FIVEAA News Briefing
2,515 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -FIVEAA news flash briefing brings you the latest Australian and World news, from politics to sport and entertainment headlines.
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Fresh Hopes For Aussie Wine Exports to China
March 12, 2024 18:42 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBA decision expected soon about tariffs on Australian wine into China Internet personality, Andrew Tate, hit with UK arrest warrant Fears for a missing group in flood-affected WA The Swans suggest hosting AFL grand finals in Sydney And the death of a music icon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Push to Charge Wealthier Australians More for Aged Care
March 12, 2024 04:11 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBA taskforce says Australians with more super should pay more for aged care Investigations continue into horror mid-air incident Malaysia could pocket Victoria's lost millions to host Commonwealth Games See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taxpayers Footing Huge Expense Bills
March 11, 2024 18:49 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBExpenses scandal grows with claims of ridiculous spending by our politicians Community fears with a man evading authorities after smashing his ankle monitor Fresh calls for the advertising of tanning products to be banned An 8 week sentence for a racist slur for Roosters prop, Spencer Leniu and Princess Kate apologises for her poor photo editing skills! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oppenheimer Reigns Supreme At The Oscars
March 11, 2024 06:02 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBEpic Biopic Wins 7 Of Its 13 Noms -- Including Best Picture. Missing Boy Reunited With Family After Desperate Three Day Search. Hopes The Removal Of Hundreds Of Tariffs Will Be Felt At The Checkout. And US Military Ship On Its Way To Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drug OD Death at Victorian Festival
March 10, 2024 18:48 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBOne dead, two others serious, after Pitch Festival near Ararat Desperate search for a man, who's allegedly fled overseas following the murder of his wife The Central Coast Mariners on top of the A-League Men ladder The wait almost over for the Oscars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Final preparations get underway for maritime aid to Gaza
March 09, 2024 23:24 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBA Martime corridor is expected to be used to transport 200 tonnes of food and medical aid into Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No injuries in NSW earthquake
March 09, 2024 01:27 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBThe SES say there's been no reports of severe injury or damage after a 3.6 magnitude quake hit Sydney's West overnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grisly Discovery In Northern New South Wales
March 08, 2024 06:39 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBWoman's Body Found Stuffed In Car Boot At Evans Head. Court Lifts Supression Order On Name Of Samantha Murphy's Alleged Killer. Joe Biden Promises A Temporary Port In Gaza To Boost Aid Supplies. AND. . A Wheel Falls Of A Boeing Jet In San Francisco Crushing Cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ADF to Investigate Death of Former Defence Minister's Son
March 07, 2024 19:09 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBA soldier killed during parachuting accident, during training at NSW RAAF base A major plight of Australian women suffering family violence highlighted this International Women's Day A man charged with the murder of missing Ballarat woman, Samantha Murphy Sydney scores a win to open the AFL season and a sneaky, beautiful surprise from Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Son Of Former A-F-L Star Charged With Murder Of Missing Woman
March 07, 2024 05:41 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBThe husband of missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy says he's "relieved" there's been a breakthrough. Former Labor MP Joel Fitzgibbon has paid tribute to his commando son -- who has died in an ADF training accident in Sydney. And Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is set to tie the knot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump Wins Republican Race
March 06, 2024 18:57 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBNikki Haley has pulled out of the race to become US Presidnet Brittany Higgins ends up in a hospital ED after failed mediation The alleged racist slur of Sam Kerr, revealed The AFL kicks off tonight And Netflix renews Avatar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Economic Growth Remains Weak
March 06, 2024 07:15 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBThe Treasurer is talking up the latest data -- which shows Australia's economy grew just point-two percent in the December quarter. Health costs are becoming increasingly unaffordable for families. And Aussie music legend Kylie Minogue is set to be immortalised as a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Worldwide Meta Outage Causes Alarm
March 05, 2024 18:50 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBMeta back up and running after a worldwide outage A man accused of cable tying indigenous children over trespassing allegations The ARL promises to come down on any proven incidents of racism A 7 week ban for a Saint, before the AFL season proper is even underway And Taylor Swift encourages fans to vote in the Super Tuesday Primaries See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matildas Captain Sam Kerr Faces U-K Court
March 05, 2024 06:03 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBIt's been revealed Sam Kerr kept her charge of racially abusing a british police officer a secret from Football Australia and her Matildas' Coach until today! A two-billion-dollar funding program will be set-up, to help Aussie businesses invest more in South-East Asia. And We have a new NSYNC song on the way See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tech Giant Apple Fined Billions!
