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  Sexual assault investigation rocks Sydney Swans 20.08.2026 2min

  Victoria Police have launched a sexual assault investigation following allegations involving Sydney Swans players at a Melbourne hotel. The woman at the centre of the allegations claims up to nine men were present in the Pullman hotel room on Monday morning, with players allegedly misrepresenting themselves as carpenters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Australia braces for worsening bird flu crisis 20.08.2026 2min

  Australia faces a significant bird flu outbreak with over 1,000 seabirds dead in South Australia and 28 little penguins deceased in Tasmania, all suspected H5N1 cases. Epidemiologist Adrian Esterman warns this is just the beginning, with mass bird deaths expected to worsen as the virus spreads from coastal areas inland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Prime Minister admits podcast appearance was an error 20.08.2026 2min

  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged his appearance on Nicky Osborne's podcast was an error, stating he would not do it again if given the chance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Australia crosses $1 trillion debt milestone 20.08.2026 4min

  Australia's national debt has surpassed $1 trillion, with annual interest payments approaching $30 billion—now exceeding spending on defence, childcare or unemployment benefits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Lily Hooper found after eight-day search 20.08.2026 1min

  Eighteen-year-old Lily Hooper's body was found in bushland south of Sydney after an eight-day search, following her disappearance during a hike. A tragic miscommunication during the rescue operation initially led authorities to incorrectly inform her family that she had been found alive, before having to retract the statement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Man charged over Brookfield sexual assault 20.08.2026

  A 32-year-old Raceview man has been charged after a woman in her 20s was dragged off a path and sexually assaulted while on a morning walk near Brookfield Road bridge in Brookfield, Brisbane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  World-first cancer vaccine passes major trial 20.08.2026 2min

  Australian researchers have developed a world-first personalised melanoma vaccine that has successfully passed its phase three trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  New footage released in police officer's son execution 20.08.2026 1min

  Victoria homicide detectives have released new footage in the investigation of the execution-style murder of Athan Boursinos, a 21-year-old underworld figure and son of a former police officer, who was shot multiple times in a laneway near his Altona home in July last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Brisbane ferry strikes disrupt peak hour services 20.08.2026

  Brisbane's ferry network faces significant disruption as workers stage strikes during peak commuting hours between 9-11am and 4-6pm, with additional industrial action planned for Saturday and next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Teen arrested over alleged sexual assault after dogs defend owners 20.08.2026

  A 13-year-old boy has been arrested over an alleged sexual assault in Kooyong on July 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Major drug network busted in Sydney's south 20.08.2026

  Six people have been charged following the discovery of a major drug supply network operating in Sydney's south.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Brian Lara urges Australia batting shake-up 20.08.2026 2min

  West Indian cricket legend Brian Lara has recommended Australia restructure their batting order by promoting opener Travis Head to number three ahead of the Second Test in Mackay. The suggestion comes as Australia looks to bounce back from a nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in Darwin, with current number three Marnus Labuschagne's position under scrutiny. Lara, who holds the Test cricket world record of 400 not out scored 22 years ago, believes Head's aggressive style would benefit from batting at the first drop position during Australia's busy schedule of 20 Tests over the next 12 months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Hoon destroys football field putting finals in limbo 20.08.2026 1min

  A ute driver broke through bollards and performed doughnuts on Bankstown Sport Stars Football Club's field, causing $7,000 in damage and forcing 33 teams to relocate for finals. The Sunday night incident marks the second hooning attack on the south-west Sydney sports ground in just months. Police are investigating the vandalism, which has left the field out of action for several weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Dodgy windows flooding Australian market through backdoor 20.08.2026 1min

  Australian authorities are investigating a 1,700% spike in window imports from Vietnam over six months, amid concerns that Chinese manufacturers may be rerouting products to circumvent potential anti-dumping measures. Industry-commissioned testing earlier this year found 87% of imported window products failed Australian standards. The Anti-Dumping Commission's initial findings are due next month, which could result in additional duties on Chinese imports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Minister claims she was used in plot against building commissioner 20.08.2026 1min

  The ICAC inquiry into Liberal Party donations has examined allegations of a targeted smear campaign to remove NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler from his position. Former Fair Trading Minister Eleni Petinos testified that she believes she was used as part of a wider plot, after launching an investigation into Chandler's conduct in mid-2022 that led to his resignation. The inquiry is focussing on claims that fugitive developer Jean Nassif paid $2 million to Liberal Party operatives in exchange for ensuring Chandler's removal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Trump unveils lavish White House helipad amid debt crisis 20.08.2026 1min

  Donald Trump has unveiled an extravagant renovation of the White House helipad featuring white granite construction, conducting an impromptu press tour focused on the materials and craftsmanship. The reveal comes as the United States reaches $40 trillion in debt and faces ongoing conflict in Iran. Trump also announced plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un before year's end, publicly claiming the dictator possesses 57 nuclear weapons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Australian melanoma vaccine passes landmark trial 20.08.2026 2min

  A world-first personalised cancer vaccine developed by Australian researchers, led by Professor Georgina Long, has successfully passed its phase three trial for melanoma treatment. The mRNA vaccine works by analysing a patient's removed tumour and blood to create a personalised treatment that teaches the immune system to identify and fight cancer cells if they return, administered alongside the immunotherapy drug Keytruda. This marks the first mRNA cancer treatment to succeed in a phase three trial, with full results to be unveiled in Madrid in October as researchers expand testing to other cancers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Family told hiker alive in tragic miscommunication 20.08.2026 3min

  Eighteen-year-old hiker Lily Hooper's body was found in Nattai National Park after an eight-day search, but a devastating communication breakdown led police to initially tell her family she had been found alive. The misused code word when her body was discovered prompted celebrations from her parents Jim and Kirrily Hooper, and even an announcement by NSW Premier Chris Minns, before the heartbreaking correction was made minutes later. A coronial investigation will examine both her death and the miscommunication that caused additional trauma to the grieving family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Sydney Swans players face sexual assault investigation 20.08.2026 2min

  Five Sydney Swans AFL players, including Isaac Heeney, are at the centre of a sexual assault investigation following an incident at a Melbourne hotel involving an exotic dancer. Victoria's Sex Crime Unit has travelled to Sydney to conduct interviews, while major sponsors including Colgate have suspended contracts and the Red Cross has severed its partnership with the club. The woman who arranged the booking says she and the dancer now fear for their lives after being identified online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Harry and Meghan signal UK return 20.08.2026 1min

  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to relocate permanently to the UK next month, with their children Archie and Lilibet expected to enrol in a British school in September. The couple will reportedly move to a non-royal residence outside of London, and King Charles was informed of the decision on Sunday. The move comes more than six years after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the UK, though they are not expected to resume royal duties at this time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.