Sunrise

Western Sydney International Airport has officially opened to passengers, with its first overseas flight arriving from Auckland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekend of gun violence across Australia saw four people shot in a drive-by attack outside a boxing event in Logan, Brisbane, leaving a teenage girl fighting for her life and a Sydney home sprayed with bullets as seven children sleep inside See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning weather presented from the Leichhardt bus depot in Sydney, showcasing views of the city skyline while delivering the national weather forecast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Sydney International Airport has begun operations with its first international flights landing, marking the completion of a $5 billion investment over 12 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small business owners are travelling to Canberra to lobby Parliament over federal government policies, with a new survey showing 84 per cent believe Labor is not providing adequate support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bull sharks are remaining around Sydney beaches for extended periods during summer, following a series of shark attacks last year that included four incidents within 48 hours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Convicted fraudster and health technology company Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is the subject of a new documentary directed by Nathan Fielder that follows her for 34 days before she was jailed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An alleged targeted attack on independent MP Helen Haines incident has sparked concerns about rising threats against Australian politicians, with security experts highlighting the need to address increasingly aggressive online discourse and hate speech, particularly that which is directed at women in public office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales is implementing a new healthcare initiative allowing approximately 300 trained GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD in adults and children, potentially reducing wait times from months to days or weeks and saving patients hundreds of dollars in out-of-pocket costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland's new e-bike and e-scooter laws have led to a significant drop in serious injuries among children, with hospital admissions more than halving in the three months to September. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cradle Mountain in Tasmania offers abundant wildlife viewing opportunities including platypus, possums, paddy melons, wallabies and diverse bird species. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian MP Helen Haines remains in hospital fighting for her life following an alleged violent attack, prompting urgent security reviews for politicians across Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial advice in Australia is becoming increasingly expensive and inaccessible, with about a third of Australians unable to afford personalised financial guidance despite needing it to manage household budgets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christina Applegate has revealed she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a condition she was told she had in 2021 and has been advocating for ever since. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry has stated in a GQ magazine interview that he wants to reconcile with his brother Prince William and father King Charles, while suggesting some people don't want the family rift to heal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian independent MP Helen Haines is in critical condition at the Alfred Hospital after being deliberately struck by a vehicle outside her Wangaratta office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grindelwald, Tasmania, a resort near Launceston modelled after the Swiss town, offers unique activities including splash golf and local distillery tastings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South East Queensland is experiencing heavy rainfall with up to 170mm forecast for coastal areas, causing train service disruptions and traffic chaos on major highways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small business owners in Australia are working longer hours for stagnant returns, with 50 per cent experiencing revenue contraction last year despite turnover increases that merely match inflation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 1-800-Medicare helpline has served over one million Australians in its first 10 months of operation, relieving pressure on hospital emergency departments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler discusses a significant increase in threats against Australian MPs, with over 1000 credible threats recorded in the past 12 months, double the number from five years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State MP Tim McCurdy, whose electorate overlaps with Helen Haines' federal seat, has expressed shock at the alleged attack on the independent MP, describing the former nurse and midwife as a dedicated community member who is known for her passionate but non-confrontational approach to public service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An alleged attack on a Victorian MP has raised urgent questions about surveillance resources for monitoring potential threats and the escalating violence and abuse faced by women in Australian politics, with many female public figures receiving death threats that often go uninvestigated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms a suspect is in detention as a joint counter-terrorism task force investigates whether the attack was politically motivated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Single Australians face significantly higher monthly expenses than couples, spending approximately $770 more per month according to new ABS data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.