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Australia's healthcare system faces a critical shortage of emergency department beds for elderly patients, with approximately one in ten older Australians unable to access timely care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RUOK Conversation Convoy is travelling through regional Australia on day 118 of its journey, stopping in towns like Geelong to encourage people to check in with friends, family and colleagues about their mental wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria is experiencing ongoing seismic activity following a 4.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Korumburra on October 2, with over 100 aftershocks recorded since then. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten schools in Western Australia are trialling a ban on unnecessary screen use for kindergarten to Year 2 students, following similar restrictions in New South Wales and Victoria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's ban on card surcharges, intended to save consumers money, is placing financial strain on small businesses who must now absorb bank transaction fees that can amount to hundreds of dollars per transaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 50 people have been bitten or scratched by bats along the New South Wales coast in two weeks, prompting urgent health warnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spider-Man actor Tobey Maguire officiated his ex-wife's wedding over the weekend, sparking mixed public reactions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is backing a $100 million initiative to send Aussie astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg into space carrying the Australian flag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian government's potential $200 million bailout for the ATO to reverse its credit card surcharge ban may cost significantly more than anticipated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hours after Donald Trump announced a ceasefire on energy infrastructure between Russia and Ukraine, it was violated as Russia launched strikes on six Ukrainian energy facilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larte de la Gelato in Fitzroy, Melbourne, serves a unique ube marshmallow hot chocolate featuring purple yam from the Philippines, toasted marshmallow, classic hot chocolate and gelato. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stanley Tucci stars in a new heist film Masterplan, playing a retired British thief who plots to steal the Mona Lisa by recruiting two young criminals who turn out to be his long-lost children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new oral weight loss medication similar to Ozempic is moving closer to approval in Australia, with over 10,000 Australians already on a waiting list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazlewood won the Bathurst 1000 in dramatic fashion after race leader Anton Di Pasquale ran out of fuel on the final lap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Powderfinger has announced a reunion tour across Australia in September and October 2027, with multiple shows scheduled for Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 16-year-old driver allegedly stole a car and rammed into a pedestrian in her 50s during the Melbourne Marathon, causing injuries and widespread panic in the city centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A family-owned bottle shop in Narellan Vale, southwest Sydney, was attacked by a group of teenagers in broad daylight, with CCTV capturing the offenders assaulting staff and stealing goods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Energy Market Commission has approved a plan to add approximately $1 per year to household power bills to fund the rollout of kerbside electric vehicle charging infrastructure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small businesses across Australia are launching an advertising campaign against government policies they claim are financially crippling them in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly half of Australian shoppers are already planning their Christmas spending more than 10 weeks before the holiday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man in his 20s has died after jumping into a Siberian tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in northern England. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three creative recipes transform budget-friendly beef mince beyond traditional dishes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fifth annual Narromine Dolly Parton Festival celebrates the country music icon, with thousands of fans expected to take part in music, dancing and dress-ups to pay tribute to the singer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Daniel Nour founded Streetside Medics at age 24, operating a free mobile GP clinic that provides healthcare to people experiencing homelessness across Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has forced the ATO to delay blocking credit card payments for business taxes until the end of June next year, following backlash over a Reserve Bank decision to ban card surcharges nationwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.