WA National Briefing

Geraldton firearm incident + Lachie Neale confirms Brisbane exit 30.09.2026 1:38 ↓

Police respond to a shooting in WA’s Mid-West, while Neale eyes Collingwood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: NRL plans emotional Jai Arrow grand final honour 29.09.2026 1:37 ↓

Musicians will reportedly perform 'You’ll Never Walk Alone' during Arrow’s tribute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Borrowers are being warned more rate hikes are to come 29.09.2026 1:08 ↓

Yesterday's cash rate increase will add about $115 a month to average repayments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA hikes cash rate to highest level in 15 years 29.09.2026 1:38 ↓

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OpenAI apologises over Medicare breach 29.09.2026 1:38 ↓

The tech giant is promising cash for stronger cyber defences.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to health battle 28.09.2026 1:38 ↓

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RBA set to announce fourth cash rate hike of the year 28.09.2026 1:37 ↓

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Perth beach warning as sharks swarm whale carcass 28.09.2026 1:39 ↓

Swimmers are being warned after sharks up to five metres long appeared offshore.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deficit halves as Budget improves by billions 28.09.2026 1:38 ↓

Savings and lower debt are being credited for the improvement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bird flu awareness campaign launches as more than 650 cases recorded nationwide 27.09.2026 1:37 ↓

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Most aspiring first homeowners give up on the Great Australian Dream 27.09.2026 1:37 ↓

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Brisbane celebrations continue after epic Grand Final win 26.09.2026 1:36 ↓

But there are questions about the future of Lions coach Chris Fagan  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie senators call on AI bosses following Medicare hack 26.09.2026 1:37 ↓

The heads of two companies are being called to face a Senate Inquiry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flight Chaos for Brisbane fans ahead of the AFL Grand Final. 26.09.2026 1:38 ↓

Plus what's on Kylie's set list for the grand final entertainment? and the latest NRL finals news.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freo Fan Quits Heart Transplant List for AFL Grand Final. 26.09.2026 1:38 ↓

and the first team through to the NRL grand final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pope Leo warns AI could lead to losing 'humanity amid a paradise of machines' 25.09.2026 1:40 ↓

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Dockers and Lions set for AFL grand final blockbuster 25.09.2026 1:39 ↓

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Finals fever sweeps the nation 25.09.2026 2:18 ↓

Finals footy fever is sweeping the country, from Fremantle to Brisbane and everywhere in between, as fans celebrate their AFL and NRL teams.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police grieve one of their own; PM addresses the UN; fans swarm AFL parade 25.09.2026 2:15 ↓

The police community is grieving one of their own, following the death of 20-year-old Mia Lay who was killed in a crash while responding to reports of a stolen vehicle.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police mourn promising young constable killed in crash 25.09.2026 1:37 ↓

Commissioner Mal Lanyon says Mia Lay had an outstanding career ahead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM pushes Australia’s Security Council bid at UN 25.09.2026 2:08 ↓

Albo says Australia can help strengthen international rules and cooperation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police officer killed in horror crash 24.09.2026 1:37 ↓

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Brisbane star Lachie Neale free to play in AFL grand final 24.09.2026 1:36 ↓

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More than 20 people assessed for injuries after bus crash 24.09.2026 2:13 ↓

A bus crash in Victoria's Yarra Ranges has left at least four people in hospital, while 16 others were also assessed by paramedics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI hack serious but impact is minor - acting PM assesses cyber breach 24.09.2026 2:14 ↓

A taskforce will not only examine the OpenAI Medicare portal breach, but also how government systems interact with external AI more generally.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.