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Former CIA agent Mike Baker shares critical lessons from his espionage career, including the importance of observational skills, defining clear missions, thorough research of operating environments, and making quick decisions with incomplete information. Baker discusses how CIA training techniques, such as memory exercises with objects on trays, develop crucial skills that apply equally to intelli...

Adelaide's Fearless Academy teaches older Australians circus-based movement skills, including parkour-style rolling techniques, to help them safely navigate falls and prevent injuries. Founded by trapeze artist Jon O'Drack, who survived a serious motorbike accident using his acrobatic training, the programme builds strength and confidence in seniors through structured circus exercises. AusActive,...

Rising interest rates and living costs are forcing Australian mortgage holders to struggle with repayments, with many facing potential default. Banks typically allow several days for missed direct debit attempts before imposing late fees, and 14 days before reporting to credit files, though they prefer to work with borrowers rather than repossess homes. Financial experts recommend requesting rate...

Two alleged stabbings at Queensland schools within days have prompted calls for metal detectors to be installed in Australian schools. A 17-year-old boy was hospitalised in life-threatening condition after an alleged stabbing at a Brisbane school, following another alleged stabbing incident at a Cairns high school involving a 15-year-old. Former school principal Tracey Tully advocates for metal de...

Brad Cox, ARIA chart topper and Golden Guitar winner, releases his romantic new single 'One of the Odds' following his CMA Fest debut in Nashville. The country music star discusses his evolution as a songwriter at 31, reflecting on marriage, life on his central Queensland hobby farm with 120-130 fruit trees and goats, and his upcoming Multiple Dimensions tour. The tour begins in Perth and visits m...

Seven Network has acquired the rights to broadcast I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here in 2025, bringing the global reality TV franchise to Australian screens. The show will feature celebrities competing to become king or queen of the jungle through various challenges and trials. Details about hosts, filming location, and celebrity contestants remain unannounced, though speculation includes potent...

The death of 27-year-old Melbourne footballer Nathan Fitzgerald, who hit his head on a covered cricket pitch during a local match, has sparked calls for mandatory safety checks of sporting grounds across Australia. Mark Unwin, CEO of the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association, explains that while safety standards exist, there is no single national guideline for multi-use sporting facilities....

Australia faces potential fuel price increases exceeding $100-110 per barrel as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to disrupt oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The International Energy Agency's strategic oil reserve releases, totalling 400 million barrels, are set to end this month, which could intensify supply shortfalls. The Australian government faces pressure to maintai...

34-year-old Rayan El-Houly faces charges of being a member of a terrorist organisation after leaving Australia for Syria in 2014. Court documents reveal prosecution evidence including recordings where she allegedly showed her young children ISIS videos and filmed herself teaching them how to hold toy guns. A final decision on her bail application will be handed down next week in Melbourne, with he...

Four people have been charged after a Lebanese seafood restaurant in Strathfield was deliberately set on fire at 2am on Friday. Two men and two teenagers were arrested following five search warrants executed across Sydney suburbs including Hurstville, Ramsgate, Mortdale, Bass Hill and Emu Plains. No injuries were reported in the incident, and the accused are scheduled to appear in court. See omnys...

A 35-year-old man is expected to face charges following a rampage in Newtown, Sydney's inner west, that forced children into lockdown at holiday care facilities and caused damage to homes and cars. The incident ended when the man fell through a pergola between two homes and was apprehended by police. He is currently recovering in hospital while police finalise charges. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Australia's illicit tobacco market is driving a surge in smoking, with nicotine consumption 40% higher in 2025 than in 2017. The black market trade, linked to organised crime, is forecast to cost the federal budget more than $8 billion in lost revenue. Housing Minister Claire O'Neill argues the issue requires better border protection and enforcement rather than reducing tobacco excise, while Shado...

