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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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News Worthy Wednesday: In today’s episode, Special Projects Editor Kristin Shorten reveals the harrowing details of a female medic who alleges she was tortured and abused during Australian Defence Force interrogration training. Plus, Donald Trump claim Iran has given the US a 'very big and expensive' present, and calls for a national fuel rationing plan as the oil crisis intensifies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals the grocery item getting more expensive due to the Iran war. Plus, the International Energy Agency boss says fuel crisis worse than 1970s & who was hit in $56b ASX dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Federal Politics Reporter Caitlyn Rintoul unpacks Anthony Albanese's tense encounter with hecklers during a Ramadan event at Lakemba Mosque. Plus, dramatic scenes from Broome after a light plane crashes into croc-infested mangroves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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