March 04, 2024 19:03 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBWhy the EU has issued a 1.8 billion dollar fine to Apple A lucky escape for a WA boatie The AFL reportedly on the verge of a deal with Warner Brothers The Estate of the late Sinead O'Connor, has issued a statement, demanding Donald Trump to stop using her hit "Nothing Compares to U", at his campaign rallies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nuclear Energy On Coalition Agenda
March 04, 2024 06:28 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBThe Coalition admits it will have to have some big discussions about its energy policy in the lead-up to the May budget. The Malaysian government is considering resuming a search for missing flight m-h three-70. And Saltburn star Barry Keoghan has cheered on girlfriend Sabrina Carpenter while she performed in Singapore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Racism Claim Mars NRL Success in Vegas
March 03, 2024 19:45 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBThe successful Round 1 NRL opener in Vegas has been tainted by claims of racism 10 leaders begin arriving for key economic and security summit in Melbourne A huge record for Lebron James Talks of a remake of another cult classic The Aussie men go up 1 nil after big Test win over NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labor Survives Swing to Claim Victory at By-Election
March 02, 2024 21:21 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MBLabor has managed to retain the seat of Dunkley Slain Sydney couple honoured at mardi gras US begins dropping aid into Gaza See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thousands Gather to Mourn Sydney Couple
March 01, 2024 21:17 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBA silent vigil's been held to remember Jesse Baird and Luke Davies Pharmacy raided in crackdown on Ozempic imitations Former Premier slapped with subpoena over car accident See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Telstra Outage Leaves Hundreds Without Access To Triple Zero
March 01, 2024 05:32 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBThe head of Telstra has apologised to the family of a Victorian man, who died of a heart attack during an outage. Facebook is winding-down its news feature in the U-S and Australia ... ending a deal which saw dozens of publishers paid for content. And Does Elton John have his sights set on a home in Sydney? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Urgent UN Meeting for Gaza
February 29, 2024 19:11 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBChaos and carnage at humanitarian aid delivery, sparks emergency meeting Victoria Police under pressure, after wrongly arresting former immigration detainee Juvenile jail for Australia's first school shooting perpetrator Cameron Green puts on some much needed runs for Australia in the NZ Test and Nicole Richie to star in the remake of a cult favourite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Immigration Minister Under Fire Over Sex Offender Charges
February 29, 2024 06:15 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBA sex offender released into the community, has been charged by Victoria Police after allegedly re-offending. There's fierce debate about whether a former politician, implicated in a foreign espionage plot, should be named. And Fred Again sells out amid fan frenzy for tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ASIO: Terror Threat "Realistic Possibility"
February 28, 2024 19:10 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBWarnings turmoil in the middle east could spill over into Australia Parts of Victoria continue to burn Pope Francis home after a hospital visit The Matildas make sure they're on the plane to the Paris Olympics And how Adelaide has welcomed P!nk to their city See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stage Three Tax Cuts Pass through Parliament
February 28, 2024 06:45 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBThe P-M is expecting voters to forgive him for breaking an election promise on the Stage Three tax cuts. A 79 year old man has been arrested following a shooting in Sydney's C-B-D. And Cult UK Producer Fred Again has anounced massive Aussie shows See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catastrophic Fire Conditions in Victoria
February 27, 2024 18:43 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBNSW Fire and Rescue crews deployed to Victoria, ahead of catastrophic conditions Organisers of the Mardi Gras in Sydney, under pressure to let police march Derryn Hinch announces his latest career move The Matildas one game away from the Paris Olympics And high praise from P!nk for Adelaide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bodies Found In Search For Missing Sydney Couple
February 27, 2024 05:50 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBPolice have made a major breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies -- with their alleged killer leading officers to their bodies. The Workplace Minister says the days of secretly paying women less than men are now over. And Taylor Swifts team have responded to allegations her dad assaulted a photographer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WA Shark Attack Victim Critical
February 26, 2024 18:48 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBEmergency surgery for 46-year-old woman attacked by tiger shark off WA coast Queensland man pleads Not Guilty to sledgehammer killing of wife A race against time for fire crews in Victoria Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper sent straight to tribunal for hit on Matt Keane And Amy Schumer shares a medical diagnosis after trolls commented on a puffy face See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Questions Raised Around Police Guns In Sydney Double Murder
February 26, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBThe New South Wales Police Commissioner says a review of gun storage policies officers will examine the risks of weapons not being returned to a station at the end of all shifts. The Opposition maintains supermarket price gouging is contributing to inflation. And Is Jennifer Anniston Engaged? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Devastating Milestones in Ukraine War
February 25, 2024 19:12 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBIt's now two years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine Police divers searching for missing men in the NSW southern tablelands Fires in Victoria and flooding in Queensland Labor takes a dip in the polls Aussie tennis pro Jordan Thompson claims his maiden ATP Tour victory And a Life Time Achievement Award for Barbara Streisand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Accused Killer Allegedly Sent Texts From Victim's Phone
February 24, 2024 21:00 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBThe cop accused of double murder allegedly tried to trick police Dire fire warnings for Victoria Woolworths cracks down on staff dress codes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alleged Killer Cop spends First Night Behind Bars
February 23, 2024 21:28 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBA police officer accused of double murder Fire continues to threaten western Victoria NSW lashed by severe storms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bail Refused for Accused Killer Cop
