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Multiple shootings and security incidents dominate Sydney and Queensland news. More than 30 bullets were fired at a Chester Hill home from a white SUV in a suspected targeted attack, while a dozen foreign nationals allegedly smuggled into Queensland via Cape York have been removed from the country. A former Sydney childcare worker awaits sentencing for filming and possessing child abuse material i...

Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's spire, over 1,400 feet in the air, where one proposed marriage while unfurling a banner reading 'When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.' The illegal midday stunt sparked 911 calls and air traffic control alerts, with the building evacuated as hundreds watched from below. The couple,...

Danny Glover, the 79-year-old Lethal Weapon actor, has publicly revealed his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, which came shortly after he received an Honorary Oscar in 2022. He acknowledges that his movements, speech and memory have slowed, but maintains he can live with the condition and believes there is still work to do as life continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Betts, a 134-year-old family-owned shoe retailer, is closing more than half its stores across Australia after calling in voluntary administrators. Twenty out of 35 stores will shut their doors as the company focuses on strengthening remaining locations and expanding its online presence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift's wedding, dubbed the wedding of the century, is rumoured to be taking place on 3rd July at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Fans have been deciphering clues from deliveries arriving at the venue, including a grand piano, while the New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch inadvertently confirmed the event during a briefing about major weekend events. The mystery su...

Neil the Seal, a five-year-old southern elephant seal in Tasmania, has become a viral sensation for his cheeky behaviour, including chewing traffic cones and flattening fences. Wildlife authorities are warning that people are getting too close to the one-tonne animal, ignoring the 20-metre distance requirement and putting both themselves and Neil at risk. Officials say relocation or euthanasia cou...

Health authorities are warning about a surge in unapproved peptide products purchased online, with hospital reports linking these drugs to serious side effects including liver damage and severe allergic reactions. The TGA has issued a renewed warning urging Australians to avoid these products and only use medicines supplied through local pharmacies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Victor Willis, founding member and frontman of legendary disco group The Village People, has died at age 74 after a short illness. Willis co-wrote some of the 1970s' biggest hits including YMCA and Macho Man, with the group selling 100 million records worldwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dallas McInerney, Chief Executive of Catholic Schools New South Wales, has stood aside after ICAC revealed an investigation into whether he signed off on illegal political donations. The corruption watchdog's inquiry will examine several Liberal Party powerbrokers, including two brothers of former Premier Dominic Perrottet. McInerney offered to step aside for the duration of the ICAC matter. See o...

Police have launched Operation Waratah to identify 15 people wanted for questioning over violent crimes and sexual offences committed on Sydney's public transport network. Images of the suspects are being displayed across the transport system. Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance, with information able to be provided by calling 1800 333 000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Four teenage boys were arrested in dawn raids across Sydney's southwest for their alleged involvement in a violent home invasion at Greenacre on June 6. The teenagers allegedly stormed a house, demanded cash from a safe, and sliced off a 23-year-old man's left hand with a machete during a targeted robbery. The victim has undergone surgery to reattach his hand but may never regain full use of it, w...

Secret recordings of reality TV star Matt Wright have been released by the Northern Territory Supreme Court, revealing evidence from his trial related to a fatal helicopter crash. The court found Wright had a history of failing to record flight hours in logbooks to avoid maintenance costs, with pilots routinely disconnecting the Hobbs meter. Wright has served his sentence for attempting to pervert...

Karl Stefanovic breaks down in tears during an interview with Piers Morgan, discussing his departure from the Today Show and the impact on his wife. The former breakfast TV host reveals he had planned to leave at the end of the year but was removed from his position earlier than expected. Stefanovic becomes emotional when reflecting on how his wife has dealt with the public scrutiny and controvers...

The Albanese government faces criticism over its algorithm-based assessment system for determining in-home aged care support for older Australians. After receiving complaints, Aged Care Minister Sam Rae has promised to legislate an appeals process, while opposition parties push for full human oversight on all decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cocaine and methamphetamine laced with heroin have resulted in one death and three hospitalisations in Melbourne. The victims, all in their twenties from various parts of the city, required resuscitation after consuming the contaminated party drugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bays West precinct around Glebe Island and Rozelle in Sydney is being transformed into a new waterfront neighbourhood. The Minns government has launched a global call for architects to submit design proposals for the development. The site will accommodate more than 8,000 new homes and open space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two women, aged 19 and 22, have been charged with assault following a violent altercation at a Bankstown shopping centre. The brawl erupted after the pair was confronted over an alleged stolen item, with video footage showing punches being thrown and one man knocked to the ground. Both women were arrested shortly after the incident and are scheduled to face court later this month. See omnystudio.c...

Simon Carman has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Thunchanok Donhomla in Pattaya, Thailand. New details reveal Carman was seen drinking at a bar in the red light district around 2am before allegedly meeting the victim, known as 'Cake' to friends and family, taking her to his apartment where police say he murdered her and hid her body in his bathroom. While the teenager's body was in his...

A fatal head-on collision at an intersection in Weering, near Colac in Victoria's southwest, has claimed two lives. The drivers, a 57-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman, died at the scene following the crash which occurred just after 5pm. The incident brings Victoria's road toll for the year to 125, with police investigating the cause of the tragedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

The United States and Iran are conducting indirect peace negotiations in Qatar, with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff meeting Qatar's Prime Minister to establish groundwork for further discussions. A key point of contention is Iran's demand for international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic has partially resumed through the strait, which previously handled one-fifth of...

One Nation has overtaken both Labor and the Coalition in Victorian first preference polling for the first time, leading by one per cent despite not announcing a state leader or local policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Federal Government has pledged $2 million in aid for Venezuela following devastating twin earthquakes. More than a week after the disaster, international rescue teams including Chilean firefighters and Portuguese crews continue to locate survivors trapped in collapsed buildings. The death toll has exceeded 2,000 people, with authorities warning the number is expected to rise further...

A dozen foreign nationals were smuggled into Queensland via boat and arrived at a remote beach near Weipa in Cape York. Federal Police have charged a 34-year-old Taiwanese national with trafficking suspected Chinese nationals, with the group now removed from the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two cars collided on the Hume Highway at Cabramatta in Sydney's southwest just after 11pm, with one vehicle crashing into a power pole. A 21-year-old man was transported to Liverpool Hospital in a stable condition following treatment by paramedics, while the other driver escaped injury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David William James, a former Sydney childcare worker, pleaded guilty to 11 charges including filming and possessing child abuse material. He took photos and videos of children in his care at six centres across Sydney over a three-year period, with crimes involving 10 young boys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.