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The United States has implemented a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, with the US Navy under orders to block ships travelling to or from Iran effective midnight. Iran has condemned the action as piracy and threatened to deploy new asymmetric warfare methods, including mines, small gunboat strikes, and aerial and maritime drones. The blockade aims to force Iran to abandon nuc...

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz during a war in Iran threatens to push Australia into recession as fuel supplies dwindle. AMP economist Shane Oliver warns that while price increases are immediate, the real economic impact will occur if fuel shortages force usage restrictions in the second half of the year. With Asia receiving 80% of its crude oil through the strait and Australian refineries de...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are undertaking a four-day tour of Australia with stops in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. The Victorian opposition leader has criticised the use of taxpayer-funded police officers for the couple's security, particularly as they are charging for some events while promoting charitable causes including mental illness, homelessness, veterans' welfare and children's hosp...

The Coalition is preparing to announce a new migration policy that includes plans to deport 65,000 people who have overstayed temporary visas, with 26,000 having remained in Australia for more than a decade. The policy also proposes social media screening for visa applicants and enforcing an Australian values statement in the Migration Act. The announcement has sparked debate about whether this fo...

Donald Trump has implemented a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, preventing all maritime traffic from entering or exiting Iranian ports. The closure is expected to cause petrol and grocery price increases in Australia, potential food shortages globally, and Westpac forecasts three additional interest rate hikes if the blockade continues. Australian commentators discuss the economic impacts and unc...

Australian households are increasingly choosing cheaper ad-supported streaming subscription plans over ad-free options as cost of living pressures mount. ING research reveals nearly 40% of Australians are actively cutting subscription costs, with a PwC report showing 6 in 10 people now prefer ad-supported streaming for better value. Major platforms including Disney Plus, Netflix, Amazon Prime and...

The United States has implemented a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, preventing ships from entering or leaving Iranian shores except those carrying humanitarian aid that have been searched. Iran possesses between 3,000 and 5,000 fast attack craft, underwater drones, mines, and coastal cruise missiles, which pose significant challenges to US naval control of the narrow waterway. The strait c...

Great Beginnings Early Learning Centre in Australia celebrates World Creativity and Innovation Week with 160 children aged six weeks to five years. The centre features a RAMSA (rhythm and movement) program designed to help children manage emotions through music and movement activities. Current student interests include space exploration, rockets, the moon and stars, which educators incorporate int...

Australian teenage sprinter Gout Gout has run 19.67 seconds in the 200 metres at the Australian Athletics Championships, breaking the 20-second barrier and recording the second-fastest time ever for an under-20 athlete. The 18-year-old's performance is faster than Usain Bolt's time at the same age and would have earned medals at multiple recent Olympic Games. His run also saw fellow competitor Aid...

Eight people will receive special bravery awards in Canberra two years after the Bondi Junction stabbing massacre at Westfield Shopping Centre. Governor General Sam Mostyn says the awards recognise their courageous and determined response during Joel Cauchi's stabbing rampage. Six people lost their lives and twelve were injured in the attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody Simpson, one of Australia's biggest music stars, made headlines when he left his music career to pursue competitive swimming, earning a spot on the national team and winning two Commonwealth Games medals. After achieving his athletic dreams, he has now returned to music with a new album and renewed creative energy. Simpson discusses the parallels between performing on stage and competing in t...

Rising oil prices from the US-Iran conflict are driving up Australian housing construction costs, with building materials like PVC increasing by 30 per cent and paint prices set to rise by 10 per cent. Diesel-dependent construction companies on fixed-price contracts face particular pressure, while the overall increase in building costs threatens to slow new home construction at a time when housing...

Cate Blanchett attended the Olivier Awards at Royal Albert Hall in London, where she was nominated for Best Actress for her performance in The Seagull. She was defeated by fellow Hollywood actress Rosamund Pike, who won for her role in Inter Alia. Paddington the musical dominated the evening, winning seven awards from 11 nominations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas has unveiled its custom-built Airbus A350 aircraft designed for Project Sunrise, featuring approximately 230 seats with increased legroom and 20,000 additional litres of fuel capacity. The aircraft will operate non-stop 22-hour flights between Sydney and London, and Sydney and New York. Testing is currently underway in southern France, with commercial flights scheduled to begin in early 202...

Victoria's free public transport initiative is scheduled to end at the end of April, with the Allan government unlikely to extend the programme unless fuel stocks drastically decrease. The scheme has saved daily commuters approximately $200 each but has cost the state $71 million in lost revenue. Meanwhile, a fuel saver app is now identifying petrol stations with the highest prices, showing variat...

A fatal crash on the Mount Lindsay Highway in Queensland's Scenic Rim region claimed the lives of two people travelling in a yellow Lamborghini Gallardo. The 45-year-old woman and 44-year-old man died after the vehicle lost control, with witnesses reporting the car was speeding prior to the crash. Another serious crash occurred the same weekend at Mount Tambourine, resulting in five people being h...

Donald Trump has announced a complete US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following failed negotiations between the US and Iran in Pakistan. The talks, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, collapsed over Iran's nuclear ambitions and demands for complete control of the strategic shipping corridor. Trump has threatened to destroy Iranian mines in the strait and strike the country's infrastructure...

The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission have just spoken in Houston after the successful end to their historic 10-day mission around the moon and back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese government is set to launch a national campaign to guide Australians through the fuel crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in years, American and Iranian officials are talking directly this morning, hoping to secure an end to the Iran War. Hanging over the crucial negotiations, more violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Parkinson's Day highlights the experiences of 150,000 Australians living with the disease. Singer Damien Leith shares his family's journey after his father Paul's diagnosis eight years ago, and his work as an ambassador for Parkinson's Australia. Leith has launched the Parkinson's Exchange podcast to share real stories from people living with the condition, while one in five diagnoses now oc...

South East Queensland councils have unveiled a 10-year technology plan implementing artificial intelligence in traffic lights across 12 regional councils. The AI system will use real-time data to optimise traffic light timing, turning lights green to ease congestion on arterial routes from Coolangatta in the south to Noosa in the north and west to Toowoomba. The initiative aims to reduce commuter...

Sports psychologist Ant Williams has become a world record-breaking freediver, swimming 180 metres under Arctic ice on a single breath to understand peak performance under extreme pressure. His research explores how anyone can learn to perform in high-stress situations through mindset control, proper breathing techniques, and incremental risk-taking. Williams shares practical techniques like the '...

Weekend Sunrise hosts share embarrassing childhood photos of presenters David Woiwood and Hugh Whitfield dressed in homemade space costumes, while discussing the upcoming Artemis II splashdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Television presenters compete in a paddle boat race on the River Torrens at Elder Park in Adelaide, with Adelaide Oval visible in the background. The race becomes chaotic as one boat springs a leak and takes on water, forcing the competitors to turn around halfway through the course. The challenge is part of an annual tradition at the Gather Round event, following previous years' zipline challenge...