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2:18

Nationals senators quit frontbench over hate speech vote

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2026/01/21

Three Nationals senators—Ross Cadell, Susan McDonald and Bridget McKenzie—have resigned from the Coalition frontbench after voting against the government's hate speech legislation, defying shadow cabinet's position. The rebellion exposed deep divisions within the Federal Coalition, with the Nationals and Liberals effectively adopting two different positions on the laws that passed Parliament following a compromise that saw the Albanese government drop its planned anti-vilification measures

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5:00

Shark attack sparks calls for cull, new hate speech...

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2026/01/20

Multiple shark attacks across New South Wales have resulted in dozens of beach closures, with a surfer escaping with minor injuries on the mid-north coast while two victims in Sydney remain critically injured. The state government has increased drumline and drone surveillance but ruled out shark culls despite mounting pressure. Federal parliament has passed new hate speech and gun laws after a marathon 13-hour Senate sitting, allowing authorities to ban groups like Hizb ut-Tahrir and requiring ASIO

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1:25

Federal government passes hate speech and gun laws

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2026/01/20

The Australian federal government has passed new hate speech and gun laws following a marathon Senate sitting that extended past 11pm. The hate speech legislation enables the banning of groups like Hizb ut-Tahrir and the National Socialist Network, while the gun laws introduce ASIO background checks on weapons licence applicants and their family members, along with a national gun buyback scheme facing resistance from Queensland, Northern Territory and Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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0:30

Canadian backpacker found dead on Gari Island

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2026/01/20

19-year-old Canadian backpacker Piper James was found dead on a beach on Gari Island in Queensland, surrounded by dingoes. The volunteer was camping with friends when she left to swim in the early hours of the morning. An autopsy is being conducted to determine whether she drowned or was killed by the dingoes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:55

Four shark attacks in 48 hours spark calls for cull

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2026/01/20

New South Wales beaches face closures after four shark attacks occur within 48 hours. A surfer on the mid-north coast sustained minor injuries and board damage, while in Sydney, 27-year-old Andre de Reuter and 12-year-old Nico Antic remain critically injured, with the boy not expected to survive. Authorities have deployed additional drumlines and drone surveillance as public pressure grows for a shark cull, which the state government has rejected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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0:30

Suspects identified in anti-Semitic attack on...

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2026/01/20

Two suspects have been identified following an anti-Semitic attack on Jewish teenagers in St Kilda East, Melbourne. The teenagers were chased by occupants of a white sedan while waiting at a crossing, with the attackers shouting Nazi slogans and making stabbing threats. Police believe the offenders may be connected to aggravated burglaries and vehicle thefts in the surrounding area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:41

Free buses to replace delayed Western Sydney Airport...

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2026/01/20

Western Sydney Airport will open in December with free bus services connecting passengers to St Mary's rail station, as the planned Metro link faces delays due to a cost dispute with contractors. The journey from Sydney CBD will take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, combining train travel to St Mary's with a 45-minute bus connection. The M12 motorway linking Badgerys Creek to Sydney motorways will open in coming months, with 6,000 parking spaces available at the airport.See omnystudio.com/listener

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1:45

Blacktown Hospital crisis prompts emergency bed...

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2026/01/20

Blacktown Hospital is receiving 30 additional patient beds by the end of the year following a 7 News investigation that revealed multiple deaths and patients waiting for hours on emergency department floors. With 1,200 beds across New South Wales blocked by aged care patients, the state and federal governments are at odds over funding solutions, while doctors forecast a tripling of emergency department services in coming years. The Opposition is calling for immediate temporary bed solutions

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1:33

Police approve Australia Day protest despite extended...

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2026/01/20

New South Wales Police have authorised an Australia Day protest in Sydney's Hyde Park, despite extending a broader ban on mass demonstrations for another 14 days following the Bondi terror attack. Up to 15,000 protesters are expected to march from Hyde Park to Victoria Park on 26 January, with more than 400 police officers assigned to monitor the event. Organisers had threatened to proceed with the rally regardless of police permission, prompting authorities to create specific exemptions for certain

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1:31

Fists fly as fights break out at Melbourne...

