following arrest for assault.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson leads as most in touch with ordinary people, the dynamic of centre-right politics could be changing forever. Plus, lobbyists flood parliament house as political influence grows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese's cruel $5,000 cap on healthcare is still in place, One Nation straighten out confusion over migration numbers. Plus, fresh accusations emerge in sexual assault investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure mounts on the PM over veterans' healthcare, experts warn rents could rise by as much as 30 per cent. Plus, David Farley at odds with Pauline Hanson on migration target.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18-year-old Lily Hooper sadly found dead after an eight-day search, national debt ticks over $1 trillion under the Albanese government. Plus, the unemployment rate hits post-COVID high at 4.5 per cent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM backs Veterans' Affairs Minister who disrespected veterans, five Sydney Swans players banned for the rest of the season. Plus, Labor's housing tax hikes leave renters paying more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Keogh slammed for snubbing heroic war heroes, today Australia marks 60 years since the Battle of Long Tan. Plus, One Nation and Coalition float major changes to superannuation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 Logies were saturated with political jokes, One Nation staffer hospitalised after alleged attack at Ekka. Plus, Labor's housing changes leave renters paying more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New polling shows voters don't trust Albanese on immigration, New South Wales to begin gun buyback scheme. Plus, aged care in crisis under Labor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands gather across Australia in defiance of One Nation, Telco faces less than a $1 million bill after outage chaos. Plus, population boom is solely by Labor's migration policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greens senator urges students to skip school and protest, new figures reveal bleak employment landscape. Plus, Ben Carroll delays controversial legislation until July 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition and One Nation lag behind Labor, Reserve Bank warning spells more pain for home buyers. Plus, Strathfield bans exclusionary non-English business signage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former treasurer left out of Bondi antisemitism Royal Commission, mortgage holders hoping cash rate stays at 4.35 per cent. Plus, Jaguar sales crash after controversial brand reboot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids cosplaying as activists to take to Melbourne streets, anger mounts as Ben Carroll goes into hiding. Plus, the ABC dragged kicking and screaming to issue an apology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first home buyers scheme is apparently not exclusively for first home buyers, Chris Bowen blowing 50 grand a week flitting around the world to talk about climate change. Plus, artificial intelligence is now creeping into dating apps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students are not meeting basic literacy and numeracy expectations, Melbourne firebombing treated as terror attack. Plus, Tony Burke postpones speech due to concerns over his policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School kids to skip class for an anti-Hanson rally next week, property values fall by $230 billion in once-in-a-generation slump. Plus, 3.6 million Aussies pushed into food hardship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.