The Late Debate

The Coalition plan to deport 77,000 people living illegally in Australia, the unholy row between Donald Trump and the Pope escalates. Plus, Sydney is set to get its first new Christian cathedral in 100 years.

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The fuel crisis bites harder as Qantas now suspending flights on some regional routes. Plus, Australia's peak psychology body performs a spectacular backflip on gender ideology now supporting so-called 'gender affirming care'.

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Labor spends $20m giving Australians driving tips, Pauline Hanson sacks a staff member who had been re-employed after serving time for rape. Plus, has Donald Trump finally gone too far as he is being accused of posting images of himself as Jesus.

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The US is going to automatically register young men for the draft pool from December, but should we look at a draft or conscription to boost our service numbers? Plus, the former prince Andrew has had a visit from some family.

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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on what's to come now that there's a two-week ceasefire in Iran. Plus, a former top-ranking legal officer in the defence force says the case against Ben Roberts-Smith is doomed to fail.

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One state has erased the word emergency from its communications, Labor has suddenly stopped talking about its 82 per cent renewables target. Plus, a primary school has renamed its school houses from pioneering Australians to Indigenous people.

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UK PM Keir Starmer calls out Wireless Festival for booking Kanye West, a rapper who has shared antisemitic social media posts and supported Nazism in the past few years. Plus, an employee gets sacked for taking action against a thief.

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Victoria’s firefighter training facilities are so run down that recruits will be sent interstate for training, the PM announces gambling ad reforms. Plus, a new British TV show looks specifically for a transgender woman to play the role of Elizabeth I.

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An Islamic preacher who praised Hitler is deported from Australia. Plus, the former Department of Homeland Security secretary speaks out after revelations her husband is a cross-dresser who takes selfies wearing oversized fake boobs.

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The BBC says there are too many dogs getting around in Western nations, Donald Trump unveils plans for his presidential library. Plus, theatre goers now can't watch Romeo and Juliet without first being given a trigger warning.

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The son of Dezi Freeman lashes out at people celebrating his father's death, an English football team issues a grovelling apology to emotionally scarred fans. Plus, the Pope warns the Trump administration that God will not answer their prayers.

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A former Brisbane Lions player becomes the first openly gay past or present player, the Church of England enthrones the first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury. Plus, lefties lose their minds over the latest instalment of Harry Potter.

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Should the AFL be financially responsible for players who experience life-altering consequences from serious head knocks? Plus, do gays and lesbians really need their own housing developments?

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Greens Senator Mahreen Faruqi defends Muslims who abused the PM during last week's visit to Lakemba Mosque. Plus, the National Trust is worried that people from non-English backgrounds don't feel welcome in the countryside.

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A new study shows one in three Victorians want to leave, while the NRL is highly multicultural the AFL is becoming less so. Plus, a UK council offers its staff counselling in advance of a visit by Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage.

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Australian parents are increasingly leaving their estates to charity rather than to their kids. Plus, a respected judge warns that the inability of Australian schools to deal with bullying is giving rise to the next generation of criminals.

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A new study finds Muslims in the UK are five times more likely to have a positive view of the Iranian regime. Plus, the BBC invites a man who identifies as a woman to discuss his experience of misogyny on a program called "Women's Hour".

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Has Victorian Liberal Leader Jess Wilson finally found her groove? Her latest attack video on the Allan Labor government certainly strikes the right note. Plus, are governments about to lower speed limits in a desperate bid to cope with the fuel crisis?

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Calls for the UK Government to replace the image of Sir Winston Churchill on bank notes with a picture of a rat. Has the ban on smoking gone too far? Plus, the Oscars go woke.

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Grace Tame has cancelled all speaking engagements for 2026 claiming she's the victim of a national smear campaign, CNN forced to apologise again. Plus, the British government announces it will replace Sir Winston Churchill on bank notes.

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Clive Palmer announces he will run for office at the next election. Plus, the state Labor government is now using taxpayer money to pay people who had agreed to sit on public boards as volunteers.

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The Victorian government to pay businesses $50m compensation for losses suffered during Covid. Plus, a decision by the British government to pause the prescription of cross sex hormones for children experiencing gender dysphoria.

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Outrage in Victoria after the Jacinta Allan government announces a tax on people wanting to look at rock formations. Plus, the relationship between Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer goes from frosty to even frostier.

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Angus Taylor has been warned that if he doesn't do a preference deal with One Nation, he'll suffer an even bigger backlash from conservative voters. Plus, the plot thickens surrounding Jacinta Allan's sudden popularity on Instagram.

