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smooth National News Briefing
smooth news flash briefing brings you the latest Australian and World news, from politics to sport and entertainment headlines.
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Alcohol Poisoning Claims Second Australian Victim
19 year old Holly Bowles has died a day after her best friend lost her fight for life Government vows to scrap "likely illegal" debit card charges Katy Perry…
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Greens To Block Social Media Ban Bill
The Greens plan to block the Social Media Ban bill -- accusing the Federal Government of trying to ram it through Parliament. Patients at dozens of private…
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Eight Year Old Aussie Fighting for Life After Quad Accident in Bali
An eight-year-old boy is fighting for life after a quad bike accident in Bali... Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from running to be Donald Trump's Attorney General…
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Another Country Impacted with Fifth Death to Methanol Poisoning
A British man has become the fifth person to die, following apparent methanol poisoning, at a Laos hostel Ukraine claims Russia has fired an intercontinental…
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Melbourne Teen Fourth Person To Die From Laos Drink Poisoning
The PM has described the death of a Melbourne teen in Laos as "every parent's worst fear" Major reforms have been introduced into Federal Parliament to ban…
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Is Trump a Mad Genius? Or Just Mad?
Big show this week on the Real Story with Joe Hildebrand. Is Donald Trump a mad genius, or just mad?! Is Anthony Alabanese friends with China or Frenemies?…
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Third Person Dies from Methanol Poisoning in Laos
An American has died from the methanol poisoning incident in Laos, that's also left two Aussie teens on life support. Tech companies claim proposed social…
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Social Media Reforms Hit Parliament
Major reforms to social media will be introduced to Federal Parliament today Sydneysiders and visitors to feel the impact of a train-free city for 2 full days…
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The Treasurer Delivers Major Economic Statement
The Treasurer admits China's economic slowdown and a softening labour market is starting to have an impact on government coffers! The private sector are being…
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More Details Revealed in Teen Methonal Poisoning
It's been revealed the manager of a Laos hostel served two Aussie teenagers free vodka shots in the hours before they fell critically ill. Melbourne Police…
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Human Remains Found in Search for Missing Teenager
Melbourne detectives believe they've found human remains in search for 19-year-old Isla Bell A woman has died following a house fire in Sydney's west Rafael…
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Coalition Labels Governments Student Caps A Dogs Breakfast
The Opposition Leader has described Labor's student caps as "a dog's breakfast" Alan Jones has copped additional charges which police say relates to a ninth…
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Alan Jones now Facing Extra Charges
Former broadcaster Alan Jones is now facing two additional charges of indecent assault from an alleged ninth victim. The families of two Melbourne teenagers…
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Two Aussie Women Fighting for Life Abroad
Two Australian women, aged 19, are fighting for life in Thai hospitals after suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos A man being questioned over the death of…
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Alan Jones Charged With 24 Offences Spanning Almost Two decades
Alan Jones will face court in December on dozens of historical indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Lidia Thorpe says she's unfazed -- after the…
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Alan Jones Arrested Over Indecent Assault Allegations
Broadcast veteran Alan Jones has been arrested in Sydney, over allegations he assaulted multiple young men. Australia is set to increase military co-operation…
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Closer Military Ties Announced With Japan and the US
Tri-lateral talks have discussed the importance of this military relationship, in making a statement to the world Tributes flowing in for three young men…
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Three Dead in Firey Plane Crash
A pilot and two passengers have been killed in a plane crash in regional Victoria Woman killed in violent neighbourhood dispute Free trade dominates talks on…
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Online Bargain Hunters Warned to Stay on Alert
Major bank issues warning over scammers targetting Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers Education at the centre of last Parliamentary sitting of the year…
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Independent M-P's Hit Back At Proposed Electoral Reforms
The Federal Government is rejecting claims its political donation reforms are designed to shut independent candidates out of the electoral process. The…
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Federal Gov Proposes Sweeping Changes to Political Donations
Major reforms are set to be introduced into Federal Parliament next week - aimed at limiting the influence of billionaires in Australian elections. Flights to…
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Queensland's Wild Weather Could Continue
Storms have slammed Queensland's south east the last two nights, and residents are being warned to brace for more A man arrested over a water pistol, which…
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Snapchat Could Be Exempt Under New Social Media Rules
The Federal Government admits Snapchat COULD be exempt from proposed social media age restrictions. The Federal Government is heralding the latest employment…
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Australia's Jobless Rate Remains Steady
Australia's unemployment rate has remained steady for the third straight month. Some good news for Aussie's stuck in Bali - with flights resuming between…
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Transfer of Power to Trump Begins
President Joe Biden has held his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, since the latter romped home in the US election A man to face court for three…
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Will Kevin Rudd Get Fired As US Ambassador?
