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Australian homeowners face increased financial pressure following the latest interest rate hike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail theft in NSW has increased 10 per cent over the past two years with 90 incidents reported daily, making it the only major crime category to rise while all others remain stable or have declined. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Affleck returns to screens in a new political thriller called Animals, where he directs, writes, produces and stars as a politician dealing with a mysterious kidnapper demanding ransom for his son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Macquarie Bank's DEFT platform has stopped accepting credit and debit card payments for rent after new surcharge rules came into effect, affecting 1.2 million rental payments per month across Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taronga Zoo in Sydney is celebrating its 110th birthday, housing over 6000 animals across 270 species. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The emblem for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics has been officially revealed, featuring design elements that incorporate the Olympic torch, a cockatoo, and symbolism representing Queensland and Brisbane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian politicians are questioning top executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Microsoft and Google at a parliamentary committee on artificial intelligence in Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian schools and financial institutions are refusing to accept credit card payments following the government's surcharge ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition will announce a migration plan targeting a net intake of 100,000 in the first year, undercutting One Nation's 130,000 and Labor's 225,000 targets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 28-year-old lab worker in Siberia died from a pneumonia of 'undetermined origin' last week, prompting officials to put at least one hospital facility under quarantine and nearly 200 people under medical observation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 37-year-old Adelaide man has amassed Australia's largest Nintendo 64 collection, comprising 63 different worldwide console variants and rare items worth nearly $1 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians are rejecting the traditional three-month salary rule for engagement rings, with nearly 70 per cent believing rings should cost less than this amount. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse Boar and his wife Arfia operate an egg farm in Westburn, Victoria, using an honesty self-service system that allowed customers to purchase eggs during the bird flu shortage. Sadly, thieves have taken advantage of their gesture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen King's horror classic Carrie returns as an eight-episode series, 50 years after the original film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Omani co-pilot's time spent studying in Australia is under investigation after he attempted to hijack a FlyDubai aircraft using a cockpit crash axe to attack his fellow pilot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Humpback whales migrating along Australia's coast are increasingly suffering deep cuts, missing tails and fins from boat and propeller strikes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced plans to find budget savings in the government's December mid-year update as economists pressure Labor to reduce spending amid ongoing inflation concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The G7 countries have announced the release of 100 million barrels of oil from global reserves in an effort to provide temporary relief from high fuel prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A FlyDubai co-pilot accused of attempting a hijacking is under investigation by Australian counter-terrorism authorities for possible radicalisation during his time as a student in Australia ten years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AusKarts in Port Melbourne provides indoor go-kart racing experiences for enthusiasts of all levels. Young racer Charlie visits monthly to pursue his karting passion, while Darson Harris demonstrates how karting serves as a foundation for professional motorsport careers, having progressed to racing in the Toyota 86 Series nationally. The facility offers recreational karting that mirrors the starti...

Nutritionist Sarah DiLorenzo demonstrates three simple pancake recipes for school holidays using wholesome ingredients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police in Colorado responded to a call about an escaped guinea pig at a local park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parasocial relationships are one-sided emotional bonds that audiences form with celebrities or fictional characters through screens, a phenomenon studied since the 1950s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social dancing has been identified as one of the most effective activities for reducing dementia risk, surpassing swimming, reading and crosswords in a new study. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Donovan announces she is 22 weeks pregnant after undergoing IVF treatment while completing her biggest national tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.