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Why is the Victorian government paying Aboriginal groups so much more than anyone else to undertake back burning? Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns cancels a Ramadan dinner after a Sydney mayor accuses him of having a fetish for attacking Muslims.

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Andrew Hastie says the rules-based order is dead. But was it ever alive? Plus, a Sydney banker objects to a $1.7b wind farm development because it would produce psychological harm and spiritual distress.

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Australian Islamic groups announce special events to honour the martyrdom of Iran's Ayatollah. Plus, Penny Wong succeeds in having One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson censured for a comment she made on Sky News about Muslims.

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A reality TV contestant has been slammed for insisting he wants a traditional marriage. Is he a dangerous misogynist? Or are people over-reacting?

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Why is the NSW government creating a 250-strong rapid response unit to protect places of worship and community events? Plus, Alex Antic has released a hilarious statement detailing exactly what went on during a meeting with Cory Bernardi.

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The Prime Minister has been evacuated from The Lodge after a threat to his safety, police have not yet disclosed what that threat was. Plus, Newsom pushes the Democratic Party to be 'more culturally normal' if they want to win.

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The number of poorly performing school graduates enrolling to become teachers is growing. Plus, divorce lawyers warn that people are increasingly using AI in the Family Court to manipulate evidence against their former partners.

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Former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested, NSW Police Commissioner issues an apology to Muslim leaders. Plus, university students in the UK get compensation for not receiving the in-class tuition they paid for during the pandemic.

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Former Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has blasted the Albanese Government's economic record. Plus, will Pauline Hanson's comments on Muslims affect her standing in the polls?

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The team give their take on the newly minted shadow cabinet. Has Angus Taylor built a government in waiting or just a waiting room? Plus, an unusual cheating scandal is threatening to derail the Winter Olympics, find out why tonight.

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NSW schools will ditch their zero-tolerance approach to bullies and offer them counselling rather than suspension. Plus, the Trump administration in talks to take a man who burnt a Koran.

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Israel's President is in Melbourne but unable to visit the firebombed Adass Synagogue due to security concerns. Plus, You won't believe which country the UN has just appointed to promote democracy and gender equality.

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The CFMEU accused of massive corruption, including hiring strippers as cleaners so they could perform for workers. Plus, the university debating society that won't debate people it disagrees with.

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The curious case of the Parliament House condoms. Despite Malcolm Turnbull's bonk ban eight years ago rubbers are being provided in Parliament House changing rooms, just not to men.

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The Greens are spending more than $2m renovating their parliamentary boardroom. Plus, Op Shop volunteers are outraged after $200,000 they raised for hospital equipment was spent on artwork for the hospital's foyer.

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The politicisation of our children continues, with Australian school teachers encouraging each other to push Aboriginal rights issues in the classroom. Plus, the AUKUS defence pact. Could it sink?

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Could Clive Palmer save the Nationals? State of Origin football, NSW v Queensland set to be played in New Zealand. Plus, hundreds of thousands of people let down after realising the conjoined twins they'd followed on social media were never real. 

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Reports China demanded the approval for a massive new embassy in London before UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing. Plus, an AI agent admits it would kill a human to stop being shut down.

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Despite the Coalition's shocking result at last year's federal election, they significantly outspent Labor on their campaign. Plus, the singers and other celebrities at the Grammys couldn't help but indulge their left-wing fancies. 

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Research shows self-service checkouts encourage us to buy more, could they be responsible for excessive spending? Plus, Donald Trump has an unusual ally in the rapper Nicki Minaj and he's hung a photo of himself with Vladimir Putin in the White House. 

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A high-flying Brisbane boss has laid it on the line for potential job applicants. Plus, a scientist working on a major defence project here in Australia has also worked on military projects in, you guessed it, China.

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Former prime minister Scott Morrison says Muslim preachers should require a licence to teach Islam, NSW Opposition Leader Kelly Sloane's plan to save masculinity. Plus, Kanye West apologises for antisemitism but are we buying his excuse?

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Computer says no as job seekers vent their frustration, more virtue signalling on our day of national pride. Plus, a daredevil scales skyscraper without any rope.

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Outrage in QLD as a private school bans mullets, the tide is turning for One Nation. Plus, a close encounter with bull shark caught on camera.

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Coalition chaos as the Nationals' front bench quits en masse, young travellers exploiting renting loopholes. Plus, David Beckham breaks his silence. 