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2026/01/20

EXCLUSIVE: A wild brawl has erupted at a wedding in Melbourne's west in front of hundreds of shocked guests. Police were called in to break up the fight before the bride and groom tied the knot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:39

Dying teen's wish granted at hospital wedding

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2026/01/20

Tanesha Lee, an 18-year-old battling terminal cancer for the second time, had her dying wish fulfilled when her grandparents married in a ceremony at Logan Hospital in Queensland. The grandparents, who have supported Tanesha through both bouts of cancer, held their wedding in the hospital gardens so she could witness the special moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:25

Eraring power station closure delayed until 2029

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2026/01/20

Australia's largest coal-fired power plant, Eraring power station near Newcastle, will continue operations until 2029, with its closure delayed by two years. The government and Origin Energy announced the extension following warnings that the electricity grid is not adequately prepared for the plant's closure. The decision affects the nation's energy transition timeline and grid stability concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:40

Gun and hate speech reforms pass lower house

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2026/01/20

Historic gun and hate speech reforms have passed the Federal House of Representatives following the Bondi terror attack. Labor's gun ownership reforms cap individual ownership at four firearms, toughen import controls, and make Australian citizenship a condition of ownership, while granting ASIO greater background check powers. The coalition and some independents opposed the reforms, claiming they punish law-abiding gun owners and avoid addressing what they call immigration issues, with the bills

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1:57

Trump links Nobel snub to Greenland takeover push

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2026/01/19

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent a text to the Norwegian Prime Minister stating he no longer feels obliged to think purely of peace after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, linking this to his push for U.S. control of Greenland. Trump has threatened eight countries, including Norway, with tariffs if they don't accept a U.S. takeover of Greenland, prompting an extraordinary meeting of the 27 European Union nations. The EU is reportedly considering retaliatory trade strikes on U.S. goods and

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1:11

Spain train disaster kills 39 in collision

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2026/01/19

A train disaster in Spain has claimed at least 39 lives after a Madrid-bound train derailed and collided with an oncoming train on opposite tracks, leaving authorities baffled by the incident. Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation from Donald Trump to join a proposed Board of Peace for Gaza. An Airbus A321 aircraft made an emergency landing at Orlando International Airport in severe wind conditions, with the nose wheel detaching upon impact, though no injuries were reported.See

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1:12

Anti-Semitism laws pass as gun reforms stall

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2026/01/19

The Australian Parliament is set to pass anti-Semitism legislation after Opposition Leader Susan Lee agreed to a deal, with families of the Bondi terror attack present during proceedings. A separate gun control bill is expected to pass with Greens support, while Queensland has withdrawn from a national gun buyback scheme, joining the Northern Territory and Tasmania in opposing the joint funding arrangement. The federal government's firearm reform efforts face significant challenges as states reject

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1:55

Three shark attacks strike Sydney in two days

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2026/01/19

Three shark attacks have occurred in Sydney waters within 48 hours. An unconscious surfer was rescued at Manly Beach after a shark mauling and received emergency first aid from bystanders. An 11-year-old was attacked by a suspected bull shark at Dee Why, and 12-year-old Nico Antic remains in critical condition following a separate attack in Sydney Harbour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:25

Vin Diesel the cat waits 500 days for a home

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2026/01/19

Vin Diesel is a cat who has spent 500 days at the RSPCA shelter in Yagoona, Sydney, waiting for adoption. Named after the famous action star, this fluffy feline enjoys treats and cuddles but has watched countless other cats find homes while he remains behind. The long-term resident is still searching for his forever family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:36

Paris Louvre heist caught on camera

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2026/01/19

Security camera footage from the Paris Louvre reveals two thieves smashing display cases and stealing more than $150 million worth of jewels and ornaments on 19 October last year. The entire heist operation took just four minutes, with five suspects charged but the stolen treasures still unrecovered. French authorities have declared the case a top priority.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:50

Dolly Parton celebrates 80th birthday

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2026/01/19

Dolly Parton celebrates her 80th birthday today. The 11-time Grammy Award winner has sold 100 million records worldwide over a career spanning nearly six decades. She is renowned for her hit songs, film roles, philanthropy, and pearls of wisdom known as 'Dolly-isms'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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