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The US Consulate in Sydney vandalised, at least 17 killed over Easter Long Weekend in road accidents, the ABF seizes record tobacco pouch haul, Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman accused of skewing ambulance data, eight people killed in a Mexico boat capsize, Ukraine delays election indefinitely, King Charles makes first public appearance after his cancer diagnosis as he attends Easter service. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Questions over government private jet use, severe weather warning for Melbourne and parts of Victoria, at least 17 killed over Easter weekend, concerns over emergency migration laws, Adelaide man finds screws in his pizza, multiple injured in Israel stabbing, and one person killed in Nashville shooting. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A hospital strike in Gaza kills four members of Hamas, King Charles makes first appearance since revealing cancer diagnosis, Network 10 lodges late bid in trial, news polling shows Labor's support slipping in Western Australia, bushfire threat in Perth now downgraded, and journalists stealing from Air Force One. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A pair have been rescued after being trapped for almost 10 hours in the Jenolan Caves, more than 15 million Australians will have their health insurance premiums increased, police are investigating the mushroom murderer’s multiple media, an Iranian TV host is recovering after an attack in the UK, Anthony Albanese releases and Easter message, Pope Francis delivered one of the longest speeches in Catholic liturgy, and Space-X launched 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
400 tons of food for Gaza leaves Cyprus, two men injured in Sunshine Coast stabbing, police uncover the mushroom murderer used several social media aliases, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong addresses deportation bill, 43,000 inactive homes across New South Wales, explosion in Indonesia after major fire, and police raid Peruvian president's home. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UN Peacekeepers injured in Lebanon strike, the Coalition's new law targets supermarkets, Meta set to limit political content on Facebook and Instagram, small businesses not prepared for cyber threats, 18 killed after cyclone hit Madagascar, and American singer Lizzo quits music from hurtful comments. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Queensland truck fire closes highway near Mackay, Coalition issues threat to supermarkets, growing number of Australian students blackmailed, Bonza launches new direct flight to Tasmania, Baltimore bridge recovery operation update, and Pope Francis skips Good Friday event due to health. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Threats to Operation Soverign Borders, police searching for gunman on the run after Cairns shooting, air traffic controllers threaten to strike, a murder charge of a 12 year old could be dropped by courts, Labor faces scrutiny over detainee laws, and Madagascar cyclone leaves 18 people dead. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AFL responds to Betts racial attack, Good Friday masses held in Sydney, High Court deportation legislation, China lifts Australian wine tariffs, AMA wants to change rules for food adverts, bus crash kills 45 people in South Africa and King stresses friendship in Easter message. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Prime Minister is facing pressure from state premiers to conduct a review into how social media companies are affecting young Australians, the Prime Minister is facing pressure from state premiers to conduct a review into how social media companies are affecting young Australians, police in Victoria have arrested a man for alleged steroid trafficking, at least 45 people have been killed in a bus crash in South Africa, there are fears that the death toll from the Moscow concert attack will rise even higher, King Charles has made his Easter address at the annual Royal Maundy Service, and Papua New Guinea is taking advantage of the global shortage of cocoa. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pope Francis has presided over a Holy Thursday Mass at the Vatican, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to deliver a second surplus, Pro Palestine protestors have blocked off Melbourne's Flinders Street station, former crypto currency mogul Sam Bankman Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, two people have died after a crash north of Perth, the RBA is blamed for the cancellation of Splendour in the Grass, and the pilots of the cargo ship is set to be interviewed. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Pesutto’s defamation trial extended, the PM announces a solar panel manufacturing program, Splendour in the Grass festival cancelled, scam losses rise sharply in Queensland, ANZ’s top boss says rate cuts may be delayed to 2025, Spain’s former football chief Luis Rubiales faces a possible jail time, and Thai marriage equality bill passes parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A youth curfew imposed for Alice Springs, two victims from the Baltimore bridge collapse identified, four people charged over a Chinese criminal gang in Melbourne, Coles reacts to possible Armaguard collapse, the Queen receives homemade posters for Kate, and Croatian artists paint giant eggs to celebrate Easter. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Northern Territory government imposes a youth curfew for Alice Springs, monthly inflation remains steady at 3.4 per cent, a big four bank boss calls for drastic tax reform, Peter Dutton blocks the Greens’ grocery bill, religious leaders criticise Labor's new proposed reforms, six workers presumed dead after the Baltimore bridge collapse, and king Charles to attend Easter Sunday service. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Queensland police shoot the driver of a stolen vehicle, firefighters work to contain a fuel truck spill in Sydney, monthly inflation remains steady at 3.4%, CBA boss Matt Comyn calls for tax restructure, Peter Dutton blocks the Greens' grocery bill, and two officers suffer injuries during a farmer protest in Belgium. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Six people missing after Baltimore bridge collapse, Julian Assange's extradition delayed, Labor's detainee legislation debated in senate hearing, Queensland police crackdown on crime, Prince Harry named in lawsuit against Diddy, and the iconic door from James Cameron's Titanic film auctioned off. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rebecca White resigns as Tasmanian Labor leader, former Victorian Liberal director Sam McQuestin fined for breaches of the electoral act, Victoria’s Ombudsman delivers a parting shot to the agency that regulates her office, the London High Court is set to rule on Julian Assange’s appeal tonight, net overseas migration is set to surpass the government’s targets, New Zealand confirms a Chinese cyber attack on parliament, and Florida restricts social media for minors. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tasmania Labor leader Rebecca White to face a leadership challenge, experts warn Australia is not on track to cut net overseas migration, Independent MP Bob Katter commits to supermarket crackdown, demand for blood increases across Australia, New Zealand confirms a Chinese cyber attack on parliament, Barcelona's 'La Sagrada Familia' to be competed by 2026, and a group of Spanish nuns serve pints of beer while preaching. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The government to reveal a new vehicle efficiency standard, unions push for a 5% rise in minimum wage, a Qantas plane forced to shut down its engine mid-flight, state premiers challenge the federal government's NDIS challenge, the high court to rule on Julian Assange's appeal, and the Duchess of York says she is 'full of admiration' for Princess Kate following cancer diagnosis. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria's top road policing cop caught speeding, vaccine mandates for NSW health workers could be dropped, the latest Newspoll suggests Labor is headed for a minority government in the next election, the federal government criticises Meta’s news decision, the IDF besieges two more hospitals in Gaza, and France raises its terror alert warning to the highest level. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opposition MPs are calling for ICAC to investigate Police Minister Yasmin Catley, hundreds of Australian households are suffering by the soaring electricity bill, France's government has raised its terror alert warning to its highest level, Ferrari fans celebrate the Australian Grand Prix win in Melbourne, and the Polish deity has been set alight to welcome spring. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Federal Government is pushing to raise the minimum wage, Tasmanian Liberals begin crossbench negotiations, pro-Palestinian protestors protest at Enmore theatre in Sydney, March demands a mandatory life sentence for murderers, the Olympic and Paralympics legacy has yet to convene since Steven Miles became Queensland premier and musical about the women linked to former U.S. president Donald Trump plays in New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tasmanian Labor leader concedes election defeat, almost 150,000 vapes seized in Queensland, Former MP Tim Wilson is set to recontest the seat of Goldstein at the next federal election for the Liberal Party, pro-Palestine activists protest outside Enmore Theatre in Sydney ahead of Douglas Murray’s event, 113 people killed in the Moscow concert attack, and Nigerian Army rescues 17 abducted children. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bodies recovered after boat capsized in Indonesia, Australian Grand Prix Boosts Victoria's economy, potential rental assistance in May budget, more tradies call to help constructions due to shortage, almost 150 thousand vapes seize in Queensland, and tension on the U.S.- Mexican border after migrants challenged newly constructed razor wire barriers. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has declared victory in the state election despite the results heading towards a hung parliament,133 people killed in Moscow concert attack, and Sydney man charged after 'pre-arranged fight'. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three people have died in fiery crash on a major Queensland highway, Victoria Police have arrested six people over drug charges, Australian banks call for tougher scammer codes, a clean up is underway after a warehouse in Brisbane's south side was set alight, a body has been found on a footpath in Sydney, a Texas highway collision has claimed two lives, and Donald Trump’s ‘truth’ to be made public. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Princess of Wales has announced she is receiving treatment for cancer, the Coalition has hinted at repealing Labor's prohibition on vapes at the next election, and up to 40 people have died and dozens more are injured in a shooting in Moscow. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia to invest in UK nuclear reactor plant, candidates for cook by-election declared, ex-tropical cyclone Megan forces evacuations in the Northen Territory, violent students driving principals to quit, man steals cars and forklift in Melbourne, Apple accused of monopolising market, and world's first pig kidney transplant. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Convicted baby killer Keli Lane denied parole, mushroom cook Erin Patterson moved to a protected unit, WA teachers to launch industrial action, Australian migrant arrivals reach record levels, Beau Lamarre-Condon dismissed by NSW police, Vladimir Putin celebrates another election win, and HBO releases trailers for season 2 of 'House of the Dragon'. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