What you'll get on this week's Real Story with Joe Hildebrand! How the Democrats could have learned from the Voice campaign in Australia. Will Kevin Rudd get…
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Both Sides Of Politics Backing Kevin Rudd As U-S Ambassador
The Albanese Government believes it can form a good working relationship with the Trump administration. The corporate regulator says C-Bus delaying insurance…
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Vaping the Target in New Nation-Wide School Education Program
There are hopes a Nationwide education programme will drive-down vaping rates among Young Australians. Travellers have been left frustrated at airports across…
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Volcano Causes Cancelled Flights to Bali
Australian holiday makers impacted by volcanic ash in Indonesia The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Alex de Minaur's incredible year of tennis…
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Concerns Around Another Illegal Boat Arrival
The Federal Opposition says it's "very concerned" about the potential arrival of an undetected boat at the tip of the Northern Territory. A timeline has been…
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Protesters Gate Crash PM's Press Conference in Tassie
Protesters have gate crashed a press conference by the Prime Minister in Tasmania. Rex Airlines has received an $80 million bailout from the Federal Gov. AND…
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Massive Pay Rise for NSW Police
Nurses in NSW query a 40 percent pay hike over 4 years for police, when they can't get a one-off 15 percent rise A community reeling after a water tanker…
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Australia's Economy To Take A Hit When Donald Trump Takes Top Job
The Federal Government says Australia is prepared for the economic effects of Donald Trump's time as U-S president. An Aussie soldier who ran into enemy fire…
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Prime Minister's Approval Rating Takes Another Hit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval rating has hit a new low, according to the latest Newspoll. Australian's have paused for a minute's silence in…
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Australians to Mark Remembrance Day
It's 106 years since the signing of the armistice to end World War 1 Claims consumer advocacy group Choice has overstated price differences between Woolies and…
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Teen Murdered During Camping Trip
A man's been charged over the death of a 15 year whose body was found in bushland south of Sydney Border Force launches investigation into sailor found…
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FBI Foils Another Assassination Attempt on Trump
Two men have faced court over a murder for hire plot on Donald Trump Sailor who fell overboard swims 8km to safety Government crackdown on social media…
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Qantas Plane Makes Emergency Landing Sparks Sydney Grass Fire
A Qantas plane has made an emergency landing in Sydney after an engine issue which sparked a grass fire near the airport. State and territory leaders have…
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Social Media Bans for Under 16's Given Green Light
State and territory leaders have endorsed the Federal Gov's proposed social media ban for children under 16. There's been traveller chaos at Airports across OZ…
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President Joe Biden Calls for Unity
In his first address since the election result, President Biden has called for an easing of tensions A former rugby league and union dual international has…
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The Real Story On The US Election
This week's real story is all about the US election. How did Donald Trump win? How did the pollsters get it so wrong? And how is it going to affect politics…
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Government To Ban Children Under 16 From Social Media
The Federal Government admits some children may be able to circumvent its proposed social media ban, but says the policy is still worthwhile. The Opposition…
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Kamala Harris Vows to Keep Fighting after Conceding US Election
Vice President Kamala Harris has vowed to keep fighting - after officially conceding the US election to Donald Trump A special cabinet meeting is expected to…
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Donald Trump Wins Again!
Kamala Harris due to concede, later this morning Australia's expensive drug habit escalates, despite higher cost of living Why AJ Brimson looks set to be…
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Donald Trump The Next U-S President
Donald Trump will become the 47th President of the United States -- after clinching victory in two key swing states. Emergency legislation to “protect…
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Bomb Threat Disrupts Voting in US
The US election is underway, with some polling places extending voting hours due to bomb threats. Unions are pushing for a rate cut, to provide some…
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Americans Finally Head to the Polls
After a campaign lasting more than a year, it's finally election day in the US 98 percent of Aussies doing it tough heading into Christmas Alex De Minaur…
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The Melbourne Cup Has Been Run And Won
Knight's Choice has won this year's Melbourne Cup, under sunny skies at Flemington. The RBA has kept interest rates on hold, for its eighth board meeting in a…
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Federal Gov Announce Huge Funding Boost for Defence Force
A 600 million dollar plan has been unveiled by the Federal Government, in a bid to recruit and retain defence personnel. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make…
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Search Continues for Boy Missing in Surf off the Central Coast
Another day of searching will begin shortly for an 11-year-old boy missing off the coast A 600 million dollar plan to boost defence personnel Vauban and…
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More Pollies Weigh In On Qantas Upgrade Drama
Two independent M-Ps say they're giving up their membership of Qantas and Virgin V-I-P lounges, amid furore over free flight upgrades. The U-S presidential…
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Flight Upgrade Saga Continues for Prime Minister
Anthony Albanese admits his staff may have asked Qantas for upgrades on his behalf. The search continues for an 11yr old boy, who was swept out to sea on NSW's…
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Fatal Fires Across 3 States
Five people have died across a truck fire, and two house fires, in NSW, Victoria and Queensland The US election too tight to call, less than 2 days out from…
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More Financial Relief in the Latest Raft of Sweeteners for Students
The PM has announced he'll slash student loans by up to 20 percent Virgin accuses politicians of ignoring taxpayer funded airfare rules Harris and Trump neck…
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Labor Promises Student Debt Relief for Graduates
The Prime Minister commits to election promise to lift the salary threshold to pay back student loans Fresh calls to reopen an investigation into an accident…
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J-Lo Delivers Impassioned Speech In Support Of Kamala Harris
Jennifer Lopez has delivered an impassioned speech in support of Kamala Harris at a rally in Las Vegas. A Greens Senator is hailing her victory in the FederaL…
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Potential HECS Debt Relief on The Way For Aussies
The Albanese government could slash the student debt scheme, as a sweetener ahead of next year's election. Three people will remain behind bars, for rorting…
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Death Toll Rising in Flood Ravaged Spain
At least 158 people have been confirmed dead following devastating flash flooding in Spain's Valencia region Three people jailed over a multi-million dollar…
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Optus Apologises Over Alleged Misconduct Against Customers
Optus is apologising to all customers affected by inappropriate retail sale practices. A Coalition frontbencher has confirmed she is carrying out an audit of…
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Has Albo Lost Touch With The Common Man?
Amidst all the travel drama surrounding the PM at the moment, we take a look to see whether he has done something, if anything wrong? Plus! The Dems just can't…