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Spain faces a border crisis as tens of thousands of migrants cross from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in northern Africa, following a Supreme Court ruling on migrant interceptions at sea. The mass migration prompted European responses. Countries such as Italy have suspended their Schengen agreement with Spain, and France has threatened to tighten border controls. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Police have released a ransom note in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance to see if someone recognises the writing style. Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, was taken from her home in Arizona six months ago. Authorities are seeking public help to identify potential leads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Police conducted traffic patrols in Morningside and Sunnybank, south of Brisbane, leading to the seizure of drugs and weapons. Three individuals were charged. All have been granted bail and will appear in court in the coming weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK Royal Mail service has issued guidance that addresses should be written in the bottom-left corner of envelopes, not in the middle. The postal service also recommends clear handwriting and ink that contrasts with the envelope colour. This announcement has sparked discussion about whether people still send physical letters today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual Yabby race day in Tara, Queensland, draws thousands of spectators to watch trained crustaceans compete in races across a circular track. The yabbies are trained for months before the festival, with breeding stock preserved for future competitions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eleven-year-old Chase Berry is competing in the Professional Bull Riders State of Origin Series for 2025, demonstrating remarkable skills that have captured national attention. The young rider discusses his fearless approach to bull riding, his training regimen, and his ambition to become a world champion. Professional bull rider Jack Rowlandson explains how the State of Origin series works, with...

Australian children's author Andy Griffiths releases the third instalment of his 'You and Me' series, titled 'You, Me and the Gigantic Knucklehead'. The book features a story where the writer and reader become giants who cause chaos by eating clouds, making earthquakes and using cars as roller skates, before being exiled to a land where they discover even bigger giants. Griffiths, who has written...

Beauty entrepreneur Trini Woodall shares winter skincare techniques including body exfoliation with glycolic acid, neck and décolletage care with gua sha massage tools, and microneedling for collagen stimulation. The founder of Trini London, who has over six million followers, demonstrates how to maintain healthy skin during colder months and announces her upcoming visit to Australia in October fo...

Weather presenter Georgia Costi delivers the forecast from the Fight Lab in Tempe, Sydney, where she demonstrates mixed martial arts moves in a playful segment called 'weather wars'. The segment features lighthearted sparring between various Sunrise team members including Sam Mack, Katie Brand, JT and the Cash Cow mascot. Weather conditions across Australian capital cities include sunny conditions...

Seven-year-old Miles Phillips became a global music sensation after creating a catchy song about an eastern rosella he saw while feeding birds at his grandparents' home in Raymond Island. Miles is releasing a karaoke version of the hit song and has already started working on new music called The Rock of Doom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two children, aged four and five, escaped from their Melbourne kindergarten on Monday and walked over a kilometre home alone. They travelled along St George's Road in Melbourne's inner north, a major road with vehicle and tram traffic, before arriving home to watch KPop Demon Hunters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Queensland mother and her 10-year-old son were injured when a large gum tree branch fell on them near a playground at Guyatt Park in St Lucia, Brisbane. Both victims are in hospital in a stable condition and are fortunate to have avoided serious injuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

72-year-old John Haddow and 79-year-old Bob Smith are competing at the Australian Longboard Titles at Cabarita Beach in northern New South Wales while raising funds for children's cancer research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Northern Territory is extending its pepper spray trial and plans to legalise the non-lethal self-defence weapon by the end of the year. The trial shows people avoid altercations by warning potential attackers that they have an OC spray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rising insurance premiums are threatening grassroots sports clubs across Australia, with costs soaring by up to 60 per cent. The insurance crisis is creating significant barriers to sporting club growth and participation, affecting not only athletic development but also community health and social connections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bodyboarder at Curl Curl Beach in Sydney came within a metre of a suspected great white shark, raising questions about the effectiveness of the new aerial drone surveillance program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have confirmed multiple shootings and firebombings across Townsville suburbs are connected, including a forced entry and arson attacks. Authorities have issued a fresh appeal for public information to identify the unknown suspects responsible for the targeted attacks. Investigations into the series of linked incidents remain ongoing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A great white shark came within a metre of a body boarder at South Curl Curl beach in Sydney, just one month after the implementation of a $34 million drone surveillance program covering 50 beaches. Local residents have questioned the effectiveness of the program, reporting that drones have not been patrolling beaches as promised, with the shark alarm taking an hour to sound after the sighting. Su...

A Toyota Yaris became airborne and crashed into the side of an empty bus in Archerfield, Brisbane South, becoming lodged in the vehicle. The Yaris driver was taken to hospital suffering shock, while the bus driver escaped injury. The cause of the crash is under investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three people have died in a devastating house fire in Wylie Park, in Sydney's southwest. A granny flat at the rear of a home was engulfed in flames, with the bodies of three people later discovered inside. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway, and the victims are yet to be formally identified. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finlay Wilson, known as the Kilted Yogi, has gained international fame by performing traditional yoga poses outdoors in Scotland wearing only a kilt. After recovering from surgery on both legs, he combined his interest in yoga with Scottish heritage to create his unique approach. He advocates for outdoor yoga practice, encouraging people to disconnect from desks and phones to experience Scotland's...

A major weapons cache including live hand grenades, automatic rifles, ammunition and approximately two million dollars worth of drugs has been seized from a Glenfield property in Sydney's suburbs, allegedly linked to an organised crime gang. A 26-year-old man and woman were arrested at the location and remain in custody. Former NSW Police Detective Superintendent Robert Critchlow describes the dis...

Australian childcare provider Good Start Early Learning has banned class photos due to risks of AI manipulation and deepfake content creation. The e-safety commissioner has warned all Australian schools to reconsider sharing student images online, as they can be exploited through artificial intelligence to generate sexualised content. The government is responding with legislation to impose a duty...

Reserve Bank Governor warns Australian families that interest rate increases may be imminent, with underlying inflation remaining above target levels. Rates could reach their highest point since 2011 if the Independent Board decides to act. The political debate centres on government spending, productivity measures including free TAFE, immigration policy, and the NDIS, with disagreement over econom...

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michelle Bullock has issued warnings about potential interest rate hikes as inflation remains stubbornly above the RBA's target band at around 4% for the year to June. Economists expect the underlying trim mean inflation rate to edge up to approximately 3.8%, marking four years of inflation above the central bank's target. The persistent inflation is driven by de...