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Andrew John Mazzitelli, a 51-year-old notorious armed robber who previously escaped from Long Bay Jail in 2010, has been arrested after a police pursuit through Sydney's inner city. The chase ended when he drove the wrong way down a one-way street in Ultimo and collided with a motorcyclist, causing non-life-threatening injuries to the 25-year-old rider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

A four-year-old boy was allegedly murdered by his mother on the Central Coast, with police investigating cannibalism and ordering special DNA analysis. Child protection workers had reportedly visited the family three times during the boy's short life, prompting questions about systemic failures. The NSW Minister for Families and Communities has ordered an independent review to examine how the depa...

Drug cartels are flooding Australian streets with cocaine produced from genetically modified coca plants, according to the AFP. These 'super' crops yield higher production on the same land area, while cartels employ more sophisticated extraction technology to maximise drug output from each plant. Cocaine production quadrupled in the decade to 2024, with the United Nations reporting that supply may...

Nike has launched the Nike Mind, a neuro-wearable shoe featuring 22 foam nodes per shoe designed to stimulate sensory nerves in the feet to improve mental focus and reduce stress. The passive technology aims to tune down the part of the brain responsible for mind wandering, marking Nike's entry into the wearable wellness segment as the company faces declining share prices and increased competition...

Speaking multiple languages could slow mental ageing and keep the mind healthy, according to new research. Bilingual participants in the study had brains that appeared six years younger than monolingual individuals. People who spoke four languages showed brains that appeared 13 years younger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Royal Australian Navy Band performed in Times Square during America's 250th birthday celebrations on the Fourth of July. The performance is part of the International Naval Review, which features tall ships from around the world converging in New York for a spectacular display of sail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Princess of Wales completed the Three Peaks Challenge, climbing the three highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland to raise money for a cancer charity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry is expected to arrive in London without Meghan Markle and their children, facing security concerns and a major legal challenge with the Daily Mail over alleged phone tapping and privacy breaches. The visit coincides with promoting the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games, though uncertainty remains about whether he will meet with the King or if his family will join him elsewhere i...

Russia has launched a massive missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least seven people and injuring 24 others, with missiles setting apartment buildings and cars ablaze. President Trump has announced plans to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey during a NATO leaders' meeting in Ankara. The NATO gathering will also address Trump's statements about taking over Greenland and maritime security concern...

Thousands gather in Tehran for a week of ceremonies mourning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader who was assassinated in airstrikes by Israel and the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 1,200 students were caught cheating in last year's HSC exams using artificial intelligence technology. Students employed methods including asking AI to complete take-home exams, smuggling smartwatches and wireless earbuds into exam rooms, and hiding phones in calculator cases to photograph questions for AI assistance. The data reveals a significant trend of AI-enabled cheating in high-st...

Mysterious spherical debris discovered on Queensland beaches is believed to be pressurised fuel vessels from a previous rocket launch, according to the Australian Space Agency. The large spheres, dubbed 'space balls', have been secured in sealed bins due to concerns they may contain toxic chemicals. Such debris can sometimes be found years after rocket launches. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Hamish McLaren, a serial romance scammer convicted of defrauding 15 victims out of $7.6 million, is set for release after almost a decade behind bars. His victim Tracy Hall, who lost $317,000 in life savings, has launched a petition calling for mandatory identity verification on dating apps to combat romance scammers. With $140 million lost annually to love scams in Australia and a third of Austra...

A seaplane made a hard landing in New York's East River after the pilot issued a mayday call, with the aircraft coming down between Brooklyn and Queens. Eight people were on board when a wing strut snapped and the plane plunged into the water, resulting in two minor injuries. In Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, 16 cable car passengers including children were stranded metres in the air when strong winds fo...

North Sydney Olympic Pool will reopen on 7 August after a five-and-a-half-year renovation that cost $122 million, $60 million over budget. The iconic 50-metre harbour pool at Milsons Point has been upgraded alongside a complete revamp of the indoor 25-metre pool, gym, sauna, steam room, café and change rooms. The project became one of Sydney's most talked-about construction sagas, plagued by repea...

The NSW state government has launched a $9 million two-year trial programme offering free asbestos collection and disposal for Sydney households to combat illegal dumping. One in three homes built before 1990 contains asbestos, and more than 4,000 Australians die annually from exposure to the hazardous material. The initiative aims to provide a safe disposal solution for residents uncertain about...

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has admitted that organised crime syndicates infiltrated Big Build construction sites, acknowledging violence and intimidation occurred on work sites. The Opposition is calling for IBAC to investigate allegations that Allan's staff, when she was Transport Infrastructure Minister, pressured builders to use a CFMEU-approved labour hire company. Despite the admission a...

An independent government inquiry has been launched into the murder of a four-year-old boy on the Central Coast, after it was revealed the Department of Communities and Justice had previous contact with the family, last interacting with them 18 months ago. China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a submarine in the Pacific, with Australia only receiving warning hours before...

Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old mother who survived a shark attack at Coogee last month, remains in stable condition at St Vincent's Hospital after losing an arm and suffering catastrophic injuries. She faces weeks of recovery before beginning rehabilitation, experiencing challenging days and sleep difficulties, though she draws strength from reading supportive messages from around the world. Her fami...

A woman in her 70s suffered serious injuries to her head, chest and leg after being run over by her own car at Blacktown. The incident occurred around 10 o'clock at night when she was getting out of the vehicle and it rolled backwards. She was treated by emergency crews and transported to Westmead Hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne's metro tunnel will shut down for five days starting from the last service tomorrow night, causing major disruptions across multiple train lines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A firebombing attack on a tobacco shop in Richmond, Melbourne has resulted in significant damage to 12 businesses along Victoria Street. Gangland arsonists used a white Mazda SUV to ram through the shop doors before setting it alight just after 4am, with the blaze taking more than 80 firefighters 90 minutes to control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An independent government inquiry has been announced into the murder of a four-year-old boy on the Central Coast, after it was revealed the Department of Communities and Justice had multiple interactions with the mother and child, with the last contact occurring 18 months before the boy's death. The Minister for Families, Kate Washington, has ordered a review to examine the department's previous c...

China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile with a dummy warhead from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean, with Australia receiving only hours of advance warning. The launch coincides with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese securing Fiji as Australia's fourth major defence ally through the Ocean of Peace Alliance, a mutual defence pact that establishes formal obligations for both nations...

A four-year-old boy's death on the New South Wales Central Coast has sparked a homicide investigation with police examining whether cannibalism was involved. The boy's mother has been charged with murder after voluntarily attending Wyong police station, leading officers to discover the child's body with severe arm injuries. The New South Wales Department of Communities and Justice had previous con...