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Erin Patterson has learned her fate in her triple-murder trial; The findings of Australia's longest-running inquest have been handed down almost six years after a Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by police; Anthony Albanese's government has agreed to bolster aid by tens of millions to Fiji; A new anti-hate taskforce charged with tackling the "bigger picture" of anti-Semitism in Victoria will meet within days; President Donald Trump says the US is close to finalising several trade agreements in the coming days; King Charles has called on Britain to remember the "extraordinary courage and compassion" in the face of the horrors of the July 7 London bombings.

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Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney

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Do you get a sinking feeling every time you tap your card? Fear of spending money is hitting a new high, changing how we socialise, shop and make life decisions as cost of living pressures mount.

Plus, having a baby should be one of the happiest times in a person's life... so what's with post-natal rage?

And in headlines today, Elon Musk has announced a new political party, deepening his split with former ally President Donald Trump; A man has been charged over a fire at a Melbourne synagogue on Friday night; A woman in her 50s is in hospital after being seriously injured in a lion attack at a Queensland zoo over the weekend; Tributes are pouring in for Australian actor Julian McMahon, who has died of cancer at the age of 56.

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman

Guests: Carly Dober, Psychologist & Policy Coordinator for Australian Association of Psychologists

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A childcare operator is urgently reviewing its records amid concerns that an accused child sex offender may have worked at centres longer than previously believed; Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” has passed the U.S. House of Representatives; A man in his 50s from northern New South Wales has died after contracting Australian bat lyssavirus; Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have ended their engagement and will now co-parent their daughter, Daisy Dove.

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The verdict is in for crimes stacked against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Despite being found guilty of some, but not all of his alleged crimes, not everyone is happy. We're unpacking the jury's decisions.  

Plus, can eating McDonald's fries really help you get pregnant? We're debunking the biggest fertility myths and asking why we're so obsessed with old wives' tales.

And in headlines today Former Royal Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald has criticised the governments who haven't fulfilled the 2015 recommendation to implement a national model for working with children checks after man was accused of sexually abusing children in daycare; Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Donald Trump that Moscow will not be backing down from achieving their goals in Ukraine; Catherine the Princess of Wales has explained how the time after cancer treatment can be a difficult time; Singer Lily Allen says not wanting to have a baby is reason enough to have an abortion

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Sophie Newham, Principal Solicitor at Newham Legal

Dr David Greening, IVF and Fertility Expert at City Fertility 

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A wedding bus driver impaired by an opioid during a horror crash that killed 10 and injured 25 people has appealed against his 32-year jail sentence; A US judge has denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' request for release from jail ahead of sentencing; A former criminology doctoral student has pleaded guilty to murdering four roommates in an Idaho college town in 2022; Qantas customers are finding out if their personal information was exposed in a cyber attack, as they are warned to be on high alert for scams.

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A Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with more than 70 sexual offences against babies and toddlers, sending shockwaves through the early childhood sector.

As calls grow for more protection and safety protocols, we hear from the already small group of male educators, who are just concerned as parents. 

And in headlines today Sean 'Diddy' Combs found guilty of prostitution-related offences but cleared of more serious charges; Hamas has suggested it's open to a ceasefire agreement with Israel but is stopping short of accepting the US-backed proposal over whether it will end the war; Kayne West has had his Australian visa cancelled over a controversial song referencing Adolf Hitler in which the singer claims to be a Nazi; Oasis have announced a 30th anniversary reissue of their album (What's The Story) Morning Glory? that will feature new unplugged versions of classic tracks

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Guests: Nick Stephens, Early Childhood Educator 

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The jury at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial has reached a verdict on four of the five counts; Donald Trump said Israel has agreed to “the necessary conditions” to finalise a 60 day ceasefire in Gaza; QANTAS has experienced a significant data hack impacting six million customers; A third person has been charged over the disappearance and murder of teenager Pheobe Bishop.

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Does the Liberal party need a quota for women?

The party faces a stark reality - just six women among 28 elected officials, we examine whether quotas are the answer to fixing the Liberal Party's gender problem. 

Plus a major update in the case of the accused college share house murderer, which could see him avoid the death penalty. 

And in headlines today More than 1300 incidents have been reported as heavy rainfall and strong winds lash the NSW coast; The US Senate has passed President Donald Trumps big tax and spending bill; US President Donald Trump has threatened to pull all of Elon Musks subsidies saying it would make him pack up and head back to South Africa; The jury in the Sean Diddy Combs sex trafficking trial has asked to review parts of Cassie Ventura's testimony; Managers at the British hospital where Lucy Letby murdered 7 infants have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guests: Jess Wang, NewsWire Federal Politics Reporter 

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A 30 year old man has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students; A childcare worker has been charged with dozens of child sex offences, sparking a wider investigation into his roles at other centres; Prime Minister insists Australia is an important partner to the US, as he faces growing pressure to lock down an in-person meeting with US President Donald Trump; Beyonce was forced to stop one of her concerts in Texas when she almost fell out of a flying car.

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Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan

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Happy new financial year to all those who celebrate! 

If you're not already busy preparing your tax return, take a listen for all the changes you need to be across in effect from today.

Plus, if you've been wondering why adult friendships feel so much harder than they used to be, you're definitely not alone... 

And in headlines today Emergency crews are on standby as a 'cyclogenesis' low pressure system threatens to bring heavy rain & destructive winds to the NSW coast; The Israeli military has acknowledged civilians have been harmed while trying to access aid in Gaza, saying instructions have been issued following lessons learned; The jury in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial have begun to deliberate a verdict; Prince William's charity polo event has split with a donor who was allegedly offering a private meeting with the Prince and Princess of Wales to solicit donations

Read more about the Wednesday waffle here & adult friendships here

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Guests: Ailish Delaney, Mamamia News Writer

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