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A 70-year-old woman in Seattle drove her SUV onto light rail tracks and travelled nearly 400 metres before becoming stuck near a station. The incident forced authorities to shut down power to the line while crews worked to remove the vehicle, bringing the city's light rail network to a standstill and leaving commuters stunned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A two-year-old Tasmanian devil named Mary has escaped from her quarantine enclosure at a Gold Coast wildlife park after making an extraordinarily high leap. CCTV footage has captured her daring escape on Tuesday morning, prompting an expanded search operation. Authorities are using thermal imaging equipment and food traps to locate and recapture the endangered animal. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

The United States has proposed a 12.5% tariff on Australia, the European Union, and 58 other countries, alleging they are allowing goods made with forced labour into their supply chains. Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell has rejected the claims as unjustified and inconsistent with the free trade agreement, stating Australia already has robust legislation addressing forced labour and modern sla...

A lolly shop in the United States has replaced inflatable tube advertising with real employees performing wacky, waving movements outside the store to attract customers. The unconventional marketing tactic features staff members mimicking the bendable, attention-grabbing motions typically associated with inflatable advertising tubes, creating a humorous and memorable shopping experience. See omnys...

Nurses and midwives at Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide's north are conducting a 24-hour strike commencing at 7am, demanding a 20% pay rise after a year-long dispute. Simultaneously, around 100 Parks Victoria staff are preparing to walk off the job over a pay dispute with the state government, resulting in the closure of numerous popular camping grounds and national parks over the King's birthday...

Brisbane leads Australia and outperforms global cities like London, Dubai and Los Angeles in early morning trading, with a third of cafes and restaurants opening between 6-7am. The city has a nightlife ambassador in Powderfinger bassist John J.C. Collins and is now considering appointing a dawn commissioner to capitalise on its pre-dawn economy. This push towards round-the-clock trading aims to es...

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has proposed legislation allowing medicinal cannabis users with valid medical certificates to drive with limited THC levels in their system. The proposal would affect approximately 300,000 drivers and includes a three-strike policy, though the specific THC threshold has not yet been determined. Road safety advocates, anti-drug groups and victims have expressed o...

Waymo, the world's first fully autonomous ride-hailing service, now operates in 11 American cities with over half a million trips per week since launching in 2020. The driverless taxi company is exploring expansion to Sydney, with the NSW Premier expressing support for bringing the technology to Australia. The vehicles use advanced cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence to navigate roads, th...

A severe weather system is moving across Australia from west to east, causing widespread destruction. After battering Western Australia and South Australia, the dangerous system is now targeting Victoria, where some areas are expected to receive a month's worth of rainfall in just 12 hours. Melbourne has been confirmed as one of the worst affected areas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

A man presented to a Melbourne Emergency Department with suspected Ebola symptoms after travelling near the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where an outbreak is occurring. He was isolated and tested as per protocol, with results clearing him of the virus. Australia has never recorded a case of Ebola, and health experts maintain the global risk remains low despite the US closing border...

A cracker night event in Hobart resulted in chaos when a multi-shot fireworks cake tipped over and fired horizontally into the crowd, raising safety concerns about Tasmania's unique tradition. Tasmania is the only Australian state where the general public can purchase and set off consumer fireworks with a valid permit once a year. Fireworks expert Max Jago, owner of Taz Crackers, discusses the inc...

Australian cave diver Josh Richards is leading rescue operations in a remote Laotian cave system searching for two missing gold miners. Four miners have already been successfully extracted from the flooded cave system, which features extremely narrow passages that require rescuers to remove helmets and squeeze through with faces partially submerged in water. The rescue teams are battling rising fl...

Construction is set to begin on Brisbane's Olympic stadium at Victoria Park, with protesters opposing the development on heritage-listed land. Queensland Premier David Christofulli defends the $3.8 billion project, stating over two-thirds of the park will remain green space and accessible to the public. The stadium will serve as the centrepiece venue for the Olympics and future home for the Brisba...

Barnaby Joyce defends One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's parliamentary attendance record after reports showed she missed 88 per cent of Senate estimate hearing days over 10 years and 12 days of Senate sittings since the last election. Joyce outlines One Nation's policy positions including abolishing the Climate Change Department, building coal-fired power stations, enabling nuclear power plant con...

One Nation has achieved 31% primary vote support in a new Australian Financial Review poll, surpassing Labor's 28% for the first time. The surge follows the federal budget, with 63% of Australians believing the country is heading in the wrong direction. Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek and One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce debate the government's policy approach, cost of living measures, and One...

Inflation expectations in Australia have eased to 6.1% from 7% at the end of May, driven by declining petrol prices following reduced tensions in the Middle East. Headline inflation has dropped to 4.2% according to ABS data, with fuel prices providing significant relief. Markets anticipate the RBA will pause rate rises at the June meeting after implementing three hikes earlier in the year. See omn...

Four villagers have emerged safely from a flooded cave system in Laos after crawling to safety during a break in the rain, while rescue efforts continue for two remaining missing miners. The survivors are providing valuable information about the cave network from their hospital beds, including details about potential air pockets deeper in the system near gold deposits. Rescue crews face increasing...

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner have married in an intimate civil ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London. The couple, who confirmed their engagement in June last year, were joined by a small group of loved ones at the historic venue that has hosted weddings for Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Liam Gallagher. The newlyweds are reportedly planning a three-day celebration in Sicily. See omnystudi...

Amazon has announced a new docuseries following Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds as owners of the Flying Roos catamaran, documenting Australia's fastest sailors competing in SailGP. The series, compared to the successful Wrexham documentary format, will provide behind-the-scenes access to the global sailing competition. Tom Slingsby confirmed the show will pull back the curtain on the sport and intr...

Australian breakfast television weather presenters Nat and Shervo conduct a live weather broadcast from Our Lady of Good Counsel school in Deepdene, Melbourne. Students and parents are wearing Fight MND Big Freeze beanies and participating in a Silly Socks fundraiser with gold coin donations. The school has a particular connection to the Fight MND cause, and features a wellbeing dog named Angie. S...

Professional chef Toby Wilson recreates vintage recipes from 1970s cookbooks, including dishes like baked bean cheesecake, ham and pineapple dip, and jellied salmon mousse. Wilson prepares a chicken cobbler topped with a cheese and mustard scone instead of a traditional puff pastry lid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rural NSW farmer George Henderson shares his battle with mental health and the challenges of accessing support in remote areas, where suicide rates are twice as high as in major cities. Supported by his wife Alanna, George eventually sought help after years of struggling in silence, a journey that took three years of treatment to reach recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts below-average rainfall for much of southern, central and eastern Australia during winter (June to August), with warmer than average daytime temperatures expected across most of the country despite typical cold fronts and snow events. Western Australia is currently experiencing an unusually deep low-pressure system described as a once-in-five-year storm, with win...

Expert Arnold Dix discusses the four villagers who were trapped in a cave in Laos for more than a week and miraculously crawled to freedom after international rescue teams successfully lowered water levels using pumping equipment. The survivors escaped when monsoon rains temporarily eased, allowing them to navigate claustrophobic conditions and reach safety. Two people remain missing, and rescue e...

Former Geelong AFL player Bryan Cousins has revealed he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease a year ago, after experiencing difficulty during a run along the beach. The announcement comes days after Neil Danaher lost his 13-year battle with MND. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.