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Speaker 1 (00:04):
From the news talks had been Newsroom, this is newsfacs.
In this update, after five weeks of campaigning, millions of
Australians will cast their vote today to decide their future leader.
Widespread polls suggest current Prime Minister and Labor leader Anthony
Albanezi will win. If so, that would make him the
first prime minister since two thousand and four to win
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back to back elections. Despite the polls, it's been reported
Opposition leader Peter Dutton believes he can still pull off
a surprise win. Prince Harry is expressing his wish to
reconnect with family, especially as his father, King Charles ages.
In an exclusive BBC interview, the Duke of Sussex is
addressed losing his latest legal challenge around security arrangements in
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the UK. His taxpayer funded protection was downgraded in twenty
twenty after he's stopped being a working royal. Howry says
he wants to make peace with King Charles, and I
said life is precious.
Speaker 2 (01:02):
I don't know how much longer my father has. He
won't speak to me because of their security stuff.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
Realize the reconcile insurance companies are preparing for claims to
start rolling in after this week's wild weather. Heavy rains
caused flooding and landslides in Canterbury, which caused the state
of emergency declared for christ Church and Banks Peninsula. Well
Wellington saw extreme winds on Thursday, with roofs lifted and
power lines down. Insurance Council Chief Executive Chris Farvoyce says
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the more information those affected can gather before making a claim,
the better keep.
Speaker 2 (01:36):
Records, keep receipts, take photos and if we've got any
questions of the insurer before you make a claim, please
know that they're ready and happy to take questions. Say
we can get you back up on your feed.
Speaker 1 (01:46):
And over six thousand athletes are taking part in a
lot of the marathon this morning, which is expected to
bring an economic boost to the town. Metania Tapsle says
the forty two point two kilometer race around the lake
is a huge event for the town.
Speaker 2 (02:00):
This is massive for us.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
We know many people come, they stay the night before,
they stay the night of, and so for the whole
weekends or should it is just buzzy that's news sport
and Liam Lawson has clocked the eleventh fastest lap in
the sole practice session at Formula one's Miami Grand Prix
ahead of sprint race qualifying at eight point thirty this morning,
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Auckland FC coach Steve Corica is relishing the heightened expectations
on the youthful A League club after nailing the rare
achievement of winning the Premier's Plate in their first year.
Coraca says the Black Knights are determined to keep improving
as they attempt to create history with the first ever
Grand Final win by a first year club.
Speaker 2 (02:41):
It's the exciting time of year that you know, the
players play for to get into this position that we
are in now, and we have to make most of
it and enjoy it. Use of pressure to spare us
on to be better.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
Auckland f C wrap up their regular season away at
Western United tonight. That's Sport. I'm Diana Visits. For more news,
listen to News Talk set B live on iHeartRadio.