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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC has suffered a failed renovation after President Donald Trump ordered it painted American flag blue for the nation's 250th birthday. The $14 million project, which was not put out to tender, has resulted in peeling paint and an algae bloom, prompting increased security as the administration claims vandals are responsible for the damage. The po...

A 39-year-old man has been charged over the alleged firebombing of a Concord West beauty salon, where improvised explosive devices were detonated, leaving shrapnel at the scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Police conducted a major crackdown on illegal e-bikes in Melbourne, detecting 174 offences primarily amongst food delivery riders who faced fines of up to $1,000. The operation follows an increase in serious crashes involving e-bikes, including fatal and serious injury collisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales is introducing strict penalties for real estate agents who engage in underquoting, where properties are advertised at artificially low prices to generate interest and drive up final sale prices. Guilty agents will face fines of $110,000 or three times their commission, whichever is greater, with the same penalties applying to dummy bidding at auctions. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

A 45-year-old man was ambushed and attacked with a machete by two assailants at a Lidcombe home in Sydney's west just before 11pm, suffering stab wounds to his head and hand. A 44-year-old man has been charged over the alleged violent attack and is scheduled to appear in court. Police continue to search for the second suspect who remains at large. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Melbourne-born US television presenter Savannah Guthrie made an emotional on-air plea for help following reports that a ransom note claimed her mother Nancy had died after her abduction. Nancy Guthrie has been missing since January. The Today Show host broke down while appealing to viewers for any information, emphasising that no detail is too small and that a reward is available. See omnystudio.c...

Marvel Stadium launches Kids Footy Month with eight AFL games across Melbourne's school holidays offering free entry for children. The initiative includes a scavenger hunt with 6,500 prizes, mascots, petting zoos and family-friendly entertainment at Marvel Stadium's games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio host Jackie O Henderson is expanding her legal claim against former employer ARN, now alleging the company breached a $3 million loan agreement for shares bought on her behalf. She is already suing over claims of unfair dismissal after her $100 million contract was terminated following an on-air dispute with former co-host Kyle Sandilands, who recently settled with ARN for over $12 million....

The New South Wales government promotes its state budget measures including a $100 car registration discount, removal of toll administration fees, and a reduction in the toll cap from $60 to $50 for private vehicles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police officers were forced to retreat from a hoon meet in Melbourne after attendees violently attacked their vehicle. Footage from the incident shows the officers trapped as participants punched and kicked their car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria is introducing stricter regulations for taxi drivers, including a two-strikes policy for offences such as refusing passengers with assistance animals, misusing metres, and rejecting short trips. A public online database will name drivers who have had their accreditation suspended or cancelled, with expanded CCTV requirements to include audio recordings. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

A police car collided with a silver vehicle stopped at a yellow light at the intersection of Great Western Highway and Toongabbie Road in Toongabbie. The impact pushed the front car into the middle of the intersection, forcing it through a red light. Dashcam footage captured the incident, which shows the officer exiting the vehicle to speak with the other drivers involved. See omnystudio.com/liste...

South Australia has recorded its first case of bird flu after a Southern Giant Petrel tested positive to the highly contagious H5N1 avian influenza virus. More than a dozen dead seabirds were found along several beaches, adding to two cases already detected in Western Australia earlier this month. New South Wales has increased surveillance and biosecurity measures in response to the outbreak. See...

A major fire emergency erupted at a Storage King facility in Chipping Norton, Sydney's southwest, with approximately 90 firefighters responding to the blaze that began at the rear of the storage centre containing personal possessions and business materials. Coogee shark attack victim Leah Stewart has woken from her induced coma, speaking her first words after a week of surgeries, while multiple Sy...

Ahmed Al Ahmed, recognised for his heroic actions during the Bondi terror attack, has pleaded not guilty to assaulting his elderly father inside their Bankstown home. The 44-year-old is accused of putting his father in a headlock, with police issuing an apprehended violence order, though Ahmed claims his family is lying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Senate has voted to restrict Donald Trump's military authority by requiring congressional approval for military action against Iran. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shows signs of recovery with 39 vessels navigating the waterway yesterday, marking the busiest three-day period since conflict began, though still well below the pre-war average of 138 vessels daily. See omnystudio...

Daryl Braithwaite has announced his retirement from performing at age 77, ending a 58-year music career. The Australian singer, best known for his hit song 'The Horses', revealed in an Instagram post that singing has become increasingly physically challenging and no longer brings him joy. His iconic performances have ranged from AFL Grand Finals to street performances in Melbourne and the FIFA Wor...

A fatal collision occurred on Windsor Road in Northmead when an SUV collided with a truck carrying portable toilets at approximately 5:30am. The SUV driver became trapped in the wreckage and was freed by emergency services before being transported to hospital, where they died from their injuries. The 42-year-old truck driver was unharmed and underwent mandatory testing following the incident. See...

Former AFL umpire Michael Pell, 35, has appeared in court facing allegations of leaking confidential Brownlow Medal voting information in a $300,000 betting scam. Co-accused William Foord has already been convicted and sentenced over the scandal. A magistrate will decide whether Pell, who maintains his innocence, should stand trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coogee shark attack victim Leah Stewart has woken from an induced coma after a week of surgeries, with her first words being 'I love you' to her mother and partner Fernando. Sydney beaches including Bondi and Avalon were evacuated for a second consecutive day after great white shark sightings, prompting calls for expanded dawn-to-dusk drone surveillance patrols. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Underlying inflation has surged to 3.6%, its highest level since September 2024, well above the Reserve Bank of Australia's target range of 2-3%. While headline inflation dropped to 4% in the 12 months to May due to fuel excise cuts, the underlying figure watched by the RBA shows concerning trends for interest rate decisions. The opposition has launched personal attacks against the Prime Minister...

A major fire emergency has erupted at a Storage King facility in Chipping Norton, Sydney's southwest. Around 90 firefighters are responding to the blaze that started at the rear of the storage centre, producing columns of smoke and towers of flames. Approximately 30 people have been evacuated from the immediate area, with customers anxious about their personal possessions and business items stored...

A major fire emergency has erupted at a Storage King facility in Chipping Norton, Sydney's southwest. Around 90 firefighters are responding to the blaze that started at the rear of the storage centre, producing columns of smoke and towers of flames. Approximately 30 people have been evacuated from the immediate area, with customers anxious about their personal possessions and business items stored...

Senator David Pocock has alleged the federal government is secretly considering two proposals that would allow AI companies to use Australian copyright material, potentially in exchange for hundreds of billions of dollars in data centre investment. The independent senator claims this contradicts previous government commitments to protect copyright laws and is calling for transparency, with copyrig...

Melbourne's Mount Royal Hospital, built in 1853 to serve gold rush families and later World War I soldiers, now houses BreastScreen Victoria after a major renovation. The historic Parkville facility screens 60,000 women annually through a free breast cancer screening programme that detects cancer early, as demonstrated by patient Mary Carmuciano whose tumour was found and removed through the servi...