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Australia faces growing threats from foreign interference and overseas-directed gang crime, a teenage avoids jail after receiving a suspended sentence for rape. Plus, riots continue in France as the government and police struggle to respond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor MPs turn on Jim Chalmers over rising rates and his handling of inflation, David Shoebridge suggests the Bondi massacre could have been avoided by listening to Mehreen Faruqi. Plus, a sixth man is arrested over the security incident in the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Child protection and Indigenous leaders meet in Perth over the child safety crisis in WA, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defends attacks on Iran. Plus, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have met at the White House today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA governor has issued an inflation warning, a national roundtable will be held on Indigenous child safety crisis. Plus, taxpayers could be slugged for Dan Andrews and Jacinta Allan's legal fees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 11 marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks that changed America and the world, The High Court rejects an appeal over sex-based rights. Plus, Sydney sees 350,000 migrants arrive as thousands leave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has set up a ministry of truth to combat 'climate misinformation', Labor's costly health insurance plan may close hospitals and hike maternity costs. Plus, HSBC is the latest bank to predict a 13 per cent drop in property values. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Australians are missing in Nepal's floods as the death toll nears 500, the true cost of repairing vandalised colonial landmarks is revealed. Plus, uranium found in popular brand of illicit cigarettes as calls grow to slash tobacco tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is under fire over economic management as the national debt passes $1 trillion, a Russian-Australian citizen has been arrested and accused of foreign interference. Plus, a parliamentary inquiry says it's time to cut the tobacco tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penny Wong rejects monoculturalism as a threat to Australia's security, Tasmania's government accused of misleading the public over injuries in its push to ban greyhound racing. Plus, Nigel Farage wins re-election in Britain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese's tax hikes smash the property market, Energy Minister Chris Bowen spends over $118K in an attempt to secure climate summit. Plus, Cambridge University's youngest-ever Black professor is accused of plagiarism.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proposed deal to end Hamas' rule in Gaza awaits Israel's response, debate grows over plans to broadcast the Islamic call to prayer across western Sydney. Plus, Labor faces fresh calls to cut tobacco taxes to curb the illicit cigarette trade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ALP national conference is underway as Ed Husic pushes for a harder line on Israel, year 8 students are made to recite chants about gender ideology at school. Plus, the US imposes a 12.5 per cent tariff on Australia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Liberals prepare to decide Moira Deeming's future, Australia's smoking rate falls to a record low as the illicit tobacco trade surges. Plus, confusion grows over whether the national anthem will be played at next year's Australia Day cricket match. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition leader Angus Taylor launches his biggest attack yet on One Nation, Broadcaster Derryn Hinch has died at the age of 82. Plus, more pressure mounts on the government to cut the cigarette tax as the illicit tobacco market persists to grow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian Liberals delay action against Moira Deeming after a Supreme Court hearing, Defence Minister Pat Conroy doubles down on claims Sir Robert Menzies was a Nazi appeaser. Plus, Labor's new social media duty of care sparks censorship fears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.