The AFL is breathing a sigh of relief after the League was cleared of allegations players were feigning injuries to avoid positive drug tests. But the close call hasn't come without warning. Sports Integrity Australia says the AFL's drug policy needs an immediate overhaul recommending an independent committee to provide clear oversight and greater integrity.

For more, Campbell Brown joins. 

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Princess Anne is recovering in hospital after an accident with a horse.

For more, Daily Mirror Associate Editor Russell Myers joins. 

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A Melbourne woman has been left traumatised after her hot water bottle exploded in a matter of seconds while she was lying in bed leaving her with horrific burns. It comes as experts at the Alfred Hospital reveal a rise in similar injuries as Australians desperately search for cheaper ways to keep warm.

For more, hot water burn victim, Madeline Sirianni, and the Director of Victorian Adult Burns Service at The Alfred Hospital Dr Dane Holden join.  

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Sunrise is joined by Columnist Susie O'Brien and Journalist Joe Hildebrand to discuss Australia's incoming Governor-General's major pay increase and Albanese striking a deal with the Greens to water down vape legislation. 

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There are new calls to make housing a basic human right in Australia with Independent MPs demanding a bold new plan to fix a "dysfunctional" system. Independent Senator David Pocock and Sydney MP Kylea Tink are taking the bill to Parliament this week. If passed it would require the government to put together a 10-year national plan aimed at ending homelessness.

For more, Independent Senator David Pocock joins.

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A Tasmanian museum and art gallery has decorated the ladies' loos with several artworks by Picasso. The unusual move was made after a judge ruled a female-only 'Ladies Lounge' had to allow men after a man who was stopped from entering lodged a discrimination complaint.

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The appointment of former New South Wales Liberal Matt Kean as chair of the Climate Change Authority has been met with anger and dismay by some of his former colleagues.

For more, Liam Tapper reports.

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A 23-year-old man has been charged after allegedly bashing a rideshare driver and then stealing his car in Sydney's west.

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The Federal Government has watered down its promised ban on vapes after doing a deal with the crossbench.

For more, Ben Downie reports.

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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's 18-year-old son Tom has been pictured holding a bag containing white powder at a friend's Gold Coast apartment.

For more, Georgia Costi reports.

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