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Family-run restaurants across Australia are facing unprecedented financial pressure, with electricity bills reaching up to $9,000 per quarter and soaring costs forcing closures at record levels. Restaurant owners report customers can no longer afford to dine out regularly, with the crisis threatening to eliminate small family businesses that have survived for decades. The closures risk eroding the...

Delta Goodrem achieved fourth place at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, performing before a global audience of hundreds of millions. Her performance featured dramatic staging including a lift rising from a piano, pyrotechnics, and a custom Volani dress. The Australian artist is preparing to release her new album 'Pure' in November, which incorporates classical piano elements and represents a...

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is allegedly seeking a financial arrangement with the British monarchy to avoid giving an interview about Jeffrey Epstein. Resurfaced emails have linked Ferguson to Epstein years after she publicly distanced herself from him, contradicting her previous claims about when she ceased contact. Ferguson and Prince Andrew have been reportedly excommunicated from the roya...

Seven villagers remain trapped in a cave system in Laos after entering to search for gold over a week ago. Heavy rain triggered flash flooding and landslides that blocked their exit from the narrow limestone caves, some passages measuring only 30 centimetres wide. Rescue teams are currently navigating extremely dangerous conditions to reach the trapped individuals, with additional rainfall threate...

Two men aged 45 and 48 have been arrested in Victoria's northeast over their alleged involvement in harbouring cop killer Desi Freeman during his seven-month period evading police. Freeman, who killed two officers, was shot dead in a shootout in March after an extensive manhunt. The arrested men are not family members of Freeman, and authorities are investigating whether they provided shelter, foo...

A new survey in the Australian Financial Review reveals voter division over the government's budget tax changes, with capital gains tax reforms receiving a net approval rating of zero and negative gearing limits scoring just 7%. Housing Minister Clare O'Neill defends the budget as necessary to address Australia's broken housing market and ageing population, whilst Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash cr...

A new survey in the Australian Financial Review reveals voter division over the government's budget tax changes, with capital gains tax reforms receiving a net approval rating of zero and negative gearing limits scoring just 7%. Housing Minister Clare O'Neill defends the budget as necessary to address Australia's broken housing market and ageing population, whilst Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash cr...

A new survey in the Australian Financial Review reveals voter division over the government's budget tax changes, with capital gains tax reforms receiving a net approval rating of zero and negative gearing limits scoring just 7%. Housing Minister Clare O'Neill defends the budget as necessary to address Australia's broken housing market and ageing population, whilst Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash cr...

A new survey in the Australian Financial Review reveals voter division over the government's budget tax changes, with capital gains tax reforms receiving a net approval rating of zero and negative gearing limits scoring just 7%. Housing Minister Clare O'Neill defends the budget as necessary to address Australia's broken housing market and ageing population, whilst Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash cr...

A new survey in the Australian Financial Review reveals voter division over the government's budget tax changes, with capital gains tax reforms receiving a net approval rating of zero and negative gearing limits scoring just 7%. Housing Minister Clare O'Neill defends the budget as necessary to address Australia's broken housing market and ageing population, whilst Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash cr...

A new survey in the Australian Financial Review reveals voter division over the government's budget tax changes, with capital gains tax reforms receiving a net approval rating of zero and negative gearing limits scoring just 7%. Housing Minister Clare O'Neill defends the budget as necessary to address Australia's broken housing market and ageing population, whilst Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash cr...

Australians are expected to spend approximately $1.4 billion on State of Origin this year, with those attending live venues spending an average of $370 per person, down 10% from previous years due to cost of living pressures. Home viewers plan to spend around $50 each on food and entertainment, while one in three people admit they'll continue spending into the night if their team wins. The spendin...

Donald Trump convenes urgent cabinet meetings at Camp David following US strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and mine-laying boats around the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has vowed retaliation after the attacks, which the White House claims were conducted in self-defence. The conflict threatens a recently established ceasefire, with approximately 900 pounds of enriched uranium—enough for nine nucl...

Silos Estate in Berry, New South Wales, is a multi-faceted destination featuring a winery, hotel, restaurant, alpaca farm, and helipad. The estate offers wine tasting experiences, including award-winning sparkling red wines, and welcomes visitors for various activities beyond traditional winery tours. Weather presenter Katie Brown broadcasts from the location, sampling the estate's wines while del...

Brisbane City Council has repaired over 1,800 potholes in five days during an intensive road maintenance blitz. Crews worked at a record pace of one repair every two minutes following weeks of consistent heavy rain that damaged city roads. The council has allocated $90 million for road repairs this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen defends the $150 million budget allocated for Australia's presidency of COP negotiations at the UN's climate conference, including $50 million for the conference itself and $100 million for broader Pacific engagement. More than 100 bureaucrats have been assembled for the role, with $485,602 spent on business class international travel in January and February alone. The...

A Cathay Pacific flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong experienced severe turbulence that caused the aircraft to drop twice without warning during breakfast service. The incident sent passengers and crew flying into the ceiling, with food and service carts scattered throughout the cabin. Ten people were injured, including six cabin crew and four passengers, with two Australians among those hurt, thoug...

Neil Danaher has passed away after a 13-year battle with motor neurone disease. The founder of Fight MND and creator of the Big Freeze fundraising event leaves behind a legacy of courage and community leadership. His organisation has raised significant funds for MND research, with two Australians diagnosed with the disease every day and two losing their lives daily. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

National Senator Bridget McKenzie charged taxpayers $259 for a flight from Devonport to Melbourne following her son's engagement party, and later claimed $853 for travel to his wedding. The senator maintains she followed parliamentary rules and conducted work during these trips, though questions arise about whether the work or family celebrations were scheduled first. The incident follows similar...

ASIO's director warns Australians to prepare for more terror attacks following revelations that calls about one of the Bondi gunmen were made to the national terror hotline as early as 2007. The disclosure raises questions about intelligence agency responsiveness and the effectiveness of warning systems, with comparisons drawn to other cases where reported threats were not adequately investigated....

Four women and their children, who have been living in Syrian camps for seven years after travelling to ISIS-controlled territory, are returning to Australia. Their arrival has sparked debate about whether they should undergo mandatory de-radicalisation programs and what legal consequences they may face. The government's handling of their return raises questions about transparency, security protoc...

Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in April, marking the first signs of softening in the job market after an extended period of strength. The labour market is shifting from the 'Great Resignation' era to a phenomenon called 'job hugging', where workers are reluctant to change jobs due to high cost of living, elevated interest rates, and growing uncertainty around AI-driven job cuts in the...

National Paper Aeroplane Day celebrates the art of folding paper into flying machines, from childhood sibling rivalries to adult championship competitions. Popular designs include the basic dart, the spinner, and the bird. News presenters attempted their own paper aeroplane challenge during a bulletin, with one creating a design called the Sunrise Express that boomeranged back to the throwers. See...

The annual Cooper's Hill cheese rolling competition near Gloucestershire, England sees competitors chase a three-kilogram cheese wheel down a steep hill at speeds reaching 112 kilometres per hour. German YouTuber Tom Kopke won his third title, defeating local favourite and Guinness World Record holder Chris Anderson. Participants travelled from across the globe, with some wearing bubble wrap for p...

Neil Danaher, legendary AFL player and coach, has passed away at age 65 after a 13-year battle with motor neurone disease. The former Essendon champion and Melbourne Demons coach launched the Big Freeze campaign in 2014, raising over $100 million for MND research. Named Australian of the Year in 2025, Danaher transformed his diagnosis into a national movement that brought widespread awareness to t...