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The Artemis II crew is approximately 24-26 hours away from splashdown in the Pacific Ocean after spending 10 days in orbit around Earth. The four-person astronaut team made history on 6 April by travelling the furthest any human has ever ventured into space. The capsule is scheduled to land off the San Diego Coast following a four-day return journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

US President Donald Trump has issued warnings to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, threatening action if Iran charges fees to tankers passing through the waterway. The Middle East ceasefire remains fragile, with confusion surrounding the status of the crucial shipping route. Discussions about the waterway's management are scheduled to take place in Pakistan within two days. See omnystudio.com/l...

A Queensland man has been charged with allegedly stealing $1.1 million worth of diesel between December 2024 and December 2025. Police allege he used stolen fuel cards to fill up at unmanned depots across Brisbane's south side and Ipswich, with a search warrant at his Green Bank property uncovering diesel reserves, multiple mobile phones and a homemade taser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

A suspicious fire engulfed a second-floor unit in a 28-unit apartment block in Richmond, Melbourne at 1:40am, forcing the evacuation of all residents. No injuries or fatalities occurred, with firefighters successfully containing the blaze to prevent it spreading to surrounding residential areas. Local residents report ongoing issues with squatters, drug dealing and drug use in the building, with t...

Diesel prices in Western Australia have surpassed pre-excise cut levels, reaching $3.26 per litre and exceeding the previous high of $3.22 from 31 March. Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms the nationwide price increases at fuel bowsers across other cities. Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has called for Australia to join US military operations against Iran, warning the country risks appearing weak,...

A powerful cyclone system has struck the Pacific Islands, forcing Australian tourists in Fiji into 24-hour lockdown with evacuations taking place across parts of the island. Sydney resident Katie Lowe and her family sheltered in their beach hut at Vomo Island during extreme winds and rain, with staff drilling down their door and providing emergency support. The cyclone system is also forecast to m...

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier and Victoria Cross recipient, has spent his second night in custody following an online bail hearing where he made no attempt to secure his release. He is facing five counts of war crime murder and his lawyer has stated he will contest all charges. Roberts-Smith may remain in custody until a bail review scheduled for 17 April, potentiall...

A multi-vehicle high-speed crash occurred on Robina Parkway, Gold Coast, involving two cars with one veering off the road and striking a tree. A 17-year-old man was trapped in the wreckage for 20 minutes before fire crews freed him. He was transported to hospital in stable condition with leg and pelvis injuries, while investigations into the crash circumstances continue. See omnystudio.com/listene...

The Iran-US conflict has cost an estimated $26 billion USD for American military operations alone, with daily expenditures reaching up to $1 billion. The unprecedented costs include precision weapons from the initial 'shock and awe' phase ($10 billion), B2 and B1 bomber missions at $1 million per sortie, aircraft carrier operations at $6-8 million daily, and multiple $30 million Reaper drones repo...

Foreign Minister Penny Wong discusses the fragile Middle East ceasefire involving the US, Israel, Iran and Lebanon, with particular focus on the Strait of Hormuz reopening and its impact on Australian fuel supplies. Israel's attacks on Lebanon have threatened the regional ceasefire agreement, prompting calls from multiple nations for all parties to observe the truce. The Australian government is w...

Jackie O's federal court legal documents reveal she made multiple complaints about Kyle Sandilands' behaviour to their radio network ARN six months before their public fallout. The former radio host is claiming over $82 million in compensation, alleging the owners of Kiss failed to provide a safe workplace, with her statement of claim including dates, emails and text messages as evidence. ARN has...

E-bike sales are surging in Australia as high petrol prices drive consumers to seek cheaper transport alternatives. Lime bike usage in Sydney has increased 10% week-on-week since March, while some Melbourne retailers report sales quadrupling in recent weeks. The trend has prompted calls for improved safety legislation and infrastructure, as well as discussions about work-from-home arrangements and...

