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Jessica Val-Otrich explains an unwritten rule among people named Jessica regarding nickname preferences. Jessicas typically have a strong preference for either 'Jess' or 'Jessie' and dislike the alternative. She personally identifies as a 'Jess' and finds the nickname 'Jessie' unsuitable for herself, though she doesn't dislike it in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government's first home buyer scheme has come under scrutiny after data revealed one in five users are permanent residents rather than Australian citizens. Since 2022, 51,000 permanent residents have accessed the scheme, prompting debate between Labor and the Coalition over whether taxpayer-funded housing assistance should be restricted to citizens only. The government defends the poli...

Krispy Kreme celebrates National Donut Day by giving away 100,000 free donuts across Australia. The promotion features their bestselling Original Glazed donuts and other popular varieties including strawberry sprinkle, chocolate, and cookies and cream. A behind-the-scenes look at the donut-making process reveals the dipping, wiggling, and twisting technique used to create their signature glazed an...

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner collapsed at Frankfurt Airport when its landing gear failed while parked at the gate. The aircraft, which was bound for Los Angeles, nosedived dramatically before passengers had boarded. Several crew members were injured in the incident, and a major investigation has been launched to determine whether the cause was technical fault or human error. See omnystudio.com/listener...

The Federal Government's first home buyer scheme has come under scrutiny after data revealed one in five users are permanent residents rather than Australian citizens. Since 2022, 51,000 permanent residents have accessed the scheme, prompting debate between Labor and the Coalition over whether taxpayer-funded housing assistance should be restricted to citizens only. The government defends the poli...

A television presenter warns viewers about fake social media accounts impersonating her and attempting to scam people. The fraudulent accounts use her name and photos to contact viewers, requesting money, investments, gift cards, bank details or personal information. She advises people to trust their instincts, block suspicious accounts, report them, and check on vulnerable loved ones who are ofte...

A Rio de Janeiro aquarium used a resident shark to predict the winner of a World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco, with the shark selecting Brazil. The segment also features workplace discussion about AFL and NRL tipping competitions, where Sam Mack was noted as the only person to correctly tip the Crows in recent AFL matches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian prisoners, including convicted murderers, rapists and paedophiles, are receiving free access to weight loss medications such as Ozempic at taxpayer expense, costing approximately $700 per month per inmate. The policy follows an incident where an inmate gained over 100 kilograms in prison and died from obesity-related heart issues. The Department of Justice and Corrections states the medi...

SpaceX is planning a blockbuster stock market listing that could raise $75 billion, with shares expected to be priced at $135 each, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion. Elon Musk will retain more than 80% of voting rights and won't sell his shares in the rocket and AI company. Forbes estimates the public listing could push Musk's personal net worth beyond one trillion dollars, making him the wor...

Lisa Pham from the Banh Mi Factory in Brisbane has won Queensland's Best Banh Mi award as part of the All The Best Awards, which received over 70,000 votes across 15 categories. The family-run Vietnamese restaurant, established by Lisa's parents who came to Australia as refugees in the 1980s, serves approximately 1,000 banh mi across three Brisbane Northside locations daily. The winning banh mi fe...

GranBorghini is a UK initiative founded by Mark Cody that takes elderly people for rides in his Lamborghini to combat loneliness and bring joy to their lives. After losing his grandmother to suicide five years ago, Mark left his tech job to fulfil a promise he made to her and now provides thrilling experiences to seniors like Betty Tyen. The project has gained international attention for showing t...

Knife crime incidents have occurred across three Australian states in recent weeks, including stabbings at a Queensland shopping centre, two separate Melbourne locations, and a Chinese restaurant on the NSW Central Coast. Former Detective Superintendent Rob Critchlow notes that statistics show knife crime and violent crime are trending downward, though concerns remain high. Jack's Law, which provi...

The Let's Go Queensland Caravan and Camping Super Show runs from Thursday through Sunday at the Brisbane Showgrounds, featuring caravans, camping equipment, and outdoor lifestyle demonstrations. Visitors can win a Hilltop caravan valued at over $86,000 by scanning seven QR codes throughout the venue, with free train travel available between the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. Creek to Coast host Sc...

Australia faces an impending El Niño weather event that will bring hotter and drier conditions, increasing bushfire and drought risks across the country. The weather pattern, caused by warming Pacific Ocean temperatures shifting away from Australia, could last up to eight years and will intensify through winter and spring. Northern Territory already shows extreme conditions, with recent flooding g...

Australia's birth rate has reached a record low, with families of three, four or five children becoming increasingly rare. Soaring housing costs, childcare bills and everyday expenses are cited as major factors influencing parents to limit family size to one or two children. The shift represents a stark contrast to previous generations where families of seven to twelve children were common. See om...

A 70-year-old woman in Seattle drove her SUV onto light rail tracks and travelled nearly 400 metres before becoming stuck near a station. The incident forced authorities to shut down power to the line while crews worked to remove the vehicle, bringing the city's light rail network to a standstill and leaving commuters stunned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A two-year-old Tasmanian devil named Mary has escaped from her quarantine enclosure at a Gold Coast wildlife park after making an extraordinarily high leap. CCTV footage has captured her daring escape on Tuesday morning, prompting an expanded search operation. Authorities are using thermal imaging equipment and food traps to locate and recapture the endangered animal. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

The United States has proposed a 12.5% tariff on Australia, the European Union, and 58 other countries, alleging they are allowing goods made with forced labour into their supply chains. Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell has rejected the claims as unjustified and inconsistent with the free trade agreement, stating Australia already has robust legislation addressing forced labour and modern sla...

A lolly shop in the United States has replaced inflatable tube advertising with real employees performing wacky, waving movements outside the store to attract customers. The unconventional marketing tactic features staff members mimicking the bendable, attention-grabbing motions typically associated with inflatable advertising tubes, creating a humorous and memorable shopping experience. See omnys...

Nurses and midwives at Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide's north are conducting a 24-hour strike commencing at 7am, demanding a 20% pay rise after a year-long dispute. Simultaneously, around 100 Parks Victoria staff are preparing to walk off the job over a pay dispute with the state government, resulting in the closure of numerous popular camping grounds and national parks over the King's birthday...

Brisbane leads Australia and outperforms global cities like London, Dubai and Los Angeles in early morning trading, with a third of cafes and restaurants opening between 6-7am. The city has a nightlife ambassador in Powderfinger bassist John J.C. Collins and is now considering appointing a dawn commissioner to capitalise on its pre-dawn economy. This push towards round-the-clock trading aims to es...

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has proposed legislation allowing medicinal cannabis users with valid medical certificates to drive with limited THC levels in their system. The proposal would affect approximately 300,000 drivers and includes a three-strike policy, though the specific THC threshold has not yet been determined. Road safety advocates, anti-drug groups and victims have expressed o...

Waymo, the world's first fully autonomous ride-hailing service, now operates in 11 American cities with over half a million trips per week since launching in 2020. The driverless taxi company is exploring expansion to Sydney, with the NSW Premier expressing support for bringing the technology to Australia. The vehicles use advanced cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence to navigate roads, th...

A severe weather system is moving across Australia from west to east, causing widespread destruction. After battering Western Australia and South Australia, the dangerous system is now targeting Victoria, where some areas are expected to receive a month's worth of rainfall in just 12 hours. Melbourne has been confirmed as one of the worst affected areas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

A man presented to a Melbourne Emergency Department with suspected Ebola symptoms after travelling near the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where an outbreak is occurring. He was isolated and tested as per protocol, with results clearing him of the virus. Australia has never recorded a case of Ebola, and health experts maintain the global risk remains low despite the US closing border...