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Australians are taking a more conservative approach to their tax refunds this year, with three in ten already planning how to spend the money before it arrives. Research from ING shows 34% are topping up general savings, 24% are covering everyday essentials amid rising cost of living pressures, and 23% are building emergency funds. This represents a significant shift away from discretionary spendi...

Guide Dogs Australia trains Labrador puppies from eight weeks old to become working guide dogs through a 14-month programme. Volunteer puppy raisers provide 24/7 care in their homes, teaching basic obedience, house manners and socialisation skills before the dogs return for formal assessment. The organisation actively recruits puppy raisers through their website guidedogs.com.au, offering voluntee...

Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at Time 100's most influential people in sports event, walking the red carpet alongside major sporting figures. The Duke of Sussex was recognised for founding the International Invictus Games, a sporting competition for military service personnel and veterans worldwide. His appearance followed recent reports of a reunion with his father, King Charles. See om...

The United States has conducted a seventh consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, with Iranian media reporting hits on bridges, a train station, and critical civilian infrastructure including power grids. President Donald Trump has threatened such strikes as leverage for peace deal negotiations, while the attacks continue to escalate. Trump departed for Manhattan to attend the World Cup final in...

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson defends her trip to Italy, which included attending a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show in Sicily and meeting with mining billionaire Gina Reinhart. She states the trip cost taxpayers nothing and accuses critics of double standards, noting six other MPs were also in Italy. The senator has faced criticism for the timing of her overseas travel during Australia's cost of l...

The Australian government has issued an urgent travel warning for Laos, citing concerns about the country's legal system and methanol poisoning risks. This follows the deaths of two Melbourne teenagers, Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, in late 2024, along with four other travellers who suffered methanol poisoning at a backpackers hostel. Danish authorities have been informed that the distillery owne...

Coles Mini Roos is a free grassroots football program for Australian children aged four to 12, teaching fundamental skills and promoting physical activity. Former Matildas player Michelle Heyman coaches young participants in Darwin, while chef Michael Weldon demonstrates healthy lunchbox preparation. The program focuses on building confidence, teamwork and leadership skills through football traini...

Australian Women's Weekly columnist Julie Goodwin demonstrates how to make a coconut cake with a brown sugar streusel crumble topping. The cake uses moist coconut flakes and coconut cream in the batter for extra moisture and flavour, topped with a crumble mixture of flour, coconut, brown sugar and melted butter. The dessert bakes for approximately 35 minutes at 170-180 degrees Celsius. See omnystu...

The families of Australian backpackers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, both 19, who died from methanol poisoning in Laos, are calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to intervene after learning the likely maximum penalty for those responsible is one year in jail and a collective fine of $1,600 Australian dollars. The parents say this falls short of genuine justice and are urging the government t...

Henry Young, a 102-year-old Adelaide resident, plays tennis four times a week and recently hit the court with world number one Jannik Sinner. He attributes his longevity to wholesome thoughts, eating well, sleeping well, and surrounding himself with young friends who keep him active. A new podcast called Life Lessons interviews Australians over 100, including Henry, a former Spitfire pilot, to sha...

Coles has expanded its Flybuys pay-with-points offer, allowing shoppers to redeem between $10 and $100 in points at checkout in a single transaction, up from the previous $10-only increments. The change brings Coles in line with competitor Woolworths' Everyday Rewards programme, which already offered multiple redemption amounts. Both programmes maintain the same base earn rate of one point per dol...

Federal court documents reveal ARN Media alleges Jackie O Henderson threatened workplace harassment complaints to exit her contract, claiming she had no intention of pursuing formal proceedings. Henderson is seeking the full payout of her $100 million contract after allegedly being unfairly dismissed for refusing to work with co-host Kyle Sandilands. ARN's amended defence suggests Henderson sought...

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has dismissed media speculation about star ruckman Rowan Marshall seeking a trade away from the club. Marshall delivered a career-best performance against Geelong with 33 disposals, two goals and 26 contested possessions in a 27-point loss. Marshall is contracted to the Saints until the end of 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new species of monkey has been discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, locally called Likweli by villagers. The shy primates live in tall trees and are characterised by their small size, black fur, orange lips, and distinctive head fur. Researchers interviewed residents from 21 villages in the region to gather information about the species. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

King Charles and Queen Camilla visited a historic UK brewery celebrating its 250th anniversary, where the King pulled a pint. The royal visit occurred the day after England's World Cup semi-final defeat, with Charles appearing subdued following the loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giovanni Castellucci, a former Italian motorway boss, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the 2018 Genoa bridge collapse that killed 43 people. The bridge gave way during a summer storm, sending vehicles plummeting to the ground below. Castellucci was convicted of being complicit in manslaughter for failing to maintain the bridge and is already serving a six-year sentence for...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces criticism for deciding not to attend this year's Garma Festival, despite promising last year to return every year he serves as Prime Minister. He cites not having had a day off all year and plans to attend another festival in the Northern Territory instead. The decision has drawn comparisons to other perceived broken promises, including energy bill reductions...

Australians have spent seven billion dollars during the FIFA World Cup period, with significant increases in hospitality and retail sectors. Takeaway outlets saw a 6.8 per cent rise year-over-year, cafes and restaurants increased by 5.5 per cent, and bars and hotels experienced a 5.2 per cent boost. Sporting equipment and fan merchandise sales jumped by nine per cent, demonstrating strong consumer...

Mary Jo Shannon, mother of Kris Jenner and grandmother to the Kardashian family, has died at the age of 91. The matriarch, known as MJ, was a regular presence on the family's reality television series Keeping Up With The Kardashians. The family has not disclosed an official cause of death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blue Angels acrobatics team performed an ultra-low flyover at Pensacola Beach, Florida, causing umbrellas to fly and frightening spectators who ducked for cover. The US Navy has launched an investigation into the stunts performed by their famed demonstration team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a rare primetime address focusing on the integrity of the 2020 US election, which he has long claimed was affected by voter fraud. The address is also expected to cover the escalating conflict with Iran, following fresh US strikes on the country and retaliatory Iranian attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. A peace deal signed between the two nation...

Sam Mack broadcasts from Pran Markets in Melbourne, Australia's longest continuously running market established in 1864. The historic market features over 120 stalls, shops and small businesses. The segment includes a national weather forecast and a visit to Reliable Fruit, one of the market's vendors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adelaide Crows defender Josh Worrell has been charged with careless driving and failing to notify police after allegedly striking a 29-year-old pedestrian with his Hilux on his way to training at Westlakes on Friday. Worrell allegedly drove the injured pedestrian to hospital before reporting the incident to police outside the required 90-minute window. The charges carry maximum penalties of 15 yea...

A slow-cooked lamb korma recipe features a half leg of lamb cooked for five hours at 150-160 degrees with korma paste, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, eggplant and red onion. The dish is served with basmati rice, cucumber salad and mango chutney, requiring just five minutes of preparation time. The recipe is part of the World of Flavour collection in the Coles magazine. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Five teenage females were arrested at the Helensvale Tavern on the Gold Coast following an alleged robbery attempt at the drive-through just before 8pm. A manager sustained lacerations during the incident. The group allegedly assaulted police officers by kicking and spitting during their arrest, though no charges have been laid yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.