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The Nightly Five

Get in front of tomorrow’s news today, with the Nightly Five podcast hosted by Ben O’Shea.  Punchy news and analysis.  We’ll keep you ahead of the game, Monday to Friday! Subscribe on your favourite podcast player and visit the thenightly.com.au

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    RBA puts rates on hold & Aussie World Cup ref CLEARED for white supremacist gesture

    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why the RBA keeping rates on hold today is not all good news. Plus, an Aussie World Cup ref has been CLEARED for an alleged white supremacist gesture during a game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 99

    Rates on HOLD! RBA refuses hike but hints it could be coming

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  3. 98

    WA Govt denies FDV housing move is waitlist in a waitlist

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  4. 97
  5. 96

    Unpacking Trump’s Iran peace deal & Albo hints at fuel excise cut extension

    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks Trump’s peace deal with Iran and examines who REALLY won the war. Plus, Albo hints fuel excise cut could be extended & a Labor deal with Greens looms on tax reforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 95

    Labor must deal with Greens to pass tax reforms. What does that look like?

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  7. 94

    Albo hints at fuel excise cut extension amid polls putting Pauline in front

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  8. 93

    IRAN: Trump declares peace but who REALLY won the war?

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  9. 92

    Govt’s $47b housing plan under fire, Newcastle nuclear sub base & goblin shark

    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea finds out why the Albanese Govt’s $47 billion housing plan has only delivered 1432 houses. Plus, will Newcastle get a nuclear sub base & first ever vid of rare goblin shark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. 91
  11. 90

    Nuclear sub base for Newcastle? There’s just one small (not small) problem

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  12. 89

    First EVER footage of goblin shark in the wild captured by Aussie scientists

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  13. 88

    More AUKUS doubts, social media ban is failing & Pauline Hanson gets emotional

    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals AUKUS doubts over UK sub production. Plus, why Australia’s top cyber safety expert says Govt’s U16 social media ban has FAILED & Pauline Hanson gets emotional in WASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. 87

    Expert: Govt’s U16 social media ban FAILED. Here’s why

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  15. 86

    More AUKUS doubts as UK sub production under fire

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  16. 85

    Pauline Hanson reveals DV past, gets emotional at WA event

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  17. 84

    Iran Warship: Aussie submariners sent to bunks before strike

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  18. 83

    Bondi Royal Commission Day 1, Aussies vs Iran warship & recession fears

    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks a harrowing Day 1 of the Bondi Royal Commission. Plus, why Aussie submariners were sent to their bunks before Iran warship strike & NAB’s recession fear grows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. 82

    BONUS: Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg talks humans on the moon & Katy Perry in space

    As the first astronaut to train under the Australian flag, Katherine Bennell-Pegg has become a national trailblazer. Chosen from a field of more than 22,000 applicants, she completed her intensive basic training in 2024 as part of an elite class of six. In this special bonus episode of News Worthy, Ben O’Shea speaks with Katherine about her journey from space engineer to qualified astronaut, diving into the European Space Agency’s rigorous selection process and what it really takes to make the grade. Katherine discusses common misconceptions about life in orbit and explains why missions like Artemis are vital for driving innovation and inspiring future generations back on Earth. Plus, she reveals her thoughts on the rise of space tourism and Katy Perry’s infamous Blue Origin flight. Katherine Bennell-Pegg is coming to Perth for a special breakfast held by The Nightly at Crown Perth on Wednesday May 27. Head to sevenwestevents.com.au for further details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. 81

    Bondi Royal Commission: Harrowing stories on Day 1

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  21. 80

    NAB CEO drops R-Word (recession) amid profit PLUNGE

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  23. 78

    Police allege murder after 5yo's body found

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  25. 76

    G8 Education: Are abuse allegations or profits behind shock closures?

