Former NSW Blues star Jamie Soward has weighed in on the latest State of Origin team selections, offering his insights into the Blues’ strategy for Game 1. Listen to more highlights from Wide World of Sports below:

 Sussan Ley has secured leadership of the Liberal Party, becoming the first female leader in its history. Listen to more highlights from Mornings with Mark Levy below: IMAGE CREDIT / GETTY

Australian beef exports have reached a new April record, with products heading to new markets. Overall beef exports hit 127 thousand tonnes, while sheepmeat exports eased slightly off the back of two years of record growth. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Meat and Livestock Australia analyst Tim Jackson about the latest figures.

 Shocking footage has emerged of a childcare worker slapping a baby and laughing while doing it! Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: IMAGE CREDIT / ABC NEWS

 We can’t say we didn’t see this coming. A dangerous criminal who brutally bashed a police officer and left her for dead has allegedly re-offended Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: IMAGE CREDIT / SEVEN NEWS