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Iran has rejected signing a peace deal with the United States, despite President Donald Trump's hopes for an agreement to coincide with his 80th birthday. Tensions remain high in the region with ongoing Hezbollah attacks on Israeli cities, Israeli strikes on Lebanon causing civilian casualties, and continued activity at the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar and Pakistan are serving as intermediaries in nego...

Scientists have declared that chocolate tastes better when stored in the fridge, citing enhanced flavour and a crisper snap when breaking the block. The finding reignites the longstanding debate between fridge and pantry storage preferences. Television presenters discuss their personal chocolate storage habits, from freezing mint slices to keeping chocolate at room temperature. See omnystudio.com/...

The Chocolate Trees in Yarra Glen, Victoria, has been attracting 1.2 million visitors annually since 2012, producing over 300 tonnes of chocolate per year. The popular Yarra Valley destination features elaborate chocolate displays, including one-metre chocolate bars and various confectionery products. Morning weather conditions across Australian cities include showers for Cairns at 26 degrees, par...

Kirsten Tibballs, known as the Queen of Chocolate, demonstrates how to make a chocolate caramel and peanut tart featuring a cookie dough base with cornflakes and peanuts, a crunch layer, stretchy piped caramel, and vanilla cream topping. The dessert uses Belgian chocolate with high cocoa content and will be featured at the Good Food and Wine Show at Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre from the...

A teen drama series combining hockey and romance has reached 36 million viewers in its first 12 days, breaking viewership records worldwide. Off Campus depicts healthy relationships, positive friendships, and non-toxic masculinity, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional dramatic narratives. Clinical psychologist Shuktika Bose explains the series resonates because it shows the kinds of su...

Teachers at a prominent Perth high school are proposing to reduce school terms from 10 weeks to nine weeks, arguing that additional holidays would reduce student burnout and improve academic performance. The proposal raises questions about balancing student wellbeing with parental work schedules and the broader purpose of education. Debate centres on whether schools should prioritise academic outp...

A 35-year-old woman is fighting for life in critical but stable condition after being attacked by a 3.5-metre great white shark at Coogee Beach, Sydney. Off-duty lifeguard Charlie Verco, 24, was training nearby when he heard screams and witnessed the shark attack. Despite the danger, he paddled towards the injured swimmer, held her head above water while she lost consciousness, and brought her saf...

The Federal Government has confirmed it will not extend the fuel excise cut beyond 30 June, meaning petrol prices will rise by at least 32 cents per litre, potentially up to 40 cents. The excise cut cost more than $2 billion for three months and successfully helped reduce inflation. Commentators debate whether extending the measure would benefit families struggling with cost of living pressures or...

A 17-year-old has been charged with four offences after allegedly dragging a police officer 20 metres while attempting to flee arrest at traffic lights in Villawood, Sydney. In a separate incident, a police officer was injured when the driver of an allegedly stolen car accelerated towards and struck him following a pursuit that ended in a crash at Bass Hill. Both incidents occurred within 24 hours...

Police managed protesters at a One Nation fundraising event in South Melbourne where Pauline Hanson announced her intention to work with the Coalition to defeat Victoria's Labor government at the November election. The event was relocated from Moonee Ponds due to protest threats, with demonstrators forcing Hanson to exit through a back door. New polling shows Victorian Labor's primary vote has dro...

Kmart is relocating its checkout counters from the middle of the store back to the front near the exit. The move addresses customer confusion about whether they've paid for items and the awkwardness of security bag checks after paying at the centre-located registers. The change returns to the traditional retail layout where customers complete transactions before leaving the store. See omnystudio.c...

The Melbourne Cricket Club has implemented a new policy stating that placing scarves, jackets or bags on seats does not constitute reserving them. The ruling addresses the common practice of seat-saving at the MCG, with the club emphasising that physical items left on seats do not guarantee reservation. The policy has sparked debate about common sense etiquette at sporting venues, with comparisons...

Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire after his company SpaceX went public and stocks surged on Wall Street. His wealth is now 5 million times the average American family's salary, representing an unprecedented concentration of wealth with 12 zeros after the one. The achievement has sparked debate about whether capitalism has gone too far, with critics pointing to the stark contrast...

