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A by-election in Secret Harbour, Western Australia, has sparked debate about whether MPs should live in the electorates they represent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strathfield Council in Sydney has mandated that English must be displayed on business signs alongside other languages in an area where 73 per cent of residents speak a non-English language at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35% when it announces its decision this afternoon. Market predictions show a 0% chance of a rate hike, with 37 economists surveyed agreeing rates will remain unchanged. Governor Michelle Bullock will address the media at 3:30pm, likely emphasising that inflation remains above the 2-3% target range while not ruling out fut...

Iran announces it is close to finalising an agreement with Oman to establish new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran has issued multiple demands including compensation, sanctions relief, withdrawal of US military forces, and guarantees against future targeting of Iranian proxies before reopening the strategic waterway. Israel has rejected President Trump's proposed peace agr...

The GWS Giants Orange Army prepares banners at Engie Stadium in Western Sydney for the upcoming AFLW season opener. The volunteer cheer squad creates elaborate banners each week, with recent memorable examples including pointed messages aimed at Essendon and the Sydney Swans. Lisa from the Orange Army discusses the extensive approval process for banner content and the camaraderie amongst AFL cheer...

Millions of products are flooding into Australia from overseas retailers like AliExpress and Temu, raising serious safety concerns. The EU has fined AliExpress $900 million for selling illegal products, while Australia's consumer watchdog faces limitations in enforcing penalties that may be too low to deter these companies. The Australian government has announced an inquiry into the country's prod...

Australian state governments are offering substantial rebates and discounts on electricity and gas bills for eligible customers, including concession cardholders, pensioners, veterans and low-income families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Brilliant Career is a new Netflix series adaptation of the iconic Australian novel, set in 1890s Australia and filmed in South Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Minister Mark Butler confirms the government is working to add weight loss drugs like Ozempic to the PBS, with costs currently reaching $600 per month or up to $6000 annually through private prescription. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney Airport is under investigation following two near-miss incidents within weeks, including a Jetstar aircraft being forced to brake suddenly to avoid colliding with a Qatar Airways plane being towed across the tarmac. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's property market continues to decline with the Big Four Banks warning of further falls ahead. Auction clearance rates have improved slightly to 55.1% but remain well below the long-run average of 66%. Sydney and Melbourne have experienced the steepest declines with values falling more than 5% since their peak, while experts predict a cumulative decline of around 10% from peak to trough....

Small businesses in Australia face mounting financial pressure with costs rising 25 per cent over the past five years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran refuses face-to-face negotiations with the US over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding America never threaten Iran again and permanently end regional conflicts. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected America's Gaza peace plan, refusing to withdraw troops until Hamas is completely disarmed. Former State Department official Aaron David Miller analyses Iran's strategic control over t...

Swinburne University's Australian Academy of Science showcases 3D concrete printing technology that creates building structures from recycled materials. The lab enables architects and students to design buildings with innovative shapes whilst reducing environmental impact through the use of recycled and less harmful materials. The facility also features robotics demonstrations, flight simulators,...

One in two Australians experience social isolation, prompting Loneliness Awareness Week to highlight the issue and solutions like the Red Cross Volunteer Visitor Scheme. Grace Martin, who once struggled with loneliness herself, has formed a meaningful two-year friendship with Pam, an aged care resident, through regular visits that include playing Uno and watching Netflix together. See omnystudio.c...

Dr Vonda Wright, an orthopaedic surgeon and ageing expert, explains the critical difference between lifespan and healthspan, revealing that while Australians live to 81–85 years on average, their disease-free healthspan lasts only to about 63. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne-based husband-and-wife pilot duo Louise and Rod Robertson have completed a rare winter rescue mission to Antarctica, evacuating a US expeditioner from Phoenix Airfield in complete darkness and temperatures of -43C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eli Lilly is running advertisements across Australia for weight-loss treatments without explicitly naming its prescription drug Mounjaro, operating in a grey area between illegal prescription medicine advertising and legal disease awareness campaigns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian poultry farmers have been ordered to lock down their chickens after bird flu cases in the state more than doubled within 24 hours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane police charged six people with nearly 40 alleged offences during a crackdown on dangerous driving in the city's southern suburbs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane's Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is celebrating its 150th anniversary, featuring Cracker, a 1,426-kilogram Angus bull and brother of last year's heaviest bull, Buster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 34-year-old Sydney man has been charged with allegedly breaking into a home in Marrickville and allegedly stabbing a resident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A US judge has ordered Meta to pay around $800 million - bringing its total fines close to a billion, after ruling the company a public nuisance over the psychological harm and sexual exploitation of children caused via Instagram and Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Passengers flying out of Sydney Airport faces extended delays throughout the day due to critical shortages of air traffic controllers at Airservices Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Federal Appeals Court has ruled that Donald Trump does not have the authority to demolish the East Wing of the White House for a new ballroom without Congressional approval. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.