A ban on credit card payments to the Australian Taxation Office will be delayed until June 30, with the federal government agreeing to temporarily cover the cost of surcharges after pressure from businesses. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the funding will give the ATO more time to consult with businesses and get it right.AI data centre company Firmus has withdrawn its application to list on the ASX, scrapping what was set to be one of Australia's biggest share market floats. The company cited recent market volatility and conditions, saying the offer would not appropriately reflect its long-term growth prospects.Powderfinger, one of the most celebrated acts in Australian music history, have confirmed they are reforming 16 years after breaking up. In a video posted to the band's social media, frontman Bernard Fanning said they would do some shows around Australia from September 2027.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

A ban on credit card payments to the Australian Taxation Office will be delayed until June 30, with the federal government agreeing to temporarily cover the cost of surcharges after pressure from businesses. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the funding will give the ATO more time to consult with businesses and get it right. AI data centre company Firmus has withdrawn its application to list on the ASX, scrapping what was set to be one of Australia's biggest share market floats. The company cited recent market volatility and conditions, saying the offer would not appropriately reflect its long-term growth prospects. Powderfinger, one of the most celebrated acts in Australian music history, have confirmed they are reforming 16 years after breaking up. In a video posted to the band's social media, frontman Bernard Fanning said they would do some shows around Australia from September 2027. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

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NSW Ambulance has confirmed nine people have been injured after a car hit a crowd in Newcastle this morning, where streets were lined with fans sending-off the NRL Knights.

NSW Ambulance has confirmed nine people have been injured after a car hit a crowd in Newcastle this morning, where streets were lined with fans sending-off the NRL Knights.

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A jury has been shown CCTV footage of former Sydney police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon buying a surfboard bag days before he allegedly shot Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Prosecutors allege the accused planned to use it to dispose of Mr Baird's body, who was his ex at the time. He's pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and one of aggravated break and enter.The federal government says OpenAI is engaging with it following a data breach impacting Medicare. Today, the prime minister revealed an artificial intelligence agent from Open AI hacked into a Medicare data portal in June this year with both public and non-public files accessed by the agent. And Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neal will be able to take part in Saturday's AFL Grand Final after his one match suspension was overturned at the Tribunal. Neale's lawyer had argued that the prospect of missing a Grand Final should have carried greater weight at Tuesday night's Tribunal hearing which upheld the original punishment.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

A jury has been shown CCTV footage of former Sydney police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon buying a surfboard bag days before he allegedly shot Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Prosecutors allege the accused planned to use it to dispose of Mr Baird's body, who was his ex at the time. He's pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and one of aggravated break and enter. The federal government says OpenAI is engaging with it following a data breach impacting Medicare. Today, the prime minister revealed an artificial intelligence agent from Open AI hacked into a Medicare data portal in June this year with both public and non-public files accessed by the agent. And Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neal will be able to take part in Saturday's AFL Grand Final after his one match suspension was overturned at the Tribunal. Neale's lawyer had argued that the prospect of missing a Grand Final should have carried greater weight at Tuesday night's Tribunal hearing which upheld the original punishment. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

A jury has been shown CCTV footage of former Sydney police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon buying a surfboard bag days before he allegedly shot Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Prosecutors allege the accused planned to use it to dispose of Mr Baird's body, who was his ex at the time. He's pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and one of aggravated break and enter.The federal government says OpenAI is engaging with it following a data breach impacting Medicare. Today, the prime minister revealed an artificial intelligence agent from Open AI hacked into a Medicare data portal in June this year with both public and non-public files accessed by the agent.&nbsp;And Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neal will be able to take part in Saturday's AFL Grand Final after his one match suspension was overturned at the Tribunal. Neale's lawyer had argued that the prospect of missing a Grand Final should have carried greater weight at Tuesday night's Tribunal hearing which upheld the original punishment.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

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