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A police manhunt is underway, after an 18 year-old man was shot dead n a Newcastle car park. The PM and Opposition leader have splashed even more cash in their latest election campaign pledges.  AND Robert Irwin is set to get his dancing shoes on! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of The Real Story, Joe goes one-on-one with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of the Federal Election.  Joe quizzes the PM on how he connects with voters, preference deals with The Greens, relations with China and the United States amid the trade war, and the recent death of Pope Francis. LINKS Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us at therealstory@novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of faithful now lining up to see Pope Francis in St Peter's Basilica  Gunman on the run following a shooting at a popular beach in Newcastle Man charged over a hit and run in a Melbourne hospital car park  Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein returns to court for a retrial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian economy could take a multi-billion-dollar hit, as a result of Donald Trump's tariffs. The Coalition has unveiled more details in their 21-billion dollar defence policy. AND Khloe Kardashian has announced a brand new reality series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pope Francis to be honoured in a funeral service at St Peter's Basilica  Prime Minister and Opposition Leader clash in third leader's debate Earthquake rocks the Hunter region overnight  And Tina Knowles revealed breast cancer diagnosis in memoir See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richmond's Noah Balta has avoided jail time, over an assault on the Victorian border last year. Governor General Sam Mostyn will represent Australia at the Pope's funeral next week. AND Hailey Bieber has opened up about her reproductive health! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vatican confirms Pope Francis died as a result of a stroke and heart failure at the age of 88 Flags will fly at half-mast from government buildings across Australia  Early voting opens today ahead of the Federal election  And a meteor shower lights up the skiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just 12 days out from the election, and the polls continue to favour Labor The Easter drowning toll sitting at 6, as authorities beg for people to take caution Mass rallies against US President Donald Trump, as his daughter cuts a seemingly carefree figure in Costa Rica And a thriller between the Swans and Port AdelaideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Melbourne school teacher Oscar Jenkins is facing 15 years behind bars after Russia laid charges The horror easter drowning toll continues to rise New document reveals shock details about Victoria's Covid lockdownsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lifeguards are warning swimmers to take extra care after horror start to long weekend Manhunt continues for group over kidnap and murder in Sydney Vets issue holiday warning to petownersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.