Melbourne billionaire Adrian Portelli is facing criminal charges for allegedly operating an unlawful lottery in Australia, targeting low-income Australians. He is scheduled to appear in court next month.

For more, Dr Xanthe Mallett Criminologist from the University of Newcastle joins.

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Sunrise is joined by Education Minister Jason Clare and Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to discuss the suspected arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne and Peter Dutton's chances at next year's federal election.

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Sunrise is joined by journalist, Deb Clay and the host of Triple M Nightshift, Luke Bona to discuss energy companies taking remote control over your power usage to address unstable supplies and a new poll hinting that Peter Dutton might just have what it takes to win the next federal election.

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The Reserve Bank is under growing pressure to bring forward an interest rate cut as new figures reveal the deepest hit to Australians' living standards on record. 

For more, the Founder of Fortlake Asset Management, Dr Christian Baylis joins.

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More Australians are leaving the rat race, with the Sunshine Coast topping the list of popular destinations. Greater Geelong, Lake Macquarie, Moorabool, and Maitland follow. Many are also choosing to stay in regional areas.

For more, Sunshine Coast mayor, Rosanna Natoli joins.

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A Queensland family has been forced to re-live their heartbreak after the teenager who broke into the home of Emma Lovell alongside another teen who stabbed her to death on Boxing Day 2022 was released upon sentencing. 

For more, the woman who started Emma's Law petition, Julie West joins.

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A  major manhunt is underway Melbourne reports a fourth child kidnapping attempt in a month, all in the east involving a white van. 

For more, Child Safety Expert, Kristie McVee joins.

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Sunrise is joined by the Founding Director of Western Sydney Women, Amanda Rose and broadcaster, Neil Mitchell to discuss the Common Wealth Bank holding off on charging some customers a withdrawal fee and building unions warning Woolworths they might join the workers' strike.

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With plane tickets and accommodation prices sky-high in Adelaide ahead of Gather Round, the AFL is freezing entry-level ticket prices to keep the game affordable for everyone. It's their way of tackling the rising cost of living and making sure footy stays accessible for all!

For more, South Australian Premier, Peter Malinauskus joins.

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With Christmas around the corner and no financial relief in sight, Aussies are wondering how to make it through. In just hours, new GDP figures will reveal what 2025 holds, with reports expected to show slow growth as households struggle with high inflation and interest rates.

For more, Behavioural Economist Evan Lucas joins.

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