And, a judge has ruled out the possibility of jail for Donald Trump, who'll be sentenced next week for his hush money scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manhunt underway at Dreamworld following alleged assault nearbySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manhunt underway at Dreamworld following alleged assault nearby

Seaplane wreckage recovered from ocean two days after fatal Rottnest crashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seaplane wreckage recovered from ocean two days after fatal Rottnest crash

Amber alert issued for two-year-old boy in south-east Queensland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amber alert issued for two-year-old boy in south-east Queensland 

And work is underway to formally identify a pilot and passenger who died in yesterday's light plane crash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweaty Sunday as heatwave warnings remain but relief is on the way

Heatwave warnings; Australia shaken on second day of final Test against India

The suspect - 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar from Texas - was shot by police. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Orleans terror: 10 dead, 35 injured; FBI confirms ISIS flag and explosives recovered

Newly unearthed cabinet papers reveal the decision hinged on claims of Saddam Hussein's weapons stockpiles, which never materialised.  John Howard says he made the decision on good faith and based on a National Intelligence Assessment by the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"We were wrong"; John Howard talks about decision to enter the Iraq War

Sydney Harbour sparkled like never before, with fireworks launched east and west of the bridge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fireworks illuminate Australia’s skies; tributes honour Adelaide man's life after Bali honeymoon loss

Plus, China's being urged to reveal the origin of Covid-19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four dead on WA roads in 24 hours; mother and son struck by tree at New Year's site

Plus, Canberra considering supplementing drinking supply with recycled water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts puzzled over South Korea plane crash that kills 179 

Plus - Aldi caught out copying a baby food brand's packagingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outspoken senator named Australia's most likeable federal politician

They're building a big first innings thanks to another century from Steve Smith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussies in control on day 2 of the Boxing Day test.

Two sailors have died and a third went overboard on the first night of the yacht race See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayday and man overboard, horror start to Sydney to Hobart

The pair from separate vessels were struck by sail booms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Sydney Hobart yacht sailors killed 

Victoria's fire risk expected to continue into tomorrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria's fire risk expected to continue into tomorrow 

There's a total fire ban in place for Victoria with multiple bushfires already burning, including a massive blaze in the Grampians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions on high alert with extreme weather conditions across the country

Emergency evacuations are underway in parts of Victoria as multiple bushfires tear through the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Take shelter now"; bushfires burn out of control as temps soar

$1.3b will be spent nationwide today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Cozzie livs won't slow Boxing Day sales 

Up to a quarter of a million people were killed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM moving tribute 20 years on from Boxing Day tsunami 

Fire authorities will monitor conditions in South Australia and Victoria in coming days, with hot temps elevating bushfire risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parts of WA, SA and Victoria under fire ban for Xmas

A total fire ban has been declared for Victoria on Boxing Day, while SA authorities are closing monitoring conditions over the next few days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xmas set to be dangerous for parts of the country due to bushfire threat

Plus - Sydney's iconic NYE fireworks will go ahead, after a back down from the rail union over strike actionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Konstas confirmed to make debut in Boxing Day test

A fire ravaged community has been allowed to briefly return to their homes to grab their Christmas presents in Western Victoria. It's as firefighters are simultaneously battling large blazes and preparing for conditions to worsen over the next two days.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Christmas Eve miracle for fire ravaged town

Queensland's on track to become the country's road fatality hot spot.  The most recent a 23-year-old man the passenger in a car which crashed into a pole in the states north this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holiday road toll rises as drivers head out on Christmas Eve

Worst fire conditions for years expected over the next two days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas is on hold for Victorian firefighters ready to protect the state

Neighbours have spoken of their devastation after the death of a boy in a house fire at Mandurah, south of Perth. (Photo credit: 7News)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neighbour devastated by death of 4yo boy in house fire

Authorities are talking up the danger the state faces, as three main bush fires burn out of control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vic authorities warn of difficult fire conditions on Boxing Day and Friday

Plus - News Corp has sold pay TV giant Foxtel for $3.4 billionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oops! US accidentally shoots down one of its own fighter jets

Australia has sent over more aid supplies to help the recovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another 118 Aussies rescued from earthquake ravaged Vanuatu

Authorities say Grampians blazes could burn for weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian bushfires are already costing the tourism sector millions

