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  • The second debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been overshadowed by claims of ‘lies’ and careless ‘mistakes’; Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs have requested a two-month delay to his May 5 sex-trafficking trial in a letter to a federal judge in New York; A cyclone off the West Coast of Australia has strengthened to a category four system; It’s now been confirmed The Gossip Girl star, Michelle Trachtenberg, died from complications from diabetes mellitus.

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  • From diss tracks to Fortnite streams, politicians are trying everything to win over Gen Z voters this election - but are their attempts to be "down with the kids" actually working?

    Plus, Chinese manufacturers are going viral on TikTok by exposing how much luxury goods really cost to make...

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  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says security concerns won’t stop him from interacting with Australians; Two women have died in suspected domestic violence attacks in 24 hours; There’s bad news for caffeine addicts, chocoholics and red meat lovers, with new research finding the grocery items are making the planet sick; Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter is facing new sexual assault allegations in a lawsuit claiming he raped a woman twice while they were involved in a relationship in 2005.

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  • Katy Perry and an all-female crew have made history in space, but their Blue Origin flight has sparked both celebration and controversy... and does this mean we all need to start saving for our next out-of-this-world (literally) holiday? 

    Plus, an IVF mix-up at a Brisbane fertility clinic has left two families grappling with an unthinkable situation, as we investigate just how common these errors are and what safeguards are in place to protect patients.

    And in headlines today A second leaders debate will be hosted by the ABC with Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton hoping to win over Australia's undecided voters; The number of Australian tourists heading to the US has dropped, the falling Aus dollar and Donald Trump are being blamed; Kim Kardashian will testify in person in the trial against the men accused of stealing her jewellery from her in Paris; Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial is finding it difficult to find jurors with many saying they are unable to remain impartial.

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    Charlie Begg, Mamamia's Audience Editor

    Dr Devora Lieberman, Medical Director at City Fertility Clinic 

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  • Five years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and jailed, the former movie mogul is returning to court for a new trial; A Labor majority is becoming increasingly likely as the Prime Minister declares he's in for the long haul; Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken to the witness stand on the first day of an trust trial; The Princess of Wales has described how she experiences a "very spiritual and very intense emotional reconnection" when spending time in nature.

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  • The major parties have a sudden interest in first home buyers, but are what they're promising all its cracked up to be?

    Plus we asked women what concerns they're taking the the polls this election, and the results are in...

    Check out our interviews with Peter Dutton & Anthony Albanese

    And in headlines today Treasurer Jim Chalmers & Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor went head to head in a debate over housing, both sides accused of bad economic policy; Katy Perry is back on earth after helping man the first all female space flight in more than 60 years; Meta may have to sell off instagram and Whatsapp as they face an antitrust trial in the US; Ed Sheeran says he knows it's weird to build a village of his own around his home in England but just wants some privacy for his family.

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    Charlie Begg, Mamamia's Audience Editor

    Cass Green, Mamamia's Morning Editor

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  • Two people have been charged after a tragic shooting accident claimed the life of a nine-year-old boy near Goulburn, in southern New South Wales; Australia is facing a maths crisis, and it’s not just students feeling the pressure; The helicopter that crashed into New York’s Hudson River last week, killing all six people has been found to have had no flight recorders on board; Mickey Rourke has left Celebrity Big Brother after a heated altercation with Chris Hughes, which producers said was the "final straw" following repeated bad behaviour; Coachella 2025 happened in the Colorado Desert over the weekend and as always, celebrities were everywhere, and the performances were unforgettable. 

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  • Behind Dubai's glittering facade of luxury and influencer lifestyles lies a dark reality for women who find themselves caught in dangerous situations at private parties.

    Plus, as Netflix announces the leads for a new Pride and Prejudice adaptation and filming continues for a reworked Wuthering Heights, we're asking if we really need more versions of the beloved classics.

    And in headlines today Labor announced a $1000 immediate tax write off for work expenses, a further 1000,000 homes for first home buyers & the expansion of the 5% deposit scheme; The coalition announced a first home buyer scheme where the interest on the first $5650,000 of their mortgage will be tax deductible when buying a new home; Dignitaries mark 1 year since the Bondi Junction stabbing attack; Health experts are calling on all Aussies to get a flu jab as 2025 records more cases of Influenza B than at the same time in recent years; Matilda's star Mary Fowler has injured her knee in the Man City semi final clash with Man United

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    Tina Burke, Mamamia's Entertainment Editor 

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  • We're back for another weekend edition of good news for your listening pleasure. 

    This week Claire Murphy and Taylah Strano share the smile-worth stories they couldn't stop thinking about; from nostalgia-fuelled scent research to a very unserious conversation about a certain coverboy's new ad campaign. 

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  • Treasurer Jim Chalmers has supported Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock’s view that Australia is in a strong position to handle the impact of Donald Trump’s US tariffs; A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, killing all six people on board after it broke apart midair; Australia’s youngest convicted murderer is back in custody just weeks after being released under strict supervision; Great news for Pride and Prejudice fans: Netflix has just announced its new Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.

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  • As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Bondi Junction stabbings, we remember the six lives lost on that devastating Saturday afternoon and the stories of those who were taken too soon.

    Plus, with a coronial inquest set to begin later this month, 7NEWS Anchor Angela Cox helps us understand how this event changed our community forever and what questions still need to be answered.

