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While these pre-prepared meals can save approximately 117 hours per year when used three times weekly, the cost-effectiveness varies significantly depending on household size and individual appetite, with some ready meals costing up to three times more than home-cooked equivalents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals travel spending remains resilient despite widespread budget cuts, with international visitors contributing $57 billion to the economy and Australians taking over 71 million domestic day trips worth $13 billion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five and a half thousand sheep worth more than $1.7 million have been stolen from a rural Queensland property in one of the state's biggest livestock thefts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Melbourne's decision to terminate coach Alastair Clarkson's contract a year early has drawn criticism from former Brownlow medallist Tom Mitchell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bronze Sun Spirit sculpture stolen from Currumbin foreshore on the Gold Coast in March last year is being replaced today after a Sydney couple who owned one of three original sculptures from the same mould has donated their piece to the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jones's defence team questioned Hadley about text messages he sent in 2023 calling Jones derogatory names, including 'grub' and 'parasite', and an alleged secret job offer that would have seen Hadley replace Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli and Logan City Mayor Jon Raven discuss the Coalition's proposition to slash the tobacco excise by 80%, changes to the school curriculum to manage disruptive student behaviour, and federal politicians social media tactics to engage younger voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Mac is in Brisbane with Dawood Jan, the founder of successful coffee empire Ricochet Espresso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hon Angus Taylor MP discusses the Opposition's proposition to legalise vapes and nicotine pouches while cutting tobacco excise by 80 per cent to combat Australia's growing black market trade in illicit tobacco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US city Portland has hosted its annual parallel parking competition, where drivers are judged on their vehicle size, parking speed, proximity to the curb, and stylistic flair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smart glasses with AI technology are providing life-changing accessibility for visually impaired Australians, enabling them to identify products, read documents, navigate spaces and perform daily tasks independently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian rock icon Angry Anderson from the band Rose Tattoo remains hospitalised in Germany after suffering a cardiac arrest in early August 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 Rugby League World Cup will be hosted by Australia, kicking off on Thursday 15 October with a blockbuster clash between Australia and New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dyson has unveiled the CameraJet, an AI-powered electric toothbrush featuring an integrated camera that detects gaps between teeth and automatically dispenses mouthwash through jets to floss while brushing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bathurst 1000 returns in October, with 2025 winner Matt Payne and veteran driver David Reynolds reflecting on last year's dramatic race that featured challenging weather conditions, limited visibility, and intense competition down to the final lap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A trainee police officer in Orange, New South Wales, was filmed chasing an emu down a road in the Central West region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bendigo, Australia's first UNESCO City of Gastronomy, showcases its thriving food scene through local restaurants featuring regional produce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commonwealth Bank forecasts Australian dwelling prices in Sydney and Melbourne will drop by 10 per cent or more, with recovery not expected until the second half of 2027 pending Reserve Bank rate cuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rising café prices have prompted one third of Australian coffee drinkers to reduce their café purchases, with coffee prices increasing 38 per cent over four years to approximately $6 per cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been named in US Congress as an alleged co-conspirator of Jeffrey Epstein by Republican Congressman Thomas Massey, who is calling for investigations into 14 individuals connected to the sex offender. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland is experiencing a four-day heatwave at the start of spring, with Brisbane temperatures forecast to reach 31 degrees tomorrow and 33 degrees on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts above-average temperatures across most of Australia for spring, with only far north Queensland as an exception. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales expands its shark management program with drones patrolling almost 100 beaches from dawn until 5pm, with extended hours beginning in October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI smart glasses equipped with cameras and information processing capabilities are raising privacy concerns as they can record people without their knowledge in public spaces, supermarkets, beaches and other locations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A devastating flash flood disaster in Nepal has claimed the life of at least one Australian, with 42 others still missing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.