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Rising oil prices above $140 per barrel are driving significant changes in Australian car buying patterns, with battery electric vehicle sales jumping 42% in March to nearly 16,000 units. EVs now represent approximately 15% of new car sales, double the figure from a year ago, while insurance quotes and online searches for electric and hybrid vehicles have surged by 40-80% as consumers seek to redu...

Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran with a deadline of hours remaining, threatening that 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran does not open the Strait and cease retaliatory actions against the US, Israel and Gulf Arab nations. Retired US Air Force Lieutenant General Richard Newton discusses the military strategy, suggesting focus on Iranian military and infrastructure targets r...

The AFL's Gather Round event is taking place in South Australia, with matches being held in the Barossa Valley including North Melbourne versus Brisbane and GWS Giants against Richmond. A free hop-on hop-off shuttle service is available for supporters to explore the region during the weekend's games. Footy fans from around the country are arriving in Adelaide and regional areas to participate in t...

Savannah Guthrie returned to the U.S. Today show after a two-month absence following her 84-year-old mother's disappearance. The emotional comeback saw Guthrie thanking viewers for their support while maintaining professional composure during the broadcast, with no suspects or proof of life in her mother's case. Entertainment reporter Brian Balthazar discusses how the show handled her return and p...

The Artemis 2 crew has broken the Apollo 13 distance record, travelling more than 407,000 kilometres from Earth, marking the first human journey around the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. The mission includes the first female astronaut to travel around the moon and aims to establish regular lunar missions as part of long-term space operations. The lunar programme is designed to use the moon as an op...

Donald Trump has publicly criticised Australia for not providing support during the Iran conflict, singling out the country alongside South Korea and NATO members during a global news conference. The comments come as Trump's deadline for Iran to negotiate approaches, with Australia maintaining it will not deploy troops or take offensive action, only defensive measures to protect Australian citizen...

The New South Wales government is introducing free nasal spray flu vaccines for children aged two to four years old, following 24,000 influenza cases in children across the state last year—a 40 per cent increase compared to 2024. The needle-free vaccine aims to increase vaccination rates from the current 25 per cent to a target of 40 per cent among under-fives, addressing vaccination fatigue and r...

Donald Trump criticised Australia at a White House press conference, claiming the country hasn't helped the United States. The remarks sparked debate about Australia's alliance with America, Trump's diplomatic approach, and the ongoing tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz closure affecting Australia's fuel supply. Commentators discussed whether Prime Minister Albanese should directly confront...

Outdoor organisations report a 30% surge in school camp and excursion cancellations due to fuel supply concerns, with schools worried students and staff could become stranded. The cancellations affect children who already missed camps during COVID-19 lockdowns. Calls are being made for exemptions and financial assistance for camps and bus companies to enable these educational activities to proceed...

Australia faces potential fuel rationing as early as the end of May, with the Energy Minister declining to guarantee supply beyond that point amid ongoing conflict involving Iran. The government has not announced specific rationing plans, though experts suggest prioritising essential industries like farming, delivery services, tradies and small businesses would be critical. Other countries have al...

Australian housing affordability continues to decline with the national median home price reaching $930,000, representing a nearly 10% increase year-on-year. Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth median values now exceed one million dollars. New research reveals more than half of Australians support generational living arrangements to pool resources, with support strongest among those in their 20s and 30s,...

US President Donald Trump has issued a deadline of 10am tomorrow morning for Iran to agree to a ceasefire deal, threatening to obliterate the entire country in one night if they refuse. Trump has also criticised Australia, South Korea and other allies for not supporting the US in the Iran conflict. Key demands from the United States include preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons and ensur...

Pound fit is a full-body workout that combines drumming with fitness, using weighted drumsticks to hit to the beat of music. Weather presenter Sam Mack takes on a live challenge to try this new fitness format during the morning show, joining instructor Justine and her crew in Sydney. The workout blends rhythm and exercise, targeting those who enjoy music-based fitness routines. See omnystudio.com/...

