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Victorian teachers have voted down the government's latest pay offer of 28-32 per cent and are threatening further strike action following the winter school holidays. Teachers are already refusing to complete written comments on student report cards as part of their industrial action, citing unaddressed workload crises and poor working conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Brandon Watts, accused of allegedly murdering 23-year-old Joshua Bishop from Sunbury, appeared at a committal hearing where the defence examined the victim's history of drug dealing and alleged debts of up to $80,000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales Treasurer, Daniel Mookhey, outlines the state's upcoming budget strategy, focusing on cost of living relief through measures targeting transport costs, tolls, and fuel prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queensland Treasurer will unveil a $119 billion capital infrastructure budget with record $56 billion transport spending, including a $5 billion bus network from Beenleigh to Sunshine Coast airport and $23 billion for education funding 22 new schools. Defence Force personnel will join the search for missing 26-year-old magician Daniel Hidden, who vanished in the Springbrook National Park hinte...

A former professional boxer, Hussein Dehaini, was fatally shot in an alleged targeted gangland execution in Ascot Vale. The 33-year-old, who had links to outlaw motorcycle gangs and Middle Eastern organised crime, was pursued by gunmen in a white Mercedes who fled the scene, nearly striking a pedestrian. Police have revealed Dehaini was on bail and due to appear in court, and are appealing for pub...

The New South Wales Treasurer has revealed the cost of running a car will be at the centre of relief for families in tomorrow's state budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a crime that shocked Sydney, a man allegedly stealing a camera from a victim of the Bondi terror attack minutes after he died. Danny Ridley faced court for the first time today and was met with a barrage of questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's new evidence tonight that the budget's tax changes are hitting the housing market hard, accelerating a slump in auction clearance rates. The opposition is blaming a government sledgehammer while rolling out a new slogan to compete with One Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have set a new record, the largest ever cocaine bust on Australian soil, almost three tonnes, seized in Sydney's northwest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two weeks after his sensational arrest on a Greek olive farm, the push to bring accused killer James Dalamangas back to Australia seems all but over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire crews are right now on the scene of a large warehouse blaze in Sydney's inner west. It's broken out at Marrickville, with explosions reported. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three people have been arrested over the alleged fatal stabbing of a 30-year-old man in Norlane. A 28-year-old Corio woman and a 34-year-old Norlane man were arrested in Horsham, 300 kilometres away, just before 5am, while a third suspect was taken into custody the previous night. All three suspects will be interviewed by homicide detectives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major warehouse fire in Marrickville has required 70 firefighters to battle the blaze at a theatre set production facility, with Victoria Road closed in both directions and one person treated for smoke inhalation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three people have been arrested following a fatal stabbing in Norlane that claimed the life of a 30-year-old man. Witnesses reported hearing loud arguing inside a home at lunchtime before the man was critically wounded and died at the scene. A 28-year-old Corio woman and a 34-year-old Norlane man were arrested in Horsham, 300 kilometres away, joining a suspect already in custody. See omnystudio.co...

Sesame Street character Elmo faced backlash from New Yorkers after posting that he hoped both NBA finals teams had fun, rather than supporting his hometown team. The controversy prompted Elmo to clarify his position at the World Cup, stating he wants Team USA to win. Netflix has secured rights to a new Sesame Street feature film after a bidding war with Universal Pictures, marking the first movie...

Serena Williams has been granted a wildcard entry to compete in the singles draw at Wimbledon, marking her first singles appearance at a Grand Slam in almost four years. The 44-year-old will also compete in the doubles competition alongside sister Venus. Meanwhile, NBA veteran Joe Ingles has joined Melbourne United as their new recruit, with the club also searching for a new coach following Dean V...

Rod Stewart required medical assistance during a live performance in Utah, with staff bringing an oxygen tank to the 81-year-old singer on stage. Despite the health scare, Stewart insisted on continuing and completed the show while seated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vegemite Kids is a new milder version of Australia's iconic spread, containing half the salt of the original, a smoother texture and added vitamins. The product is targeted towards children and people who haven't tried Vegemite before or find the original too intense. The recipe change has sparked controversy, with many calling it un-Australian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 Gold Logie Award nominees have been announced, with comedian Sam Pang among the contenders for Australian television's most prestigious prize. A new award debuts this year honouring Seven sports presenter Bruce McAvaney, who has been nominated for the inaugural Bruce McAvaney Award for most popular sports presenter. Robert Irwin will host the ceremony as the youngest ever Logies host, wit...

Australia has signed a $2.5 billion defence export deal with Canada to sell its Jindalee Over-The-Horizon radar system. The agreement will enable development of an Arctic version of the long-range radar technology, which has been developed over 40 years and allows the RAAF to monitor air and sea movements across tens of thousands of square kilometres. Canada will deploy the system to conduct surve...

Danny Ridley, 35, faced court charged with stealing a camera from Bondi terror attack victim Peter Meagher after he was killed by alleged gunman Naveed Akram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fireworks stand in Oklahoma caught fire, causing fireworks to explode and sparks to fly across the site. Firefighters responded to extinguish the blaze at the stand. No injuries were reported in the incident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A car crashed into a sushi train restaurant in Brisbane after hitting another vehicle and veering onto the footpath. The vehicle smashed through the glass window and into tables and chairs inside the establishment. The driver, a woman in her seventies, was unharmed, and no one was inside the restaurant at the time of the incident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has announced its 52-member athletics team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, featuring powerhouse sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia who is targeting the 100-metre record with aspirations to run as fast as 9.6 seconds or even break the world record. The squad includes experienced athletes like Jess Hull and Matt Denny, alongside an emerging generation of talent, with long jumper Brooke...

The United States and Iran completed their first day of negotiations in Switzerland aimed at transforming a temporary peace deal into a permanent agreement within 60 days. The talks faced immediate challenges as Iran's delegation temporarily left the room after President Donald Trump threatened renewed military strikes and warned Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz. Key issues being negotiat...