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Australia's inflation figures are expected to be released at 11:30am, with economists forecasting the headline rate at around 4% and the underlying rate at 3.7%, both above the RBA's target band of 2-3%. Housing costs, energy prices, rents, electricity and petrol continue to be the main drivers of inflation. RBA Governor Michelle Bullock has indicated the central bank remains prepared to raise int...

Chemist Warehouse on Pitt Street partners with Revlon for International Lipstick Day, offering a promotion where $2 from each Revlon Super Lustrous lip product purchase (until 19 August) goes to Look Good Feel Better. The charity empowers women with cancer to feel confident and like themselves again. Delta Goodrem is scheduled to appear as a special guest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

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Financial wellness coach Betsy Westcott evaluates popular spending choices, recommending coffee machines, robot vacuums, stylists, building and pest inspections, and quality mattresses as worthwhile investments. She advises against Uber Eats, brand name pantry items, cars beyond one's budget, bottled water, and extended warranties as poor uses of money. A coffee machine can save approximately $37,...

A fossil discovered near Richmond, Queensland reveals unprecedented evidence of prehistoric predator-prey relationships from over 100 million years ago. The six to seven metre ichthyosaur fossil contains pterosaur remains in its stomach and displays more than 50 bite marks throughout its skeleton from a larger marine carnivore, a plesiosaur. The specimen, found in 2019 and fully excavated three ye...

A massive saltwater crocodile was filmed tracking young children standing dangerously close to the water at Kales Crossing in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory. The family ignored warning signs and pedestrian access restrictions at the notorious crocodile hotspot, prompting park rangers to intervene. Kakadu National Park manager Kyle Lindner warns that such behaviour encourages crocodiles t...

Pauline Hanson is seeking to appeal a Federal Court decision to the High Court after the court upheld its original verdict that her 2024 tweet directed at Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi constituted a strong form of racism. The One Nation leader has engaged one of Australia's top high court advocates to pursue the appeal and potentially overturn the Federal Court's ruling. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a leadership challenge with the majority of her colleagues reportedly wanting her to step down just four months before the state election. Deputy Premier Ben Carroll is positioned as the likely successor, though concerns exist about whether a leadership change can salvage Labor's electoral prospects. The challenge comes amid 71% dissatisfaction polling for All...

Nearly half of full-time workers in Australia now engage in side hustles, earning approximately $1,000 per month to help manage rising cost of living pressures. Popular side hustles include online coaching at up to $500 per hour, tutoring at around $100 per hour, labour jobs like cleaning and gardening through platforms like Airtasker, and selling pre-loved goods online. What was once considered e...

Australia faces potential economic challenges with inflation forecast to surge past 7% and oil prices potentially doubling to over 200 US dollars per barrel if Middle East conflicts continue to escalate. The Federal Government has announced plans for a new oil refinery in Western Australia, which could take seven to ten years to become operational, as part of efforts to secure the nation's energy...

Hannah Ferguson, founder of a major independent news platform, has announced her candidacy to challenge Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the seat of Graindler at the next federal election. Ferguson, a local resident born in the electorate, criticises Albanese's 30-year tenure and accuses him of being beholden to gambling and fossil fuel lobbies. Her campaign focuses on gas export taxation, gamb...

Miniature donkeys Humphrey and Mabel live at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane. These intelligent animals possess remarkable memories that allow them to remember faces and potentially hold grudges. The sanctuary has successfully trained them using target training techniques, which enables handlers to move them voluntarily and reward positive behaviours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Iona Anderson wins gold for Australia in the women's 100 metres backstroke final in Glasgow, overtaking Canadian leader Kylie Mars in the final 25 metres. Anderson, who has Scottish heritage, demonstrated dynamic stroke work and strong underwater technique throughout the race. Hannah Fredericks also competed for Australia, showing a strong start and different racing strategy. See omnystudio.com/li...

Australian swimmer Cam McEvoy wins gold in the 50-metre freestyle at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, completing his collection of major swimming titles after a 12-year journey that saw him finish silver in the same pool in 2012. McEvoy revolutionised his training approach by reducing his weekly swimming distance from 30 kilometres to just 1.5 kilometres while significantly increasing strength t...

American Express is committing up to $2 million in grants to support Australian small businesses, offering 50 grants of $20,000 each, with potential for another 50 grants based on customer purchases made with Amex cards at small businesses between the first and seventh. A new Amex survey reveals Australia's favourite small business shopping destinations, with South Melbourne topping the list, foll...

Jake Spear, former Home and Away actor, has been cast in the lead role of the Australian premiere of Mrs. Doubtfire the musical, playing both Mrs. Doubtfire and Daniel Hillard. The West End production will debut at Melbourne's Princess Theatre in November 2025 before moving to Sydney in March 2026. The musical is based on the beloved 1993 film starring Robin Williams, with Spear undergoing a three...

Tom Holland and Zendaya discuss their decade-long journey with the Spider-Man franchise as they promote the fourth instalment, 'A Brand New Day'. The film picks up from the previous movie where a spell made the world forget Peter Parker's identity, exploring themes of anonymity and fame. Holland reflects on the privilege of working with people he loves while growing up together through the franchi...

Australia's unemployment rate remains steady at 4.4 per cent, with 76,000 new jobs added to the economy and increased workforce participation. CEOs are increasingly choosing to retrain existing staff in AI and technology skills rather than hiring new workers, with EY reporting twice as many organisations committing to reskilling programmes. The demand for AI capabilities is reshaping workforce req...

Australian swimmers dominate at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with multiple gold medals, including victories by Cam McEvoy, Lani Pallister, Iona Anderson, Tim Hodge, and the men's 4x200m relay team. Cam McEvoy's self-designed training method proves successful after doubts from the swimming community, while Tim Hodge wins gold in the 100m backstroke following his role as King's baton bearer. Di...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended an exclusive dinner at a $40 million Sydney harbourside home owned by the son of a Chinese billionaire who is accused of funnelling money from China into Australian bank accounts and is subject to a tax office security claim. The Australian Financial Review reported that a $1 million donation to the Labor Party was promised at the dinner, prompting criticis...

Running for Resilience is a Canberra-based initiative founded by Wallabies and Brumbies legend Ben Alexander, 2026 ACT Local Hero, with the goal of making Canberra suicide-free. The organisation hosts various community events including running, yoga, pickleball, tennis, stand-up paddleboarding, and other activities designed to bring people together and reduce stigma around mental health conversati...

Almost half of all dementia cases could be prevented through lifestyle modifications, according to a new World Health Organisation report. Key preventative measures include avoiding soft drinks, limiting alcohol to four standard drinks per week, eliminating artificial sweeteners, and steering clear of toxic relationships and social isolation. Beneficial practices include eating whole foods like be...

Social media companies are allegedly deliberately flouting Australia's laws designed to protect teenagers from social media access, with whistleblowers claiming they seek court battles to overturn the bans. The companies reportedly want to challenge the legislation on grounds of whether they're taking reasonable steps to keep children off their platforms. Australia's communication minister has vow...

Ricotta gnocchi is made from scratch using flour, ricotta, and parmesan cheese, combined with a kale pesto made from Tuscan kale, pine nuts, parmesan, and olive oil. Chef Jamie Gannon demonstrates how to mix the dough, roll it into ropes, cut it into pillows, and cook the gnocchi in boiling water until it floats. The dish is finished by tossing the cooked gnocchi with kale pesto and pasta water. S...

Gulguer National Park is being established west of Bringelly in Sydney's west, spanning an area more than three times the size of Centennial Park. The park will provide habitat for 28 threatened species and preserve Aboriginal rock art and artefacts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.