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Australian cruising fans are in shock after the announcement that one of our most popular cruise lines is shutting down local operations next year. After almost a century of sailing in Australia from March 2025, P&O Cruises will be absorbed into sister company Carnival Cruise Line. All Pacific Explorer cruises scheduled to set sail after that date were cancelled.

For more, cruise commentator, Honida Beram, and cruise lecturer at Griffith University, Johnnel Smith join. 

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Australia's biggest food and beverage manufacturers are in the spotlight as a new scorecard by Deakin University reveals they're not doing enough to address unhealthy diets. A new report shows the industry is falling short of government targets with companies receiving an average nutrition score of just 50 out of 100. The poor performance has sparked calls for urgent action from the federal government.

For more, Deakin University Professor Gary Sacks joins. 

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The next time you're flying you may want to think twice before accepting that glass of wine and settling in for a snooze with new research showing that drinking on planes before napping could seriously hurt your heart. 

For more, Dr Ginni Mansberg joins. 

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A bold new push is underway to force Aussie shops and venues to accept cash. Several Independent MPs have called for $25,000 penalties for businesses that refuse to accept cash payments for transactions under $10,000. It comes after Australia's use of bank notes falls to just 13 per cent. But Andrew Gee, Bob Katter and Dai Le argue Australians should at least have the option to pay with them.

For more, Independent MP Andrew Gee joins. 

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Aussie taxpayers are losing billions of dollars funding fraudulent use of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. And the problem could be far bigger than first thought. Last night on 7NEWS, the minister responsible revealed up to 10% of the $45bn scheme could be getting rorted.

For more,  7's Political Editor Mark Riley reports.

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Sydney's Inner West Council has voted to dedicate $10M to save Leichhardt Oval. The funds will be used to renovate the famous Wests Tigers home ground and an extra 40 million dollars will be used to renovate the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre.

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Queensland wife killer Andrew John Cobby is hoping 'dramatic' new DNA evidence will grant him an appeal on his life sentence.

For more, Liam Bland reports.

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Accused High Country killer Greg Lynn has admitted to police he stole cash from two campers he's accused of murdering.

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The country's cruise industry has been dealt a major blow after news popular line, P&O, will no longer sail the seas.

For more, Georgia Costi reports.

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Victoria police has released new CCTV as they try to solve a suspicious fire at a gym in Ballarat last month. It's understood two men forced the doors open pouring accelerant on the premises lighting it on fire. 

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