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Australian government websites have been among those which had to be taken offline due to a cyber security issue.  Former Bachelor star Sam Wood is making a bid to get out of prison after spending almost three weeks behind bars. And Great news for Spilt Milk Festival fans   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor-General Sam Mostyn urges Australians to disagree well and ‘relearn’ democracy after Monday’s attack on Helen Haines. French President Emmanuel Macron calls Trump’s comments ‘stupid’ And Movie star Jamie Foxx is loving life Down Under! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Police are urging politicians to stop advertising local public appearances, following a sharp rise in threats.  Another interest rate hike could be just two weeks away. And Lilly Allen forced to cancel NZ concert   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man accused of attacking Helen Haines fronts court in north-east Victoria Overnight talks between the US and Ukraine on ending the war with Russia And..... Jennifer Lopez and Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein are an item?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls to dial down political debate following alleged attack on federal MP. One Nation will remove a reference to Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie's private health battles from its cartoon series. And Taylor Swift lashes out at fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent MP Helen Haines in Critical Condition After Being Struck by a Car in regional Victoria. School Lunchboxes Look a Little Different as Banana Shortage Hits Coles and Woolworths. And Seems Jacob Elordi Isn’t a Fan of the Paparazzi!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Independent Senator has slammed One Nation as "nasty", after it produced a cartoon mocking her health issue. Aussie gamers could get their hands on the highly anticipated GTA-6 before their American counterparts. And Justin Bieber surprises diners in NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WA Greens senator says allegations against him are fabricated. Protests erupt across France over cost of living and education conditions. And Taylor Swift takes to the stage at the Academy Museum Gala. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents are facing big penalties if they fail to send their kids to school Parents of slain Perth brothers welcome sentence for killers Pope Leo leaves hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Zacharia has been fired from her role after an embattled first week Two WA men identified as plane crash victims Man escapes jail after threatening to kill PM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition will vote against a ten-billion-dollar-a-year free trade agreement with the E-U. A secret dossier has reportedly emerged containing allegations about a Greens Senator. And This star-studded collab has fans frothing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Opposition Says the Nation’s 4.7 Per Cent Unemployment Rate Is a Major Concern. Australia’s Most Trusted Brands Have Been Unveiled. And Kelly Clarkson Returns to the Stage After a Four-Day Feud With a New York Puzzle Shop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Greens senator is on leave over allegations of inappropriate comments to women. Massive jump in the unemployment rate. And Kim K takes fast fashion to a whole new level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Draft of the Government’s Digital Duty of Care Laws to be Revealed in Canberra. Australia’s First Michelin Stars dished out in SA. And The King’s Eye-Watering Allowance for His Brother.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor has introduced legislation to impose a 30 per cent tax on discretionary trusts. Federal Government forced to revoke money grant to Islamic media organisation. And This popular HBO show is set for a comeback  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.