David Littleproud Quits Nationals Leadership

0:00Welcome to The Untamed, I'm Michelle Stevenson. Well Nationals leader David Little Proud has fought back tears while calling it quits from the top job. The regional Queensland MP will stay on serving his electorate, but from the back bench. He says it's time for him to step back and take a break, adding that he's proud of everything he has achieved while in the top job. I'm buggered I'll have enough to lead this great party would be the wrong thing for me to do. I love the national party, I grew up in it. I'll bleed till the day I die, green and gold. I love it. Liberal leader Angus Taylor are thanking him for his service. I think David is a man of great dignity who has led his party with great energy and commitment. The fact that he has decided now that it's time for someone else to take over. And I know he will support that person. I know he will continue to support the national party, the coalition and this great country. Dozens of demonstrators have blocked a bus carrying the remaining members of Iran's women's

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2:05$50 million bill. And researchers have discovered a connection between digital media use in children and teens and problems later in life. The James Cook University study found those with a high level of media use, developed mental health and behavioral problems, as well as higher risk of substance use and self-harm. It's what an attainment are next. To sport and the Matilda's will face North Korea in the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals in Perth on Friday. And the waiting list for tickets for the NFL match in Melbourne between the Rams and the 49ers this year is hit 147,000. To your entertainment news now, it seems Rihanna is taking no chances following the terrifying shooting at her L.A. home, the singer-scene getting on a flight and heading out of town. After a warm was charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident. Brunomars has achieved a pretty rare feat. He's simultaneously tops the Billboard 100 and Billboard 200, with I Just Might and

3:06The Romantic for the first time in his career. And Chapel Roners had a nasty run-in with perhaps during Paris Fashion Week, the singer demanding to be left alone, while pleading for them to stop following and harassing her. And that's the latest from an over podcast news team. We'll have another episode of the update for you tomorrow. I'm Michelle Stevenson.