7NEWS Australia Podcast

Australia's east coast is bracing for days of record rainfall, with the weather bureau warning flooding is likely; babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers could be receiving Pfizer's COVID vaccine in a matter of weeks; Guy Sebastian's former manager will learn if he'll be granted bail this morning, after being found guilty of embezzling nearly $900,000 of the star's earnings. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. 

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A New York judge has sentenced former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell to 20 years jail for conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein to sexually exploit underage girls; Australia could be one step closer to securing a European trade deal after Anthony Albanese met with the Spanish Prime Minister overnight;  Coles and Woolworths are going head-to-head in a new supermarket battle, launching competing ranges of collectables with a focus on some of the world's biggest movie franchises. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. 

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7NEWS PM Briefing: July 28, 2022

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Strikes by rail workers are crippling Sydney's train network this morning, while Blockade Australia is promising more disruption in the CBD today; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Spain ahead of talks with world leaders at the NATO summit; a major manhunt has been launched in North Queensland after three male prisoners escaped from the Townsville Correction Centre. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. 

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 27, 2022

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New South Wales have levelled up the State of Origin series with a thumping win over Queensland in Perth; History was made last night, as NASA launched its first rocket from Australian soil this century;  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other Asia-Pacific leaders will attend this year's NATO meeting, in an extraordinary attempt to tackle the rise of both Russia and China. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. 

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Airports around the country are bracing for long queues and delays as school holidays begin; a new date has been set for the Brittany Higgins rape trial, after the court was given assurances all commentary on the high profile case will cease; If you have private health insurance you could be in line for a COVID windfall, with some funds are giving back cash. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. 

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7NEWS PM Briefing: June 23, 2022

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The energy operator's control over the east coast electricity market is gradually being lifted after a week of warnings and volatility; a new vaccination campaign has been launched, encouraging more Australians to get their COVID booster and flu jab; the United States Senate is a step closer to passing the first major gun safety legislation in a generation. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. 

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7NEWS PM Briefing: June 22, 2022

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Public and Catholic school teachers are uniting across New South Wales for an unprecedented joint strike later this month; the high-profile Brittany Higgins rape trial has been delayed following Lisa Wilkinson's acceptance speech at the Logies; Qantas has axed mandatory masks on international flights from Sydney to the United States, U.K. and Rome. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. 

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New Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil has met senior officials in Sri Lanka to address the rising tide of asylum seekers heading to Australia by boat; Moderna has revealed it's developing a 'super vaccine' to COVID, the flu and three deadly respiratory viruses; a teenage boy from Sydney has died after a horror skiing accident in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 20, 2022

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Swimming's world governing body FINA has voted to effectively ban transgender athletes from competing in elite women's races; Australia's new Defence Minister is looking to bolster ties with the country's allies, reaffirming his commitment to the AUKUS submarine partnership; a police investigation is underway in Brisbane's south east, after a woman was found dead inside a home. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 17, 2022

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The energy crisis will be front of mind when Anthony Albanese holds his first National Cabinet meeting since taking office; a toddler has become the third South Australian child under the age of five to die with COVID; Netball Australia is said to be on the brink of financial collapse, racking up more than $11 million in debts and losses. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing: June 16, 2022

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America's Federal Reserve has raised its main interest rate by 0.75%, the sharpest rise in almost 30 years; the east coast's energy crisis has taken a dramatic turn, with the Energy Market Operator seizing control of the power supply in five states; and children in New South Wales and Victoria will have access to an extra year of free education, with 'pre-kindergarten' to be introduced. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 15, 2022

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The Governor of the Reserve Bank has predicted inflation will reach 7% before the end of the year; the east coast has managed to avoid widespread power outages for a second night in a row, after the market operator introduced emergency measures; the Fair Work Commission to hand down its decision on wage increases today. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing: June 14, 2022

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Residents in New South Wales and Queensland are being warned of possible blackouts over coming days, as the country's energy crisis deepens; investors are bracing for a hit, when the sharemarket opens this morning; Australia's states and territories will present a 'united front' at Anthony Albanese's first national cabinet meeting this week, to ask for a major cash boost for public hospitals. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing: June 13, 2022

