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Sam Mac plays Twister with a stranger at Melbourne's Flinders Street Station after receiving nine rejections from passersby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may relocate to Australia after their return to the UK, according to reports from royal insiders cited by the Sunday Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simple changes like using cold water for laundry, boiling only what's needed in the kettle, and switching to energy-efficient appliances like heat pump dryers and air fryers can significantly reduce household electricity expenses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Fair Lady returns to Australia in 2026 for its 70th anniversary season, starring Claire Lyon as Eliza Doolittle and British actor Nathaniel Parker as Henry Higgins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Parliament is set to debate new breach bail and go to jail laws that would have imprisoned over 6000 people in the past year, including nearly 1000 children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A steam tugboat built in 1913 has emerged from the waters in Serbia due to record-low river levels caused by a severe European heatwave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly decided to move back to the UK, with Meghan being offered roles in productions including Netflix series The Gentleman and speculation about a Bond role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sydney Swans face mounting controversy as fans debate whether to stage a walkout after the AFLW match this weekend, before the men's team takes the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A goose named Goosey in Texas alerted its owners to a barn fire late at night, enabling them to extinguish the blaze and save 100 chickens and turkeys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney introvert Nick Bendell challenged himself by having lunch with 500 strangers over six years, including athletes, artists, politicians and priests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unregulated peptides are being sold illegally over social media, claiming benefits for muscle growth, anti-ageing, recovery and brain health, but have not been proven safe or efficacious by regulatory bodies such as the TGA or the FDA in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Amazon drone delivery in Texas went wrong when the device dropped a customer's package directly into her backyard swimming pool during her first ever drone delivery experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Border Force has been asked to seize counterfeit squishy toys after concerns about untested materials that could pose safety risks to children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JT is in Alaska cruising on the Star Princess, a cruise ship that navigates Alaska's vast waters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Force agents are being asked to seize counterfeit squishy toys as the popular children's craze spreads across Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's top canine athletes compete at the Dock Dogs Australian Nationals at Sydney Showground's Dog Lovers Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Mac is in Queensland for the Ipswich Super 440. 2024 Supercars Champion Will Brown prepares for the annual motor racing event at the iconic paperclip circuit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

430 breakdancers from 127 Russian cities and international locations including Japan, Taiwan, Germany and Kazakhstan have set a new world record. The participants, aged 8 to 50, simultaneously performed 10 consecutive windmill rotations on grass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Gold Coast family spent two days searching for a missing $170 parcel after receiving a delivery notification, only to discover through security footage that the courier had thrown the package so high it landed in a tree in their front yard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A viral video shows a man at a petrol station draining residual fuel from the pump hose to maximise every drop before filling his tank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Brisbane family called police after hearing a commotion in their home. Officers arrived with torches ready to tackle an intruder, only to discover a magpie had flown through an open window and was being chased by the family's dogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged his appearance on Nicky Osborne's podcast was an error, stating he would not do it again if given the chance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's national debt has surpassed $1 trillion, with annual interest payments approaching $30 billion — now exceeding spending on defence, childcare or unemployment benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia faces a significant bird flu outbreak with over 1,000 seabirds dead in South Australia and 28 little penguins deceased in Tasmania, all suspected H5N1 cases. Epidemiologist Adrian Esterman warns this is just the beginning, with mass bird deaths expected to worsen as the virus spreads from coastal areas inland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hotel bookings across Australia are rising with occupancy rates above 72 per cent, despite room prices increasing by four to eight per cent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.