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Potential kill switches found in chinese-built buses, The Beckham family feud allegations laid bare. Plus, scientists reassess the intelligence of cows.

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Snake catchers in Victoria are rebelling against Nanny State laws, UK surfers are worried that a wind turbine would kill their waves. Plus, Sydney sees its third shark attack in two days.

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Australian Dakar Rally champion says he's going to continue the race despite crashing and breaking his collarbone, a speed sign war erupts in Melbourne. Plus, the hate speech bill receives backlash.

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Jacinta Allan heckled by angry bushfire victims, Peter Dutton has been raised as a surprising possible replacement as Australia's Ambassador to the US. Plus, Virgin Airlines says it will be extending its controversial pets in cabins trial on flights.

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The toy maker Mattel has launched an autistic Barbie doll. Plus, Tim Walz, who last week announced he'd be retiring from politics at the end of the year, has unveiled his plans for the rest of his term as Governor of Minnesota.

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A Greens councillor thinks its not enough that his council donated $22,000 to the enviro-activist group Rising Tide that keeps blocking ports. Plus, skinny is back if the Golden Globes today were anything to go by.

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One Nation surges to record levels and is tied with the Coalition on primary vote, the PM tries to "gaslight" Australia into thinking he wanted a Royal Commission. Plus, a US father goes viral after admitting he hates spending time with his kids.

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A teenager died of a drug overdose after ChatGPT taught him how to take drugs. Plus, a disturbing mural has appeared at a Sydney train station depicting an Aboriginal girl stabbing a white coloniser to death.

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Migrants are posting tutorials on social media for how people can smuggle themselves illegally into the UK. Plus, the last victim of the Bondi massacre, Peter Meagher, was farewelled today at a moving ceremony in St Mary's Cathedral.

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There are rumours Albanese is going to backflip and call a Royal Commission. Will this be enough to save his credibility? Plus, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to narcotrafficking charges.

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Pressure to call a Royal Commission into the Bondi massacre is continuing to mount. Plus, the US launched an unprecedented operation in Venezuela last night, capturing socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

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Previously confidential cabinet papers from 2005 show key Howard ministers and government departments recommended against sending Australian special forces back into Afghanistan in 2005. Plus, Germany is edging towards a return to military conscription.

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Former PM John Howard and former treasurer Peter Costello warn the Liberal Party about the future unless things change, Australian universities work on defence research with China. Plus, a recap of the top stories from 2025.

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Albanese promised effective and transparent government but wait till you hear the number of bipartisan parliamentary reports this government has failed to action. Plus, AI can be scary, but AI toys for kids are plain terrifying.

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Albanese is still refusing to call a Royal Commission into the Bondi massacre, and his excuses are getting more and more desperate. Plus, Labor's First Nations Ambassador has racked up an eye watering travel bill of close to half a million dollars.

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Bombshell poll reveals Aussies' anger with Labor, New South Wales laws to curb protests. Plus, Donald Trump’s push on Greenland sparks backlash.

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King Charles is shaking up Royal Christmas from banned foods to odd traditions. Plus, Anthony Albanese has apologised to Australia's Jewish community after he was booed at a vigil marking the Bondi Beach massacre.

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Councillor pays tribute to Bondi victims wearing a keffiyeh, Australia day debate reignited before Christmas. Plus, first look at upcoming Melania Trump film.

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Councillor pays tribute to Bondi victims wearing a keffiyeh, Australia day debate reignited before Christmas. Plus, first look at upcoming Melania Trump film.

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The Global Affairs editor at the ABC made an extraordinary claim on ABC radio. Plus, academic Glynn Greensmith, a supposed "expert" in mass shootings, said we shouldn't report on the motives for the shooting.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met the hero who risked his life disarming one of the terrorists. Plus, incredible dash cam footage shows the moment an elderly man bravely tried to stop one of the gunmen and pays the price with his life.

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Erika Kirk speaks out against online conspiracies, Albanese gets a dose of reality from a school kid. Plus, Bonnie Blue throws support to Nigel Farage's Reform party.

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Sussan Ley's bold immigration plan gets leaked, Fifa pride match stirs controversy. Plus, Trump warns Europe at risk of decline.

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Girl Guides Australia doubles down on trans ideology, A Victorian council orders an old woman's beautiful garden to be ripped up, deeming it a trip hazard. Plus, aspiring Santas undergoing inclusivity training.

