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From the Kardashians casually listing their procedures to Australian stars revealing their cosmetic secrets, celebrities are suddenly being brutally honest about their plastic surgery. So, is the transparency helping break down unrealistic beauty standards, or if it's just creating a new blueprint for perfection that's even harder to ignore? And in headlines today there are concerns a new plan to...

Tragedy continues to unfold in the quiet rural town of Coonabarabran COON-A-BARA-BRAN, New South Wales, as prosecutors wait for autopsy results in the double murder case of two young brothers; A jury in regional Victoria is today visiting the remote site where the body of Hannah McGuire was found inside a burnt-out vehicle; The Australian Federal Government has unveiled a new plan to tackle rising...

The US is threatening to slap a 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals and a 50% tariff on copper; we break down what this could mean for Australia's economy. Plus, science has finally cracked the code on what makes someone cool. And in headlines today Sequestered jurors in the Erin Patterson trial were in the same hotel as a police informant and the prosecution team; Another childcare chain have promised...

Pharmaceuticals, one of Australia’s biggest US exports, might be slapped with 200 per cent tariffs; Millions of Qantas customers are being informed what data criminals stole from them; Trump again meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza; The death toll from the Texas floods has risen to 109; Kate Middleton attended a state banquet at Windsor Castle in honor of French P...

It's NAIDOC Week - marking 50 years of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and achievements. We explore how this national celebration evolved from protest to pride, and what it means for the next generation. Plus, a former member of the FLDS church fears her missing children have been taken to fulfil a disturbing prophecy. And in headlines today The childcare operato...

The prime minister has stressed that tariffs punish the country imposing them, as Donald Trump increased levies on exports from Australia's most important trade partners; Australia's Jewish community is pushing the federal government to set up a national task force to curb anti-Semitism; The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold in a move that will disappoint borrowers hoping for furthe...

After a weekend of allegedly anti-Semitic attacks in Melbourne, the Victorian government is launching a new anti-hate taskforce... but what will it actually achieve? Plus, we explain A lligator Alcatraz, Trump's latest migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades that's surrounded by swampland, alligators and controversy. And in headlines today Erin Patterson has spent her first night in p...

Erin Patterson has learned her fate in her triple-murder trial; The findings of Australia's longest-running inquest have been handed down almost six years after a Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by police; Anthony Albanese's government has agreed to bolster aid by tens of millions to Fiji; A new anti-hate taskforce charged with tackling the "bigger picture" of anti-Semitism in Victoria will meet...

Do you get a sinking feeling every time you tap your card? Fear of spending money is hitting a new high, changing how we socialise, shop and make life decisions as cost of living pressures mount. Plus, having a baby should be one of the happiest times in a person's life... so what's with post-natal rage? And in headlines today, Elon Musk has announced a new political party, deepening his spli...

A childcare operator is urgently reviewing its records amid concerns that an accused child sex offender may have worked at centres longer than previously believed; Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” has passed the U.S. House of Representatives; A man in his 50s from northern New South Wales has died after contracting Australian bat lyssaviru...

The verdict is in for crimes stacked against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. Despite being found guilty of some, but not all of his alleged crimes, not everyone is happy. We're unpacking the jury's decisions.   Plus, can eating McDonald's fries really help you get pregnant? We're debunking the biggest fertility myths and asking why we're so obsessed with old wives' tales. And in headline...

A wedding bus driver impaired by an opioid during a horror crash that killed 10 and injured 25 people has appealed against his 32-year jail sentence; A US judge has denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' request for release from jail ahead of sentencing; A former criminology doctoral student has pleaded guilty to murdering four roommates in an Idaho college town in 2022; Qantas customers are finding out...

A Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with more than 70 sexual offences against babies and toddlers, sending shockwaves through the early childhood sector. As calls grow for more protection and safety protocols, we hear from the already small group of male educators, who are just concerned as parents.  And in headlines today Sean 'Diddy' Combs found guilty of prostitution-related offe...

The jury at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial has reached a verdict on four of the five counts; Donald Trump said Israel has agreed to “the necessary conditions” to finalise a 60 day ceasefire in Gaza; QANTAS has experienced a significant data hack impacting six million customers; A third person has been charged over the disappearance and murder of teenager Ph...

Does the Liberal party need a quota for women? The party faces a stark reality - just six women among 28 elected officials, we examine whether quotas are the answer to fixing the Liberal Party's gender problem.  Plus a major update in the case of the accused college share house murderer, which could see him avoid the death penalty.  And in headlines today More than 1300 incidents have be...

A 30 year old man has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students; A childcare worker has been charged with dozens of child sex offences, sparking a wider investigation into his roles at other centres; Prime Minister insists Australia is an important partner to the US, as he faces growing pressure to lock down an in-person meeting with US President Donald Trump; Beyo...

Happy new financial year to all those who celebrate!  If you're not already busy preparing your tax return, take a listen for all the changes you need to be across in effect from today. Plus, if you've been wondering why adult friendships feel so much harder than they used to be, you're definitely not alone...  And in headlines today Emergency crews are on standby as a 'cyclogenesis' low...

The jury in Erin Patterson's mushroom murder trial have now been sent for deliberation; Former Greens MP Hannah Thomas , who was inured by police while protesting a company believed to be providing parts for the Israeli Defence Force, has been charged with resisting arrest; Police are still searching for part of the body of Julian Story, the boyfriend of former Beauty & The Geek star Tamika Ch...

As less and less people turn to platforms like Tinder & Bumble, does this signal the death of the dating app?  Plus, your social feeds are probably flooded with videos about cortisol levels, "cortisol face," and miracle cures... but how much of this TikTok wellness trend is actually backed by science? And in headlines today The jury in alleged mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's trial will...

Anthony Albanese is pushing back on calls for Australia to lift its defence spending, despite mounting pressure from the US to do so; A court has heard a former police officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman gave her “no real chance” to avoid it; Australia’s media watchdog has rejected a push to allow more alcohol ads during times when children are likely to be watching TV; A-lis...

After Choice's bombshell sunscreen testing revealed some of our fave products don't meet their SPF claims, we examine what this means for the bottle in your bathroom cabinet. Plus, more people are turning to ChatGPT for therapy sessions... but is AI actually equipped to handle our mental health? And in headlines today, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei says Iran struck a US base in Qatar an...

Australia is holding firm on its defence spending strategy; A former Western Sydney University student is facing a slew of hacking and fraud charges after allegedly compromising the institution’s systems; A US judge has delivered a partial victory to Meta Platforms in a lawsuit brought by authors over the use of their copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence system; Prince Joac...

As a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding, Donald Trump didn't hold back his colourful thoughts on the situation. Plus, what's actually on your dining table right now? If it's covered in laundry and junk mail rather than family dinners, you're definitely not alone...  And in headlines today Aussies stuck in Israel and Iran when war broke out are now able to head hom...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has told a judge that he will not testify at his sex trafficking trial; Journalist Antoinette Lattouf will be paid $70,000 in damages from the ABC for her unlawful dismissal; Victoria’s central east woke up to a 2.8 magnitude earthquake this morning; Choice data finds that Aldi is the best value Australian supermarket, but shopping around may yield better price...

Amazon founder Jef Bezos and fiancé Lauren Sanchez are tying the knot this weekend in a lavish ceremony and reception reportedly costing tens of millions of dollars. From the designer dress, to the guest swag bags, private jets and multiple parties (yes including a yacht based foam party), this is being predicted as the year's most expensive get together. We have all the details we know abo...