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Lauren Huxley. It's a name most Australians will always remember after she endured a horrific attack at the hands of a stranger. He's showed no remorse and never to admitting to attacking her.

And playing cupid- loneliness can strike the best of us, but its harder when you're a retiree. So can we find the perfect match for them?

Plus It must be bloody delicious because this takeaway is battling thieves.. stealing their chicken salt. Even a cockatoo got in on it. 

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If you thought the DA process was complex, wait until what we've got for you today.

Plus Lizzie takes us through her day with Marrjon, a young teenager using the NDIS to gain some vital work experience.

And Steve's latest toys helping us chase down the bad guys. 

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Anais was just doing her job when a random passerby flipped a plate into her face breaking her tooth, has anyone seen this angry woman?
Plus council madness at the Hawkesbury- where the local volunteer journalists have been banned from council grounds including swimming pools. They've been told they're a hazard. 
Also Ailin's life in limbo- the 17 year old who is as Aussie as they come, yet why could she be kicked out of the country at any time.

Don't miss Lizzie's humble brag- she's put a challenge out to all runners on Strava to beat her legendary status.

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We're all feeling it right now- the budgets are stretched, and they are tight. 
We speak to Nine's  Money Effie Zahos about it and her very practical tips that help you get a leg up even when it feels impossible. 

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'Freedom'. That's how AnnastaciaPalaszczuk describes life post-politics. But it's the opposite that the former Queensland Premier will be remembered for. Her tough restrictions during the pandemic no doubt saving lives - but destroying others. n her nine years in the top job, there were four Prime Ministers - now, the chance to be honest about what she really thought. This is the extended interview with A Current Affair host Ally Langdon.

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What's it like to serve inside the White House?
We are very lucky to be joined by for Clinton Administration staffer and political commentator Laura Schwartz. From crisis, state dinners and taking every opportunity that grabs you- it's an inspirational listen... Also Steve's weird claim and link to former US President Bill Clinton.

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Sometimes when life throws you a challenge it can really make things go from bad to worse. However, the people you'll hear about in this episode show that all you need to do is find that jolly smile... whichever way it may come.

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This week Steve and Lizzie cover it all, from disgraced model agents chasing the limelight to missing houses and unsolved mysteries. But make sure to stick around for one very interesting sausage party where ACA even manages to get its very own snag...

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Lizzie travels to Western Australia to save the coral- and see it spawn.
Steve gets to the bottom of the chaos at a regional hospital.
And he's hated by child sex offenders in Australia, Lawyer Andrew Carpenter has tirelessly advocated and fought for victims, recently had a win after a long battle. Closing loop holes and protecting kids.

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On ACA we love a dodgy tradie.
Kelly who uses a wheelchair had her deck renoed, but now it's completely unusable.
Plus he calls himself the Honeybadger- he's the builder with many complaints and he even admits, his handy work could use some improving.
Plus Terry finally makes an honest woman out of Cecily- marrying her at 90.

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