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Star news flash briefing brings you the latest Australian and World news, from politics to sport and entertainment headlines.

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Today · 3 min
Victorian Poultry Farms Ordered Into Lockdown Over Birdflu Concerns
Victorian poultry farms have been ordered into lockdown to prevent the spread of Birdflu. The Federal Government is denying claims the U-S has established it's own military base in Perth. And This Hollywood couple have held a secret wedding reception. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yesterday · 3 min
Gambling Reforms Stalled
The Albanese Governments 'Gambling reform bill' is dead in the water with with the Coalition, Greens and cross bench all calling for changes. Plans for Coles to move 1000 jobs off shore as it competes with Amazon. And Aussie Billionaire James Packer married for a third time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yesterday · 3 min
ABC Apologises To Billionaire Mining Magnate Over Aired Skit
The ABC has formally apologised to mining billionaire Gina Rinehart over a graphic satirical segment aired. The States and Territories are all backing new national E-bike safety rules. And Olivia Rodrigo puts Donal Trump on blast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday · 3 min
Chris Bowen Quiet On Net-Zero
Energy Minister Chris Bowen is 'copping flak' after his National Press Club Address. A fifth of Australian bird species are at 'extreme risk' with calls growing for a bird-flu vaccination program. And Two Iranian footballers now citizens of Australia after making global headlines at the Women's Asia Cup back in March See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday · 3 min
Labor Accused Of Being Divided Over Immigration Policy
The federal government denies it's divided over immigration policy. Labor will force data centres to produce their own renewable energy. And Ed Sheeran helped write TWO songs on current streaming charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday · 3 min
Federal Government Announces Solar Plan
Energy Minister Chris Bowen unveiling a 20% percent discount on solar panels for businesses, schools and community originations. An arson attack on a Victorian defense manufacturer is now being investigated as an 'act of Terror'. And How would you feel paying for overhead luggage on flights? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday · 3 min
Gambling Inquiry Gets Heated
Prominent betting companies admit they're not sure how much of their revenue comes from proceeds of crime. One Nation trails in Victoria in latest opinion polls. And Did this high-profile couple secretly tie the knot? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday · 3 min
Australia's gambling industry under scrutiny
The federal governments senate inquiry into the gaming sector continues in Canberra today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday · 3 min
One Nation Goes Full Trump In Banning Media From Press Conference
The Federal Opposition is urging the competition watchdog to do more to make sure service stations aren't price gouging. First mass causality event from Bird flu confirmed. And Will Barbie get a sequel? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sunday · 2 min
Price gouging at the pump 'under the microscope'
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is asking the ACCC to be on the lookout as the governments fuel excise cut lifts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Saturday · 3 min
More Pain at the Pump as Fuel Excise Discount Ends
The government is resisting calls to extend the fuel excise cut which comes to an end at midnight Dozens of sick and dead birds discovered World football boss ignores calls to stand down of World Cup controversy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 31 · 2 min
Fears for Farmers as Bird Flu Spreads
The poultry industry is on high alert after the first Australian seagull tested positive to a deadly strain Concerning number of kids flouting social media ban Hamas agrees to ceasefire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 31 · 3 min
States Rebel Over Labor's Health Insurance Plans
Some states are pushing back on federal plans to cut private health insurance rebates for over 65s. Two Melbourne ISIS brides have pled not guilty to crimes against humanity charges. And Barack Obama shares his summer playlist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 30 · 2 min
Optus Is Being Sued Over A Major Network Outage In September
ACMA is taking Optus to the Federal Court over the telco's 14 hour network outage in September last year. A drone attack has targeted Egypt's infrastructure for the first time during the US Iran war. And. Post Malone is collaborating with Sesame Street with a guest appearance on the children's TV show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 30 · 3 min
Federal Labor M-P Charged With Assault
A Federal Labor MP is facing up to 14 years in jail charged with assault. OPTUS is facing what could be one of the biggest corporate penalties in Australian history! And George Clooney and family forced to flee French wildfires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 29 · 2 min
Economists Warn Mortgage Holders Not To Bank On A Rates Hold
Mortgage holders are being told not to bank on interest rates being put on hold just yet, off the back of better than expected inflation numbers. Two Greek firefighters have been killed battling wildfires in Crete. And. The Dolphins break their record of the most medals won at a Commonwealth Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 29 · 3 min
Pressure On Interest Rates Dissipates As Inflation Eases
The Treasurer welcomes a below-expected inflation rate but admits there is still work to do to ease cost of living pressures. Experts say extreme weather overseas could spell danger for our upcoming bushfire season. And New snapshots from the Royals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 28 · 3 min
A Huge Earthquake Rocks Japan
Dozens of people are feared dead after a 7.1 magnitude tremor hit Japan's Kyushu region. US President Donald Trump meets with his Ukrainian and Israeli counterparts separately at the White House. And. The Australian athletes continue their medals blitz at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 28 · 3 min
A Massive Day In Victorian Parliament With One Premier Gone
Ben Carroll has been elected to replace Jacinta Allan as Victorian Premier. Warnings from the RBA board. And Another famous nepo baby drops surname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 27 · 3 min
Australian Schools Warned About The Rise Of AI Deepfakes Targeting Students
Australian schools are being told it's no longer safe to share images and videos online, following a spike in AI generated deepfakes targeting students and teachers. The nation could get its first new oil refinery since the 60s, with a proposed site in WA. And. French President Emmanuel Macron describes the wildfires englufing south western France as “the hardest situation since World War II”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.