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The Democrats defeat the Republicans to take control of US Congress, mortgage holders are reeling after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates to an 18-year high. Plus, police are investigating a cybersecurity breach at New South Wales Health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A second Darwin teenager charged with terrorism offences. NSW Health investigates a cyber security breach. Plus, the Federal Police uncover a $235 million network of alleged NDIS and welfare fraud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Australians confirmed among the victims of Spain’s deadly train collision. Mortgage holders face further pressure after the Reserve Bank’s rate rise. Plus, specialist security squads to patrol Victorian polling booths amid election tensions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cash rate has been lifted to an 18-year high of 4.85 per cent, Jess Wilson is under pressure to explain her plan for reaching a cash surplus. Plus, a One Nation volunteer in VIC has been hospitalised after an alleged attacked with a baseball bat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A One Nation volunteer is hospitalised after an alleged baseball bat attack involving a teenager and his father, Jess Wilson faces growing pressure over her cash surplus plan. Plus, Donald Trump hints at a peace deal with Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rates tipped to hit an 18-year high, squeezing households. Anthony Albanese warns global conflicts are hurting living standards. Plus, a $170 billion budget black hole sparks concern over government spending. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Canavan announces he will run for a seat in Capricornia in Central QLD, Labor support drops to its lowest level since Albanese was elected as PM in 2022. Plus, the RBA's likely interest rate rise could increase mortgage payments by $6,000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westpac has reported a profit of 6.8 billion dollars for the year to September 30 and the National Aerial Firefighting Centre has received a $150 million boost as the country prepares for a high risk weather season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Businesses are expected to pay an extra $920 million in tax in 2029, Anthony Albanese is expected to propose a new backpacker visa policy to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Plus, Iranian negotiators are in Doha for a third day of talks with Qatari mediators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A historic pub in Victoria has been vandalised overnight targeting One Nation, the government won't fight the ruling to allow the McPhillamys gold mine to go ahead. Plus, NSW Police unveil a $94 million specialist unit for terror threats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Korean hackers are suspected of orchestrating one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history, more than two tonnes of cocaine has been intercepted in the Caribbean. Plus, protesters in Israel have called for an unlikely political alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protesters have marched across France as police threw tear gas into a rioting crowd, a sexual AI deep fake of a female staff member was circulated by students at a school in Maroubra. Plus, London police have made arrests at a pro-Palestine rally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria’s Opposition Leader Jess Wilson vows to confront the prime minister at National Cabinet. David Farley rules out defecting to Labor. Plus, Scottish police probe Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s time at Balmoral with Epstein and Maxwell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia works to confirm the welfare of two citizens caught up in Spain’s deadly train crash. Pope Leo becomes the first pontiff to vote in a US election. Plus, Christa Pike speaks publicly after surviving a botched execution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop pause set to cost at least $1 billion, former Bachelor star Sam Wood faces court in Brisbane. Plus, Western Australia ramps up pressure on the federal government over immigration policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers accused of costing taxpayers $86 billion through his spending spree, Pauline Hanson accuses Anthony Albanese of trying to buy influence. Plus, Queensland passes the nation’s toughest bail laws. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA is set to increase interest rates to an 18-year high of 4.85 per cent next week, a QLD teenager dies in hospital after a drive-by shooting south of Brisbane. Plus, Helen Haines alleged attacker claims he had no ill-intent towards her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Darwin teenager charged over an alleged terror plot involving 3D-printed guns, a man investigated over claims he filmed alleged victims in the Sydney Swans hotel scandal. Plus, Victorian energy bills set to rise 27 per cent over a decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia considers an American missile defence system to protect troops and bases, the man accused of striking Helen Haines denies ill intent. Plus, the Reserve Bank poised to lift rates to an 18-year high of 4.85 per cent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian households are facing more economic pressure as headline inflation is lifted to 4.3 per cent, the ABC will seek legal action against One Nation over its use of the character Bluey. Plus, Victoria listed as the worst place for business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.