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Liberal MP Moira Deeming has issued a public apology for what she calls 'distractions' over the past three and a half years, though she does not specify what those distractions are. Her troubles include reporting fellow Liberal MP Matthew Guy to police for alleged assault (which concluded with no offence detected), winning a 2023 defamation case against former party leader John Pesutto, and now fa...

A fatal fire broke out in a first-floor unit on Alison Road in Randwick, claiming the life of a woman in her 70s. Emergency services deployed 40 firefighters and 10 fire trucks to battle the blaze that erupted around 3pm, with flames visible from the street. A man in his 30s was treated for smoke inhalation, and police remain at the scene investigating the cause of the fire, with a report to be pr...

Jack Sims, a nine-year-old from Kennewick, Washington, has set the kids' world record for the longest plank, holding the position for one hour, one minute, and five seconds. After winning a six-minute planking contest in PE class, he trained for six months to achieve his goal. He shattered the previous world record of 51 minutes by over 10 minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Harry Styles has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the longest run of concerts at Wembley Stadium. The 32-year-old former One Direction star completed 12 sold-out shows, surpassing Coldplay's previous record of 10 nights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft is laying off approximately 5,000 employees in a major restructuring of its gaming division, with the majority of cuts affecting Xbox workers. The company states the job losses are not due to AI replacement but are in response to how artificial intelligence has impacted their operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new international study has found that reducing sleep by just one and a half hours per night can lead to weight gain and increased waist circumference in high-risk adults who normally sleep seven hours. The research also shows that decreased sleep duration increases the risk of heart attacks and diabetes, with participants becoming less physically active when sleeping less. See omnystudio.com/li...

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who flew around the moon with three crewmates during the Artemis II mission in April, is stepping back from his full-time astronaut role after 17 years of service. Hansen will transition to serving as a reservist in the Air Force, stating the move is deliberate to better support Canada's space programme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An 11-year-old Melbourne cat named Minam survived being trapped in a clothes dryer for four hours, with the appliance running on high heat for a portion of that time. The cat suffered a swollen and bruised tongue, mouth and eye injuries, and required two days in an oxygen tank before making a full recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pyrotechnic malfunction at a Los Angeles stadium during an Angel City soccer game caused fireworks to misfire directly into the crowd, sending fans running for cover. Despite the dangerous incident, no injuries were reported. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A preliminary hearing has begun in Utah to determine whether 23-year-old Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative co-founder of Turning Point USA, who was killed in front of thousands at a university campus ten months ago. A former police officer testified about the chaotic scene, describing evidence of a prone shooting position with mark...

A woman in her late 70s has died after a fire tore through a unit in Randwick this afternoon. A man in his 30s who was also inside the unit is being treated for smoke inhalation. Police are investigating the cause of the blaze, and two eastbound lanes on Alison Road have been closed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, requesting increased support for missile defence systems following Russia's latest bombardment of Kyiv that killed 21 people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TikTok deployed internal risk teams within 90 minutes of the Bondi massacre to prevent the spread of antisemitism on its platform. The social media company removed more than a quarter of a million videos for violating guidelines. The Royal Commission into Antisemitism heard evidence about TikTok's proactive response to mitigate anti-Jewish content following the terror attack. See omnystudio.com/li...

A tyre detached from a pink Hummer on Melbourne's M80 Ring Road in Thomastown, crossed the barrier and struck an SUV before bouncing back into oncoming traffic on Saturday afternoon. The incident resulted in a man in his 60s being transported to the Northern Hospital with upper body injuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four new cacao tree varieties have been discovered in Peru, offering promising developments for chocolate production. Scientists report that two of these newly identified varieties may produce especially high-quality, well-flavoured beans suitable for chocolate making. The discovery was announced on World Chocolate Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 450 former police officers have signed up to return to Victoria Police on desk duties, with deployment scheduled for later this month. The reservists will handle station-based work, allowing more active officers to be deployed to frontline duties. Former officers with two or more years of experience will be paid approximately $86,000 annually with nine weeks paid leave. See omnystudio.co...

King Charles and Prince Harry are in a deadlock after Buckingham Palace withdrew its offer to host the Duke of Sussex at the palace during his week-long UK visit, citing a missed RSVP deadline. Harry's team says they needed additional time to arrange security after their request for extra protection was rejected by the UK government. The dispute comes as Prince Harry awaits a major court ruling re...

Western Sydney International Airport, opening in October, now has five new bus routes connecting suburbs including Narellan, Oran Park, Mount Druitt, Liverpool, Campbelltown and Penrith. The services run every 30 minutes from 5am to 10pm, providing direct access between shops, hospitals, train stations and the airport. The Transport Minister has indicated that additional services will be added as...

Criminals attempted a ram raid at a Westpac bank branch in Roxburgh Park around 2:30am, reversing a car into the building in an apparent attempt to steal from an ATM. The offenders initially fled on foot before returning to retrieve their vehicle, but left the scene empty-handed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian tourists travelling to Bali to create social media content must obtain the correct visa, as authorities warn that entering on a tourist visa is insufficient for influencer work. Smart Traveller advises that even unpaid work involving benefits of any kind could result in expulsion from the country. Content creators and influencers face potential deportation if they fail to comply with vi...

Australian property prices are forecast to decline by up to 8% by the end of 2027, according to banking giant HSBC. National dwelling values fell 0.4% in June, with price declines spreading beyond Sydney and Melbourne. Housing tax changes combined with interest rate rises are expected to deter first home buyers and owner-occupiers from entering the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Coleen Lamarre mother of alleged double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon, has been granted bail by a Supreme Court judge after spending two months in custody on charges of attempting to influence a witness. The 63-year-old former police officer was arrested in April and charged with perverting the course of justice in relation to her son's upcoming trial for the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies....

China has test-fired a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile into the South Pacific, landing near Nauru approximately 800 kilometres from the Solomon Islands. The launch, suspected to be a JL-2 missile from a nuclear submarine, occurred during Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's diplomatic visit to the region, where he met with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale to discuss a se...

A massage parlour on High Street in Kew was firebombed in the early morning hours around 5:30am, with emergency crews responding to the scene. One person inside the building was safely evacuated during the incident. The attack follows a pattern of similar firebombings targeting Melbourne businesses over recent months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A black sedan crashed into a house on Providence Drive in Bella Vista overnight, causing severe damage while the family was on holiday. The driver, aged in his 20s, was uninjured and police are investigating whether speed was a factor. Separately, a confronting arrest occurred at Cabramatta train station where a 21-year-old man allegedly threatened female passengers with a knife and assaulted a ma...