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  Premier keeps Olympics venue costs secret 21.09.2026 1min

  Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is withholding detailed cost breakdowns for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games venue upgrades, citing concerns that revealing specific budget allocations could increase tender prices and ultimately cost taxpayers more. The government has announced plans including a replica Gabba cricket pitch to be transported to Victoria Park as Queensland's future cricket home, but refuses to disclose individual venue costs despite opposition calls for transparency. The Premier maintains the total budget will remain at $7.1 billion regardless of individual project expenses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Nick Daicos wins Brownlow Medal with record votes 21.09.2026 2min

  Nick Daicos has won the Brownlow Medal at age 23, claiming the AFL's highest individual honour with a record 47 votes in a single season. The Collingwood star polled three votes in 13 separate games and votes in 18 of 22 matches, surpassing Patrick Cripps' 2024 record. During his acceptance speech, Daicos paid tribute to Logan, an eight-year-old Make-A-Wish cancer patient and Magpies fan, whom he has supported through community commitments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Albanese joins UN push to regulate AI growth 21.09.2026 1min

  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined European nations and middle powers at the UN to push for safety regulations on artificial intelligence technologies. The coalition is positioning itself against the US and China, who are engaged in an AI arms race with minimal regulatory oversight. The group has issued a statement warning that AI development is outpacing governments' ability to manage its risks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Boy shot in Sydney, media boycotts White House, Qld Premier withholds costs of Olympics 21.09.2026 7min

  An 11-year-old boy has been shot in the face and neck inside a home in Sydney's northwest, with one man charged and two others arrested and released pending further inquiries. The White House TV press pool has effectively gone on strike after CNN was barred access by President Trump, with major US networks refusing to provide coverage in solidarity. Queensland Premier David Christofulli is withholding regular cost updates for the 2032 Olympic venue upgrades, promising only that total costs will remain within the $7.1 billion budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Boy critical after shooting in Sydney's northwest 21.09.2026 1min

  An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the face and neck inside an apartment in Norwest, Sydney's northwest. Police have charged 18-year-old Isaac Beshara, the boy's half-brother, with concealing an indictable offence after three young men present at the scene refused to cooperate with investigators or reveal the location of the weapon. Authorities believe another person may have fled the scene or that the gun has been disposed of, as the investigation continues with forensic officers examining the crime scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Docker fans descend on Melbourne for grand final 21.09.2026 3min

  Fremantle Football Club fans are making a cross-country pilgrimage to Melbourne for their first AFL Grand Final appearance in 32 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Former Bishop of Broome faces sentencing for sex crimes 21.09.2026 1min

  Former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders, 76, appeared in a Perth court for his sentencing hearing after being convicted last month on 13 sex crimes, including rape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Knife scare triggers Perth school lockdowns 21.09.2026

  A teenager was taken into custody in Byford after reports of a weapon led to several Perth schools being placed in lockdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Nick Daicos favoured for maiden Brownlow Medal 21.09.2026 5min

  The 2026 Brownlow Medal ceremony is taking place at Crown Casino with Collingwood star Nick Daicos entering as the raging favourite to win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Australian CBD tablet trial shows mixed results for chronic pain 21.09.2026 1min

  An Australian company has developed a CBD cannabis tablet without THC for chronic pain management. A clinical trial of 155 people found the tablet was safe, with around 10% receiving some pain relief, though it did not outperform placebo in meeting the trial's primary goals. The company is now seeking TGA registration while researchers say further investigation is needed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  New report predicts Aussies will live longer and poorer 21.09.2026 2min

  Treasury's latest five-yearly intergenerational report forecasts Australia's demographic and economic landscape over the next 40 years, predicting a median age rise of more than six years, tripling of the over-85 population, and continued federal budget deficits. The report identifies artificial intelligence as a transformative force expected to boost productivity to 1.2%, while highlighting migration as key to maintaining working-age population growth despite falling fertility rates and deaths outnumbering births. The analysis points to younger Australians living longer with parents and starting smaller families, amid warnings of a more fractured and threatening global environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Former NRL star Jamil Hopoate arrested for alleged drink-driving 21.09.2026 1min

  Former NRL player Jamil Hopoate has been arrested and charged with drink-driving after allegedly crashing into a parked Toyota Hilux on Sydney's northern beaches and attempting to flee the scene in Narraweena. The 31-year-old, who refused a second breath test at Manly Police Station, faces eight charges including driving without a licence and will appear in court in October. This is the latest in a series of legal troubles for the son of former Manly player John Hopoate, who was previously imprisoned for his role in a $150 million cocaine bust and was sacked by the Eels in 2012 for another drink-driving offence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Bishop of Broome awaits sentencing for sex crimes 21.09.2026 1min

  Former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders, 76, appeared in court for his sentencing hearing after being convicted on 13 sex crimes including rape against two Aboriginal male victims 40 years his junior. Covert police surveillance footage captured Saunders engaging in sexual activity with a young Aboriginal male, evidence that proved critical to his conviction following a four-year investigation. The prosecution argued he abused his power as a Catholic bishop, whilst his defence claimed he was providing pastoral care, a suggestion the judge rejected as grooming behaviour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Albanese's UN push as Labor hits record low 21.09.2026 3min

  Anthony Albanese is campaigning for Australia to secure a seat on the UN Security Council in 2029-30, pledging to press Donald Trump on AI regulation and address global oil prices during bilateral meetings in New York. Labor's primary vote has plummeted to 27%, its lowest level since 2012 under Julia Gillard, now trailing Pauline Hanson's One Nation by three points. The Prime Minister will deliver a major address at UN Climate Week and meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, whose support is crucial for Australia's Security Council bid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Blue Mountains mother charged over son's death 21.09.2026 2min

  A 41-year-old Sydney mother has been identified as a murder suspect after allegedly stabbing her three children in their car seats at Valley Heights in the Blue Mountains, killing her five-year-old son and critically injuring his siblings aged one and three. The incident occurred when the mother told her husband she was taking the children on a picnic before allegedly attacking them and then herself in what police describe as a barbaric murder-suicide attempt. The tragedy was the fourth alleged domestic violence fatality in NSW within 24 hours, following three separate attacks on women across the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Accused killer cop's murder trial begins in Sydney 21.09.2026 2min

  The murder trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has commenced in Sydney, with prosecutors alleging he meticulously planned and executed the killings of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies at a Paddington home on 19 February 2024. The Crown alleges Lamarre-Condon disguised himself as an Uber Eats delivery driver, used his police pistol to shoot both victims, and engaged in months of stalking behaviour following his breakup with Baird. The accused has pleaded not guilty, with the trial expected to last 12 weeks before a 15-member jury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow 21.09.2026

  Ukraine has conducted its largest drone attack on Moscow, resulting in two fatalities and approximately 450 drones shot down over the Russian capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Cargo ship collides with Chinese fishing boat 21.09.2026

  A Chinese fishing boat was struck by a 229-metre cargo ship, causing the vessel to tip and take on water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Former Bishop of Broome faces sentencing for sexual assault 21.09.2026 1min

  Christopher Saunders, the 76-year-old former Bishop of Broome, appeared in Perth District Court for sentencing submissions following his August conviction for one count of sexual penetration without consent and 12 counts of indecent assault against two young Aboriginal men in northern Western Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Arson attack hits Western Sydney restaurant 21.09.2026

  A Western Sydney restaurant called Welcome to Dubai was deliberately set alight in an early morning arson attack at Cecil Hills, with jerry cans found dumped at the scene around 4am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.