FIVEAA News Briefing

The Premiere of the new Masterchef season has been postponed - following the shock death of star chef Jock Zonfrillo.

Former PM Tony Abbott has been grilled at a parliamentary inquiry examining the proposed indigenous voice to parliament.

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The AFL denies it is a boys club .. after appointing a third consecutive CEO 

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Cost of living package to be front and centre of next week's Federal Budget hand down. 

Slain paramedic Steven Tougher to be laid to rest today. 

Aussies in Sudan urged to contact Foreign Affairs. 

Countdown to Met Gala begins. 

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Fresh warnings issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs to Australians in Sudan, as fighting escalates

5 people in Texas shot dead - after they asked a man to stop shooting his weapon in his front yard so a baby could sleep

Carlton's Charlie Curnow boots 9 goals in the AFL and NRL premiers Penrith go down to the Tigers

Edie Falco reveals she thought she'd fail in her role as Carmelo Soprano in the hit show the Sopranos

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National Cabinet will spend $2.2 billion to boost primary healthcare 

Over the next 2 years - a record 715-thousand migrants will arrive in Australia

In Ukraine at least 25 people have been killed after Russian air strikes 

Port Adelaide moves up to third on the AFL ladder after a 7 point win over St.kilda

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The Federal Government's push to halve the growth rate of the N-D-I-S is being backed by the states and territories.

A court has given Bruce Lehrmann the green light for his defamation cases to proceed.

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Paris Hilton is headed to this year's Met Gala!

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Frantic search for missing Australian man from a cruise ship resumes this morning. 

National Cabinet to meet and discuss health, housing and migration. 

More than 400 jobs to be axed at Australia Post as Chief Executive outlines dire financial situation. 

King of Trash TV dies. 

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Australia's migration system will be streamlined to try and attract more highly-skilled workers to the country.

Housing affordability in Australia has hit a shocking new low.

Foreign Affairs says it is ready to provide consular assistance to the family of an Australian man missing off a cruise ship bound for Hawaii.

In sport, North Melbourne Coach Alastair Clarkson is confident the talent pool is broad enough for a Tasmanian team to enter the competition.

And in entertainment, Noel Gallagher has confirmed there will not be an Oasis reunion next year, but says there will be a new album from the band.

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RBA likely to lift cash rate again following release of inflation figures. 

Rescue mission underway as man falls overboard cruise ship. 

Disney suing a US Governor. 

Vegemite on the hunt for some new happy little vegemite's for iconic TV commercial. 

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The Federal Government insists cost of living is firmly on its radar -- following the release of the latest economic data.

Confirmation that the Quad security meeting will be held in sydney next month.

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Giants of the motorsport industry will be honoured with their own postage stamp by Australia Post.

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ACOSS says current jobseeker payments are woefully inadequate. 

Big changes coming to those who need ongoing medication. 

State Funeral accepted for Father Bob McGuire. 

Joe Biden officially launches 2024 Presidential bid. 

India to surpass China for most populous nation. 

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