Star News Briefing

Six-and-a-half tonnes of a date rape drug known as BUTE has been uncovered in a storage unit in Sydney's Inner West. 

Qatar airways has been given the green light to secure a 25 per cent stake in Virgin airlines.

AND

Tributes pour in for Gossip Girl Star Michelle Trachtenberg following her shock death. 

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Last week we told you the date of the election, and this week we'll tell you who will win! 

Plus! We have both the PM and the opposition leader with questions about their property portfolios, but only one is under scrutiny. Why is that? 

And we couldn't go a week without talking about our friend Donal and his antics with the Russia/Ukraine war. 

All that and more!

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The Private Hospitals Association issues dire warning ahead of jump in health insurance premiums

A manhunt underway, following the shooting death of a woman, west of Brisbane

An Aussie cricketer cleared of a dodgy bowling action

And the NRL buzz breaking through, in Vegas

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The latest Inflation data has potentially put a dent in another interest rate cut.

The head of Australia's defence force has confirmed Chinese warships gave no notice before holding live fire drills off our coast.

And

Drake has pulled the pin on the remainder of his sold out Australia and New Zealand tour -- blaming a scheduling conflict!

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The Federal Government is waiting to find out from the US President if Australia will face tariffs on some metal products...

Headline inflation remains steady for the year to January.

AND

A co-star has revealed a young Ryan Reynolds was 'difficult' to work with! 

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A nurse has been charged over a video filmed at a Sydney hospital earlier this month, where she and another worker were allegedly recorded threatening harm to Israeli patients.

The Federal Opposition is facing a second day of scrutiny - as Labor continue's to demand answers about Peter Dutton's share purchases.

And health workers in Gaza say that at least six newborn babies have died in the past two weeks from hypothermia.

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Accusations fly amid revelations the opposition leader baught shares in banks day before bail out.

Government officials have revealed a Virgin pilot first raised the alarm about live fire drills being conducted by Chinese warships.

And

Justin Bieber has opened up about fatherhood.

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A major I-V-F provider in Australia says it now believes personal information of patients may have been accessed in a cyber attack. 

A member of the Bali Nine has had charges dating back 20 years dismissed in court. 

AND

Justin Bieber's reps have slammed public rumours on his wellbeing!

 

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Two Canberra Raiders players have apologised, after getting into a scuffle in Vegas, ahead of the opening round of the NRL season

Two men rounded up in outback NSW, after a violent incident in SA

The Aussies prepare for South Africa in the upcoming Champions Trophy match

And legendary R and B artist, Roberta Flack, dies at the age of 88

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The Federal Government says any peace secured in the war in Ukraine must be on Kyiv's terms.

Police say they will expand the search to the NSW south coast as they look for a fisherman missing, feared dead, after he went overboard. 

And

All the wins at this years SAG awards

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