Groundbreaking development could be available within years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie researchers create injection to reverse blindness

Plus more rights for airline passengers in new charter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search for two gunmen after Queensland woman found dead

Plus Libs float potential change to WA retail trading hours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bushfire burns through over 34,000 hectares 

Plus police treating woman's death in Queensland as suspicious.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Additional aid for Vanuatu after earthquakes 

Plus, a draft charter has been released laying down the ground rules for airlines, to better protect travellers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime scene declared after suspicious death of woman

Plus, another 144 Aussies have been flown back home from Vanuatu overnight, following a deadly earthquake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Draft charter released to better protect customers from flight cancellations

Plus - proposed new rules to better protect airline passengers from delays and cancellationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

German terror suspect held anti-Islamic views

Plus - Sam Konstas has opened up about the prospect of making his test debutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full refunds for cancelled flights under draft new airline rules

And 66-year-old woman dies on unpatrolled beach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canberra says more help on the way for Vanuatu 

Plus Sydney industrial action sees 350 train services cancelled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes for bus driver killed in overnight crash

Two people, including a toddler, have been killed in a suspected terror attack in Germany.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM offers condolences after two killed in suspected terror attack in Germany  

A car was driven at high speed into a crowded Christmas market in the small eastern town of Magdeburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least two dead after car  ploughs into Christmas market in Germany

Plus - teen cricket star Sam Konstas' final tune up before the Boxing Day testSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Car ploughs into crowded Christmas market, killing several people

Plus - pharmaceutical giant Johnson &amp; Johnson is facing a class action over "ineffective" medicinesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search resumes for doomed Malaysian Airlines flight MH370

Plus- Australia's new security agreement with the Solomon Islands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World famous Sydney NYE fireworks could be cancelled amid dispute with rail unions

The comedy show has changed names after a legal threat from the Aussie Olympian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raygun musical set to go ahead following legal threats 

Plus- five years since the Black Summer bushfires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 150 Australians return home from Vanuatu after earthquake 

Coca Cola workers strike; And former Neighbours star charged over alleged Nazi salute  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coca Cola workers strike; And former Neighbours star charged over alleged Nazi salute

It'll be a warm and dry day for most of the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas day forecast revealed 

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Alan Jones faces Sydney court

It's in relation to a 10th alleged victimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Fresh charges laid against Alan Jones

14 people have died and more than 200 have been hospitalised. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Death toll rises after powerful Vanuatu earthquake

The retired broadcaster was charged with 26 historical sexual assault and sexual touching offences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allan Jones facing court today 

Police discover second body in bushland near Sydney AirportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police discover second body in bushland near Sydney Airport

The NSW government is also investigating a banSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protests banned outside places of worship in Vic after synagogue fire

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is now at the scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multiple deaths following school shooting in Wisconsin 

Young boy tragically dies after becoming stuck in car boot on hot daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young boy tragically dies after becoming stuck in car boot on hot day

Ezra Mam has been fined and disqualified from driving for six months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL star pleads guilty to drug driving

Some customers were locked out of accounts for monthsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HSBC Bank Australia taken to court for failing to protect customers from scams

Seven people in total have been hospitalised from a 5 star resort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Aussie families in hospital after suspected alcohol poisoning in Fiji

Tickets to day 1 are already sold out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boxing Day Test could be our biggest ever 

Plus heatwave sparks fire danger warning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surviving members of Bali Nine land back in Australia as free men 

Plus SA Police arrest man with knife in Gawler supermarket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Call for foster carers, as animal rescue shelters become overwhelmed

And the battle brewing between two historic Tassie pubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heatwave hits most of Australia 

New road safety ads targets Aussies who rush and text behind the wheelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New road safety ads targets Aussies who rush and text behind the wheel

Laws cracking down on antisemitism to be introduced after Melbourne synagogue fireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laws cracking down on antisemitism to be introduced after Melbourne synagogue fire

10 years on from Sydney's Lindt Cafe siegeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 years on from Sydney's Lindt Cafe siege

Rain's caused an early end to play at the Gabba with the Aussies none for 28.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A washout on day one of the Third test in Brisbane.

