Police investigate suspicious fire at a popular Australian racecourseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hiker spends first night safe after two weeks missing; Deadly seaplane recovery today; And at least two killed in LA wildfires  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hiker spends first night safe after two weeks missing; Deadly seaplane recovery today; And at least two killed in LA wildfires

Police investigate suspicious fire at a popular Australian racecourse

Crews are on scene  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Firefighters battling blaze at one Australia's most popular racecourses 

Plus - firefighters race to contain a bushfire burning near a Perth prisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFL star charged over late-night assault

Also - a national day of mourning has been declared for former President Jimmy Carter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Years Eve weather forecast is a bit of a mixed bag

Plus, bad light has stopped play late on day three of the Boxing Day Test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detectives release images of two men accused of shooting a woman 

Plus, the Broncos have confirmed they have accepted NRL sanctions on Ezra Mam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boom may not have caused death of one sailor in Sydney to Hobart

The singer's former One Direction band mates among the mourners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Payne farewelled at a funeral in the UK.

1,000 jobs a day - that’s the standout stat Treasurer Jim Chalmers is spruiking in his economy update, marking 30 months of Labor in power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chalmers touts 1,000 daily jobs in Labor's 30 months; inflation forecast to ease to 2.75% by June

New data shows victims are losing more money to cyber criminals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies being bombarded with online scams.

Ex-Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn appeals his 32 year murder convictionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ex-Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn appeals his 32 year murder conviction

Bunnings found to breach Australian law through facial recognition technologySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bunnings found to breach Australian law through facial recognition technology

A dream trip has turned into a nightmare for two 19-year-old Aussies now fighting for their lives in Thailand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Aussie teens critical after methanol-tainted cocktails in Laos; travellers warned to stay vigilant

Greg Lynn is taking his murder conviction and 32-year sentence back to court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ex-Jetstar pilot appeals murder conviction; Two teens critical after drink spiking; Alan Jones hit with two new charges

Two Aussie teens on life support in Thailand; PM meets with Chinese President; And Sam Kerr has baby news!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Aussie teens on life support in Thailand; PM meets with Chinese President; And Sam Kerr has baby news!

Two young Aussies fighting for life in Laos after drinking tainted alcoholSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two young Aussies fighting for life in Laos after drinking tainted alcohol

Radio veteran Alan Jones charged with 24 offences against eight victimsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio veteran Alan Jones charged with 24 offences against eight victims

The Independent Senator also claims she was denied the right to be in the chamber for the censure motion, after her flight was delayed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lidia Thorpe defiant after Senate censure, vows to protest King Charles again

The 83-year-old was apprehended at his luxury Circular Quay apartment, which is currently being searched by police.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Jones arrested in Sydney over historical indecent assault allegations

No charges have been laid at this stageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Broadcaster Alan Jones arrested over sex assault allegations spanning two decades.

Aus energy prices at least twice that of US, China, according to mining giant; And legal mandate to protect cash down under  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aus energy prices at least twice that of US, China, according to mining giant; And legal mandate to protect cash down under

Plus tragic end in search for missing fisherman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fires to flash flooding: Wild weather weekend 

Australia, Japan and US also co-operating with India in increased maritime awareness activities.  . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japanese troops to join US Marines, ADF in Darwin

Plus NR releases round one fixture for next season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albo uses APEC to talk up climate change 

The PM has backed Kevin Rudd saying he'll remain our Ambassador to the US and he's doing a good jo.  It's as Anthony Albanese has refused to commit Australia to an emissions reduction target by 2035 while at APEC in Peru.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Rudd will remain as US Ambassador says PM

All eyes are on The President Elect as he's set to appoint the next director of the FBI. Former agent Mike Harrigan says Aussies should be paying close attention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will Trump choose to be in charge of the FBI? 