Kraken is a Komodo dragon at the Australian Reptile Park, measuring nearly three metres long and weighing over 60 kilograms. The 14-year-old lizard has been extensively conditioned by handlers since he was small, allowing staff to walk him around the park and interact with him despite Komodo dragons being the world's largest lizard species. Komodo dragons possess unique features including metal-ti...

World Blood Donor Day is this Sunday, with Lifeblood partnering with the Sydney Swans to encourage blood donations. The Swans have a donor centre at their Moorabbin Park headquarters, where players and their families regularly donate. Sydney Swans players Errol Gulden and Tom Papley discuss their personal connections to blood donation through family members working in nursing and healthcare. See o...

World Blood Donor Day is this Sunday, with Lifeblood partnering with the Sydney Swans to encourage blood donations. The Swans have a donor centre at their Moorabbin Park headquarters, where players and their families regularly donate. Sydney Swans players Errol Gulden and Tom Papley discuss their personal connections to blood donation through family members working in nursing and healthcare. See o...

The FIFA Women's World Cup has commenced with Mexico defeating South Africa 2-0 in the opening match. Australian Socceroos are preparing for their first game this weekend, arriving in Vancouver from Oakland. Reporter Katie Brown visits Granville Island Public Market in Vancouver, making green and yellow donuts at Lee's Donuts and exploring the local seafood market featuring five varieties of Pacif...

A 24-year-old Rubik's Cube enthusiast named Ishan has broken the Guinness World Record by solving two Rubik's Cubes during his first ever skydiving experience. He successfully completed both puzzles while falling from nearly 4,000 metres at a speed of approximately 200 kilometres per hour. The record was achieved on his second attempt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation has defended its fundraising campaign that reportedly raised over $2 million in two days through its 'Fire the Liar' campaign targeting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The campaign received approximately 28,000 donations averaging $59 each from everyday Australians; Growing concerns about declining civil discourse in Australian schools, where one in five teachers report students strugg...

The end of financial year sales are offering significant discounts across multiple categories including cookware, electronics, tech, mobile plans and NBN services. Major retailers like Myer, David Jones, Big W, Dyson and Kogan are offering up to 70% off selected items, with TVs seeing discounts of over $1,500 and vacuum cleaners at nearly half price. Canstar's Data Insights Director recommends ask...

A suspicious house fire occurred overnight at a vacant Guildford West home that has been targeted in previous drive-by shootings and arson attacks. Two people were observed at the property just after 1am when the blaze started, with empty fuel cans and gas bottles discovered at the scene. The suspects fled in a silver sedan and Western Sydney detectives are continuing their investigation. See omny...

An elderly Sydney couple, aged 84 and 81, accidentally drove their luxury Audi into a neighbour's swimming pool south of Sydney when they mistakenly hit the accelerator instead of the brake around 7pm. The pool owner rescued both occupants from the submerged vehicle. The couple escaped without injuries, though they were left shaken by the incident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Victoria Police will scale back fingerprint and DNA testing for vehicle thefts from Monday due to critical resource shortages. The force will only conduct forensic testing when there is a direct forensic link to support the investigation. Motor vehicle crime in Victoria has surged to a decade high of almost 115,000 incidents in 2025, averaging 314 thefts per day. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Overnight oats and smoothies offer quick, healthy breakfast options that can be prepared ahead of time. The overnight oats recipe combines rolled oats, chia seeds, and Oatly Barista oat milk in equal parts, sweetened with maple syrup and topped with berries, nuts and yoghurt. The smoothie blends oat milk with frozen bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup and cinnamon for a creamy, nutritious morning...

Overnight oats and smoothies offer quick, healthy breakfast options that can be prepared ahead of time. The overnight oats recipe combines rolled oats, chia seeds, and Oatly Barista oat milk in equal parts, sweetened with maple syrup and topped with berries, nuts and yoghurt. The smoothie blends oat milk with frozen bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup and cinnamon for a creamy, nutritious morning...