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Australia's electric vehicle market has surged 134% in the past year, driven by an influx of affordable Chinese EVs priced under $30,000. EVs cost approximately $720 annually to power compared to $1,740 for petrol vehicles, with minimal servicing requirements and battery longevity exceeding 15 years. Super hybrids offer over 1,000 kilometres range on a single charge, making them viable for long-di...

Australia hosts Bangladesh in a two-test cricket series beginning in Darwin, marking the first international cricket match of the summer season in August. The Australian team features returning key fast bowlers while facing selection questions at the top order, with opener Jake Weatherill under pressure to perform. Australia enters the series as strong favourites, currently ranked number one in th...

The Melbourne Royal Show has cancelled its poultry competition due to the bird flu outbreak, despite no cases being detected in Australian poultry farms. Victoria has recorded 60 cases of the deadly disease, prompting organisers to make the precautionary decision in consultation with Agriculture Victoria and the Chief Veterinary Officer. The show, which has run for over 178 years with poultry comp...

Alan Jones returns to court facing 22 charges involving alleged sexual contact with young men, having pleaded not guilty to all charges. His former colleague and rival Ray Hadley is expected to testify this week, with the prosecution suggesting a complainant may have made a complaint to Hadley, while the defence claims Hadley is part of spreading innuendo against Jones. Jones' lawyer has accused H...

A group debate examines the etiquette of splitting restaurant bills amongst friends, particularly when diners order different priced items and some consume alcohol while others don't. The discussion centres on whether bills should be divided equally regardless of individual orders, or calculated separately based on what each person consumed. The conversation highlights the social dynamics and pote...

Australian defence bases experienced 147 security breaches from drone incursions in restricted airspace over a single year, up from 60 the previous year and 21 the year before. Swarms of up to 20 drones have been spotted over military installations including Williamtown Air Force Base in New South Wales, with personnel instructed to close blinds to prevent intelligence gathering. Shadow Minister f...

Pet ownership costs in Australia are rising significantly amid cost of living pressures, with insurance premiums varying dramatically between breeds. French Bulldogs cost approximately $1,200 annually to insure compared to Border Collies at $320, while additional expenses include grooming, food, veterinary care and accommodation. About 73% of Australian households own pets, ranking the nation seco...

Count Binface, an intergalactic-themed political candidate (actually Oxford graduate Jonathan Harvey dressed as a bin), is running against Nigel Farage in a UK by-election for the Clacton seat. The by-election was triggered after Farage resigned from the House of Commons following scrutiny over an undeclared $9.5 million donation from a Thai businessman. With 34 candidates in the race and major pa...

Sea Legs Brewery is an independent tap room and brewery located at Kangaroo Point in Brisbane, operating seven days a week for nearly eight years. Founded by John, the brewery specialises in high-quality craft beer and food, including Detroit pizzas and a breakfast stout made with coffee, with a modest distribution footprint across southeast Queensland. The brewery's name evolved from a nickname i...

Dracula's Cabaret Restaurant on the Gold Coast features a ghost train ride that guests must experience before entering the main theatre. The attraction includes animatronic ghouls, demons, dead bodies, and live scare actors in darkened passages, creating an immersive horror experience before the stage show Abyss begins. The ride serves as a theatrical entrance to the venue's cabaret performance. S...

Australian public pools are implementing AI camera systems that detect swimmers in distress and alert lifeguards via smartwatch. The technology is being rolled out across approximately 100 facilities nationwide, with two Brisbane pools among the first to install the system. Royal Life Saving Australia reports that while lifeguards already respond to around 8,000 rescues and 14,000 medical episodes...

The Victorian government has delayed a proposed law that would enshrine the right for workers to work from home two days a week, pushing back its implementation from next month until July next year. Premier Ben Carroll says more time is needed to consult with business groups. The Victorian Chamber of Commerce CEO Sally Curtin argues the legislation is unnecessary, noting Victoria already has the h...

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold while warning that inflation will remain elevated until the end of next year, meaning mortgage repayments will continue pressuring household budgets for at least 18 months. Property values are falling faster than the RBA anticipated, partly due to tax system changes introduced in the May budget, with house prices expected to decline by...

Operation Shorthand represents the largest coordinated strike against illicit tobacco trade in Australia, with hundreds of officers raiding service stations across five states and the ACT. Metro Petroleum, Australia's biggest independent service station network, was the primary target of these raids, resulting in at least nine outlets being shut down. The operation was led by the National Disrupti...

A heated parliamentary debate erupts between Labor and Coalition representatives over the Coalition's decision to refer leaked diplomatic correspondence between Japan and Australia's Prime Minister to the Australian Federal Police. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has committed $20 million in Australian taxpayer funds to host the United Nations Climate Pre-Summit in Fiji. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's corporate reporting season has officially begun, with the ASX 200 recently hitting a record high despite challenging economic conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump was secretly switched off Air Force One during his return from a NATO meeting in Turkey due to an assassination threat from Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ingham's, Australia's largest chicken supplier, has implemented nationwide lockdowns of its poultry farms as authorities warn it's only a matter of time before a deadly strain of bird flu spreads from wild birds to poultry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Royal Queensland Show (EKKA) celebrates its 150th anniversary with a special nightly show at 6:30pm featuring Outback Queensland heroes, livestock including sheep, cattle, goats, working dogs, and camels. The show commemorates the connection between Outback Queensland and primary production, with camel wranglers Rod and Ken showcasing their animals, including the lead camel named Thirsty who p...

South Australia has launched a royal commission into Artificial Intelligence to guide policy on AI use in schools, workplaces, government operations and data centres. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Census takes place every five years, requiring every household to complete a 66-question survey collecting data about residents' age, occupation, religion, and education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation will introduce legislation to Parliament aimed at blocking former ISIS fighters and their supporters from returning to Australia, with provisions to strengthen passport cancellation powers and toughen bail laws for terrorism charges. Legal experts question the constitutional validity of the proposed bill, noting it likely violates international law regarding citizens' right to return to...

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep interest rates on hold following a drop in inflation from 4 per cent to 3.8 per cent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A survey of over 1000 Australians reveals that 71 per cent support government mandated opt-in features for social media algorithms, which would allow users to disable suggested content and limit their feeds to only accounts they follow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.