Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has pledged a $200 million upgrade for the Bruce Highway.

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Former Bronco and rugby league legend, Steve Renouf, says the fight between two players is not a great look.

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Listen to the full Drive with Scott Emerson show from Friday April 1.

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The journalist and author Peter Greste has told Scott Emerson on 4BC Drive that he is not surprised about the comments made by Australia's ambassador after famously being held captive in Egypt in 2013.

Graham Fletcher, Australia's ambassador to China, said outside court that he had been denied entry to Beijing's secret trial of Cheng Lui after being accused of sharing state secrets.

"The easiest way to describe it is disappointed but not surprised," Mr Greste said.

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The two federal MPs join Scott to talk about federal politics.

The Federal Budget and the Budget-in-Reply

Ukraine asks for more support from Australia

Liberal Senator slams her own party and the Prime Minister

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The extension of the Chief Health Officer's emergency powers shows that Queensland is effectively under the lead of an unelected official.

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The state's Chief Health Officer's emergency powers have been extended until at least October, announcing that Queensland is close to its transmission peak as COVID cases continue to rise.

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The National Aged Care Director for the United Workers Union has said that the aged care sector has sought relief in Anthony Albanese's budget response after being in crisis for several years, with workers threatening strike action last week.

 

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People who have recovered from COVID-19 won't need to get tested again within 12 weeks, if symptoms re-emerge under new changes by Queensland Health.

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The mayor and Scott discuss the Sunshine Coast rail extension.

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