Rideshare company Uber is introducing cash payment options for rides across Australia, responding to data showing cash still accounts for 15% of payments in the country. The Reserve Bank of Australia's Consumer Payments Survey reveals about half of Australians continue using cash during a typical week, with younger generations particularly using it as a budgeting tool. While digital payments remai...

Donald Trump has abandoned plans to impose a toll on the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for new trade and investment agreements with Gulf states. The waterway remains open to all traffic except Iran as the US blockade resumes. Ongoing strikes between the US and Iran continue to escalate as diplomatic efforts stall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arthur's Seat on the Mornington Peninsula features a sky safari gondola system with 34 safari-style gondolas, each weighing 750 kilos and carrying up to eight passengers. The gondola ride reaches Tower 9, which sits 21 metres in the air, offering 360-degree views of Port Phillip Bay, Western Port Bay, and Melbourne. The gondolas feature removable windows for an open-air safari experience. See omny...

Queensland is on alert for its potentially first case of bird flu after a sick seabird was rescued from Anusa Beach by twin animal rescuers Bridget and Paula Powers. The bird is currently being tested, with results expected within two weeks, and if confirmed would bring Australia's national toll to 14 cases. The Powers sisters are caring for the bird in a makeshift quarantine facility on the Sunsh...

Queensland is on alert for its potentially first case of bird flu after a sick seabird was rescued from Anusa Beach by twin animal rescuers Bridget and Paula Powers. The bird is currently being tested, with results expected within two weeks, and if confirmed would bring Australia's national toll to 14 cases. The Powers sisters are caring for the bird in a makeshift quarantine facility on the Sunsh...

Melbourne coffee company St. Ali is sending four baristas to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to serve coffee to over 250 Australian athletes throughout the competition. The initiative aims to provide Australian competitors with a taste of home and their preferred coffee orders during the Games. St. Ali CEO Lachlan Ward explains the logistics of transporting their coffee expertise internationally...

An 80-year-old Perth grandfather lost $300,000 and his home to a romance scam after meeting someone on Facebook who requested money over three years. Romance scams are increasing in Australia, with technology like AI making them more sophisticated, including the ability to fake video calls. Private investigators report clients losing up to $90,000, often taking out personal loans or second mortgag...

Queensland has introduced a major crackdown on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters following 17 fatalities since the beginning of 2025. Police have seized over 100 dangerous devices and issued more than 420 fines for offences including not wearing helmets and drink riding since new laws took effect in July. From the end of August, children aged 12 to 17 will require parental supervision or a licence to...

Sam Neill, the acclaimed actor known for Jurassic Park, My Brilliant Career and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, has passed away at age 78. He was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2023 and announced he was cancer-free in April, with reports indicating pneumonia played a role in his death. Tributes from colleagues including Steven Spielberg highlight Neill's reputation as a gentleman and decent h...

A Resolve political monitor poll reveals 61% of Australians support falling house prices, with majorities across all age, political and income groups including property investors, renters and homeowners. The poll also shows modest support for budget changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing, though 42% remain undecided on these tax policies. Debate centres on whether public confusion stems...

A restaurant in the United States has implemented a strict policy charging parents for damage caused by their children, including fines of $470 for a broken credit card machine, over $150 for graffiti on a tabletop, and $10 for a broken teacup. The policy requires children to remain seated and holds parents financially liable for all property damage. Panel discussion reveals divided opinions on wh...

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Australia's economic growth forecast for the second time this year, predicting growth of 1.9% for 2026 with subdued conditions continuing into 2027. High interest rates, cost of living pressures, slowing housing investment, productivity issues, and Middle East energy price shocks are contributing to the economic cooling. Despite the slowdown, Australi...

Sam Neill, the acclaimed actor known for Jurassic Park, The Dish and Dead Calm, has passed away at age 78. New Zealand actor Marlon Williams, who played Neill's son in the Australian series The Twelve, reflects on working with the Hollywood star during the final stages of his career. Williams describes Neill as someone who remained open to the world, constantly learning and engaging deeply with pe...