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A police pursuit in Melbourne's southeast has resulted in major traffic disruptions after two suspects allegedly crashed a stolen four-wheel drive at Dingley and fled as the vehicle burst into flames. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway has been closed in both directions while emergency services respond to the incident and police continue searching for the suspects in the southeast region. See omnyst...

Virgin Australia has launched its first pet-friendly flight between Adelaide and Melbourne, allowing dogs and cats to travel in the cabin with their owners. Chihuahuas named Pickle and Jet were among the first passengers on the inaugural service, occupying specially designated window seats in rows 18 and 20. The airline has already transported approximately 1,500 pets accident-free on its Melbourn...

The New South Wales government has announced a $500 million transport affordability package in its 2024 state budget, delivering $100 off car registration, reduced toll caps from $60 to $50, and frozen Opal fares for 12 months. Treasurer Daniel Mookhey's fourth and final budget before the state election also includes a $1,000 cost of living payment for 120,000 public sector workers and predicts a...

House prices in Sydney and Melbourne could fall up to $100,000 over the next 12 months due to federal government changes to housing tax policy, with auction clearance rates hitting a six-year low. A French television presenter has been taken off air after criticising Belgian footballer Jeremy Doku for leaving the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child, calling it a 'disgusting moment' wh...

One in five adult women lives with asthma, with hormones like oestrogen and progesterone playing a significant role in regulating airway inflammation. Women can experience worsening asthma symptoms during menstrual cycles, puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause. Asthma Australia has launched a national campaign to raise awareness of this connection, encouraging women to recognise symptoms...

At least 20 people have died across Europe during an extreme heatwave, including two young siblings aged two and four found in a hot car in southeastern France. French authorities have issued red alerts covering 39 million people, whilst Spain and Britain have also activated heatwave warnings. Temperatures are predicted to reach 44 degrees Celsius in some areas, with many locations experiencing th...

American Vice President JD Vance has concluded peace negotiations with Iranian officials in Switzerland, with Tehran agreeing to allow United Nations nuclear inspectors back into the country. Both nations have committed to a roadmap for a permanent deal within 60 days and are working to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz while attempting to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Hez...

A gunman dressed in camouflage gear opened fire in a Jewish neighbourhood in Montreal, killing a police officer and a civilian before being shot dead by police. The incident began when someone reported seeing a gun barrel protruding from a hotel window, with the gunman firing as officers arrived at the scene. A female police officer was critically injured, and authorities are still investigating t...

Six passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship have been released from quarantine after 42 days in isolation at a facility in Bullsbrook, Western Australia. The group, comprising five Australians and one New Zealander, had their quarantine extended from three to six weeks after other passengers tested positive for hantavirus overseas, though all six repatriated to Australia continued to test negat...

A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a house in Texas, killing a 76-year-old female resident after failing to turn right at an intersection. The driver claims the vehicle was operating with an automated driving assistance system at the time of the crash last Friday. U.S. road safety regulators are investigating the incident, while police evaluate the driver's claim about the automated system, confirming h...

The New South Wales government is reducing the weekly toll cap from $60 to $50, benefiting approximately one million toll users annually who will save up to $10 per week. The budget measures also include scrapping administrative costs on tolls, which often exceed the toll charges themselves. These toll relief initiatives are part of broader cost of living measures to be announced in the state budg...

WA Premier Roger Cook has issued warnings as poultry producers enter voluntary lockdown following detection of the H5 avian influenza strain. A second bird has tested positive in the Esperance area, with 26 reports of unwell birds believed linked to migratory birds. Six Australians and one New Zealander have been released from a Perth quarantine facility after 42 days following a Handa virus cruis...

Twenty-six-year-old magician Daniel Hiddin has been missing for 10 days in the dense bushland of the Gold Coast hinterland after his car and caravan were found in a Currumbin Valley car park. The Australian Defence Force is joining police and SES volunteers to search more than 20 walking trails spanning from Currumbin Valley to northern New South Wales. The search has proven dangerous, with some v...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, making way for the UK's sixth Prime Minister in seven years. His departure follows declining popularity, the surge of Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform party to become the most popular party in the UK, race riots, and a struggling economy. Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, dubbed 'the King of the North', has emerged as Labour's preferr...

Roy Morgan polling shows One Nation's primary support has risen to 31.5%, placing them ahead of the ALP at 27% and the Coalition. On a two-party preferred basis, 51% back the Albanese government while 49% support Pauline Hanson's One Nation, making a potential federal election too close to call. One Nation's 'Fire the Liar' online fundraiser has reached $4.7 million, while New South Wales polling...

The WA Police Child Exploitation Squad operates an undercover unit where detectives pose as children in online chat rooms to identify and apprehend predators targeting minors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned less than two years after winning a landslide parliamentary majority in July 2024. The 63-year-old Labour leader, who ended 14 years of Conservative rule, faced mounting pressure over his handling of immigration, a sluggish economy, and the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two birds have tested positive for the deadly H5 bird flu in Western Australia, with nine more awaiting results near Esperance. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned after less than two years in office, citing his parliamentary party's lack of confidence in his leadership amid mounting pressure over immigration, economic struggles and the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform UK party. See omny...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned after months of turmoil, infighting, and declining popularity. Starmer announced his departure from Number 10 Downing Street, choking back tears as he acknowledged his parliamentary party's lack of confidence in his leadership. Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, nicknamed 'the King of the North' following a successful by-election, is positioned as the l...

A second bird has tested positive to the deadly H5 bird flu with nine more now awaiting results. If they're also infected, it would trigger the next level of alert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self-driving cars and driverless robo-taxis are already operating on Australian roads, with technology advancing rapidly and early studies suggesting automated driving could be at least seven times safer than human drivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have seen them around Sydney, a man and his dog, making people's days a little brighter. Meet Byron, a gifted artist who loves colour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of living crisis hitting Sydney households hard will get worse from next week. Homes and businesses are about to pay more for their water, with bills going up around $100 on average. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bombshell claims the grandmother of missing boy Gus Lamont was targeted by detectives because she's transgender have been strongly rejected by police. The new revelations aired during an exclusive interview with 7NEWS Spotlight provide fresh insight into the woman who says she is the main suspect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adelaide Crows legend Tony Modra is recovering at Flinders Medical Centre after being critically injured when his truck was struck by a tree branch at Back Valley. He has undergone two surgeries and moved out of intensive care, with his family thanking three passers-by who helped save his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.