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Legacy Sydney celebrates 100 years of supporting veterans' families, having cared for an estimated half a million loved ones across Australia since its founding in World War I. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Sydney's property market drops into buyers' territory, more affordable homes are starting to appear. 7NEWS has found the suburbs where you can now purchase a place for well under a million dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne's property market has experienced a significant slowdown, with auction clearance rates at six-year lows and only half of properties selling under the hammer. Changes to negative gearing laws and additional land tax have reduced property investors' borrowing capacity by around 30%, creating opportunities for first home buyers in a buyer's market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The deadly H5 bird flu has been detected in South Australia for the first time, with a southern giant petrel testing positive at Port Elliott's Knights Beach. The discovery has prompted biosecurity concerns for the state's poultry and dairy industries, with authorities urging residents to report any sick or dead birds. Meanwhile, tests on two dead seabirds found at Fowler's Bay on the Eyre Peninsu...

The Victorian Government is implementing stricter regulations for taxi drivers, including an expanded two-strike system for offences such as refusing passengers with assistance animals, misusing metres, and declining short trips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daryl Braithwaite has announced his retirement from public performance after a 58-year career in music. The 77-year-old ARIA Hall of Famer says singing has become increasingly physically challenging and has lost its joy. His hit song 'Horses' became an unofficial anthem of horse racing and a staple of dance floors across Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the world's unlikeliest bromances is taking off. Prince William and Aussie wildlife warrior Robert Irwin have reunited in their campaign to save the planet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Queensland detective from organised crime, John Paul McDonnell, has been charged with 16 serious offences including stalking, accessing intimate photos during a raid, and making a fake Crimestoppers tip. The 36-year-old has been suspended from police with pay and released on bail wearing an ankle bracelet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a worrying new clue highlighting why so many young Australians are being diagnosed with cancer. Researchers have found that younger generations may be ageing faster internally, potentially increasing their risk. It's prompted renewed calls for earlier testing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bird flu cases in Australia have reached four, with three confirmed in Western Australia and one in South Australia. The South Australian case involves a Southern Giant Petrel found in Port Elliot, a migratory bird from the Antarctic region. Papua New Guinea has suspended imports of Australian chicken and meat products in response to the outbreak, while authorities test a dead porpoise found in WA...

The opposition has placed Anthony Albanese personally in the firing line of the budget's tax changes. On the same day, new data confirmed underlying inflation still creeping higher, pushing up the chance of another interest rate hike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homicide detectives investigate a gangland assassination in Ascot Vale after discovering a burnt-out Mercedes getaway car in Bacchus Marsh following the execution of underworld enforcer Hussein Dehaini. The 33-year-old former boxer, who had ties to organised crime syndicates and outlaw motorcycle gangs, was publicly gunned down and died at his apartment building. Investigators are working to deter...

Work is underway to make it easier for drivers to get motorway toll cap rebates, but the state government claims it can't afford to make the system automatic. That decision has meant close to $100 million remains unclaimed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawyers for former AFL umpire Michael Pell say police made a serious error when charging him over the Brownlow betting scandal. A marathon four-year investigation is now set to come to a head in court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major fire engulfs a Storage King facility in Chipping Norton, Sydney's southwest, requiring more than 120 firefighters at its peak. Shark attack victim Leah Stewart wakes from her coma at Coogee, while drone surveillance programs expand across Sydney beaches following multiple shark sightings at Bondi and Avalon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive fire at a Storage King facility in Chipping Norton, Sydney's southwest, has destroyed multiple storage units and businesses. More than 120 firefighters battled the blaze after witnesses reported hearing three explosions, forcing the evacuation of over 30 people working inside. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have discovered a burnt-out Mercedes believed to be the getaway car used in the execution-style killing of underworld figure Hussein Dehaini in Ascot Vale. The 33-year-old former boxer and standover man, who was involved in Melbourne's illicit tobacco turf war, was gunned down outside his apartment building in the early hours of Sunday morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

A record-shattering heatwave is gripping Europe with France recording its hottest ever day and temperatures reaching up to 44 degrees across France, Spain and Italy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bondi massacre hero Ahmed Al Ahmed was at Bankstown Court today, embroiled in what's become a bitter family feud over his newfound wealth. The 44-year-old has pleaded not guilty to assaulting and intimidating his father during an angry exchange at the family home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 11 days in a coma, Coogee shark attack victim Leah Stewart has woken with a beautiful message to her mum and partner: "I love you". It came as sharks forced evacuations at two Sydney beaches, and tonight we can reveal new details on the plan to protect swimmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorians consume more beer than any other Australian state, with new figures revealing a preference for full-strength premium and craft-style beers over mid-strength options. Victoria has become the nation's stout capital due to surging Guinness sales, while Gen Z and younger millennial women are drinking beer at higher rates than their male counterparts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Prince William and Australian wildlife warrior Robert Irwin have reunited to promote the Earthshot Prize initiative, a 10-year plan launched in 2020 to tackle climate change. The pair travelled on an electric bus through central London during Climate Action Week to encourage innovative solutions for environmental conservation. Their partnership highlights a shared commitment to combating man-made...

Monash IVF has been found to have unlawfully tracked website visitor data, feeding information about searches for egg freezing, prostate conditions and contraception to social media platforms for targeted advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New international research suggests people in their 30s and 40s may be ageing faster at a cellular level than previous generations, showing signs of increased wear and tear and inflammation. Scientists believe stress, environmental factors, lifestyle changes, obesity and microplastics could be driving this accelerated ageing process. The findings may help explain the alarming rise in cancer diagno...

New South Wales has become the first state in Australia to classify motor neurone disease (MND) as a notifiable disease. Doctors will now be required to register all MND cases with state health authorities, creating a world-first register. The initiative aims to help researchers identify patterns and determine the causes of the debilitating and deadly disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...