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Almost 1,000 Australians have been recognised with Queen's Birthday Honours for their enormous contributions to our country; there's fresh hope a diplomatic freeze between Australia and China could be thawing, after Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles met with the country's defence minister; and  a number of Australian businesses are trialing four day work weeks in the hopes of attracting and retaining staff. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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Australians have lost more than $200 million to scams in the past few months, as fake crypto ads trick unsuspecting victims. We have the best tips to avoid getting ripped off.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 10, 2022

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was all smiles as she met up with Anthony Albanese in Sydney - the first foreign leader he's hosted since taking office; holidaymakers are being warned to brace for long queues and delays at the airport ahead of the long weekend; new parents are devastated after a baby furniture company collapsed, leaving them out of pocket thousands of dollars. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 9, 2022

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In his first game as Origin coach, Billy Slater led the Maroons to a big upset, ruining the Blues' Sydney homecoming 16 to 10; Australia's energy ministers say they're committed to transition into renewables, but they admit coal is needed to fix the current crisis; with supermarket prices skyrocketing, families are increasingly going back to basics and growing their own food. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 8, 2022

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Australia's energy crisis will go under the microscope today, when state and territory leaders sit down for an emergency meeting with the federal government; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in Darwin after wrapping up bilateral talks in Indonesia; actor Matthew McConaughey has made an impassioned plea for gun control in the United States, as politicians face growing calls to act in the wake of the Uvalde school massacre. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 7, 2022

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Let's Get Fiscal is a brand new money podcast from 7NEWS, designed to help you understand your money and make it work better for you. Seven Network’s Finance Editor Gemma Acton will delve deep into the latest money trends, explain complex financial lingo and unpack money matters making news headlines.

With the Reserve Bank making a decision on interest rates today, Gemma breaks down what the Reserve Bank of Australia is, what they do with interest rates, and how inflation affects the economy.

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Information contained in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account individual circumstances. Consider seeking independent legal, financial, taxation or other professional advice to check how information from this episode relates to your unique circumstances.

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The official cash rate, which currently sits at 0.35 percent, is widely expected to be lifted when the Reserve Bank hands down its interest rate decision today; British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in the battle of his political life as he faces a no-confidence vote in his leadership*; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pledging stronger ties with Indonesia, in a move to bolster relations in the Indo-Pacific. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

*Since this episode was recorded, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived the vote of no confidence, with 211 out of 359 Conservative MPs voting to keep him in the top job.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 6, 2022

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A colourful street pageant has capped off the Queen's Jubilee celebrations, parading through the streets of central London on the final day of the holiday long weekend; Anthony Albanese and a team of senior ministers have been given a colourful welcome in Jakarta, as they embark on a high-level mission to deepen ties with Indonesia; a group of Sydney researchers believe they may have found the 'fountain of youth' in a simple supplement. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: June 3, 2022

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The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations have kicked off in style, with thousands lining the Mall in London for a glimpse of Her Majesty on the balcony of Buckingham Palace; The Federal Government has called an emergency summit of state and territory energy ministers as power prices climb; a young Adelaide mum, whose baby was abducted in a carjacking, has described how she feared she'd never see her four-month-old son again. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing: June 2, 2022

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We look at where house prices are dropping fastest as the national real estate market hits a slowdown, plus an expert’s prediction on how high interest rates will be lifted next week.