Food content creator Katie Lailas demonstrates three versatile air fryer recipes using leftover ingredients and simple pantry staples. The dishes include a vegetable and egg frittata made with flatbread, homemade pizzas using leftover bread, and crispy gnocchi seasoned with paprika and parmesan. All recipes are designed to be quick, family-friendly meals that can be prepared in 12-15 minutes at 18...

Gen Z has redefined emoji meanings and created new abbreviations that often confuse older generations. Classic emojis like the thumbs up, smiley face, and crying face now carry different meanings than their traditional interpretations, with the praying hands representing gratitude, the crying face meaning laughing, and the skull emoji indicating something hilarious. Popular Gen Z abbreviations inc...

Paul Bird demonstrates seafood cooking techniques from his boat on the Gold Coast, featuring Humpty Doo barramundi from the Northern Territory's Adelaide River, yellowfin tuna, Tassie salmon, and banana prawns. The recipes include a barramundi burger with fresh peaches and balsamic fig glaze, a traditional South Pacific poke dish, and coffee-rubbed prawns. All ingredients are available from major...

The Artemis II crew is on day five of their 10-day lunar mission, approaching the Moon's sphere of influence where lunar gravity overtakes Earth's gravitational pull. The spacecraft is experiencing a toilet malfunction caused by a frozen fuse controlling the pump, requiring the crew to orient the spacecraft towards the sun to heat and drain the system. The mission has already achieved historic mil...

Global fuel prices face prolonged disruption due to ongoing conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz, with Australian petrol averaging $2.30 per litre for unleaded and over $3 for diesel. Energy Minister Chris Bowen warns impacts will continue for months even after the strait reopens, as bombed gas fields and production facilities require up to five years to rebuild. State governments are cracking...

Two Melbourne mates, Josh Robinson and Cam Kwashi, are handing out free sausages to drivers stuck in traffic, aiming to turn gridlocks into moments of positivity. Wearing pink high-visibility vests, they serve snags at red lights and to passing pedestrians, hoping their acts of kindness will inspire others. The initiative was born from Josh's experience of being bored in stop-start traffic and ima...

Australian families can access numerous free activities during school holidays, including art gallery exhibitions like Mike Hewson's interactive 'Key Under the Mat' at the New South Wales Art Gallery, which features climbing frames, sand pits and barbecues. Museums across major cities offer engaging experiences such as Federation Square's gaming exhibition in Melbourne and Bulabarip Museum's dinos...

Alec Baldwin celebrates his 68th birthday with his daughter Carmen humorously pointing out his wife Hilaria is 26 years younger. Zendaya surprises fans at a London cinema screening of her new film The Drama, which has grossed $18.3 million worldwide in its opening week. London's Wireless Festival faces uncertainty after booking Kanye West as headliner draws criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starm...

A stoop on New York's Upper East Side has been decorated with springtime florals and features 16 dogs dressed as Easter Bunnies. The display serves as a photo opportunity for passersby during the Easter season. The creative installation showcases the neighbourhood's festive spirit with costumed pooches posing as the Easter Bunny's helpers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cruise ship called the Fiji Princess ran aground on a reef near Monoriku Island in Fiji during a seven-day cruise on Saturday. All 30 passengers were rescued without injury by the Fiji Navy and transported to the mainland. The 55-metre vessel became grounded near Castaway Island, known as the filming location for Tom Hanks' movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Tesla's automatic emergency braking system and steering intervention prevented a collision when the vehicle approached thick smoke from a crash ahead on the road. The dash cam footage captured the moment the car in front drove into the smoke before the Tesla's safety technology reacted in milliseconds, automatically braking and steering around a wrecked white sedan. The autonomous safety system...

A 16-year-old South Australian boy, Oliver Tokic-Bensley, was bitten on the foot by what is believed to be a bronze whaler shark while surfing approximately 100 metres offshore at Middleton Beach on Good Friday. He paddled back to shore and received medical treatment at Victor Harbour Hospital, remarkably requiring no stitches. Separately, fishermen off the coast of Robe encountered a great white...