The UK has pledged to cut its emissions by more than 80 per cent in the next decade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia fails to commit to 2035 emissions reduction target 

The pilot and two passengers were on an amateur-built aircraft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three people killed in light plane crash east of Melbourne 

Plus boxing declared the loser in Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fires to severe storms, wild weather sparks warnings 

A massive crowd set to watch the Tyson - Paul boxing bout this arvo ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes on the Mike Tyson - Jake Paul contest .. and Albo gets praised by China.

A major bank's tipping Aussie home owners won't see a rate cut now til next May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some bad news on rate cuts ..

Plus - parts of the country are facing catastrophic fire conditions todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be like Albo - China's unlikely compliment for the PM

Plus - carnage in the Supercars on the streets of AdelaideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's trade war threat overshadows APEC summit

Plus, the PM is ready to pick up the slack if Donald Trump goes ahead with plans to cut clean energy investment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ALP considers political donations cap  

Plus, tough new laws are set to be introduced into Parliament next week, to stop billionaires from buying elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former SA Opposition Leader in court after being charged with drug offences 

The Opposition's giving a thumbs-up, but Senator David Pocock says it could tilt the playing field against independents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal push to cap election spending, Senator warns of impact on independents

Special Minister of State Don Farrell says Aussies don't want a system where billionaires can buy elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor to push $20k cap on political donations; Pro-Palestine protesters call off rally at Melbourne Myer Christmas windows

They were held to a scoreless draw by Saudi Arabia in their World Cup qualifier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A disappointing draw for the Socceroos last night.

More legal trouble for Coles and Woolworths following fresh class actionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More legal trouble for Coles and Woolworths following fresh class action

Prime Minister pushes for free trade at APEC and G20 SummitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister pushes for free trade at APEC and G20 Summits

The Communications Minister indicates Snapchat might be seen as a messaging service, not a social platform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snapchat may dodge under-16s ban; Accused Ballarat killer pleads not guilty

Economists say the labour market's holding steady, but growth's a bit sluggish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s jobless rate holds at 4.1%; job growth falls short of forecast

Flights to and from the popular island are still cancelled or delayed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ash cloud still causing flight chaos in Bali.

Wages continue to rise in Australia but at a slower paceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wages continue to rise in Australia but at a slower pace

Another shock announcement on Donald Trump's new teamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another shock announcement on Donald Trump's new team

CEO Dave Donaghy says the club will respect the legal process and work with the NRL Integrity Unit on next steps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broncos confirm Ezra Mam charged over alleged drug-driving incident

Donald Trump's incoming administration is adding some bold faces..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volcanic ash grounds Bali flights; Trump taps Elon Musk to head new efficiency department

Addresses supporters in Florida  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump claims election victory 

US ELECTION: Donald Trump declares victory despite votes still being countedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US ELECTION: Donald Trump declares victory despite votes still being counted

US ELECTION: Harris wins Washington &amp; Oregon while Trump's list growsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US ELECTION: Harris wins Washington & Oregon while Trump's list grows

Plus, the race to the White House is in its final days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Smoke and mirrors': Critics question Labor election pledge

Plus - the Prime Minister's pledge to slash student loansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby joy for Margot Robbie

Labor is pledging to cut major student debt in a key election pitch this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM's major push to cut student debt

Hanson's got a week to delete the post and has to pay Faruqi's legal bills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal court orders Pauline Hanson to delete racist tweet; U.S. presidential race tightens

He later tried to clarify, saying he meant a supporter’s remark, not all Trump voters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 President Biden under fire for calling Trump supporters “garbage”

Inflation drops to lowest level in three yearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation drops to lowest level in three years

Woman bitten by snake found alive after a nearly week-long searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman bitten by snake found alive after a nearly week-long search

Around 60 thousand devices still need upgrading this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telstra and Optus shutting down 3G on Monday.