Brooklyn Beckham's wedding to Nicola Peltz was marked by an awkward moment when the rabbi conducting the ceremony mistakenly called him David twice, apologising and explaining he was a football fan. The incident adds to ongoing reports of tension surrounding the high-profile wedding and the reported rift between Brooklyn and his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Jasmeen Sanger, known as the Ketamine Queen, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling drugs to actor Matthew Perry that led to his death in 2023. The Friends star's stepmother, Debbie Perry, delivered a victim impact statement calling for a life sentence. Sanger pleaded guilty to the charges related to Perry's fatal overdose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ceasefire between Iran and the US faces immediate challenges as Iranian military forces block ships in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming violations due to Israel's ongoing bombing campaign in Lebanon. Disagreement centres on whether Lebanon is included in the ceasefire agreement, with Iran asserting it is while the US and Israel maintain it represents a separate conflict. Upcoming negotiations in...

Hidden cameras in holiday rentals and hotel rooms are becoming increasingly difficult to detect, with spy technology now embedded in everyday items like alarm clocks, USB chargers, wall sockets, and light bulbs. While recording guests without informed consent is illegal across all Australian states, security experts recommend checking accommodation by looking for unusual objects focused towards be...

The Deb is an Australian musical comedy film about a big-hearted country girl whose dream night at an annual debutante ball doesn't go according to plan. Rebel Wilson makes her directorial debut with the film, which features an all-star cast including Shane Jacobson and Natalie Abbott. The movie explores the tradition of debutante balls in rural Australia, portraying them as a rite of passage for...

The Deb is an Australian musical comedy film about a big-hearted country girl whose dream night at an annual debutante ball doesn't go according to plan. Rebel Wilson makes her directorial debut with the film, which features an all-star cast including Shane Jacobson and Natalie Abbott. The movie explores the tradition of debutante balls in rural Australia, portraying them as a rite of passage for...

The Deb is an Australian musical comedy film about a big-hearted country girl whose dream night at an annual debutante ball doesn't go according to plan. Rebel Wilson makes her directorial debut with the film, which features an all-star cast including Shane Jacobson and Natalie Abbott. The movie explores the tradition of debutante balls in rural Australia, portraying them as a rite of passage for...

The Deb is an Australian musical comedy film about a big-hearted country girl whose dream night at an annual debutante ball doesn't go according to plan. Rebel Wilson makes her directorial debut with the film, which features an all-star cast including Shane Jacobson and Natalie Abbott. The movie explores the tradition of debutante balls in rural Australia, portraying them as a rite of passage for...

Diesel theft from trucks has surged across Australia as fuel prices rise, with thieves siphoning fuel from vehicles even while drivers sleep inside. Sydney operator Hannah's Haulage has lost nearly $10,000 worth of diesel in just one month, with thieves using electric pumps and tanks to steal fuel from parked trucks. Police report increasing incidents at highways and construction sites, but enforc...

Queensland Premier David Crisafolli announces the opening of Australia's first oil field in 50 years at Taroom Trough, approximately five hours west of Brisbane. The project aims to strengthen the country's fuel security by enabling domestic oil production and refining, with current operations producing a couple of hundred barrels per day. The Premier is seeking federal government support to accel...

Donald Trump has issued a deadline for Iran to make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning he is prepared to conduct massive strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, power plants, desalination facilities and critical infrastructure including bridges. The president stated 'a whole civilization will die tonight,' though former Navy SEAL Mike Cirelli suggests this is hyperbolic messaging an...

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is urging the Federal Government to support development of the Torom Trough oil field, located five hours west of Brisbane. The field has been known since the 1960s but has been considered commercially difficult to exploit. Coalition MPs argue that regulatory burdens and political resistance have made Australian resource extraction too expensive, leaving the cou...

US President Donald Trump has issued an extraordinary threat against Iran, declaring that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" as his deadline for a deal approaches. Australian government ministers Amanda Rishworth and Bridget McKenzie respond by urging protection of civilian life and infrastructure under international humanitarian law, whilst acknowledging the United States as Australia's clos...