6.08 Ross Greenwood
Financial news update.
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6.10 Nick McCallum
Developments in London following the arrest of four men as police search for the bombers responsible for last Thursday's failed attacks on London transport. The men were arrested in Birmingham and brought to London for questioning. For more we are joined by today reporter Nick McCallum from Nine's London bureau.
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6.20 Tim Gilbert
Update on sports.
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6.43 Bill Lang
Overseas research says cheating and lying in the workplace is increasing, from people telling tall tales to their bosses to pinching extra equipment from the stationery cupboard. The trend is alive and well in Australia. Is this a growing epidemic? We're joined by career mentor Bill Lang in our studios in Melbourne.
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6.53 Julian Gardner and Jim Robinson
In Melbourne, Maria Korp's husband Joe was allowed to visit her yesterday after feeding tubes were removed following a decision by her guardian, Victoria's public advocate Julian Gardner. Julian joins us from Melbourne. Also in our Melbourne studio representing Mrs. Korp and her daughter Laura is Jim Robinson from Best Hooper Solicitors.
www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au
7.09 Peter Beattie
Queensland premier Peter Beattie has been busy in the past couple of days with a cabinet reshuffle. He has taken over the treasurer's portfolio. He is also now the senior figure among the Labor group of Labor premiers and chief ministers after Bob Carr announced his retirement. Peter Beattie joins us from Brisbane.
www.thepremier.qld.gov.au
7.12 Andrew Refshauge and Michael Egan
NSW treasurer and deputy premier Andrew Refshauge and former state treasurer Michael Egan are in the studio today.
www.ninemsn.com.au/news
7.16 Nicole Livingstone and Tim Sheridan
Plenty of action from the world swimming championships in Montreal this morning. With a preview we are joined by Nicole Livingstone and Tim Sheridan.
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7.23 Richard Wilkin’s Entertainment News
Richard joins us from Los Angeles with a review of the new film, “The Island”. The films takes us 20 years into the future where human clones are developed for use in organ harvesting. Scarlett Johansson, Ewan McGregor and Sean Bean star.
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7.35 Dave Kirwan
Dave Kirwan has our snow report.
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7.43 Australian Muslim community forum
After the London bombings there has been no other time when Australia's Muslim community has been under such pressure. TODAY invite six prominent Muslim representatives to join a forum in the studio.
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8.10 We're not afraid
Soon after the bombings on July 7th a Londoner decided to use the power of the world wide web to make a stand against terrorism. Alfie Dennen created a website in a public show of support, encouraging people from around the world to send in pictures emphasising their refusal to give in to fear.
www.werenotafraid.com
8.21 Tim Sheridan and Nicole Livingstone
Live coverage from the world swimming championships in Montreal.
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8.42 Ross Greenwood
To do your own tax return, or get a tax agent to do it for you – that is the question. It's tax return time and for many people there's the choice between doing it yourself or going to a tax agent. There are pluses and minuses on both sides. Finance editor Ross Greenwood takes us through the issues.
Advantages in doing your own taxes:
No fees.
Tax help for low income earners.
May be less likely to be audited.
Advantages in using a tax agent:
Extended return date.
Greater knowledge of deductions.
Fees are tax deductible
To check if your tax agent is registered go to
www.tabd.gov.au
Or you can check with the Tax Agents' Board
Ph: 1300 362 892
8.55 Mike Dalton
There's a program being piloted in NSW schools called "making cents". Its aim is to guide primary school aged children through the world of basic finance. They learn what a budget is and how to budget. The scheme has already produced some potential entrepreneurs. Mike Dalton has the story.
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8.57 Competitive Eating
It all started with the annual Coney island hot dog eating contest in New York. Now competitive eating is the latest sporting craze and the sport is going mainstream with live television coverage of eating events now common in the U.S. ABC America has our report.
www.abc.com
