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Artificial intelligence technology is being rapidly deployed across Australian aged care facilities, including robot companions like Abbey (already in 22 facilities), smart carpets that monitor walking patterns to predict falls, smart toilets that track bladder and kidney health, and chatbots. Currently 1.35 million Australians use aged care services in an understaffed and underfunded sector. Conc...

Dr Reza Adib, partner of former Queensland Premier Anastasia Palaszczuk, has been charged with three counts of rape, two counts of deprivation of liberty and one count of sexual assault involving a woman in her 30s. The alleged incident occurred at his Burleigh Heads waterfront apartment on 30 March. The prominent Brisbane weight loss surgeon has been released on police bail and is scheduled to ap...

A fire broke out in a single room on the second floor of an Ibis Budget Hotel on the Hume Highway in Strathfield South at approximately 9:45pm, leading to the evacuation of 100 guests. The blaze was contained within 25 minutes, with five people treated for smoke inhalation and taken to hospital as a precaution. Fire and Rescue officials are treating the incident as accidental, believed to have bee...

Widow's Bay is a new comedy-horror television series starring Emmy Award winner Matthew Rhys from The Americans, alongside Kate Flynn and Stephen Root. The show, written by Katie Dippold of Parks and Recreation, is a homage to 1980s horror films and Stephen King's work, following a small island mayor who refuses to believe residents' claims that their town is cursed. The series blends mystery, com...

A crew member in his 30s has gone missing from a commercial ship off the coast of South Port Phillip Bay near Melbourne. Emergency services were alerted at 8.30pm after the ship's crew reported the man missing while approaching the heads after leaving port. A multi-agency air and water search operation is continuing overnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four ISIS brides and nine children have been blocked from leaving Syria for Australia, with Syrian authorities claiming the Australian government refused to receive them at Damascus airport. The Australian government maintains it is not providing assistance to repatriate individuals who travelled overseas to support ISIS, though it is legally required to issue passports if requested. Political deb...

An interim report into anti-Semitism has delivered 14 recommendations to the government following the Bondi terror attack. The report reveals that counter-terrorism funding had declined despite a 31% increase in overall intelligence agency budgets, and finds that Jewish Australians now face greater risk than before the attack. The Royal Commissioner determined no immediate restructuring of counter...

Rebel Wilson has completed her testimony in a defamation trial brought against her by the lead actress from her directorial debut film. The actress claims Wilson made false public statements about her to 11 million social media followers, with allegations including lying, stalking and bullying raised during cross-examination. The case has concluded with a verdict expected in several weeks, potenti...

Four ISIS brides and nine children have been blocked from leaving Syria for Australia, with Syrian authorities claiming the Australian government refused to receive them at Damascus airport. The incident has sparked debate about government protocols, as ministers maintain Australia will not assist in repatriating individuals who supported ISIS, despite legal obligations to issue passports. Additio...

New research from ING reveals singles face significantly higher living costs than couples, saving approximately $400 less per month and holding around $20,000 less in savings on average. Fixed expenses like rent, mortgages, internet and utilities don't scale down for single-person households, resulting in singles paying roughly $800 more per month or $9,300 annually in bills. Bill stress also hits...

Iran's supreme leader has rejected peace negotiations with the United States, vowing not to relinquish the country's nuclear and missile capabilities while maintaining control of the Gulf region and Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has escalated his rhetoric in response, demanding Iran comply soon, while both sides claim victory in recent conflicts. The standoff centres on Iran's refusal to negot...

Police raided the luxury Burleigh Heads beachfront apartment of Dr Reza Adib, partner of former Queensland Premier Anastasia Palaszczuk, seizing several items of interest. The investigation does not involve Palaszczuk herself, though no charges have been laid and the nature of the investigation remains unclear. The raid occurred as Palaszczuk was promoting her new memoir, which includes candid det...

A 31-year-old driver crashed an out-of-control ute into a power pole in Bedfield, Sydney's south-west, bringing down power lines. The driver escaped injury but allegedly returned a blood alcohol reading more than three times the legal limit. He immediately lost his licence and has been charged with high-range drink driving, with court proceedings to follow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A 32-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly ambushing and stabbing paramedic Sam in the face and neck during a coffee break in Reservoir, Melbourne's north. The attack occurred in broad daylight at 11am, with the victim only saved from further harm by a heroic bystander who intervened. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has pledged to close a legal loophole that fails to...

Five-year-old Kuminjai Little Baby was allegedly abducted and murdered in Alice Springs, with Jefferson Lewis taken into custody as the accused. Violent riots erupted outside Alice Springs Hospital following the arrest, with crowds pelting rocks at police and setting a police car on fire. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for answers over the death and expressed the nation's grief, while...

Prince Jackson, Michael Jackson's eldest son, shares intimate memories of his childhood with the King of Pop in his only Australian interview. The 29-year-old executive producer discusses growing up at Neverland Ranch, his father's parenting style, and private moments like stargazing on rooftops in the Middle East. He reflects on the emotional experience of watching his cousin Jaafar portray his f...

Christina Tosi, founder of New York's Milk Bar, has created an exclusive Australian-inspired dessert for a limited pop-up event at Sydney's Ace Hotel. The chocolate chip cake lamington features layers of chocolate chip cake with marshmallow fluff, dunked in semi-sweet chocolate and coated with toasted cornflake crunch, inspired by Milk Bar's iconic cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow cookie. The...

A weather forecast covers conditions across Australian capital cities, followed by a Dance League All-Stars performance featuring adult dancers, including mothers, showcasing various dance styles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two foil surfers in California encountered a large white shark up to four metres long that pursued them through the ocean. Ron Takeda managed to stay upright on his foil board for 12 miles while the shark chased directly behind him, with friend Tavis Boyce witnessing and filming the encounter. Both surfers returned to the same location for subsequent runs the following day. See omnystudio.com/list...

A luxury jewellery store in Double Bay, Sydney's eastern suburbs, was ram raided just before 5am when thieves reversed a stolen Volkswagen into the shopfront. The gang stole high-end items including Van Cleef, Hermès, and Cartier pieces potentially worth tens of thousands of dollars before fleeing in a stolen Audi. Both vehicles used in the heist were reported stolen from nearby Bondi on Tuesday,...

A deadly plane crash at Parrafield Airport in Adelaide's north has killed two people—a student pilot and an instructor—and injured several others. The Diamond DA-42 twin-engine aircraft pulled sharply left shortly after takeoff, completing approximately 180 degrees before impacting a hangar building and starting a large fire. Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigators are examining the wreck...

An interim report into the Bondi terror attack will be released today as part of the Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism, focusing on urgent security issues and coordination between state and federal agencies. Key concerns include the failure of information sharing systems between ASIO, AFP and state police, which allowed accused terrorists known to ASIO to obtain gun licences. Former NSW Police S...

Logan Central Police Station in Queensland faces potential closure after black mould was discovered in the building. QBuild is conducting urgent testing after 550 staff members were notified of the contamination, with two officers previously claiming serious illness from mould exposure, one of whom has since died. Officers have been given the option to work from alternative stations while the inve...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns inflation will worsen due to the Middle East conflict's impact on petrol prices and the broader economy, with a rate hike expected next week. The Federal Government is considering removing negative gearing and reducing the capital gains tax discount for property investors to address housing affordability and intergenerational fairness. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

The King and Queen visited the 9/11 memorial site in New York City during their state visit to the United States, their first trip to the city in 19 years. The royal couple laid flowers at the South Tower reflecting pool and met with families of victims and first responders from the September 11 attacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.