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A Sydney man in his 60s has been sending hundreds of disturbing letters to politicians, religious groups and high-profile figures since 2015, calling himself 'Scorpio' after the fictional serial killer from the 1971 film Dirty Harry. The letters contain racist, threatening and harassing material. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A father and son from Melbourne were rescued by helicopter after being stranded for over 12 hours in South Australia's remote far north when their Toyota became hopelessly bogged in mud near Lake Eyre. Billionaire businessman Tim Roberts, who had stopped at the William Creek Hotel, flew his helicopter with local Trevor Wright to pluck the tourists to safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A father and son from Melbourne were rescued by helicopter after being stranded for over 12 hours in South Australia's remote far north when their Toyota became hopelessly bogged in mud near Lake Eyre. Billionaire businessman Tim Roberts, who had stopped at the William Creek Hotel, flew his helicopter with local Trevor Wright to pluck the tourists to safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A father and son from Melbourne were rescued by helicopter after being stranded for over 12 hours in South Australia's remote far north when their Toyota became hopelessly bogged in mud near Lake Eyre. Billionaire businessman Tim Roberts, who had stopped at the William Creek Hotel, flew his helicopter with local Trevor Wright to pluck the tourists to safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Taronga Zoo has welcomed three adorable koala joeys born to mothers Luna, Phoenix and Stormi, who are beginning to emerge from their pouches and explore their surroundings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arsonists firebombed a tobacco shop in Mentone after the owner refused to pay blackmail money to an anonymous gangland boss, causing a blaze so intense it brought down power lines and forced 20 residents to evacuate their homes. The shop owner had reported receiving an extortion note two weeks prior, instructing him to contact 'the commission', which he ignored and took to police instead. See omny...

Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming faces potential expulsion from her party after refusing to apologise to colleague Matthew Guy over dismissed assault claims. A Victorian man, Simon Carman, faces murder charges in Thailand after a 17-year-old victim was allegedly strangled and her body found in a suitcase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's no secret Sydney is the most expensive city in Australia, but from tomorrow some cost of living pressures will ease. Getting around will be a little cheaper overall and tens of thousands of workers will receive a bonus in their next pay packet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been confirmed Australians have been caught up in Venezuela's earthquake disaster with the federal government providing assistance. The death toll has now passed 1,700 with hopes of finding more survivors fading fast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Melbourne father and son from Middle Park became stranded for more than 12 hours after their Toyota got bogged in remote floodwaters near Lake Eyre in South Australia's far north. Billionaire businessman Tim Roberts, who had stopped at the William Creek Hotel, rescued the pair by helicopter with local legend Trevor Wright after emergency services contacted the pub. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Thai police are investigating potential links between the murder case of Australian man Simon Carman, accused of killing a 17-year-old girl whose body was found in a suitcase, and two other unsolved murders in the Pattaya region where victims were similarly disposed of in suitcases. The 46-year-old allegedly strangled the teenager in his apartment before disposing of her body. If convicted, Carman...

A catastrophic six semi-trailer pile-up on the Hume Highway at Breadalbane created a massive inferno fuelled by eight tonnes of butane gas, 38,000 litres of lemon-lime bitters, and other flammable cargo. All six drivers miraculously escaped without serious injury despite the explosive blaze that shut 80 kilometres of the highway and required hazmat response teams. The crash forced major detours an...

The days of abandoned e-bikes blocking Sydney's footpaths could soon be over with new rules to clean up the clutter. Councils will be given funding to create designated parking zones and operators will face penalties if they don't comply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are calls for tough new vilification laws with claims social media platforms have become arenas of hate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An alleged stolen vehicle crashed through multiple fences in Melbourne's north before colliding with a hairdressing salon. The 21-year-old driver fled the scene but was located nearby and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle is believed to have been stolen from Coburg earlier that night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation into the Avalon Airshow plane crash that seriously injured veteran stunt pilot Glenn Collins has recommended multiple safety changes. The report calls for ambulances and firefighters to be positioned closer to the runway, pyrotechnics to be placed further away, and stricter height restrictions for aerobatic manoeuvres. Investigators determined Mr Collins was too close to the groun...

The Thai murder case against an Australian man has taken a chilling twist with police now investigating possible links to two eerily similar unsolved crimes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Sewell has been found guilty of behaving in an offensive manner in public after brandishing racist banners and holding up a noose during a protest outside the Chinese consulate in Toorak. The magistrate condemned his behaviour as repugnant and reminiscent of 1930s Germany. Sewell will serve an 18-month community corrections order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of whales are making their annual migration past Victoria's coast, with a southern right whale and her calf swimming up close to a National Parks and Wildlife Service boat in Sydney's Botany Bay. Three endangered koala joeys at Taronga Zoo have reached a milestone by venturing out of their pouches and learning to climb, nibble eucalyptus leaves and ride on their mothers' backs. See omnys...

New South Wales hospitals are entering surge mode as influenza cases rise with the onset of cooler weather in May. Health authorities predict flu season will peak in early August, though school holidays may delay this due to reduced social interaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AstraZeneca is withdrawing Zoladex from the Australian market, leaving approximately 8,000 women who rely on the monthly injection to treat breast cancer, endometriosis and other conditions in uncertainty. The pharmaceutical company claims the price paid through the PBS is no longer commercially viable, though it has committed to continue supplying the drug free for patients with no alternative tr...

Rumours suggest Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may be planning a wedding celebration on July 4th at Madison Square Garden in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rumours suggest Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may be planning a wedding celebration on July 4th at Madison Square Garden in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Burnham, the former Manchester Mayor and sole candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer, has announced plans to create 'Number 10 North', a new Downing Street team based in northern England. The initiative aims to shift political power beyond London, drive economic growth across the UK, and rebalance national governance. Burnham could assume the role of Prime Minister as early as 20 July. See omn...

Uber has released its annual lost property report revealing unusual items left behind by passengers, including a framed Bluey picture, a taxidermy mink, and three kilograms of goat meat. Sydney has been identified as Australia's most forgetful city, followed by Melbourne and Perth, with Anzac Day and the day after recording the highest number of forgotten items. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...