Body found in Sydney bushland identified See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Body found in Sydney bushland identified 

Plus - calls to better match medical abortion services to areas of higher patient demandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orange to ring in the New Year at a new venue

Plus - could a vending machine help tackle period poverty in Dubbo?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western NSW to swelter through weekend heat wave

Plus - Cowal Gold Mine set to bring in the riches for another two decadesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cowra Hospital redevelopment hits a major milestone

Jacinta Allan says Australia’s a safe place for Jewish visitors, despite last week’s synagogue firebombing in Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vic Premier defends Australia’s safety for Jewish visitors after Melbourne synagogue attack

Plus - second earthquake in as many days hits the Central WestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Land values on the rise across the Central West and Orana

Now resolved warehouse strikes cost Woolworths $140-millionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now resolved warehouse strikes cost Woolworths $140-million

Age verification trials now underway with Aussie kids under 16 to be banned from next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will the new social media laws be enforced ?

Travellers told not to drink Tiger Vodka or Whisky in Laos .. and Covid cases on the rise again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new warning for Aussies in Laos .. and another Covid surge.

Federal Government strikes a deal to rush 31 bills through ParliamentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Government strikes a deal to rush 31 bills through Parliament

Senator Lidia Thorpe lashes out in Parliament despite suspensionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Lidia Thorpe lashes out in Parliament despite suspension

Authorities urge shoppers to "stop, check, protect" before finalising online purchases, with scammers ramping up activity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACCC takes Webjet to court; Aussies to spend $7.5b on Black Friday sales, shoppers warned of scam risks

The Senior Constable has been suspended without pay, after being foung guilty of manslaughter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cop suspended without pay after manslaughter verdict; bail decision due tomorrow

Social media age ban hoped to be official by end of day; Lidia Thorpe banned from Senate's final sitting day; And $100m in Powerball tonight  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media age ban hoped to be official by end of day; Lidia Thorpe banned from Senate's final sitting day; And $100m in Powerball tonight

Controversial Senator Lidia Thorpe suspended from the SenateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Controversial Senator Lidia Thorpe suspended from the Senate

RBA watches on as new inflation data is releasedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA watches on as new inflation data is released

The IDF's got 60 days to exit the south, while Hezbollah's set to disarm there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lebanon ceasefire begins; Senate clash as Hanson questions Senator Payman’s right to hold office

Senior Constable Kristian White tasered the dementia-suffering great-grandmother in May 2023, causing her to fall and fatally hit her head. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW cop found guilty of manslaughter over tasering death of 95-year-old Clare Nowland

Police in Laos have arrested eight people over the methanol poisoning that's killed six people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arrests made in Laos ... and the Aussies to stick to the same test team in Adelaide.

A boost for first homebuyers as Labor's Help to Buy bill passes the SenateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A boost for first homebuyers as Labor's Help to Buy bill passes the Senate

John Longmire's calling time as coach after 14 seasons, but staying in the fold with a new performance-focused role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swans coach John Longmire steps aside after 14 seasons; Dean Cox to lead from 2025

Pork prices fall to become cheaper than chicke!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pork sales surge as households shop for cheaper meat

Australia falls to India after a rocky start to the Summer test seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia falls to India after a rocky start to the Summer test series

Shock retirement announcement from Australia's most successful OlympianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shock retirement announcement from Australia's most successful Olympian

Questions asked about Brisbane's $500-million Olympic cost blowoutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions asked about Brisbane's $500-million Olympic cost blowout

Federal Parliaments new Workplace Support Service has recorded more than 300 serious complaints in its first year of operation. 9% of allegations were in the category of sexual assault or harassment - another 10% were related to bullying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serious workplace culture concerns at Federal Parliament

Sailor found alive nearly 24 hours after falling off cargo shipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sailor found alive nearly 24 hours after falling off cargo ship

Plus- National Cabinet has today backed a plan to ban social media for under 16s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas flight makes emergency landing at Sydney Airport

Billionaire Elon Musk rumoured to join Donald Trump's administrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billionaire Elon Musk rumoured to join Donald Trump's administration

Malcolm Turnbull's advice to the Prime Minister under a Trump-run USSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Turnbull's advice to the Prime Minister under a Trump-run US

And the winner of the 164th Melbourne Cup is... Knights Choice!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And the winner of the 164th Melbourne Cup is... Knights Choice!

Labor looking at option to slash debt by 20%See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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