    And in news headlines today The coalition says they will wind back the scheme to lower emissions from Australian cars if they win at the election; Polling shows the coalition may be at risk of losing more seats; An Australian girls is believed to have died at a cooking school fire in Singapore; A bill that saw a NZ MP break out into the Haka in parliament last year, has been defeated 112 to 11; Andrew Tate is the subject of a civil case int he UK, court documents show women accusing him of physical and sexual assault and threats including the use of a gun.

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  • The Australian stock market experienced a significant boost after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on tariffs; Rural and regional Australia could share in billions of dollars to fill gaps in critical infrastructure, childcare and health services; Australians with a passion for trading cards, coins and collectables have built fortunes big and small; And Lady Gaga has announced her first tour in Australia in 11 years. 

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  • If you're one of the 15 million people who sent their DNA to 23andMe, your genetic information could soon be up for sale as the company faces bankruptcy, we investigate what this means for your privacy.

    Plus, we're unpacking that wild White Lotus season three finale and looking ahead to what's in store for season four.

    And in news headlines today US President Donald Trump has paused some tariffs for 90 days while raising those on China to 125%; The coalition has given two different timeline for when their gas policy would impact Australian household power bills; Green leader Adam Bandt says if Labor needs their help to win government, they'll need to rethink negative gearing; Michelle Obama says she and Barack aren't getting a divorce she's just in a position she can now make decisions on her own.

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    Dr Megan Prictor, Senior Lecturer in Health, Law & Emerging Technologies at Melbourne Law School. 

    Cass Green, Mamamia's Morning Editor

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  • Opposition leader Peter Dutton has confirmed his father suffered a heart attack before the first leaders’ debate of the election campaign; The Australian Securities Exchange is once again in freefall; Meghan Markle has released the first episode of her new podcast Confessions of a Female Founder; American biotech company Colossal Biosciences says it has produced three once-extinct wolves, known as ‘Dire Wolves’.

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  • With just three weeks until the federal election, both leaders are making major policy shifts while an unprecedented number of voters remain undecided.

    Plus, in an Australian first, we examine a landmark ruling that's changing how our legal system approaches domestic violence cases.

    If you or someone you know needs support, contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

    And in today's headlines the audience has given Anthony Albanese the win in the first leaders debate of the federal election 44% to 35%'; Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky claims Chinese citizens have been captured fighting for Russia in eastern Ukraine; Prince Harry is back in the UK fighting the decision to remove his security; Madonna and Elton have ended their decades long feud and may collaborate on a new song.

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    Guests:  Tim Lester, 7News Politics & National Security Correspondent 

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  • Thousands of NSW public hospital doctors have begun a three-day strike, pleading for better pay and conditions; Australia's unemployment rate risks shooting up as an escalating trade war slams the brakes on the world economy; The Israeli military says an initial investigation into the killing of 15 emergency workers in the south of the Gaza Strip last month shows that the incident occurred "due to a sense of threat"; The King and Queen have released three official 20th wedding anniversary photographs before their big day

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  • Last week US President Donald Trump announced "reciprocal" tariffs across the globe.

    While the world tries to understand what these new trade rules mean, we're already starting to see the impacts. 

    Plus, as Married At First Sight wraps up its most controversial season yet where does it leave the future of the show? 

    And in news headlines today Labor announces a $1 billion mental health care package to make it easier for Aussies to seek and get care; Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will face off in a leaders debate in Sydney tonight; Donald Trump has threatened a further 50% tariff on Chinese goods of they don't reverse a tariff they put in place last week; Virginia Guiffre has been released from hospital after saying she had just days to live, instead revealing she is the alleged victim of domestic violence; The Matildas won their match against South Korea in Newcastle 2-0 in front of a record 28,000 strong crowd

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  • Voters are running out of time to enrol or update their details ahead of the May 3 federal election;  The inquest into the 2024 Bondi Junction mass stabbing has been widened to examine how the media reported the tragedy, after families of the six victims expressed "significant distress" over graphic and insensitive coverage; The United Nations is warning that cuts to foreign aid—led by the US and UK—risk undoing decades of progress in reducing maternal deaths; At Microsoft’s 50th anniversary event, leaders looked back on its early glory days of the new Excel feature—and ahead to a future driven by AI

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  • Everything we thought we knew about women's fitness has been turned on its head, so how exactly should we be working up a sweat? 

    Plus, if you've been feeling 'meh' since January, April Theory suggests you're not alone.

    And in news headlines today Opposition leader Peter Dutton has dumped the push to end working from home for all public service workers and cutting 41,000 jobs; Aussies warned to monitor for symptoms of measles after an infected tourist travelled to multiple locations across Queensland; Trump's tariffs have wiped trillions off the stock market as the world responds with retaliatory tariffs and trade offs; Research shows middle aged women who experience loneliness are at a higher risk of dying; Paul Giamatti says while the late Dame Maggie Smiths character isn't in the last Downton Abbey movie, her presence is definitely felt 

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  • Taking a break from the usual news cycle chaos, we're bringing you a special weekend episode filled with the good news stories you might have missed.

    From heartwarming medical breakthroughs to unexpected acts of kindness, Claire Murphy joins Taylah Strano to share some smile-worthy headlines that prove there's still plenty of good happening in the world.

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