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This week, the WA parliament is debating new child protection legislation.  Meanwhile a program called Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making is being piloted. Will new laws and programs reduce the vast over representation of Indigenous children in out-of-home care, currently seventeen times more likely than non-Indigenous children?

According to US Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, inflation “will likely remain elevated in coming months” before “moderating.” 

Apple shares jumped 2.4% after reports that the company had ramped up production of its next-generation iPhones by 20%.

This morning, the futures are suggesting the Aussie share market will dip slightly, about 0.14% or 10 points.

What to watch today:

• Locally, on the COVID-19 front, NSW lockdowns were extended an additional two weeks until Friday the 30th of July. Western Australia impose an immediate border change with Victoria. This requires anyone arriving into WA from Victoria having to self-quarantine for 14 days and be tested on arrival. This comes as Victoria recorded a spike in local COVID-19 cases yesterday. With this in mind, continue to watch travel stocks, such as Flight Centre (ASX:FLT), Qantas (ASX:QAN), Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) and Webjet (ASX:WEB), which will continue to come under pressure. 
• There are two new threats in the local Buy Now Pay Later market. Firstly, Apple has been working on a new service, dubbed internally as Apple Pay Later, that will allow its users to pay for any Apple Pay purchase in instalments over time. Secondly, PayPal have scrapped its late payment fees altogether, a fee that Afterpay managed to profit $70 million dollars’ worth in 2020. The news weighed down on the local tech sector, which fell 2.7%. Zip (ASX:Z1P) and Afterpay (ASX:APT) were hit the most, both down about 10%. Apple’s entry now casts doubt over Afterpay’s US push, which is believed to be one of its main growth initiatives. So continue to keep an eye on local BNPL stocks today. 
• In economic news, consumer confidence data was released yesterday, and the index gained 1.5%, holding up despite the sharp fall in NSW. This comes as both Victoria and WA recorded strong bounce backs from COVID-19 related disruptions in June. 
• Today, investors will get an update on the unemployment rate. Currently 5.1%, with expectations that this will fall to 5%.  
• The oil price traded lower after reports that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates had reached a compromise that should unlock an OPEC deal to boost global oil supplies. 
• The gold price rose about 1%. 
• The iron ore price fell about 0.15% from its record high level yesterday. 

Trading ideas:

• Bell Potter has upgraded its recommendation on Nufarm (ASX:NUF) from a HOLD to a BUY with a price target of $5.30. The stock closed up 0.67% to $4.51, which implies about 17% share price growth.  
• Syrah Resources (ASX:SYR), Ecograf (ASX:EGR) and Orocobre (ASX:ORE) are all giving off bullish charting signals according to Trading Central.

The horror show against the Swans has left us analysing plenty - where are we at as a list? How big is the challenge for the coach? Is the premiership window still open? We discuss it all plus some potential high profile axings for the North game and somehow update the Nest Medal - keep your heads up Eagles fans!

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It has been a full year since the last senior prank...and the anniversary of the apocalypse. 

And now the demon is up to something. 

Great. Just great.

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Listen to a great conversation with a fitness veteran in the Seattle Health and Fitness Industry with over 20+ years of experience training body builders, including yours truly (me), 17 years owning, running a business, and providing a gym for the community in the Capital Hill area. Also provides a space for trainers to run their own business. He is an entrepretur, gym owner, father, and cancer survivor, and most recently during this pandemic, IFBB (International Fitness and Body building Federation) Professional (He earned it during this pandemic, by the way). He describes the challenges of running a business here in the city of Seattle, taxes and cost, especially during this pandemic, life lessons, and this guy is very inspiring! 

 He is a member of my fitness community, a man who needs only one name, Osiris! He’s gym and community is Urban Fit Studios

He can be found at Urban Fit Studio http://www.urbanfitstudios.com/

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Sue Murphy is a highly regarded engineer who has worked in the industry for nearly 4 decades. She spoke to Engineering Heroes about the importance of water management, which is a key priority in WA, and how the key to any successful engineering project is communication and co-operation with the community and all stakeholders. 

"Politicians of Western Australia have always understood that water's a long-term problem and you have to approach it sensibly."

This is a special episode recorded to celebrate International Women's Day.

"International Women's Day is a time when people my age can look around and say, Oh my God, it feels like nothing's happened. But when I look back, quite a lot's happened. "

This is a podcast about the engineering challenges that are facing today’s society.
These are our Engineering Heroes.

A podcast from Engineers Australia.

Your hosts are Melanie and Dominic De Gioia

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Opposition leader and young liberal Zak Kirkup rode his skateboard into the studio to catch up with Nathan, Nat & Shaun! What started as a punishment to Mark McGowan ended in a great new friendship as the guys learn what Zak is all about!