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  26. 75

    Grim update on 5yo Sharon, inflation spike & Albo heckled

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  27. 74

    Sharon Granites: NT Police find underwear in search for missing 5yo

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  28. 73

    Inflation spike a bad sign for homeowners before RBA meeting next week

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  29. 72

    Albo heckled in Perth & pinned down on windfall profits gas tax

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  30. 71

    Albo's leadership tested in fuel security race

    In today’s episode, as Anthony Albanese locks in a new fuel deal with Singapore, Channel 7’s Mark Riley unpacks what the arrangement entails, and why it is a true test of the Prime Minister’s leadership and ability to secure the nation’s fuel supplies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  31. 70

    PMs leadership put to the test in fuel negotiations

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  32. 69

    Albo heads to Singapore for fuel negotiation & battered communities brace for cyclone Maila

    In today’s episode, with Anthony Albanese heading to Singapore to secure more fuel for Australia, economics reporter Stephen Johnson explains why the Prime Minister will be holding a trump card in negotiations.  Plus, the Bureau of Meteorology is warning communities still recovering from Cyclone Narelle to prepare for another severe weather event, as they track category 4 cyclone Malia, expected to make landfall on the Queensland coast in the next several days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  33. 68

    Australia’s ‘trump card’ in Singapore fuel negotiation

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  34. 67

    BOM warns communities recovering from Narelle to prepare for another cyclone

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  35. 66

    Mines running out of fuel, RBA axes c/c surcharges & vape cancer link

    News Worthy Tuesday: In today’s episode, Ben O'Shea unpacks which WA mines are 10 days away from running out of diesel. Plus, the Reserve Bank's ban on credit and debit card surcharge fees, also a new study reveals links between vaping and cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  36. 65

    RBA axes credit card surcharges to save consumers $1.6B

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  37. 64

    Run out of fuel in 10 days – WA mine site crisis

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  38. 63

    Vaping causes cancer, new study finds

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  39. 62

    Dezi Freeman is dead, Albo cuts fuel excise & Narelle aftermath

    News Worthy Monday: In today’s episode, with accused cop killer Desi Freeman shot and killed by Police, Channel 7's Cassie Zervos unpacks events at the remote rural Victorian property, with the hunt now on for those who helped him. Plus, Anthony Albanese cuts the fuel excise to help struggling Aussie motorists and the full extent of Cyclone Narelle’s devastation on Exmouth is revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  40. 61

    Petrol Crisis: Albo HALVES fuel excise from Apr 1

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  41. 60

    Narelle Aftermath: Exmouth “wiped off map”, wildlife devastated

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  42. 59

    How police GOT Dezi Freeman

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  43. 58

    Cyclone Narelle smashes WA & Albo’s fuel crisis plan

    In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea speaks to an Exmouth local about “crazy intense” Cyclone Narelle and its devastation on the town. Plus, Albo’s fuel plan & why Trump said Australia is “not great”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  44. 57

    Fuel Crisis: Will Albo’s plan cut fuel excise?

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  45. 56

    “Not great”: Trump SLAMS Australia over Iran response

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  46. 55

    Cyclone Narelle: “Crazy intense” - Exmouth local describes destruction

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  47. 54

    Cyclone Narelle: “Next in line” Carnarvon braces for impact

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  48. 53

    “Weird” Cyclone Narelle to hit WA, Iran trolls & tech giants GUILTY

    News Worthy Thursday: In today’s episode, an expert's weather warning for Perth as Tropical Cyclone Narelle gets upgraded to a category 4 'monster' storm. Plus, Iran trolls Donald Trump over peace plans and Meta found liable for causing mental health distress in a young user. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  49. 52

    NARELLE: “Weird” cyclone to SMASH Perth, Gero

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  50. 51

    Iran TROLLS Trump, wants Strait of Hormuz

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Get in front of tomorrow’s news today, with the Nightly Five podcast hosted by Ben O’Shea.  Punchy news and analysis.  We’ll keep you ahead of the game, Monday to Friday! Subscribe on your favourite podcast player and visit the thenightly.com.au

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