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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.

Nearly 50 people have been bitten or scratched by bats along the New South Wales coast in two weeks, prompting urgent health warnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spider-Man actor Tobey Maguire officiated his ex-wife's wedding over the weekend, sparking mixed public reactions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is backing a $100 million initiative to send Aussie astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg into space carrying the Australian flag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian government's potential $200 million bailout for the ATO to reverse its credit card surcharge ban may cost significantly more than anticipated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hours after Donald Trump announced a ceasefire on energy infrastructure between Russia and Ukraine, it was violated as Russia launched strikes on six Ukrainian energy facilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larte de la Gelato in Fitzroy, Melbourne, serves a unique ube marshmallow hot chocolate featuring purple yam from the Philippines, toasted marshmallow, classic hot chocolate and gelato. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stanley Tucci stars in a new heist film Masterplan, playing a retired British thief who plots to steal the Mona Lisa by recruiting two young criminals who turn out to be his long-lost children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new oral weight loss medication similar to Ozempic is moving closer to approval in Australia, with over 10,000 Australians already on a waiting list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazlewood won the Bathurst 1000 in dramatic fashion after race leader Anton Di Pasquale ran out of fuel on the final lap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Powderfinger has announced a reunion tour across Australia in September and October 2027, with multiple shows scheduled for Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 16-year-old driver allegedly stole a car and rammed into a pedestrian in her 50s during the Melbourne Marathon, causing injuries and widespread panic in the city centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.