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Cricket chief shuts down claims the entire Test team knew about ball tampering during the 2018 tour, Warren Pickering grilled over Hitler post. Plus, parents sue an exclusive grammar school after their son was expelled for swearing at teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A row has erupted at a Brisbane school over socks, a Sydney Council is voting on whether or not to replace the image of Captain Cook with a blue squiggle. Plus, parents in the UK up in arms over trans ideology being taught in schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A local council ditches its annual community feedback survey after repeatedly receiving feedback it didn't like, JD Vance says attacking Iran wasn't worth losing control of the House and the Senate . Plus, Brisbane cook loses unfair dismissal fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Christmas ad has gone viral in the UK for all the wrong reasons, comedian Dave Hughes' transformation into right wing conservative commentator. Plus, are the fun police ruining spectator sport, or making it better for families? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Jones stores look set to close across Australia, supermarket fridges across Europe have been hit with a cyber-attack that spoiled millions of Euros worth of food. Plus, the Republicans campaign hard on cultural issues instead of the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A local council introduces AI parking inspectors, a Brisbane engineer has apologised after telling a Muslim job applicant there was no way he'd hire anyone wearing a hajib. Plus, the newly elected Hobart Council doesn't contain a single woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK, Germany, Taiwan, Japan and the US have issued warnings to stockpile food and water for emergencies, the E-Safety Commissioner calls for stronger internet controls. Plus, Rolling Stone list the top 200 rock songs of the 21st Century. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Liberal leader Jess Wilson is still insisting she will not be involved in any leaders debate involving One Nation, Neil Young sues Donald Trump for $10 million  over unauthorised use of his music. Plus, boy who stabs girl avoids custody. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former leftie leaders keep landing university roles, debate erupts over who breastfeeding laws cover. Plus, pre-COP rooms in Sydney cost taxpayers $682,000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation cartoons in the spotlight, Aboriginal land acknowledgement sparks jeers from veterans. Plus, Sydney Sweeney's new advert stirs debate about sexualising kid characters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW café owners revolt over plans to replace takeaway coffee cups, Donald Trump weighs his options for a successor as JD Vance and Marco Rubio circle. Plus, Ireland’s warning to grandparents about consent before hugging grandchildren.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MP Helen Haines is stable but still in a critical condition, Victoria Premier Ben Carroll forgets to pay for fuel. Plus, state parliament updates terms to be gender-neutral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Police have charged Brendan Nugent over an attack that has left Victorian MP Helen Haines critically injured, teaching graduates abandon the classroom after finishing degree. Plus, Pauline Hanson apologises over cartoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson warns that riots spreading across Europe could spread to Australia, more Australians are choosing to leave capital cities and live in regional areas. Plus, Sussan Ley pens a column for the SMH complaining that she was misunderstood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things go from bad to worse for Donald Trump's new White House Press secretary, the Labor Government paid more than $257m to businesses that were ineligible to receive assistance during the Covid pandemic. Plus, Anika Wells faces sack pressure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.