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Johnny Depp has won his multi-million defamation case against Amber Heard; the government is under pressure to do more to ease cost of living increases, with electricity and gas prices set to soar; the first international cruise since COVID hit will dock in Brisbane this morning. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing: June 1, 2022

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The first day of winter is frosty across large parts of the state, as a polar blast brings freezing temperatures to five states and territories; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's new cabinet will be sworn in this morning by Governor-General David Hurley; parts of Queensland's south-east have been shaken by a 2.9 magnitude earthquake. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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A polar blast is bringing icy temperatures to four states, along with strong winds and storms; there's been a major win for the new Albanese Government, securing enough seats to form a majority and lead the country in its own right; the first international cruiseliner to set sail in Australia in more than two years leaves Sydney today. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 30, 2022

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Both the Liberals and Nationals could have new leaders by the end of the day, as the Coalition looks to rebuild itself a week after being booted out of government; US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are visiting Uvalde in Texas, the city devastated by last week's school shooting; a baby formula company in Sydney is coming to the rescue of American infants in a mega deal being touted by the U.S. President. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing: May 26, 2022

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19 children, some as young as eight, and two teachers have so far been confirmed dead after a lone gunman opened fire inside a classroom in the Texas town of Uvaldee; Australians are bracing for their power bills to skyrocket, when the electricity regulator makes an announcement on raising tariffs today; and the Victorian Government is considering making flu shots free for all residents, following plans by Queensland and New South Wales. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 25, 2022

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Heavy rainfall has brought with it a lurking danger in many homes – mould. We hear from experts on the health warnings and speak to a Sydney mum who suffered its debilitating effects.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will fly home today, after meeting the leaders of the quad nations in Tokyo; an 83-year-old Melbourne man has fought off a gang of intruders with a mop; Virgin Australia has launched a new codeshare arrangement with United Airlines, tripling the number of services to the United States. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing: May 24, 2022

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Australia’s 31st Prime Minister has been sworn in, but will Anthony Albanese lead a majority government? Our experts analyse the latest vote counting and economic reaction to the election result. 

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Australia is set to join a US-led alliance, to rein in the influence of China in the Indo-Pacific, Anthony Albanese flying to Tokyo just after being sworn in as Prime Minister;  Queenslanders are being offered free flu shots from today, to prevent an outbreak from escalating; and supermodel Kate Moss is set to testify at Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing: May 23, 2022

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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.

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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.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 19, 2022

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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.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 18, 2022

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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.

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7NEWS PM Briefing: May 17, 2022

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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.

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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.

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7NEWS PM Briefing: May 16, 2022

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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.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 13, 2022

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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.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 12, 2022

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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.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 11, 2022

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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.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 10, 2022

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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.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 9, 2022

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The weather bureau is warning parts of Queensland could see ten times their monthly rainfall in a wild week of weather; less than two weeks out from the Federal Election, Labor has strengthened its lead in the polls as the Leaders traded barbs in the second debate; a pit crew is lucky to be alive, after a drag racer exploded in their faces - the dramatic moment caught on live TV. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: May 6, 2022

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Anthony Albanese has stumbled again on the election trail, forgetting his own party's NDIS policy when questioned by journalists, a 3-year-old girl remains in a Brisbane hospital as police investigate how she was forgotten inside a childcare bus for up to six hours; and there are grave fears for an Australian mother whose two-year-old daughter was found alone at night on the streets of Mexico. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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A young girl is in a critical condition in hospital after being left alone on a mini-bus for 6 hours in Central Queensland; Party promises are heating up as the Federal Election looms, with both leaders making their pitches on business and the economy; Guy Sebastian's extraordinary earning power has been exposed, as The Voice judge turned star witness at the trial of his former manager, who is accused of embezzlement. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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Homeowners are bracing for mortgage repayments to soar after the Reserve Bank lifted the official cash rate for the first time in more than a decade; New South Wales teachers are walking off the job today, after an 11th-hour attempt by the State Government to stop strike action failed; and an Australian mother critically injured in Bali a month ago, is now out of intensive care. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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With an interest rate rise likely, experts discuss how a life in the cash rate will impact cost of living and housing affordability.

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All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank today, with three of the four big banks predicting an increase this afternoon, lifting the cash rate from a record low of 0.1%; it's been confirmed Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will square off in their final leaders' debate on May 11, broadcast on Seven; and researchers have discovered that eggs can be a key to beating the winter blues, with a world-first study finding they can help maintain essential levels of Vitamin D. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing: May 2, 2022: Man killed in workplace accident; Qantas confirms new long-haul routes.

