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John Farham has given the green light for his hit song to be used in the Yes campaign

Bosses who underpay staff set to face tough new penalties

Flight Centre ramps up pressure to have flight ban reversed

 

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Latest figures have revealed more Australians are struggling to enter the housing market

Calls for Pharmacists to get a fair deal in the wake of prescription changes

Catchy new song aims to teach kids how to react in an emergency

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In a week that's seen Qantas hit with legal action over 'ghost flights', and caving to pressure to refund pandemic cancellations, the airline's boss has received a massive bonus.

The Greens are threatening to block some of the federal government's planned tax changes unless it agrees to pay superannuation to people on paid parental leave.

And there's been a bombshell claim nine years on from the disappearance of M-H-370.

In sport, another Aussie bundled out of the US Open.

And in entertainment, Sam Asghari gets on with life amid split from Britney Spears.

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The Bureau of Meteorology says there's a 70 percent chance of an El Nino forming this summer. 

Overseas More than 70 people killed in a high-rise fire in Johannesburg in South Africa. 

60-day dispensing in pharmacies kicks off today, despite major concerns from industry. 

Former US President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to election interference in Georgia. 

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Qantas has announced it will scrap expiry dates on credits and will offer cash refunds for flights cancelled during the pandemic.

Australia's Energy Minister admits there are risks to the country's energy grid but measures are in place to protect supply.

And greater protections for gig workers will be the focus of the next set of industrial relations reforms.

In sport, there are no more Aussies in contention in the women's singles at the US Open.

And in entertainment, Sam Asghari has un-followed Britney Spears on Instagram amid their divorce battle.

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Market Energy Regulator says two states likely to experience blackouts this summer. 

The Voice referendum campaigns officially begin, with the PM heading to Tasmania and the no advocates to South Australia. 

Overseas: Hurricane Idalia makes landfall with more than 445,000 people without power in the US. 

Aussies urged to buy a daffodil or donate to Cancer Council's Daffodil Day. 

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The 'Yes' and 'No' campaigners for the Voice referendum have 45 days to sway undecided voters, with the PM confirming we will go to the polls on October 14.

A drop in the price of petrol, fruit and vegetables has led to a more positive inflation result.

Ford has issued a recall for almost five thousand of its Ranger utes and Everest SUV's.

In sport, Australia kicks off the T20 series against South Africa in Durban tomorrow morning.

And in entertainment, Britney Spears believes her ex Sam Asghari was secretly working with her estranged dad, Jamie.

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Australians likely to go to the polls on October 14 for Voice referendum. 

Coles to slash the price of more than 500 products to help with cost-of-living pressures. 

Bodies of three US marines killed near Darwin arrive in the NT before being repatriated to the US. 

Rare blue supermoon to be seen in the skies tonight. 

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The PM is in South Australia where he'll announce the date we'll be voting on the Voice referendum, tomorrow.

Despite Victoria's Commonwealth Games being cancelled it's been revealed the organising committee hasn't yet been disbanded.

A soccer fan involved in the A-League pitch invasion at AAMI Park learns his fate.

In sport, Cameron Smith commits to playing the two Aussie golf majors.

And in entertainment, Margot Robbie packs on the PDA while on holiday with her husband.

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Candlelight vigil held overnight in Darwin to honour three US marines. 

Commonwealth Games officials confirm they didn't ask for gag clause in $380 million settlement with Victorian Government after the 2026 games were cancelled. 

New once-a-day pill hailed a game changer in treatment of cancer. 

Donald Trump's trial date set in the U-S. 

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