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7NEWS PM Briefing: May 23, 2022 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After weeks of campaigning and a stunning Labor victory, Anthony Albanese will be sworn in this morning as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia; the World Health Organisation is warning the monkeypox virus is likely to spread to more countries where the disease is not typically found; a world first treatment developed in Australia could mean researchers are a step closer to finding a cure for type one diabetes. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The leaders are hitting the campaign trail in a final push to sway voters, Scott Morrison receiving a boost with the unemployment rate dropping to its lowest level in almost 50 years; Victoria's Triple-0 call service will undergo sweeping changes after a report revealed serious shortfalls have led to deaths; Kathleen Folbigg's ex-husband has condemned the news of another judicial inquiry into the deaths of their four children. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 19, 2022 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Prime Minister has knocked a child to the ground during a soccer match in Tasmania; Scott Morrison will be hoping for a campaign boost when the unemployment rate is revealed today, after data showed wages are going backwards; and Australia's biggest homebuilder Metricon has denied reports it's in financial strife. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 18, 2022 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's been a last-minute surge in support for the Coalition, with a new poll showing the election race tightening just days before Australians cast their votes; a gunman has been charged, after allegedly opening fire on a Gold Coast street; Commonwealth Bank launches a new housing loan called 'Unloan', offering no frills, no fees and an interest rate that goes down every year. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: May 17, 2022 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the global economy grapples with rising inflation and interest rates, cryptocurrencies haven't escaped the panic of investors. Despite a recent bounce back, Bitcoin is still well down on it's November peak, while a so-called 'stablecoin' Terra is now almost worthless. Network Finance Editor Gemma Acton explains what's going on in the world of crypto and the future of the digital coins. Subscribe to The Latest podcast: https://smarturl.it/thelatest7news Don't miss The Latest, streaming Monday-Thursday at 8pm AEST exclusively first on 7plus, followed by The Latest bulletin on Channel 7 (check local guides). Get the latest from 7NEWS across the day at 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus.com.au/news; and tune in for 7NEWS nightly at 6. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed he's not planning to stand aside as Liberal party leader if he loses the election; a prominent Western Sydney mayor has been stabbed in front of his young family during a home invasion; a new survey suggests almost three million Australians won't be renewing their private health insurance this year. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7NEWS PM Briefing: May 16, 2022 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The cricketing world is in mourning once again, after legend Andrew Symonds died when his truck rolled off the road outside Townsville; the Federal Election campaign has entered the final stretch, with just days left until the nation goes to the polls; a new survey has found one in five businesses has fallen victim to hackers in the past 12 months. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 13, 2022 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fresh alerts have been issued for parts of South East Queensland, with flooding now forcing residents to head to higher ground; Scott Morrison is expected to announce his plan to crack down on foreign criminals, as Anthony Albanese commits millions of dollars to protecting the Great Barrier Reef; and a veteran scuba diver and superyacht tour guide has been charged over Tuesday's bungled cocaine shipment that left a man dead at the Port of Newcastle. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 12, 2022 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Less than two weeks out from the Federal Election, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have had their final showdown overnight with Anthony Albanese declared the winner in Seven's 'Pub Test'; dams are spilling, residents are flooded in and thousands are without power across Queensland's South East as the weather emergency worsens; Craig McLachlan has broken down in court, claiming he felt like a social outcast after being publicly accused of sexually harrassing female performers. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 11, 2022 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One man is dead following another gangland shooting in Western Sydney; heavy rain is hitting North Queensland, with Townsville copping 105 millimetres in just 60 minutes overnight; and  Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's place in parliament could be in jeopardy, with a new poll suggesting an independent candidate could win his seat in the upcoming federal election. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 10, 2022 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Flash flooding is being forecast for parts of Queensland as a major weather event kicks into gear; Scott Morrison will officially launch his campaign from Brisbane this weekend, as Anthony Albanese ramps up his blitz on Melbourne; Prince Harry has turned his hand to acting, starring in a New Zealand comedy skit to promote his non-profit eco-travel project. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.