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Right-wingers branded a danger to children in the UK, baffling move showcases England's cricket decline. Plus, residents in Melbourne brace for nonstop construction.

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Could jet skis be banned from Melbourne beaches? A local council wants the state to step in, AI sport is raising questions about whether it could ever replace the real thing. Plus, Spotify drops its yearly rundown of what everyone's been listening to.

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Education executives have doubled in a decade while student results slide, China tries to boost births by taxing contraceptives. Plus, a UK singer launches a legal fight after claiming AI technology cloned her voice.

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South Australian Liberals in chaos over the state’s Voice to Parliament, a mother threatens to sue the Education Department over a sexually explicit school presentation. Plus, a banking executive sacked over a Christmas party prank.

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Environment staff push a “climate crisis” while racking up business-class bills, parents erupt over a strange new dress code at a school with no uniform. Plus, Jesus Christ Superstar now comes with trigger warnings.

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Calls for an inquiry into boys' education intensify, an AI children's toy is taken off the market after it gave advice on knives, pills and sex. Plus, a council mayor hits up ratepayers so he can join the Winter Olympic torch relay in Italy.

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7-Eleven unveils a completely staff-free store in Melbourne’s CBD, the “world’s strongest woman” loses her crown after being revealed as male. Plus, Pennsylvania politicians make hairstyles a protected legal attribute.

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Men are quitting teaching over fears of being falsely targeted by hyper-sexualised students, the Trump Administration wants migrant crime stats from Canberra. Plus, Greta Thunberg is banned from Venice after another stunt.

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Political staffers told to turn off electronic devices during Zhao Leji visit. Plus, a watch that belonged to the richest man on the Titanic has sold at auction. 

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A university chief resigns following a remark about working from home, ABC quiz show rocked by shocking answer. Plus, immigration concerns outrank climate in poll.

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The ABC drops cricket legend Glenn McGrath from his radio gig right before The Ashes, New Zealand bans puberty blockers for children. Plus, AI on track to take over the music industry.

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Bob Katter investigated by police for knife wielding social media post, QLD Trade Minister faces heat over expenses. Plus, a new AI app revives deceased loved ones. 

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UK Home Secretary unveils Trump-style visa bans, First Nations Ambassador role under scrutiny. Plus, rapper Eminem takes an Aussie beach brand to court.

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Boxer biopic ignites drama in Hollywood, marathon talks expose net zero backlash. Plus, the bank of mum and dad is open for business.

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The White House opens its doors to the Syrian president, the beauty industry turns to preschoolers. Plus, young voters turning their backs on the Coalition.

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Urgent calls to ban neo-Nazi phrases, BBC bosses resign over misleading Trump edit. Plus, a brave move to make Dingoes domesticated.

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Incoming NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani U-turns from being free to asking voters for donations, dog fight erupts over Bunnings store policy. Plus, a report reveals the Louvre Museum’s epic password fail.

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The BBC busted for airing a deceptively edited Trump speech, the ATO admits Australia’s illegal tobacco market is out of control. Plus, a woman takes matters into her own hands after men invade the ladies’ bathroom.

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Racing legend Gai Waterhouse slams anti Melbourne Cup protestors as "un-Australian", the government join forces with the Greens to block information about Gazan refugees being made public. Plus, will Prince Harry get the same treatment as his uncle?

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A Queensland kindergarten sparks outrage asking four-year-olds for their pronouns, Donald Trump pours millions into reigniting coal power. Plus, pop star Billie Eilish wonders why billionaires won’t just give their fortunes away.

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New $2 million squad to patrol the streets of Melbourne, millions wasted on eSafety commission job contracts. Plus, could three-wheelers make a comeback in the UK?

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Bill Shorten holds back on praising Jacinta Allan, heritage over homeland for the next generation. Plus, taxpayer funds are being wasted on woke research.

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Registration pain for pet lovers in Victoria, Senator Faruqi sparks chamber outrage. Plus, Gavin Newsom nods to a 2028 White House bid.

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A council in Queensland targets a viral Xmas display, one deported migrant under a new scheme sneaks back into the UK by boat. Plus, the Bureau of Meteorology's new website leaves Aussies divided. 

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A Danish wife resurrects her late husband online, foreign investors cashing in on childcare centres. Plus, Victoria joins New South Wales in a new pet burial law.

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Public servant disciplined for remarks made about a female boss, bizarre art craze gripping Aussie youth. Plus, Mark Butler's office engulfed in disability access scandal.

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