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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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Cost Of Comfortable Retirement Increased
The PM has defended the Government's energy policy with prices set to incease again. National Sorry Day acknowledging Aboriginal people forcibly removed from…
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Aussies Brace For Power Bill Pain
Power prices are set to increase by hundreds of extra dollars. Chaos in Sydney's CBD after a massive fire erupted in a heritage building. And Tributes flow for…
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Rock And Roll Queen Tina Turner Dies Aged 83
Tina Turner has died at the age of 83 following a long illness. AI to be part of the school curriculum in Australia in the future. A teenager is in custody in…
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The PM Wraps Up Talks With Indian Counterpart
The PM has wrapped-up talks with his Indian counterpart, mainly focused on trade and a new clean energy deal. Four people accused of murdering WA teen Cassius…
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Disgraced Australian Entertainer Rolf Harris Dead At 93.
Rolf Harris has died age 93 following a battle with neck cancer. A war of words erupts over aged care between the Federal Government and Opposition. Convicted…
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Trouble For Aged Care Facilities Amid Staff Shortages
The federal government says it makes no apology for trying to lift quality and safety standards in aged care facilities. Calls for QANTAS to pay back Covid tax…
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First Search In Nine Years Underway for Madeleine McCann
Police focusing on reservoir less than 50kms from where three year old Maddy McCann vanished. Concerns over voice to parliament causing more harm than good. In…
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Debate Over Voice Legislation Has Begun
Federal politicians have started debating the Voice legislation. The PM maintains his government is addressing cost of living concerns. And Beyonce has spent…
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Thousands Of Australian Sporting Clubs Facing Extinction
More Aussies in work but wages being eaten up by cost of living. AFP slam Russia for not helping to capture those responsible for Medibank hack. Advocates want…
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Prime Minister Hosts Quad Meeting In Japan
The Prime Minister Hosts Brief Meeting With Quad Leaders At G-7 Summit In Hiroshima Indigenous Australians Minister Makes Key Concession To Liberal Supporters…
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Australia Hits Russia With New Sanctions Over Ukraine Invasion
Australia Joins G-7 Nations In Announcing Fresh Sanctions Against Russia Over Its Invasion Of Ukraine Teenage Boy Taken Into Custody Over Fatal Stabbing Of…
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The PM In Japan For G-7 Summit
The PM is hopeful QUAD talks on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit will still be productive. Police have refused to say whether a veteran cop -- who tasered a 95…
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Construction Industry Facing Massive Decline
Housing Industry's peak body says new home builds to fall to lowest levels in a decade. The father of the truck driver charged over the Melbourne West school…
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More Aussies Out Of Work With Jobless Rate Up
The Treasurer has brushed off concerns about Australia's latest unemployment figures -- insisting its still remarkably low compared to the rest of the world…
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Harry And Meghan In New York Paparazzi Car Chase
Federal Opposition holding roundtable to discuss better women's policies for next election. Truckie granted bail over horrific school bus crash in Melbourne…
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Truckie Bailed Over Horrific Schoolbus Crash
A Melbourne truck driver has been granted bail charged over a devastating bus crash -- which police say could have been avoided. The PM admits he's…
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More Than 20 People Still Missing Following New Zealand Hostel Fire
Federal Government to establish defence vocational skills and training taskforce. Leaders of India, Japan and United States coming to Australia next week for…
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The P-M Rules Out Negative Gearing Changes
The P-M has ruled-out any changes to negative gearing rules, as Labor MP'spush for a housing policy overhaul. Six people have been confirmed dead and more are…
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Legendary TV Sports Presenter Sandy Roberts Reveals Incurable Cancer Battle
Online safety given boost with more funds to E-safety commissioner. Billionaire James Packer give 7 million dollars to mental health research. Richmond…
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Massive Compo Win For Aussie Communities
Residents in seven communities affected by toxic firefighting chemicals could soon receive a share of up to 132-million-dollars in compensation. Mortgage…
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Australia's Future In Eurovision Contest Is In Doubt
Business groups warning of major job losses if retail workers given 7 percent pay rise. Communities at risk of flooding to be given more up-to-date…
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Sweden Wins 2023 Eurovision Song Contest
Sweden Crowned Eurovision Song Contest In UK City Of Liverpool Search Resumes For Surfer Feared Dead In Shark Attack Off South Australia's Coast Federal…
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Trade Minister Holds Positive Talks With Chinese Counterpart
Trade Minister Don Farrell Describes Talks With Chinese Counterpart In Beijing Overnight As 'Warm' And 'Constructive' PM Challenged To Support Opposition…
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Jarryd Hayne Jail Sentence
Ed Sheeran ACM debut MP Moira Deeming given the boot Jarryd Hayne jail sentence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Opposition Not Happy To Support Jobseeker Raise For Under 55's
Peter Dutton delivers his budget reply. Trade talks kick off between Australia and China. We're being urged to thank a nurse today on International Nurses and…
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Police Investigate Tram Death In Sydney
A warm welcome for Donald Trump Freaky Friday sequel confirmed Police investigate tram death in SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Australia's Medical Regulator To Name And Shame Dodgy Doctors
The crackdown on dodgy doctors is set to start next week. Labor accusing the opposition of hypocrisy over Australia's migration rate. Victorian serial killer…
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Government Out Spruiking Budget Measures
The Treasurer maintains he's delivered a "responsible" budget which helps the vulnerable, and middle-income households. Mobile phones are continuing to spark…
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What The Federal Budget Means For You
All the winners and losers of the Federal Budget hand down. Terrence Kelly- the man behind the kidnapping of Cleo Smith to appeal sentence. Credit Card debt…
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Budget! Budget! Budget!