February 23, 2024 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBCop Charged With Two Counts Of Murder Following Disappearance Of Couple. Police Following New Lead In Disappearance Of Ballarat Mum. Massive Shortfall In New Home Builds. And Queenslanders Overwhelmingly Support Daylight Saving See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police Officer Wanted in Missing Men Case
February 22, 2024 18:55 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBConcerns escalating for 2 missing men in their 20s Fires continue to cause concerns in country Victoria The TGA approves a new treatment for women suffering endometriosis The Central Coast Mariners Zonal Champs in the AFC Cup And Taylor Swift Watch continues, spotted at Sydney Zoo with her champion Chief See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The P-M Backs Possible Working From Home Legislation
February 22, 2024 07:53 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBThe PM believes work from home can improve productivity, but it can't be a one size fits all approach. A Sydney man accused of murdering a family of three has been formally refused bail after a bedside court hearing. And Beyonce breaks music record See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vandals Target Victorian Premier
February 21, 2024 18:45 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBBloodied dolls left at the scene of a vandalised Premier's office Murder charges laid after a family was killed in Sydney Calls to allow our NRL stars the chance to really ENJOY the experiences of Vegas And Travis Kelce to join Taylor Swift in Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aussie Pay Packets Now Outpacing Inflation
February 21, 2024 06:16 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBThe Treasurer is welcoming the latest wage data -- which has found Aussie pay-packets are now outpacing inflation. Victorians are being urged to "be alert but not alarmed" with more extreme weather predicted for tomorrow. And We have all the details on how much Taylor Swift is earning from her Eras tour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Assange Appeal Against America Extradition Continues
February 20, 2024 18:48 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBJulian Assange failed to appear in a London High Court today, due to illness Homicide squad detectives investigating the deaths of a family of three The AFL still working through claims of DV levelled at Tarryn Thomas And it's Taylor Mania in Sydney, as the pop super star eats out at Surry Hills See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Billion Dollar Boost To Our Navy Fleet
February 20, 2024 05:57 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBThe size of the nation's navy fleet will double over coming years, under a plan aimed at modernising our maritime forces. Sydney police are questioning a man over the deaths of a father, mother and child. And Is Taylor's NFL boyfriend on his way to Sydney? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welfare Worries for Vulnerable Victorians
February 19, 2024 19:01 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBVic Housing accused of neglect, after body left to rot in commission home Navalny widow vows to continue husband's fight for a free Russia Fresh worries for the Middle East The future of AFL player Tarryn Thomas in serious doubt... again Kylie Minogue wows at the People's Choice Awards in LA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taylor Swift Mania Hits Sydney
February 19, 2024 06:59 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBA war of words has ramped up between the Government and Opposition over asylum seeker policy, after the arrival of around 40 people in two remote W-A communities. Four people have been struck by lightning near the Sydney Opera House. And Taylor mania has hit Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government Accused of Losing Control of Borders
February 18, 2024 18:48 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBAsylum seekers arrival sees Federal Opposition on the attack Calls for men to seek help on anniversary of DV murders Alexander Volkanovski calls for rematch after UFC loss And Taylor Swift in love with Melbourne, after record leg of world tour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Road Trip to see Taylor Ends in Tragedy
February 17, 2024 21:32 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBA young Taylor Swift fan has been killed on her way to see her idol Another group of asylum seekers turn up in WA GPs call for more incentives to ease doctor shortage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
United States Points Finger at Putin Over Suspicious Death
February 16, 2024 21:18 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBU-S says Putin is to blame for the death of Russia's opposition leader Two teens charged over Superbowl Parade shooting Prince Harry opens up about King's cancer battle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taylor Swift Hands Tourism Industry a Major Boost
February 16, 2024 04:28 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBTaylor Swift's Australian tour injects millions into local economy The Opposition renews call for nuclear energy Gym memberships see a major spike See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump Committed to Trial over Hush Money Tryst
February 15, 2024 19:02 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBFirst criminal trial for former President Trump, to begin next month Which bank gets record fine for underpaying workers A brewing cyclone expected to hit three states The NRL Indigenous and Maori All Stars game just hours away And excitement ramps up for Swifties ahead of Tay Tay at the MCG tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Superbowl Fans Run For Cover as Gunmen Open Fire
February 15, 2024 04:01 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBA mass shooting in Kansas City has killed a woman and injured dozens more New figures show a rise in unemployment The Prime Minister pops the question See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indonesia's Controversial New President
February 14, 2024 18:41 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBMore than 100 thousand Victorian homes still without power Why an RSL sub branch has been shut down Perth Glory finds a new owner And the safe arrival of Tay Tay on Australian soil See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One Dead As Cleanup Continues In Victoria
February 14, 2024 06:04 - 3 minutes - 3 MBThe P-M says federal authorities are ready to assist Victoria, after severe storms and bushfires swept the state. Lisa Wilkinson has had a major win in her fight with Channel Ten over her legal bill! And Kanye has knocked Taylor out of top spot on Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria Blacked Out
February 13, 2024 18:42 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBBiggest power fail in Victoria's history A Queensland man in a Perth court over dramas on a flight from Adelaide David Warner named Player of the Series in the T-20 against West Indies Victoria ready to cash in on Taylor Swift mania See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Government to Fast Track New Doxxing laws
February 13, 2024 06:09 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBLabor is set to fast track new laws cracking-down on "doxxing." Lisa Wilkinson has taken to the witness box in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial. And Taylor Swift tickets are officially SOLD OUT in Melbourne and Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.