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Crisis talks are underway at the White House as negotiations between the US and Iran have stalled, with Vice President J.D. Vance's planned trip to Pakistan for peace talks now on hold after Iran failed to respond. President Donald Trump has extended a ceasefire despite initially refusing to do so, following a request from Pakistan acting as mediator. Key sticking points include the reopening of t...

Lake Tekapo in New Zealand is an international dark sky reserve with strict lighting regulations that protect the night sky, allowing visitors to experience exceptional stargazing conditions that 90% of the world's population cannot access. The region features turquoise glacial lakes, snow-capped mountains, and autumn colours, attracting tens of thousands of international visitors annually for ast...

The Fair Work Commission has ordered major retailers and supermarkets to conduct fortnightly fuel price reviews and adjust payments to truck drivers accordingly. Independent truck drivers, many operating as small businesses, have been struggling with enormous fuel costs that threaten their survival. The Transport Workers Union successfully advocated for this change, though concerns remain that lar...

Australians are increasing purchases of long-life pantry staples including canned foods, rice, pasta and long-life milk amid Middle East tensions and concerns about rising costs and supply chain disruptions. SPC has reported a 20% surge in demand for products like baked beans, canned fruit and canned tomatoes over the past six to eight weeks. Supermarkets including IGA are observing a noticeable s...

US President Donald Trump states he initiated conflict with Iran independently, not at Israel's urging, as peace negotiations remain uncertain with the ceasefire set to expire within 48 hours. The talks face major obstacles over the Strait of Hormuz's reopening and sanctions relief, with Vice President J.D. Vance reportedly not travelling to Islamabad for negotiations. Analysts suggest a new statu...

The Te Ana Māori Rock Arts Centre in Timaru, New Zealand showcases ancient Māori rock art created by indigenous people who travelled through riverways 500 to 1,000 years ago, adorning caves with tiki figures and human representations. The centre features authentic rock art pieces and cave simulations, with guided tours available to actual cave sites during summer months. The broadcast also include...

Glenn Robbins and Mick Malloy host a new primetime comedy series on Channel 7 where celebrities face their loved ones and peers in intervention-style confrontations. The first episode features Carrie Bickmore answering questions about unusual behaviour, including her passion for nudity and confronting moments with her son. Other celebrities lined up for the series include Husey, with the format de...

Come Alive: The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is a new live touring show featuring the hit songs from The Greatest Showman film, reimagined with circus performers, acrobats, singers and dancers in an immersive big-top experience. The production stars Des Flanagan and Ruby Clark and includes pre-show entertainment with roving performers and fortune tellers in a round-stage Hippodrome setting....

A 12-year-old Melbourne schoolboy named Nathaniel was dragged 350 metres by a bus after his bag strap became caught in the rear door as he was exiting. The boy had to lift his legs to avoid being dragged along the road and narrowly missed several parked cars before the driver noticed and stopped. Ventura bus company has apologised and is counselling the driver, while the traumatised boy's mother s...

The U.S. Navy has fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to break through an American blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with the USS Spruance disabling the vessel's engine room before seizing it. This marks the first known use of force since the blockade was imposed on 13 April, during which no Iranian oil exports have successfully departed. The incident occurs as 33 tankers were turned...

Queensland prisoners are being transported across the state on private planes at a cost of $10,000 per flight to taxpayers, whilst jet fuel supplies are critically low. Watch houses in southeast Queensland are operating at over 100% capacity, with some facilities like Beenleigh reaching 156% capacity. Queensland Corrective Services is leaving prisoners in police custody, resulting in police resour...

A 43-year-old man was hospitalised with lacerations to his head and arm after being allegedly attacked with a steak knife while walking his dog through the Sackville Hotel in Sydney's inner west. The incident occurred just before 7pm, prompting emergency services to respond. A 53-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences, refused bail, and is scheduled to appear in court. See omnystudio...