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Less than three weeks out from the federal election, Labor is in a winning position in the latest Newspoll; An alleged carjacker is in hospital after a dangerous police pursuit in Melbourne; all eyes are now on tomorrow's meeting of the Reserve Bank Board, with a rise in interest rates on the table, meaning it might be time to shop around for a new home loan. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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The soaring cost of living continues to dominate the election campaign, with fears power prices will be next to skyrocket; more COVID restrictions have been relaxed in Queensland and New South Wales; and new research shows Australian parents are being misled about the nutritional value of ready-to-eat baby food. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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The increase in the cost of living has surged to its highest level in 20 years, with inflation hitting 5%; a gunman is on the run after a deadly shooting in Sydney's south-west, which police believe was gang-related; Australian internet users are set to experience super charged speeds, thanks to infrastructure which is being hailed the 'nation's new backbone.' Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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Millions of Australians will receive a $250 boost to their bank account today, with the first round of 'cost of living' payments being released; Uber has agreed to a 26 million dollar fine from the consumer watchdog, after admitting to 'misleading' customers;  US Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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The election campaign is heating up, with Labor about to unveil its plan to counter the influence of China in the Indo-Pacific; Twitter has reportedly reached a deal with Elon Musk, allowing him to buy the company; calls for a simpler retirement system are mounting, to help ease cost of living pressure on older Australians. Presented by Jodie Spears. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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Anthony Albanese's election campaign has been dealt a blow after the Labor leader tested positive for COVID; North Queensland is on alert for severe storms and possible flash flooding; Mike Tyson is facing criminal charges, after repeatedly punching a passenger on a plane. Presented by Monique Wright. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have battled it out in the first leaders' debate of the election in Brisbane; there's been a major shake-up of COVID protocols in New South Wales and Victoria, with the states are dropping vaccine mandates, check-ins and most mask rules; and Russia has successfully test fired a nuclear missile, issuing a chilling warning to Western nations. Presented by Monique Wright. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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New South Wales and Victoria are on track to scrap close contact isolation rules as early as this weekend; four of Queensland's most controversial MPs have gone head-to-head, affirming they won't work with major parties to get a leg-up in the federal election; China has signed a security deal with the Solomon Islands, despite warnings from Australia and the United States. Presented by Angie Asimus. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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According to the latest Newspoll, with neither major party is holding enough primary support to form government, with minor parties and independents gaining support; at least seven people have been killed after a fresh wave of Russian air strikes on the Ukrainian city of Lviv; a number of COVID rules for international travellers have been scrapped. Presented by Sally Bowrey. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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Two teenagers have been killed and at least nine others wounded, after a gunman opened fire at a house party in the US; Labor has taken a dive in the polls, with the latest figures showing Anthony Albanese losing ground as preferred Prime Minister; and the regulator is cracking down on people offering financial advice on social media platforms like Tik Tok, Youtube and Facebook. Presented by Sally Bowrey. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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An investigation is underway into a serious crash, which landed four members of the Prime Minister's security detail in hospital; an overseas traveller has tested positive to a new strain of COVID-19, a combination of Omicron BA-1 and BA-2, after touching down in New South Wales; and the Easter flight frenzy has subsided, with queues easing at most of our major airports. Presented by Sally Bowrey. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: April 14, 2022

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A man wanted over a horrifying shooting on a New York subway train has been arrested after more than 24 hours on the run; airports around the country are preparing for another chaotic surge of travellers ahead of the Easter long weekend; four young women have been killed in a horror road crash south of Toowoomba in south east Queensland. Presented by Sally Bowrey. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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7NEWS PM Briefing + Finance Fix with Gemma Acton: April 13, 2022

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A gunman has opened fire on a subway train in New York City, injuring at least 16 people; Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been heckled by a young Labor supporter on day two of his election campaign, the incident caught on camera; and quarantine-free travel to New Zealand is back on and Australians are taking advantage. Presented by Sally Bowrey. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus.

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