THE NIGHTLY FIVE: Hezbollah, Cleo abductor appeal, reporter on builder stoush & AFL coach rumours

LISTEN NOW: What Hezbollah leader’s death means for Middle East, Cleo abductor has appeal denied in 30 seconds, Chalmers claims back-to-back surpluses, reporter clashes with builder & AFL coaching rumours.

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On today’s show, we’ll find out what the death of Hezbollah’s leader will mean for the Middle East.

Jim Chalmers has announced a surplus, so why is he copping criticism?

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The West Australian man jailed for abducting Cleo Smith has had his sentence appeal dropped.

We speak to the Seven News reporter who was attacked by a builder.

And a recap of the AFL grand final and a look ahead to the NRL decider.

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