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New rules banning credit card surcharges take effect from 1 October 2026, forcing banks to reduce spending on customer rewards programmes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEO of Anthropic warns that AI agents could be capable of taking over the entire internet within six to 12 months, prompting calls from major AI company leaders to slow down development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have withdrawn their children Archie and Lilibet from their UK school just two days after the term began, citing security concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 56-year-old surfer sustained serious leg injuries in a shark attack while surfing alone north of Geraldton, Western Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Jones's trial has entered its seventh week with fresh allegations from a prominent athlete who claims the former radio broadcaster kissed him without consent and showered him with gifts including weekly flowers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Defence Force enlistments have reached their highest level in nearly 20 years, with more than 8,000 people joining over the past year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnaby Joyce defends One Nation's proposal to slash migration by more than 750,000 over three years, claiming Australians are tired of relying on economists for public policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney Sweeney's controversial advertisement for a sports gambling platform has drawn criticism from Australian Olympic athletes including Ariane Titmus, Lani Pallister and Tilly Kearns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels have forced the postponement of crucial talks between Iran and Gulf states regarding management of the Strait of Hormuz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mount Panorama in Bathurst houses the National Motor Racing Museum, featuring 110-115 historic cars and motorcycles spanning Australian motorsport history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cait Bransgrove, a young mother of three, met 76-year-old Bruce Hamilton at a Melbourne cafe three years ago when she noticed him sitting alone after losing his wife to cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial expert Sally Tindall outlines strategies for saving thousands of dollars through negotiating and switching essential household services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson, convicted of killing three people in the mushroom murders case, is spending at least 22 hours a day in solitary confinement at an Australian prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petrol prices in Australia are expected to rise further as Middle East conflicts force Saudi Arabia to shut down a major oil pipeline, with current national average prices sitting at $2.11-$2.12 for unleaded petrol and $2.60 for diesel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnaby Joyce has declined calling for an apology from Pauline Hanson over her comments about Anthony Albanese's late mother living in public housing for 65 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid a spate of Sydney underworld killings and the introduction of harsher penalties for gang violence in NSW, youth advocates are calling for young people recruited by gangs to be treated as victims of child abuse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New polling shows 23 per cent of Australian voters have lost trust in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese since the 2026 federal budget, citing broken promises on negative gearing and capital gains tax changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre in Katoomba features interactive activities for children, including puppet shows and art workshops led by local artist Kelsie King. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Credit card surcharges will be eliminated from Australian retailers starting October 1, a move the RBA estimates will save consumers around $1.6 billion annually. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish, Scottish and Welsh leaders are meeting to demand their right to hold independence referendums to leave the United Kingdom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blackbutt Avocado Festival in Queensland celebrates the region's significant avocado farming industry, including local farms and a neighbouring avocado oil supplier in Cherry Creek. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian music icons Rogue Traders have released a new dance anthem called Dirty Dirty Disco, featuring Dannii Minogue in her first-ever collaboration with vocalist Natalie Bassingthwaite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI-powered fake online stores, known as ghost stores, are proliferating ahead of Black Friday sales season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 12-month trial allowing dogs off-leash at a designated 300-metre section of Mona Vale Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches is coming to an end, with the dog-owning community hoping for an extension. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian home values have declined by $34.1 billion in the June quarter of 2024, marking the first downturn since 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.