AFLW Player Sabrina Frederick captured the hearts of all Australians as she conquered the SAS Australia selection course after a gruelling two weeks! She called through to give NN&S a little behind the scenes look at how the show works and also gives the guys an update on her injuries. The course was tough enough, and it really didn’t help when some of the contestants jumped into the wrong car during a challenge so we hear your stories about the time you got into the wrong thing!

Andy Lee just loves every format of cricket and is even hosting a new version of the Front Bar dedicated to the great Aussie game! He also spills the beans on one of the greatest Big Bash stories of all time!

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Nathan, Nat, & Shaun are in the festive spirit already and decide to kick off their chat with Delta Goodrem with a little Christmas jingle! Delta has a huge job on the way as she prepares to HOST the ARIA awards! Not that she needs it…. But good luck!!!

Ever thought you’d be asked to repay $600 just for buying someone chicken nuggets?! A babysitter has been asked to cough up the cash after feeding the kids chicken nuggets for dinner (who she LATER found out from the parents are vegetarian). How about a little heads up next time?  Let’s be honest… it usually is the baby sitters fault, so the guys thought it was about time we heard some stories about when the parents got it all wrong.

Shaun is proud to say that he could easily knock off a packet of crumpets (we’re right here with you Shaun) so we hear all about the food that you binge on the reg. This one takes a bizarre path… right down to the powdered milk zone.

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There was a community outbreak of Covid in South Australia on the weekend after the borders opened up. People on the plane heading to Perth found out they had to self-quarantine while on the flight.

Last night on The Block Perth contestants Luke and Jasmine lost their delivery out the back of their ute. The owner of the house came out and asked Jasmine to prove the lost load was in fact hers. We heard from people who went to great lengths to get something back.

We spoke to people who started their holiday so badly! Sharon’s son broke his arm one hour into their holiday in Thailand, Debbie’s sister had to go back to Adelaide yesterday morning and Lee didn’t make it to Bali.

And this morning we spoke to Steve Butler about the controversial fight between Andrew and Josh on the weekend. Former boxer Danny Green posted his thoughts online.

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Nathan, Nat & Shaun reviewed the tapes from yesterday and can’t believe it… Jason Richardson predicted the winning trifecta combo and they didn’t put a bet on! Not only has it cost them a lot of money, but also a fair bit of dignity. Jason calls through to boast about the tip and even shares his thoughts on the potential winners of Oaks Day at Flemington. David Shortte rubbed salt in to the wound with a story about one lucky punter who won a stupidly large amount of money from a $1 bet. Don’t blow it this time guys!

What’s the coldest you’ve ever been? Well unless it’s hypothermia, then you haven’t been as cold as Shannon Ponton during one of the challenges on SAS Australia. Shannon shares his experiences from the show and we hear from callers who’ve been through a frosty situation of their own.

Some of us were just born to perform… especially Dave who knocked himself out cold at a mates wedding. Nathan, Nat & Shaun hear stories from people who have made questionable decisions when the camera comes out, including a tale from a teacher who made it into the paper for all the wrong reasons!

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Mark McGowan is unstoppable! After celebrating the new relaxed border policies at The Swinging Pig in Rocko over the weekend, he called in to run Nathan, Nat & Shaun through the fine print!  

Private Merrick Watts is still icing his private parts after yet another tough challenge on SAS Australia. Was it all worth the small appearance fee? The guys get down to business and talk about the money side of things.

Hold your horses!! Tab Touch Radio’s David Shorte, Jason Richardson, and champion WA jockey Willie Pike called in for a bit of horse chat. Even though we had three horse racing experts on the show today let’s be honest… it probably didn’t put Shaun any closer to picking a winner.

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SAS Australia was too much for the cricket superstar last night after he pulled the pin during a 5k race where contestant’s had to carry a tree on rough terrain. He spoke about his battle with mental health and how the show really tested him as a person.

A guy was walking his dog when all of a sudden a cat attacked him. We spoke to people who had been attacked by a cat… because it’s something we don’t really hear of!

And people in Melbourne are finally free from lockdown and decided the best place to go was outside Kmart. People queued up at midnight to be first in store. We chatted to people who do some weird things at weird times…

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The WA couple are hoping their six-thousand dollar steel door is going to win them the big bucks on tonight’s episode of The Block on Channel 7. Jas was super disappointed with the reaction of the judges for their efforts last week.

A guy won big bucks on a lottery ticket during his lunch break but he had to go back to work and not say a word because he had an important job on. We heard from people who had some crazy stuff happen to them on their work breaks!

And Instagram influencer Ruby Tuesday has caused a stir on a flight over East. She was told by Jetstar staff to not leave the airport because the flight was going to be called at any moment. Instead she went to an oyster bar and posted it on her social media account. We spoke to people who missed an important announcement, like Kylie who got the date wrong for a funeral she was meant to be at.