Alleviating cost of living pressures form the basis of this years Federal Budget. Australia's top winter destinations named And You can live like Kendall Roy…
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John Farnham's Family Give Update On Australian Singer's Health
Finishing touches being put on federal budget ahead of hand down tonight. Barry Humphries to be farewelled at funeral in Sydney. Another shooting in the US…
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All The Budget Spoilers Ahead Of Tomorrow Night
The PM has addressed caucus ahead of tomorrow's budget -- saying his government is keeping its promise, that no people will be left behind. Westpac has…
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More Than Five Million Households Set To Have Power Relief In Tomorrow's Federal Budget
Countdown to tomorrow's Federal budget hand down begins. Jockey Dean Holland to be farewelled at memorial services today. The motive behind the latest mass…
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A Deeply Religious Coronation Service
A deeply religious coronation service Missing woman survives on lollies and wine Penrith on the winners list See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Covid-19 No Longer Global Emergency
Covid-19 No Longer Global Emergency New South Wales Government cops criticism Workers to wait for real wage growthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Treasurer Warning Rough Seas Ahead For Aussies
The Treasurer says tuesday's Federal budget will show a major improvement in the nation's finances. A free-trade agreement will change the way Australia and…
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The Countdown To The King's Coronation Begins Across The World
Three of the big four banks pass interest rate hike onto customers. Father Bob McGuire to be farewelled at a state funeral in Melbourne today. Preparations for…
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The Government Gearing Up For A Budget Surplus
The Federal Government is reportedly preparing to post Australia's first budget surplus in 15 years. More than 11 billion-dollars will be set-aside in…
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Jock Zonfrillo's Family Make Decision On Season 15 Of MasterChef
The Prime Minister tours UK submarine facility. Reserve Bank Governor confronted by small business owners angry at latest rate hike. One SA Police officer…
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SA Officers Stabbed In Horror Incident
Two police officers have been stabbed and a man in his 50s shot dead in an incident in South Australia. Australian boxer Harry Garside is vowing to fight…
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I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Star Arrested On Return To Sydney
Rates on the rise again, but economists say its a knee-jerk reaction. Prime Minister meets with the King ahead of Coronation this weekend. Cigarettes to cost…
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Interest Rates Are On The Rise - Again
The Reserve Bank has defied expectation, by increasing the offical cash rate by a quarter of a percent. Australian smokers are set to pay more for cigarettes…
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Mortgage Holders Hopeful Of Rate Pause As Reserve Bank Meet Today
All eyes on Reserve Bank as they prepare to meet today. Tributes flow for Masterchef judge Jock Zonfrillo. AFL Commission set to meet today over 19th licence…
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Sad Day For Masterchef Fans Following Death Of Star Judge
The Premiere of the new Masterchef season has been postponed - following the shock death of star chef Jock Zonfrillo. Former PM Tony Abbott has been grilled at…
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Struggling Australian's Being Promised Cost Of Living Relief In Federal Budget
Cost of living package to be front and centre of next week's Federal Budget hand down. Slain paramedic Steven Tougher to be laid to rest today. Aussies in…
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Australians In Sudan Urged To Leave
Fresh warnings issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs to Australians in Sudan, as fighting escalates 5 people in Texas shot dead - after they asked a man…
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A Record Migrant Intake For Australia
National Cabinet will spend $2.2 billion to boost primary healthcare Over the next 2 years - a record 715-thousand migrants will arrive in Australia In Ukraine…
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National Cabinet Overhaul Of NDIS
The Federal Government's push to halve the growth rate of the N-D-I-S is being backed by the states and territories. A court has given Bruce Lehrmann the green…
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400 Australia Post Jobs To Go Before End Of Financial Year
Frantic search for missing Australian man from a cruise ship resumes this morning. National Cabinet to meet and discuss health, housing and migration. More…
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Australia's Migration System Gets An Overhaul
Australia's migration system will be streamlined to try and attract more highly-skilled workers to the country. Housing affordability in Australia has hit a…
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Rescue Mission Underway For Australian Man Who Fell Overboard Cruise Ship
RBA likely to lift cash rate again following release of inflation figures. Rescue mission underway as man falls overboard cruise ship. Disney suing a US…
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Cost Of Living On Government Radar
The Federal Government insists cost of living is firmly on its radar -- following the release of the latest economic data. Confirmation that the Quad security…
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More Than 300 Advocate Sign Open Letter Calling For Jobseeker Increase
ACOSS says current jobseeker payments are woefully inadequate. Big changes coming to those who need ongoing medication. State Funeral accepted for Father Bob…
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Millions Gather At ANZAC Day Dawn Services
The PM attended the service at The Australian War Memorial in Canberra Sydney's Martin Place saw the biggest turnout in recent years Police out in force to…
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A-D-F To Undergo Biggest Shake Up In Decades
The Federal Government will re-shape the A-D-F -- following the release of a landmark defence strategic review. The Law Council has thrown its support behind…
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The Hunt Is On For Australia's Best Public Toilet
The countdown to the Federal Budget hand down continues with Government to look at where more savings can be made. A review of the nation's military…
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Remembering Aussie Comedic Genius Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries - who rose to global fame behind character Dame Edna Everage - has passed away aged 89 Social media awash with tributes for the entertainer…
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New Zealanders Direct Path To Becoming Aussies
More New Zealanders will be allowed to become citizens of Australia under a new direct pathway A 29-year-old Melbourne man released on bail charged with…
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Top Legal Advisor Backs Indigenous Voice To Parliament
A top legal advisor to the Federal Government is backing in the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament, while the Opposition claims it threatens 'equality of…
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Largest Spaceship Ever Built Explodes On Maiden Flight
Millions of Australians to enjoy another long weekend as ANZAC DAY commemoration plans continue. LIV Golf fever hits Adelaide with the Australian debut just…