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The hands of the Doomsday Clock have moved, and the news is sobering.

We explain what's driven the decision and why scientists say this isn't a prophecy of doom, but a call to action.

Plus, we’re escaping to the Ton! Bridgerton Season 4 (Part 1) drops today, and all eyes are on the new leading lady: Sydney’s own Yerin Ha.

We talk to Watch Party's Grace Rouvray about what's in store for Bridgerton's steamiest season yet. 

And in headlines today, US President Donald Trump has taken to social media to inform Iran that a massive armada was on its way to the region and threatening violence; Police investigating an explosive device thrown into a crowd at a Perth Invasion Day rally say they are still looking into whether it is a terrorist attack; With parliament set to resume on Monday it’s unclear who will fill the 6 vacant shadow ministry positions left open after the breakdown of the coalition as former PM Tony Abbott weighs in on the leadership struggle; Telstra has warned its customers who have an older iPhone model that their latest software update may stop it from accessing the network including to make Triple 0 calls; Kim Kardashian has revealed why photos of Harry and Megan at Mum Kris Jenner’s birthday were posted and then taken down

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guest: Grace Rouvray, Host of Watch Party

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Surfers and swimmers are being asked to return to the water to commemorate schoolboy Nico Antic who died after being mauled by a shark; Homes in the Victorian town of Gellibrand have no access to clean water after the Carlisle River bushfire damaged the local treatment plant; US ICE personnel will help protect American delegations at next month's ​Winter Olympics in Italy; Action-packed dark comedy "One Battle After Another" has led the nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards, with vampire thriller and box office smash "Sinners" also widely recognised; The sequel to the movie that gave teenage girls of the 80s many feelings with Patrick Swayze in those tight black pants, Dirty Dancing will begin production later this year

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What is actually happening in Minneapolis?

Two citizens have been killed at the hands of ICE agents as they attempted to warn immigrant communities that officers are in the neighbourhood or to protect fellow protestors.

People are angry, confused and concerned that law enforcement are out to get them. Today we speak to Minneapolis local and journalist Susan Jones to find out exactly how people are feeling.

And in headlines today, The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants and ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear to explain why he shouldn't be held in contempt; Heatwave conditions are set to continue across inland regions of south-east Australia, as coastal cities enjoy a brief reprieve; Homes have been destroyed and fresh orders to evacuate have been issued for dozens of small towns near a large bushfire burning in Victoria; For the first time in two-and-a-half years the UN’s children’s agency has been able to deliver school kits with learning materials into ‍Gaza; Singer Deni Hines has quit the I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here jungle, saying it was because she couldn’t go to the toilet

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Guest: Susan Jones, Minneapolis-based Journalist

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A 29-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly discovered explosives and a tactical vest at a home following a pro-Palestine and Invasion Day rally in central Perth; US President Donald Trump has signalled a de-escalation of federal immigration operations in Minnesota, following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents; Allies of federal Liberal Leader Sussan Lee are mounting a public defense of her leadership -  as speculation of a formal challenge reaches a "frenzy" ahead of Parliament's return; and the final three members of Australia's Winter Olympic team have been officially confirmed, as athletes begin arriving in Italy for the Milan-Cortina Games. 

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We have a new Australian of the Year, and she’s literally trained to leave the planet. 

Astronaut and space engineer Katherine Bennell-Pegg has made history as the first person to qualify as an astronaut under the Australian flag.

Today we sit down with Katherine to celebrate her already impressive career, and find out what the next 12 months as Australian of the Year look like ahead. 

And in headlines today, Police are investigating after a potential explosive device was thrown into the crowd at an invasion day rally in Perth; Scorching heatwave conditions continue to grip Victoria, SA and parts of NSW, keeping authorities on high alert; Israel has ‍retrieved the remains of the last remaining hostage held ​in the Gaza Strip; Video of ICE shooting victim Alex Pretti show him giving tribute to veteran; Raper Kanye West has issued an apology for years of erratic behaviour and antisemitic rants claiming it was due to bipolar disorder

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Guest: Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australian of the Year 2026

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The surviving victim of the Lake Congelligo shooting has spoken to 9 news about the moment suspected gunman Julian Ingram laughed as he allegedly shot his friend’s Mum; Nico Antic, the 12 year old boy who was attacked by a shark off a NSW beach last week has sadly died from his injuries; A pack of dingoes will be put down after being deemed an unacceptable public safety risk following the death of a Canadian backpacker; US immigration agents have shot and killed another US citizen in Minneapolis, sparking fierce ‍protests and condemnation from local leaders; Trailblazing space scientist, astronaut Katherine Bennell Pegg has been recognised as the 2026 Australian of the year; The Spice Girls have reunited to celebrate a Emma Bunton's 50th

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Police have revealed the identity of the victims and the man believed to be involved in a triple homicide in the small NSW town of Lake Cargelligo; Sussan Ley says the door is still  open to reconciling with the Nationals even as the regional party demands she quit as opposition leader; New Zealand emergency crews are continuing their search for victims of a landslide that hit a busy ‍campground on the country's North Island due to heavy rains that has killed at least 2 people with 9, including children still missing; It’s been revealed that Australia’s youngest Olympian for the winter games kicking off in Milan Cortina next month, has a Dad who made news headlines, for chasing down a home intruder in his undies; Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Conor Storrie will be torch bearers for the Winter Olympic Games next month; Paris Hilton has opened up about the private intimate video that was leaked of her back when she was just 19, saying it wasn’t a scandal, it was abuse; Harry Styles has announced a new world tour that will wrap up in Australia at the end of the year

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The Liberal-National Coalition has imploded for the second time in less than a year. 

So what happens now? And is Sussan Ley still safe as the leader of the opposition? Amy Remeikis has the answers. 

And in headlines today, Police are searching a "large area" for a shooter who killed three people and injured a fourth in the small central west NSW town of  Lake Cargelligo; The Liberals are preparing for a challenge to Sussan Ley's leadership, likely when parliament returns in February, although exact details on the timing have not been confirmed; Anthony Albanese has delivered an emotional apology to the loved ones of those killed in the Bondi massacre; A UK court has heard that Barron Trump, the youngest son of US President Donald Trump, called police in London to explain that he believed a female friend of his had been assaulted; Segregation-era vampire thriller Sinners starring Michael ‍B Jordan, has set a record for the most Academy Award nominations of ​any film, with 16

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Guests: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute & Contributing Editor at The New Daily

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The Nationals have officially split from the Coalition, with leader David Littleproud saying the partnership has become “untenable” under Liberal leader Sussan Ley; US President Donald Trump says he has agreed on a “framework of a future deal” regarding Greenland; Gen X has now become the generation with the most property wealth in Australia; Unsealed, private texts between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively were just made public. 

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Today, Australia observes a formal National Day of Mourning to honour the 15 people whose lives were taken in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

How is the country marking this moment of reflection? And how can you at home do the same?

Plus, Mamamia’s Annaliese Todd weighs in on the modern shift toward preferring daughters and makes the case for raising the next generation of actually good men.

And in headlines today, the coalition between the Liberals and Nationals looks to be on the brink of failing again after frontbenchers from the regional party tendered their mass resignations, only for Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to reject them; US President Donald Trump has ruled out ​the use of force in his bid to control Greenland, but said in a speech in Davos that ⁠no other country can secure the Danish territory; Prince Harry held back tears as he said the Daily Mail had made his wife Meghan's life "an absolute misery" during his appearance in ​the witness box at London's High Court in his privacy lawsuit against the paper's publisher; Taylor Swift  and Alanis Morissette have been named among the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees

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