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A flash flooding event with a massive amount of rain has swept through some of the busiest coastal towns in Victoria. Plus, the world is on edge as Iran and the US appear headed for some form of conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fresh debate around gun laws, do we really need to toughen them or is that simply the government trying to wedge the Opposition? Plus, the harrowing images and facts being leaked out of Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sudden decision by Anthony Albanese to accept an early departure of US ambassador Kevin Rudd, a year short of his full term. Plus, the shocking statistics emerging around Victoria's ongoing bushfire emergency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pro-Palestinian march mob ignored pleas to not hold a protest in Melbourne. Plus, the PM is finally dragged kicking and screaming to hold a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adelaide Writers' festival dumps a controversial author, Trump's unpredictable nature keeps the world guessing. Plus, you can't spell Ford Ranger without Danger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese finally calls a royal commission, major burnout among regional hospital staff. Plus, authorities warn of catastrophic bushfires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some politicians using taxpayer funds to pay off homes in Canberra, Opposition reset for New South Wales and Victoria. Plus, Donald Trump's polar obsession with Greenland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten found guilty of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron, Albanese lays the ground for an inquiry backflip. Plus, Australian market flooded with Chinese EVs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The progressive left up in arms at the capture of a South American dictator, Albanese under pressure to implement a royal commission. Plus, Victoria at risk of losing the MotoGP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to 2026 and for Victorians - a long run to a November state election. Plus, we look under the bonnet on Australia's education system with both parties promising reforms but classroom standards still slipping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 leading Jewish organisations join together to call for a Commonwealth Royal Commission into antisemitism, bushfire concerns intensify with reports of a backlog of winter burn offs across states. Plus, end of year awards for our local councils.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Chris Bowen says Australia is on track to meet its renewable energy targets, reports are in, and the numbers say the opposite. Plus, Victorian farmers are being hammered on all sides by new intrusive government laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for a Royal Commission into the terror attack at Bondi grow ever louder. Plus, we will speak to the mother of a young Victorian who died as a result of a coward punch on New Year's Eve more than 13 years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese continues to block calls for a Bondi royal commission, citing the Lindt Café precedent, a YouGov poll finds 62 per cent say Labor mishandled Islamic extremism. Plus, Labor unveils travel rules after Annika Wells’ globetrotting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disturbing images have been released of the alleged gunmen planning the massacre. Plus, Penny Wong delivers a half-arsed apology admitting regret for not having visited the site of the October 7 attack during a trip to Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese had to sit and listen as a Jewish leader finally told him to his face of deadly lack of leadership. Plus, Albanese announcement today is all too late.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg paid his own tribute in Bondi to the 15 people slaughtered on Sunday by two alleged Muslim gunmen. Plus, the Prime Minister is under such huge attack that he didn't front up to today's funeral.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shocking and shameful murder of 15 Jews in Bondi has blown up into a political crisis for Anthony Albanese. Plus, Albanese now sits there in an ABC studio and says he'd never imagined there'd be an attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Muslim gunmen, a father and son, shooting at Jews celebrating holy Hannukah at Bondi Beach. Plus, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at his first and deeply unimpressive press conference just after the shooting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A news report nails the lie that racist police are killing Aborigines in jail, but race-baiting, Russia joins China in sending war planes to threaten Japan. Plus, the US to check Australian tourists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report confirms the Albanese government's net zero plans are in big trouble, the federal Opposition works out a new immigration problem. Plus, Prime Minister said he was giving power back to parents, or was it power to his government?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump attacks an ethnic group after cheats rob taxpayers of a billion dollars or even more. Plus, Anika Wells refers her expenses to a parliamentary watchdog, but will it be enough to save her?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnaby Joyce, the former nationals party leader, joins Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party. Plus, the Albanese government is ending the massive compensation it's paid to hide the fact that power prices are soaring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Sex Discrimination Commissioner still can't define what a woman is, Australian households are facing even more energy price pain. Plus, Australia's youngest senator has made a fool of herself again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No wonder the Albanese government has run out of money, given how recklessly it’s being spent, new climate research shows politicians falsely blamed Cyclone Trevor on global warming. Plus, today’s weak growth figures warn of real economic trouble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor’s “Mean Girls” saga comes back to bite, Bowen hands $171m from his “Future Made in Australia” fund to a Chinese company. Plus, Australia’s intelligence chief warns we may be less than a decade from war with China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor cops a brutal humiliation in the Queensland election, the Pope delivers a pointed message to anti-Catholic Victoria. Plus, Australia’s Defence minister confirms yet another Chinese flotilla lurking nearby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnaby Joyce discusses his support for One Nation after he quit the Nationals, an Afghan refugee accused of shooting national guardsmen in Washington. Plus, Queensland police liaison officers protect a top Chinese official from a lone protester.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sussan Ley nabs her first scalp as Chris Bowen blows up under pressure, secret White House transcripts show a Trump adviser guiding Putin. Plus, Greta Thunberg “helps the planet” by trashing Venice in her latest stunt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate Change Minister Chris bowen under attack and snaps under the heat, Matt Canavan on why he's turned against his mate Barnaby Joyce. Plus, Donald Trump invited to China, is he about to sell out Taiwan?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson on why she wore the burqa in Parliament, another terrible poll for the Liberals shows there's no easy way out of the party's mess. Plus, bizarre twists in Donald Trump's latest peace plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Liberal leader bites the dust just hours after telling us no one was challenging him, flag controversy erupts in Melbourne. Plus, Chris Bowen saves us billions of dollars by failing yet again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prime minister snaps when confronted about the government's grubbiest scandal, the Liberals try to go hard on immigration but Pauline Hanson says it's not enough. Plus, Donald Trump abuses a female reporter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC bias spirals, sparking outrage from Pauline Hanson, more Chris Bowen climate hypocrisy. Plus, Donald Trump suddenly fins himslef clashing with some of his most loyal backers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese government's Brittany Higgins cover up now protecting Labor's mean girls, China's new robot weapon and why it should scare Australians. Plus, another Liberal leader bites the dust in Victoria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberals finally dump the global warming target that's been devastating the economy, Victoria signs first Indigenous treaty, sparking fresh division. Plus, Nigel Farage's Reform Party surges in the polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Traditional owners try claiming land rights all over Melbourne, has the MeToo movement gone too far? Plus, Victoria's Labor government panics and says kids will face adult sentences as youth crime explodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remberance services held across Australia today, Albanese's controversial Whitlam speech discussed, a battery construction project in NSW suffers a major hurdle. Plus, left wing ABC bias under the spotlight again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former top judge admits her puberty blocker ruling was based on dodgy evidence, the NSW premier threatens neo-Nazis with new laws. Plus, the BBC boss quits after being caught doctoring Donald Trump quotes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A stunning new statistic shows how many public servants we have, a whistleblower claims migrants are given asylum despite being accused of sexual offences. Plus, Prince Harry writes a love letter to Britain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition failing to be a tough opposition as Liberals continue to argue over net zero, Andrew Hastie criticised for his abortion stance. Plus, Zohran Mamdani wins the New York mayoral race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Bowen’s new "free power” plan raises more questions than answers, fresh economic data shows inflation surging and jobs vanishing. Plus, a singer claims she was kicked out of her gym after confronting a trans man in the women’s locker room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.