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban lifted by Cricket AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia

ASIC is taking insurance giant QBE to court, accusing the company of not delivering promised discounts to half a million customers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASIC sues QBE for failing to deliver promised discounts; Qantas downplays engineer strike

Plus, the third and final leaders debate ahead of Saturday's state election is done and dusted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toowoomba Regional Council has postponed a plan to increase parking fines

Queensland's Housing Minister has shot down claims from the LNP that 38 blocks of publicly owned land are sitting idle in Toowoomba. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing Minister shuts down "vacant land" claims by the LNP

A Queensland women's support service is calling for political parties to commit to keeping abortion legal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure mounts on LNP to clarify abortion stance

Storms have battered the South West yet again, blanketing some areas, like Injune and Irongate,  in hail so thick it resembled snow!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Car caught in flood waters during wild weather

The Premier's committing to what he's calling the "largest health staff increase in Queensland's history"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier announces health staff promise

A search for a missing man in Murgon will recommence at 6 this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Still hope' as search for missing man continues

The Weather Bureau says damaging winds, heavy rainfall could be on the cards in Toowoomba, Roma and Kingaroy.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thunderstorms to hit the South West

The Australian Medical Association Queensland isn't ready to back either Labor or the LNP's post election plans for health just yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AMAQ to score each party's health plan

Steven Miles says he will deliver a total of 3400 beds from the Cape to the Gold Coast with his Health Big Build. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier health care vision is "more beds"

Attorney General Yvette D'ath will meet Labor candidates for Toowoomba South and North to give an update on Toowoomba's new hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney General in town for Hospital update

Police need help to piece together what led to two Toowoomba men being stabbed on the Gold Coast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toowoomba men stabbed on the Gold Coast

Investigations continue into what caused two skydivers to collide mid-air over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Probe into skydivers' mid-air crash

Darling Downs Police are preparing for a busy long weekend on the roads...targeting dangerous driving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police crackdown for long weekend

Staff shortages within the Royal Flying Doctor Service are reportedly limiting some specialists like obstetricians based in Roma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shortages impact Royal Flying Doctor Service

And A fire ban is now in place for Murweh, paroo, bulloo and Quilpie locals as the Queensland Fire Department attempt to manage perfect fire conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disaster hubs announced for South West

The cause of a crash that saw a water bombing helicopter plummet into a Tarome dam last year has been revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cause of waterbombing heli crash revealed

Well it's October and that means we head to the polls to vote in the State Election in just weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EXPLAINED: The political strategies persuading your vote

Investigations are continuing today after police confirmed a man driving a car that collided with a tree last week has died in hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driver dies in hospital after Bunya HWY crash

 The first stage of a South Burnett Regional Council study - hoping to improve the region's preparations and response to floods is now underway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Study launched to improve flood management

Arriving home late is better than not arriving at all - is the message for drivers after a nearly 80 year-old man was clocked driving 150km and hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Safety message after man clocked 50km over speed limit

A cohort of boys not vaccinated against a cancer causing sexually transmitted infection in school, would now be in their 20s and older.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boys not tested for cancer causing STI

And grassfires fuelled by winds and wet season growth, are proving a challenge for firies already this bushfire season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local cattle producers fight to keep Laidley Saleyards open

And 30,000 failure to vote notices have been issued since the local government elections at the start of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millmerran Cultural Centre won't be repaired before Australian Camp Oven Festival

It's part of National Police Remembrance Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Constables slain in Wieambilla massacre remembered today

And Toowoomba Lifeflight has responded to another crash in the South West - the second this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South West firies hope wet weather will bring reprieve

It comes a week out from the Australian Camp Oven Festival be held there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millmerran community calls on Council for town tidy-up

And giving Queenslanders a better deal will be a challenge according to Queensland's New Food Farmers commissioner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Autistic women in Toowoomba supported by new program

And the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has gone international...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Gov slammed over limited city accommodation for rural patients

And Queensland police are using dogs for more than just chasing offenders and sniffing out drugs, they’re trained in a variety of skills including weapons and tech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South West under fire ban following spate of blazes over weekend

And 22 young people have been arrested in Taskforce Guardian's latest stint on the Darling Downs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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