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Westbourne Grammar in Melbourne is a large school with approximately 1,400 students, featuring extensive facilities including a swim club, gym, F1 simulator, sports rooms and choir programme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Callea performs his chart-topping hit Rain as part of the Unplugged series on Weekend Sunrise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frozen yoghurt has become extremely popular with Australian tweens and teens, with families frequently visiting self-serve chains. Weekend Sunrise nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo demonstrates how to make healthier frozen yoghurt at home for approximately $3 per serve using Greek yoghurt, fruit, protein powder, and various toppings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norway's King Harald has died at age 89 after a 35-year reign, with his son ascending the throne as King Haakon VIII. Thousands gathered outside the palace to mourn the late monarch, who was praised for welcoming all citizens regardless of their background. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bolt, a three-year-old explosives detection dog working at airports in Texas, has been crowned the cutest canine security agent in the United States. The energetic sniffer dog won the competition against thousands of other four-legged competitors thanks to his playful personality, love of cuddles, goofy poses, and winning smile as he bounces through airport terminals. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

A devastating flood disaster in Nepal and Tibet has left 1,924 people missing, including 41 Australians, with 579 confirmed deaths. Communication infrastructure has been destroyed, leaving families unable to contact loved ones, while survivors remain stranded in higher ground awaiting rescue. The Nepalese Australian Welfare Society is coordinating relief efforts and fundraising through the Prime M...

Meta has reached a landmark settlement in a US lawsuit, agreeing to implement changes including overnight lockout periods and two-hour daily limits for young users on Facebook and Instagram. The prime minister is considering additional crackdowns on social media platforms to modify algorithms and protect children, as critics argue the settlement allows Meta to avoid full accountability for designi...

Four Australian men are renovating a one-euro house they purchased in rural Sicily, aiming to complete the project for approximately 50,000 euros. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Northern Territory Chief Minister has announced the NT will not participate in the national gun buyback scheme proposed after the Bondi terror attack unless the federal government covers 100 per cent of costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister is unveiling a world-first national framework for AI and data centres at National Cabinet, establishing nationally consistent regulations to address community concerns about energy usage, water consumption and noise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane City Council has implemented a blanket ban on recording devices filming anyone without consent at its public pools, amid growing concerns over children being recorded with smart glasses. The federal Attorney-General has written to the Privacy Commissioner to ensure smart glasses comply with Australian privacy laws, which regulate whether recordings are done with knowledge, how footage is...

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.