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Australian Radio Network (ARN) has filed counter-claims against radio hosts Kyle and Jackie O, demanding repayment of advertising revenue lost after the pair allegedly breached their $200 million contract. The network is seeking the return of 87.9% of the $3 million sign-on bonuses each host received when signing their 10-year contract, plus millions in lost advertising revenue. Separately, actres...

More than 160,000 NDIS participants will be removed from the scheme under a major overhaul aimed at reducing spending by $35 billion by 2030. New spending will be capped at 2% annually with a participant ceiling of 600,000, requiring reassessment of all current participants against new eligibility criteria. The reforms include introducing a digital payment system to combat systemic fraud and organ...

Iran has attacked and seized multiple civilian cargo ships attempting to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening the fragile ceasefire and ongoing peace talks. Middle East expert Ross Harrison explains that Iran is attempting to maintain escalation parity with the United States to strengthen its negotiating position, rather than conceding to US demands to open the strait. Iran faces mountin...

More than 160,000 NDIS participants will be removed from the scheme under a major overhaul aimed at reducing spending by $35 billion by 2030. New spending will be capped at 2% annually with a participant ceiling of 600,000, requiring reassessment of all current participants against new eligibility criteria. The reforms include introducing a digital payment system to combat systemic fraud and organ...

The Australian Prime Minister is negotiating with energy companies to develop a new oil refinery, potentially costing up to $10 billion, to address the nation's fuel insecurity. Australia currently maintains only a third of the fuel stocks held by comparable countries and relies heavily on offshore refineries, leaving it vulnerable in an unstable global market. The project would require significan...

The Australian government plans to remove more than 160,000 people from the NDIS through major reforms aimed at reducing spending. Changes include stricter eligibility requirements, reassessment of all current participants, average plan reductions of $5,000, and a new digital payment system to monitor transactions. State governments will need to absorb the responsibility and costs for those moved...

Iran and the US are still working towards a peace plan with Pakistan acting as the mediator between the two warring nations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Hillary, son of legendary mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary, discusses his father's mountaineering legacy at Mount Cook Village in New Zealand. Standing beside a statue of his father, Peter explains how Mount Cook's Hillary Ridge was where Sir Edmund developed his technical climbing skills before becoming the first person to summit Mount Everest alongside Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. Peter, who has a...

Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhaal visited Gelato Messina in Brisbane City, where CCTV footage captured him ordering a 'unicorn' style gelato with the cone placed on top rather than bottom. He chose Bounty and Macadamia Crunch flavour and purchased two additional one-litre tubs to take home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dyson has launched new travel-friendly beauty and cooling gadgets at its Asia Pacific event in Seoul, South Korea. The updated Supersonic hair dryer is 35% smaller and 25% lighter than the original, with improved voltage adaptation for international travel. The Hushjet Mini Cool is a portable personal fan with five speed settings, a boost function, and neck-worn attachments, though it produces sig...

Peptides are short chains of amino acids being marketed on social media as solutions for fat loss, anti-ageing, and faster recovery. While some peptides like insulin and GLP-1 medications are proven medicines, many peptides promoted online are untested, unproven, and potentially dangerous substances not approved for human use. Medical experts warn of serious risks including unknown side effects, c...

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2, travelling to cities including Mexico City, Tokyo, Shanghai, New York, London and Seoul for the highly anticipated sequel. The film returns to the world of Runway magazine 20 years after the original, with discussions about how the fashion industry and beauty standards have evolved since 2006. Australian actor Patrick Bramall jo...

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2, travelling to cities including Mexico City, Tokyo, Shanghai, New York, London and Seoul for the highly anticipated sequel. The film returns to the world of Runway magazine 20 years after the original, with discussions about how the fashion industry and beauty standards have evolved since 2006. Australian actor Patrick Bramall jo...

Researchers from the University of Wollongong are developing shark deterrent technology that can be fitted into surfboard fins, with the first prototype expected by the end of this year. The technology emits electromagnetic fields that disrupt the electro receptors in sharks, creating a deterrent radius of one to five metres without harming marine animals. Backed by $2.5 million in funding, the in...

Fresh court documents reveal details of a heated off-air argument between radio hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O five months before their official split. The documents show Sandilands told Jackie O he had been carrying the show for a year and told her not to bother coming back. ARN claims Jackie O triggered her own termination by refusing to continue working with Sandilands, while she argues her...

Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely after Tehran failed to attend scheduled peace talks in Pakistan. The US maintains its naval blockade preventing Iranian oil shipments while diplomatic channels work behind the scenes through intermediaries including Pakistan, Egypt, Oman and European allies. The core issue of nuclear enrichment remains unresolved as both sides engage i...

The Health Minister is preparing to announce major reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to address its escalating costs, which exceed $50 billion this year. The scheme has been growing at 22% annually, with concerns about widespread rorting and compliance issues, including 94% of service providers operating without registration. The government aims to reduce the NDIS growth r...

Business groups representing around 30 different industries are calling on the Federal Treasurer to reduce regulatory red tape by 25% ahead of the upcoming budget. The regulatory burden currently costs Australian businesses approximately $160 billion annually, equivalent to more than the government's combined spending on Medicare and education. Examples include Victorian café owners requiring 37 l...

Crisis talks are underway at the White House as negotiations between the US and Iran have stalled, with Vice President J.D. Vance's planned trip to Pakistan for peace talks now on hold after Iran failed to respond. President Donald Trump has extended a ceasefire despite initially refusing to do so, following a request from Pakistan acting as mediator. Key sticking points include the reopening of t...

Lake Tekapo in New Zealand is an international dark sky reserve with strict lighting regulations that protect the night sky, allowing visitors to experience exceptional stargazing conditions that 90% of the world's population cannot access. The region features turquoise glacial lakes, snow-capped mountains, and autumn colours, attracting tens of thousands of international visitors annually for ast...

The Fair Work Commission has ordered major retailers and supermarkets to conduct fortnightly fuel price reviews and adjust payments to truck drivers accordingly. Independent truck drivers, many operating as small businesses, have been struggling with enormous fuel costs that threaten their survival. The Transport Workers Union successfully advocated for this change, though concerns remain that lar...

Australians are increasing purchases of long-life pantry staples including canned foods, rice, pasta and long-life milk amid Middle East tensions and concerns about rising costs and supply chain disruptions. SPC has reported a 20% surge in demand for products like baked beans, canned fruit and canned tomatoes over the past six to eight weeks. Supermarkets including IGA are observing a noticeable s...

US President Donald Trump states he initiated conflict with Iran independently, not at Israel's urging, as peace negotiations remain uncertain with the ceasefire set to expire within 48 hours. The talks face major obstacles over the Strait of Hormuz's reopening and sanctions relief, with Vice President J.D. Vance reportedly not travelling to Islamabad for negotiations. Analysts suggest a new statu...

The Te Ana Māori Rock Arts Centre in Timaru, New Zealand showcases ancient Māori rock art created by indigenous people who travelled through riverways 500 to 1,000 years ago, adorning caves with tiki figures and human representations. The centre features authentic rock art pieces and cave simulations, with guided tours available to actual cave sites during summer months. The broadcast also include...

Glenn Robbins and Mick Malloy host a new primetime comedy series on Channel 7 where celebrities face their loved ones and peers in intervention-style confrontations. The first episode features Carrie Bickmore answering questions about unusual behaviour, including her passion for nudity and confronting moments with her son. Other celebrities lined up for the series include Husey, with the format de...