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Melbourne pizzeria Shop 225 has been ranked in the world's top 50 pizza establishments, with co-founder Lorenzo Tron receiving the prestigious recognition in Italy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton has been officially selected to host rowing events at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, despite significant concerns from athletes and rowing experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A golden retriever in San Diego greeted a burglar breaking into his family's home as a friend and brought toys for the intruder to play with instead of acting as a guard dog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian families spend an average of $4500 annually on children's sports participation, with registration fees accounting for just over $1000 while additional costs including uniforms, equipment, coaching, competitions, travel and accommodation make up the remainder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian government's plan to reduce working holiday visas by nearly 40,000 annually has drawn criticism from business groups across agriculture, hospitality, tourism and construction sectors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A runaway horse in New Mexico, scheduled to appear in a parade, escaped and led police on a lengthy chase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A serval, a small African wild cat, escaped from an apartment in Russia where it was being kept as a pet and befriended a dog during a walk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wedding season brings social challenges for guests navigating small talk and awkward conversations during ceremonies and receptions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran Australian journalists Michael Usher and Liz Hayes reflect on the most significant news events in Australia's 70-year television history, including the Bondi attack, COVID-19 pandemic, Schapelle Corby's arrest, and William Tyrrell's disappearance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians lost almost $2 billion to scams in the past year, with 110,000 scams reported, primarily involving fake investments and romance fraud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney Airport faces a critical air traffic control staffing crisis that could disrupt school holiday travel. Controllers are working gruelling 10-days-on, one-day-off rosters and taking an average of 17 sick days annually due to chronic understaffing and fatigue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria will implement Jack's Law after the November state election, with both major parties now supporting the legislation. The law, named after Queensland teenager Jack Beasley who was fatally stabbed on the Gold Coast in 2019, allows police to use metal detecting wands to scan people for weapons in designated public areas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Mac is in Mudgee, NSW visiting Lowe Family Wine Co, a farm-to-table destination featuring a hatted restaurant called Zin House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles III has issued a statement through a palace spokesperson responding to claims made by Charles Spencer in his new book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles, killing three people while the crew was filming a fatal bus crash. Investigators are analysing video footage recorded by the news crew moments before the crash, which captured sounds consistent with engine speed changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne Zoo has welcomed baby koala Peanut, an eight-month-old joey who has just emerged from her mother Popcorn's pouch for the first time ahead of school holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial experts recommend using the 100-day countdown to Christmas to create detailed budgets and spread costs across multiple pay periods, with the average Australian spending up to $650 on presents alone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, allegedly broke into Perth Zoo after hours and entered a crocodile enclosure, where they threw bottles and struck a 4m-long saltwater crocodile with a metal pole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media influencers are promoting a growing trend of healthy weight Australians microdosing weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic for claimed benefits including improved brain function, longevity and minimal weight loss without side effects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petrol prices have exceeded $2 per litre in all Australian capital cities, with diesel above $2.50, as global supply chain disruptions threaten further increases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major Australian banks are predicting a near-certain interest rate rise in September as the Reserve Bank grapples with inflation remaining outside its target range. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's new home sales have declined by 20 per cent in three months following the federal government's property tax changes, with the Housing Industry Association warning builders cannot sustain further rate hikes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States Air Force has publicly acknowledged for the first time that it has weapons in orbit capable of defending against hostile adversary actions in space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millthorpe is a quaint country town in New South Wales with a population of around 1,300 people, located approximately half an hour from Orange. The Provador is the town's popular breakfast and coffee spot, known for supporting small local businesses and sourcing all produce within 200 kilometres. The community is characterised by its beautiful village atmosphere, quality food and wine, and close-...

New rules banning credit card surcharges take effect from 1 October 2026, forcing banks to reduce spending on customer rewards programmes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.