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Time for a very spooky FIELD TRIP! This week we drive up to the misty, haunted little town of Olalla, WA, to explore for ourselves the final resting place of the victims of Linda Hazzard, one of America's cruelest serial killers. Hazzard operated her murderous "health retreat", known as Starvation Heights, right here in Olalla and starved at least a dozen people to death. It's a great week to join us for some haunted history, as it is said to this very day that neither Hazzard's, nor her victims', souls have moved on…. 

Have you encountered the restless spirits of Linda Hazzard's victims? Do you have a suggestion for our next Field Trip?Send us your otherworldly encounters, weird dreams, spooky stories, drive suggestions, and pet conspiracy theories (or literally whatever you want!) to dumbandrestlesspodcast@gmail.com, or DM us on Instagram at @dumbandrestlesspodcast or Twitter at @dumbrestlesspod! You can also visit our subreddit for episode discussions at r/dumbrestlesspod.

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Further Reading: Starvation Heights, by Gregg Olsen

Title Track Credits: This Is The End Of The World, by Coma Svennson via EpidemicSound

The king and queen of Perth came in studio this morning and we learnt about Sue’s first home in Nedlands, what the duo will be doing at this weekend’s Telethon event and they both had a crack at Dream Team.

Our new best friend Kate Walsh called in and it looks like she’s not going back to America anytime soon and she’s pretty happy about it. She’s in a new movie out today called ‘Honest Thief’ and plays alongside Liam Neeson.

Fox Footy’s Nick Riewoldt called in and grand final weekend is here. A special AFL 360 edition will kick off tonight on Fox Footy. You will be able to hear from Eddie Betts, Max Gawn, Bob Murphy and Cameron Mooney.

And a woman in China went on a date with a guy and decided she needed to take 28 relatives to make sure he was ‘generous’. We heard from people who did some naughty things on dates!

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He’s doing a tour in November next year and said it’s the longest he’s ever promoted one of his shows because of Covid. His family are always singing in his house and he’s so excited for Christmas this year. He also had a pretty strong opinion about last night’s episode of SAS Australia.

West Coast Eagles Defender Brad Sheppard stopped by this morning to play a round of Dream Team. He talked about his time at the awards last night, his new girlfriend and what he’s been up to now he’s free from isolation after a few weeks locked up.

Sam Pang called in to talk about the footy. He’s on The Front Bar Grand Final Edition tomorrow night on Seven with special guests AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan, Eddie Betts and Andy Lee will all be on the show!

And SAS Australia was back last night and Jackson Warne revealed he has only eaten about ten foods in his whole life. We chatted to people who have a limited pallet.

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Former boxing champion Danny Green came in to see us this morning and he is looking fitter than ever – he’s even got the long hair thing going on and he’s fitter than ever now all of the Green Zone gyms are back open.

Shaun’s friend competed in an Ultra Marathon on the weekend and about 20km’s in and he’s running through the bush when a snake came out of nowhere and hisses at him. We heard from people who wanted to nature to F off!

And SAS Australia kicked off last night and the guys reckon they could never do it. They had to jump out of a helicopter, crawl in mud and fight each other. We chatted to people who signed up for something and instantly regretted it.

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60 Minutes reporter Liam Bartlett filled in for Nathan today and nailed it despite not having an autocue in front of him. He discussed his thoughts on Baz being elected as Lord Mayor, a hard hitting question to Brownlow medal winner Lachie Neale and a project he’s currently working on.

Brownlow medal winner Lachie Neale called in and he’s running off little sleep after the victory last night. The Brisbane Lions midfielder dominated with 31 votes followed by Port Adelaide’s Travis Boak.

Cricket superstar Mitchell Johnson stopped by to play a round of Dream Team and to talk about his time on SAS Australia which kicks off tonight on Channel 7. He said he had to face a lot of fears he didn’t know he had.

And V8 Super car driver and Perth boy Garth Tander called in after winning the Bathurst 1000 yesterday at Mount Panorama. He said it’s something he’s dreamed of since he was a kid.

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They are ambassadors for Carers week as a way to honour their mum and pay tribute to all of the incredibly selfless carers across the country. Also check out their reality TV show, Nathan has watched it three times over!

Comedian Will Anderson called in as he’s on ‘Gruen’ season 12 which premiers tonight at 8.30pm on ABC and for the first time in 20 years there wasn’t an audience when they filmed the show because of Covid so he set up his own comedy lounge at home but the feeling just wasn’t the same.

Cricket legend Steve Waugh has a new book out after he headed to India to capture some beautiful shots of people playing cricket in the street.

And a Claremont resident made the paper yesterday after a disgruntled neighbour put a bin on the roof of her car. We spoke to people who had to deal with pretty bad neighbours!

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