# Albanese Melon Mishap and Anthem Error | Perth News

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Podcast: [Perth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199)
Published: 2026-07-06T12:38:18+00:00
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Prime Minister Albanese’s awkward moment at The Lodge during a podcast with Nikki Osborne went viral—complete with questionable hand gestures over a gift of two melons from Japan and a botched national anthem that resurrected a long-deleted phrase. The fallout was swift: a rushed apology from the PM, a senior minister stepping in to defend him live on TV, and a national conversation sparked by Osborne’s signature chaotic interviewing style. It’s a reminder that even in relaxed settings, public figures are always under the microscope. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e08d4f69f7f016c7

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