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New South Wales Police have publicly opposed a proposal to arm the Community Security Group (CSG), a Jewish community security organisation, at public events. Assistant Commissioner Dave Hudson, head of counter-terrorism, stated concerns about social cohesion and the precedent of arming specific community groups. The disagreement places police at odds with Premier Chris Minns, who had supported in...

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has joined New South Wales Premier Chris Minns in opposing federal Labor budget measures. Cook is concerned about proposed capital gains tax changes that will replace the current 50% discount with a real income model based on inflation and a minimum 30% tax rate. He warns these changes could negatively impact foreign investment and mining exploration in Wester...

Erin Patterson, sentenced to life in prison for triple murder and attempted murder, has her appeal scheduled for August 18-19. Her defence will argue substantial miscarriage of justice, citing jury irregularities including sequestration in the same hotel as police and media, disputed cell tower evidence, and claims of unfair prosecution tactics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delta Goodrem achieved fourth place at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, performing before a global audience of hundreds of millions. Her performance featured dramatic staging including a lift rising from a piano, pyrotechnics, and a custom Volani dress. The Australian artist is preparing to release her new album 'Pure' in November, which incorporates classical piano elements and represents a...

Delta Goodrem achieved fourth place at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, performing before a global audience of hundreds of millions. Her performance featured dramatic staging including a lift rising from a piano, pyrotechnics, and a custom Volani dress. The Australian artist is preparing to release her new album 'Pure' in November, which incorporates classical piano elements and represents a...

Family-run restaurants across Australia are facing unprecedented financial pressure, with electricity bills reaching up to $9,000 per quarter and soaring costs forcing closures at record levels. Restaurant owners report customers can no longer afford to dine out regularly, with the crisis threatening to eliminate small family businesses that have survived for decades. The closures risk eroding the...

Delta Goodrem achieved fourth place at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, performing before a global audience of hundreds of millions. Her performance featured dramatic staging including a lift rising from a piano, pyrotechnics, and a custom Volani dress. The Australian artist is preparing to release her new album 'Pure' in November, which incorporates classical piano elements and represents a...

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is allegedly seeking a financial arrangement with the British monarchy to avoid giving an interview about Jeffrey Epstein. Resurfaced emails have linked Ferguson to Epstein years after she publicly distanced herself from him, contradicting her previous claims about when she ceased contact. Ferguson and Prince Andrew have been reportedly excommunicated from the roya...

Seven villagers remain trapped in a cave system in Laos after entering to search for gold over a week ago. Heavy rain triggered flash flooding and landslides that blocked their exit from the narrow limestone caves, some passages measuring only 30 centimetres wide. Rescue teams are currently navigating extremely dangerous conditions to reach the trapped individuals, with additional rainfall threate...

Two men aged 45 and 48 have been arrested in Victoria's northeast over their alleged involvement in harbouring cop killer Desi Freeman during his seven-month period evading police. Freeman, who killed two officers, was shot dead in a shootout in March after an extensive manhunt. The arrested men are not family members of Freeman, and authorities are investigating whether they provided shelter, foo...

A new survey in the Australian Financial Review reveals voter division over the government's budget tax changes, with capital gains tax reforms receiving a net approval rating of zero and negative gearing limits scoring just 7%. Housing Minister Clare O'Neill defends the budget as necessary to address Australia's broken housing market and ageing population, whilst Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash cr...

A new survey in the Australian Financial Review reveals voter division over the government's budget tax changes, with capital gains tax reforms receiving a net approval rating of zero and negative gearing limits scoring just 7%. Housing Minister Clare O'Neill defends the budget as necessary to address Australia's broken housing market and ageing population, whilst Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash cr...

A new survey in the Australian Financial Review reveals voter division over the government's budget tax changes, with capital gains tax reforms receiving a net approval rating of zero and negative gearing limits scoring just 7%. Housing Minister Clare O'Neill defends the budget as necessary to address Australia's broken housing market and ageing population, whilst Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash cr...

A new survey in the Australian Financial Review reveals voter division over the government's budget tax changes, with capital gains tax reforms receiving a net approval rating of zero and negative gearing limits scoring just 7%. Housing Minister Clare O'Neill defends the budget as necessary to address Australia's broken housing market and ageing population, whilst Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash cr...

A new survey in the Australian Financial Review reveals voter division over the government's budget tax changes, with capital gains tax reforms receiving a net approval rating of zero and negative gearing limits scoring just 7%. Housing Minister Clare O'Neill defends the budget as necessary to address Australia's broken housing market and ageing population, whilst Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash cr...

A new survey in the Australian Financial Review reveals voter division over the government's budget tax changes, with capital gains tax reforms receiving a net approval rating of zero and negative gearing limits scoring just 7%. Housing Minister Clare O'Neill defends the budget as necessary to address Australia's broken housing market and ageing population, whilst Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash cr...

Australians are expected to spend approximately $1.4 billion on State of Origin this year, with those attending live venues spending an average of $370 per person, down 10% from previous years due to cost of living pressures. Home viewers plan to spend around $50 each on food and entertainment, while one in three people admit they'll continue spending into the night if their team wins. The spendin...

Donald Trump convenes urgent cabinet meetings at Camp David following US strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and mine-laying boats around the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has vowed retaliation after the attacks, which the White House claims were conducted in self-defence. The conflict threatens a recently established ceasefire, with approximately 900 pounds of enriched uranium—enough for nine nucl...

Silos Estate in Berry, New South Wales, is a multi-faceted destination featuring a winery, hotel, restaurant, alpaca farm, and helipad. The estate offers wine tasting experiences, including award-winning sparkling red wines, and welcomes visitors for various activities beyond traditional winery tours. Weather presenter Katie Brown broadcasts from the location, sampling the estate's wines while del...

Brisbane City Council has repaired over 1,800 potholes in five days during an intensive road maintenance blitz. Crews worked at a record pace of one repair every two minutes following weeks of consistent heavy rain that damaged city roads. The council has allocated $90 million for road repairs this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen defends the $150 million budget allocated for Australia's presidency of COP negotiations at the UN's climate conference, including $50 million for the conference itself and $100 million for broader Pacific engagement. More than 100 bureaucrats have been assembled for the role, with $485,602 spent on business class international travel in January and February alone. The...

A Cathay Pacific flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong experienced severe turbulence that caused the aircraft to drop twice without warning during breakfast service. The incident sent passengers and crew flying into the ceiling, with food and service carts scattered throughout the cabin. Ten people were injured, including six cabin crew and four passengers, with two Australians among those hurt, thoug...

Neil Danaher has passed away after a 13-year battle with motor neurone disease. The founder of Fight MND and creator of the Big Freeze fundraising event leaves behind a legacy of courage and community leadership. His organisation has raised significant funds for MND research, with two Australians diagnosed with the disease every day and two losing their lives daily. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

National Senator Bridget McKenzie charged taxpayers $259 for a flight from Devonport to Melbourne following her son's engagement party, and later claimed $853 for travel to his wedding. The senator maintains she followed parliamentary rules and conducted work during these trips, though questions arise about whether the work or family celebrations were scheduled first. The incident follows similar...

ASIO's director warns Australians to prepare for more terror attacks following revelations that calls about one of the Bondi gunmen were made to the national terror hotline as early as 2007. The disclosure raises questions about intelligence agency responsiveness and the effectiveness of warning systems, with comparisons drawn to other cases where reported threats were not adequately investigated....