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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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Rex Customers Thrown Lifeline From Federal Government
The Federal Government has announced it will guarantee all regional flight bookings for REX customers. More Aussies are actively looking for a job -- according…
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How Paul Murray Sees the US Election Unfolding
This week, Joe is joined by Sky News' Paul Murray to share his insight (...cough obsession...) with what's really happening in the US. Joe also has the Real…
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Australia's Unemployment Rate Climbs
Australia's unemployment rate has climbed from four-point-one, to four-point-two percent as the economy continues to slow down. Police are now looking at…
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Aussie Girl Stabbed in London Attack
Aussie girl identified as victim of random attack in Leicester Square MPox declared Global Public Health Emergency South Africa to rest its stars, in second…
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Calls For The Government To Halt Visas To Palestinians
The P-M insists he has full confidence in Australia's security agencies to properly screen refugees from Gaza. A mother was not required to appear in court…
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Latest NAPLAN Results Paint Concerning Picture for Students
The latest NAPLAN results have been released - with one in three students not meeting basic literacy and numeracy expectations. A 46 year old woman will front…
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Devastating Death of Child on the GC
A woman in custody in Queensland, following death of 10-year-old girl Flood watches in place for parts of the East Coast Alexei Popyrin joins tennis royalty…
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Pay Packets On The Rise But Not For All Workers
The Treasurer has welcomed the latest wages data -- showing pay packets grew four-point-one per cent for the year to June. The helicopter pilot behind a deadly…
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Former Employee Believed to be Behind Cairns Chopper Crash
It's now believed the person who was piloting the helicopter, which crashed into a hotel in Cairns, used to work for the chopper company. A man's been arrested…
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Police Investigate Possible DV Murder Suicide
Inquiries are underway to determine if deaths of man and woman in Sydney were DV related A man charged over a Neo-Nazi protest in Brisbane Our flag bearers…
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P-M Pays Tribute To Our Olympians After Record Medal Haul
Politicians have paid tribute to the Extraordinary results from Australia's Olympians in Paris. Air crash investigators are seeking answers into how a stolen…
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Pilot on 'Unauthorised Flight' Before Fatal Crash in Cairns
It's been revealed the helicopter, which crashed into the roof of a hotel in Cairns this morning, was making an "unauthorised flight". President Joe Biden has…
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The Curtain Closes on City of Love
The Parisian dream is over, and athletes look ahead to LA A golden point thriller in the NRL Taylor Swift prepares to take stage in London, after Austrian…
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Aussies Add to Medal Haul on Final Day in Paris
Runner Jess Hull is the toast of the track after a podium finish Aussie surfer's trip ends in tragedy Homelessness in Australia hits crisis pointSee…
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Aussie Breakdancer Mocked By Trolls
Australian breakdancer Raygun is at the centre of online ridicule for her Paris performance 62 people killed in horror plane crash Aussie beer companies call…
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The Government Rejects AUKUS Agreement Criticism
The P-M is denying Australia has made extra commitments -- as part of a revised AUKUS agreement. Households already struggling with cost of living pressures…
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News Corp Announces Foxtel is Up for Sale
News Corp has announced that Foxtel is up-for-sale! Donald Trump is now proposing three debates with US Vice President Kamala Harris, after finally agreeing to…
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Aussies Sting US in Water Polo Dream
The Stingers move through to gold medal match in Paris A shiny new honour for golden girl Jess Tensions in the Middle East impacting vaccinations and flights…
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Early Childhood Educators In Line For Massive Payrise
The P-M is heralding a massive payrise for early childhood educators. Qantas boss is stripped of over nine million dollars from payout. And Drake has shed some…
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The Unexpected Victims of the Cost of Living Crisis
This week Joe has an exclusive insight into who's really doing it toughest when it comes to the Cost of Living Crisis. He also has the details on whether the…
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Alleged Terror Attack Plot sees Taylor Swift Concerts Cancelled
A pay rise is on the way for early childhood education workers, as part of a new Federal Government program, aimed at attracting more workers to the sector…
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A Golden Record for Australia
Australia secures best ever Games performance A famous face in cricket, set to woo the Indians to WA The Opals keep basketball dreams alive And a major arrest…
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Reserve Bank Points Finger At Labor Over Inflation Woes
The Opposition is blaming three Labor budgets for AUSTRALIA'S cost of living crisis. Aussies are being urged not to travel to Bangladesh in the wake of a…
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Kamala Harris Introduces New Election Running Mate
Us Vice President Kamala Harris has introduced her new running mate for the upcoming Presidential election. Leading economists are welcoming the Reserve Bank's…
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Youngest Ever Aussie Champion in Paris
Arisa Trew has taken out the skateboarding park event in Paris Boomers devastated at over time loss Calls for more information on Australia's raised terror…
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Rates Kept On Hold But For How Long?
