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Special Olympics Australia celebrates its 50th anniversary with a swimming competition at MSAC in Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lakeside Quality Meats in Palm Beach will be shut down by the council. It has been serving free sausages to the community every Saturday for two and a half years, providing food for local families, isolated residents and homeless people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's migration policy debate intensifies as economic forecasts warn that One Nation's proposed cuts could push the country nearly $300 billion further into debt by reducing the workforce by roughly 800,000 taxpayers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales Opposition leader Kellie Sloane supports gun owners holding onto their weapons ahead of the state's major gun buyback scheme, which begins in two weeks following the Bondi terror attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian government faces criticism after revealing it knew three months in advance the Australian Taxation Office would ban credit card payments, yet only notified small businesses eight hours before implementation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secret federal records released by The New York Times allege that Joey Ippolito, a mob-connected associate, was seen with blood on his hands and a mysterious bag containing a heavy object on the night of the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Menopause Day highlights the importance of nutrition in managing menopause symptoms affecting 50 per cent of the population. Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo shares her personal perimenopause journey, discussing how dietary changes including increased protein intake, gut health focus, reduced alcohol consumption and specific food choices helped manage symptoms like hot flushes and anxiety. See...

Billionaire Adrian Portelli's offer of fuel at 99 cents per litre has created traffic queues stretching nearly two kilometres in Adelaide. Motorists are limited to one fill-up per day as they take advantage of the heavily discounted petrol prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne Fashion Week 2024 showcases over 600 new designs with a focus on inclusivity and diversity, featuring collections specifically designed for people in their 40s, 50s and beyond for the first time. The event celebrates individual style and creativity with a 'wear the moment' theme that embraces all body shapes, ages and silhouettes. Upcoming summer fashion trends include bold block colours...

Violent protests have erupted across France with more than half a million demonstrators clashing with police in multiple cities. The protests, which began weeks ago as student demonstrations, have escalated dramatically with significant buildings destroyed by fire. Riot squads are deploying water cannons and tear gas against protesters demonstrating about cost of living pressures and fuel costs, w...

New South Wales parents face fines of up to $11,000 for chronic student absenteeism, with 1700 parents taken to court over three years. Despite this, the state has the highest school attendance record in the country and debate now exists over whether support programs should replace financial penalties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunrise broadcasts live from the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, celebrating 95 years of the bridge and 28 years of Bridge Climb operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pope Leo has undergone surgery to remove a cancerous nodule, with doctors removing the lower lobe of his right lung during a 90-minute procedure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood actress Selma Blair has pleaded not guilty to assault charges after allegedly punching a crew member and biting another during a flight between Los Angeles and New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of bogong moths are making their annual 1000-kilometre migration to the Australian Alps, with this year's numbers reaching six times higher than previous seasons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia faces a concerning economic outlook with the International Monetary Fund forecasting the highest unemployment rise among advanced economies and the fifth highest inflation rate for next year, despite having the second highest cash rate in the developed world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A parliamentary committee has urged the Australian government to establish an independent watchdog for AI companies, following a recent OpenAI breach involving unauthorised access to Medicare data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian government is introducing legislation for a 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts, potentially affecting approximately 200,000 to 850,000 businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing Minister Clare O'Neil and Shadow Attorney-General Michaelia Cash debate responses to rising rental costs after a survey reveals majority support for rent caps among Australian renters and homeowners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian shoppers are expected to spend an average of $346 during the Black Friday sales period, an increase of $22 from last year's event. This is despite 54 per cent of people polled reporting the economy is negatively impacting their holiday shopping plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.