President Donald Trump has issued new threats against Iran, warning he will target the country's power plants and bridges if a deal is not reached before the current ceasefire expires this week. The standoff continues as Iran maintains its closure of the Strait of Hormuz and refuses to reopen it until the US lifts its naval blockade, while the US has reportedly stopped an Iranian cargo ship attemp...

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier, faces war crime charges and is required to report for his first bail signing on the Gold Coast. His legal team is considering a permanent stay application to potentially halt criminal proceedings on grounds that a fair trial may not be possible. Under bail conditions, he must sign in at a police station three times weekly, cannot leave...

President Donald Trump has issued new threats against Iran, warning he will target the country's power plants and bridges if a deal is not reached before the current ceasefire expires this week. The standoff continues as Iran maintains its closure of the Strait of Hormuz and refuses to reopen it until the US lifts its naval blockade, while the US has reportedly stopped an Iranian cargo ship attemp...

The Variety Bash, one of Australia's biggest outback motoring events, has been cancelled due to rising costs of living and fuel prices. The cancellation follows a similar decision for the Birdsville Big Red Bash in outback Queensland, raising concerns about the impact on regional tourism and local economies that rely on festival attendees. The discussion also covers the trend of employers pushing...

A fire broke out at a home in Sydney's southwest just after 2am, forcing a man, woman and their two dogs to evacuate. Firefighters took approximately two hours to extinguish the blaze, which completely gutted the property. Police are treating the scene as a crime scene while investigating the cause of the fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Iranian Navy has resumed its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, attacking two Indian-flagged vessels and forcing multiple ships to retreat back into the Persian Gulf. Iran has declared it will maintain strict control over the crucial waterway until the United States agrees to lift its blockade on Iranian ports, with any approaching vessel considered to be cooperating with the enemy. The escalat...

A car crashed into pedestrians outside the Supernova Superhero Comic Con at Melbourne Showgrounds in Ascot Vale, killing one man in his 20s and critically injuring another. The 33-year-old driver from Werribee mounted the footpath and travelled 120 metres, hitting three attendees before being apprehended by witnesses and an off-duty police officer. Police are investigating whether the incident was...

One Direction members Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson were involved in a physical altercation during a Netflix production six months ago. The incident occurred after Malik made a comment about Tomlinson's mother, who died of leukaemia in 2016. Tomlinson sustained a concussion and multiple head cuts, resulting in the shutdown of the Netflix production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

A US grocery shopper expresses frustration over a shortage of shopping bags with handles at American supermarkets, jokingly threatening to move to Australia. The viral moment highlights ongoing consumer complaints about paper bag quality and durability, with Australian commentators humorously welcoming the disgruntled shopper despite their own experiences with bags tearing during shopping trips. S...

A fuel tanker caught fire at a petrol station in northeast Syria and continued driving through busy roads while ablaze, leaving a trail of flames in its wake. Footage captured from a nearby tower shows the burning tanker moving along the road as nearby vehicles attempted to alert the driver. The incident resulted in seven injuries, with 11 vehicles and a bus destroyed in the blaze. See omnystudio....

A 55-year-old South Australian man has been charged after police discovered cannabis plants and explosive materials during a drug raid at a suburban home. The discovery prompted a bomb squad response and street lockdown, with residents ordered to remain indoors while specialists cleared the dangerous substances from the property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dolly Parton rose from extreme poverty in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to become the undisputed Queen of Country music with a career spanning over six decades. A new biography by Martha Ackman explores Parton's childhood struggles, her determination to break through the male-dominated music industry of the 1970s, and her battles with producers like Porter Wagoner to maintain creative control....

Sting and Shaggy discuss their decades-long friendship and collaboration as they bring the musical 'The Last Ship' to Australia. The production tells the story of Sting's working-class shipbuilding community in England, with Shaggy playing the role of the ferryman. The Grammy-winning duo share the origins of their childhood nicknames and reflect on their 20-year creative partnership that has produ...