The Treasurer has welcomed the RBA's decision to keep Interest Rates on hold. Universities are warning they'll be forced to sack 14-thousand staff, as a result…
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Dustin Martin Hangs Up the Footy Boots
AFL star Dustin Martin has announced he'll be hanging up the footy boots, after fifteen years at Richmond. Several U-S personnel have reportedly been injured…
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A Fox Trifecta in Paris
Noemie Fox wins the Kayak Cross Tens of thousands of children affected by housing crisis The Hockeyroos out of the Games And why the yellow Wiggle has suffered…
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Australia's Terror Threat Lifts From Possible To Probable
The PM is calling for calm -- after Australia's terror threat level was lifted from possible to probable. More than 100-billion-dollars has been wiped from the…
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Search Continues for NSW Man Allegedly Taken by Croc
Mortgage holders are crossing their fingers for a interest rates cut - with the Reserve Bank to meet today. The search continues for a fisherman, believed to…
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A Strong Start For The Aussies On The Track
Australia claims silver and bronze in the high jump The death toll from Melbourne's legionnaire's outbreak climbs The search for a NSW man taken in a suspected…
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Government Cracks Down on Gambling Ads
Tough new rules are being considered in a bid to stamp out gambling problems IOC shuts down calls to ban boxers Trump and Harris at odds over where to…
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More Aussies Skip the Dentist as Cost of Living Crunch Bites
Dentists are calling for more funding as figures reveal a dental affordability crisis Australia's five star food labelling system is under fire from health…
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Australia Demands Apology From Israel Over Aid Worker Death
The Foreign Minister is demanding an apology from Israel. The U-S President has met Americans freed in a prisoner swap deal involving Russia and several…
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More Arrests on Cards over 900-Kilo Meth Drug Plot
Federal Police say they expect to make more arrests, over a plot to smuggle almost 900-kilos of methamphetamine into Australia. Refugees who have fled war in…
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Montag Medal a Measure of "Toughness"
Australia claims a podium finish in the 20 K walk The Federal Government to offer a new Visa pathway top Palestinians A points fest to open Round 22 of the NRL…
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Aussies Told To Leave Lebanon Immediately Amid Escalating Tension
The Federal Government is increasingly concerned about the welfare of Australians in Lebanon. The Matildas have sensationally parted ways with coach Tony…
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Why Corporates Should Steer Clear of Social Activism
This week, Joe gives us the real story on the NSW Labor conference, why corporates getting involved in activism could be (and often is!) counter-productive to…
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Teen Charged After Primary School Stabbing in UK
British police have charged a 17-year-old boy over the stabbing murder of three girls in Northern England. Donald Trump is being accused of racism after…
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Jess Fox Claims Another Title
Aussie Jess Fox has become the most decorated paddler of all time Australian beef being investigated in Chinese doping saga Fears for escalation of the war in…
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High Housing And Electricity Costs Drive Up Inflation
The Treasurer concedes Australia's inflation rate remains "sticky". The political leader of terrorist group HAMAS has been assassinated in Iran. And Kylie…
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REX Airlines Enters Voluntary Administration
REX Airlines has grounded all 737 services, but regional flights unaffected Taylor Swift devastated by UK stabbing at dance party in her honour Westpac unveils…
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Both Sides Of Politics Keen To Save Struggling Airline Rex
The P-M says he'll consider "any proposal" to ensure the future of Rex. Just hours before it was set to begin and the men's Triathlon in Paris has been…
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Human Trafficking Hits New High in Australia
Some concerning news, with human trafficking and slavery hitting an all-time high in Australia. The British PM has broken his silence after two children were…
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Mollie O Our Newest Swim Champion
Mollie O'Callaghan has beaten Ariarne Titmus to the gold medal in the 200 metres freestyle in Paris Unions pushing for reproductive leave for women in the…
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New Federal Ministry Meets For First Time In Canberra
The new Federal ministry has met for the first time after a swearing-in ceremony in Canberra. The coronial inquest into the Wieambilla shooting that left two…
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Games Commentator Dropped after Sexist Comment
A broadcaster for Eurosport has removed one of its commentators, after a sexist comment about the Aussie women's relay team. The Governor General has sworn-in…
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Opening Ceremony Cops Criticism
Critics have slammed the Paris experiment to hold opening ceremony on water Protestors interrupt the PM at ALP conference Donald Trump vows to continue outdoor…
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Paris Kicks Off in Soggy Style
Heavy rain hasn't dampened spirits of Aussie athletes in Paris Investigations into arson attacks in France continue Trump meets with Israel's leader as calls…
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France Rail Hit With Coordinated Acts Of Sabotage
Hours before the opening ceremony of the games in and France's high-speed rail network has been hit arson attacks that have disrupted the transport system…
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South Australian Teen Arrested by Counter Terrorism Police
A 14 year-old South Australian boy has been arrested by Counter Terrorism Detectives. Australian Olympic officials have decided to allow a controversial…
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Transport Issues for Olympians in Paris
Delays and drives to incorrect locations are hampering Olympic preparations Investigations underway into a collision between two choppers in the Kimberley…
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Cabinet Reshuffle On The Way After Two Government MP's Quit
The P-M will announce a cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, following the resignation of two ministers. Two men are dead after their helicopters collided in WA's…
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Joe Biden Addresses Nation after Bowing Out of Election Race
US President Joe Biden has addressed the nation, to explain why he dropped out of the 20-24 race. One of Australia's Olympic flag bearers says she still feels…
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The Outage That Stopped The World
This week, Joe gives us the real story of why Joe Biden really dropped out of the presidential race. We delve into the two big political battles that remain…
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Aussie Flag Bearers Named For Paris Olympics
Canoeist Jess Fox and hockey player Eddie Ockenden honoured with flag bearing duties Our Aussie BMX champ suffers a scare Our Mens Rugby 7s team gets off to a…
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Electricity Prices Rise As Demand Jumps During Winter
We could soon be slugged with even-higher power bills - as cooler weather pushes-up demand for electricity. Australia is hosting a major security conference…
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Australia Suffering Baby Drought
Cost of living pressures are being blamed for a sharp drop in Australia's birth rate. An American has been arrested, after a Perth man was stabbed to death in…
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Australian Killed in Thailand
An American man charged with the fatal stabbing of Perth man in Thailand Kamala Harris officially the Democratic nominee to take on Donald Trump A Senate…
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Kamala Harris Secures Democrat Support For U-S Presidential Run
Kamala Harris has enough support to secure her place as the Democrats candidate in the U-S presidential race. Consumer confidence has seen its…