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A mother was allegedly stabbed with scissors and put in a headlock by a stranger outside Victoria Police headquarters in Melbourne's CBD after the man allegedly punched her son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dolly Parton, the legendary queen of country music, Hollywood star and American icon, has passed away at age 80 in Nashville. Remembered not only for her music but for her advocacy spanning early childhood literacy, LGBTQ+ equality, animal welfare, and disaster relief philanthropy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian government's decision to scrap additional private health insurance rebates for over-65s will affect more than 1.2 million pensioners, with the nation's largest insurer Medibank estimating 91,000 people will shift to the public system—double the government's projection of 44,000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's July inflation data is expected to show headline inflation easing to 3.5 per cent from 3.8 per cent in June, while trimmed mean inflation is forecast to hold steady at 3.6 per cent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dolly Parton, the legendary queen of country music, Hollywood star and American icon, has passed away at age 80 in Nashville. The singer-songwriter was behind more than 3000 songs including hits like Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 To 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Elordi and Guy Pearce star in The Dog Stars, Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller about survivors in a world devastated by a deadly virus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is retrieving a 50-metre Starship rocket that landed off the coast of Western Australia following a successful test mission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's upcoming inflation data release will significantly influence the Reserve Bank's next interest rate decision, with economists forecasting a 3.3 per cent headline figure driven by lower electricity costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian anti-corruption police raided the CFMEU headquarters and five other locations, taking five men into custody with two charged over allegations of secret commissions, bribes and drug trafficking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AFL faces scrutiny over workplace culture following an alleged sexual assault involving Sydney Swans players and separate vision of Richmond players allegedly mimicking inappropriate behaviour during end-of-season celebrations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queue culture is experiencing a resurgence in Australia, with shoppers willingly spending significant time waiting in line for trendy products like cookies, baked goods and frozen yogurt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government's capital gains tax changes may result in higher tax bills for superannuation invested through managed investment trusts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richmond Tigers AFL players were filmed during Mad Monday celebrations at a pub, with footage showing players shirtless, drinking alcohol and engaging in behaviour including slapping each other with a belt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition leader Angus Taylor suffered a fall while participating in the Pollie Pedal cycling event in Queensland, raising funds for Wandering Warriors, supporting Special Forces veterans and their families in transitioning to civilian life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Mac plays Twister with a stranger at Melbourne's Flinders Street Station after receiving nine rejections from passersby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may relocate to Australia after their return to the UK, according to reports from royal insiders cited by the Sunday Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simple changes like using cold water for laundry, boiling only what's needed in the kettle, and switching to energy-efficient appliances like heat pump dryers and air fryers can significantly reduce household electricity expenses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Fair Lady returns to Australia in 2026 for its 70th anniversary season, starring Claire Lyon as Eliza Doolittle and British actor Nathaniel Parker as Henry Higgins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Parliament is set to debate new breach bail and go to jail laws that would have imprisoned over 6000 people in the past year, including nearly 1000 children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A steam tugboat built in 1913 has emerged from the waters in Serbia due to record-low river levels caused by a severe European heatwave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly decided to move back to the UK, with Meghan being offered roles in productions including Netflix series The Gentleman and speculation about a Bond role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sydney Swans face mounting controversy as fans debate whether to stage a walkout after the AFLW match this weekend, before the men's team takes the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A goose named Goosey in Texas alerted its owners to a barn fire late at night, enabling them to extinguish the blaze and save 100 chickens and turkeys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney introvert Nick Bendell challenged himself by having lunch with 500 strangers over six years, including athletes, artists, politicians and priests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unregulated peptides are being sold illegally over social media, claiming benefits for muscle growth, anti-ageing, recovery and brain health, but have not been proven safe or efficacious by regulatory bodies such as the TGA or the FDA in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.