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Australians are spending approximately one billion dollars on Mother's Day gifts, averaging $140 per person on items including chocolates, wine, flowers and dining experiences. This spending is about 30% higher than Father's Day expenditure. Recent research from DoorDash reveals that 90% of mothers prefer small gestures and effort over expensive gifts, with simple acts like helping with household...

Parents are increasingly using pocket money apps with their children instead of physical cash, raising concerns about financial literacy. Children today rarely handle physical money, with most transactions being digital tap-and-go payments, making it difficult for them to understand the value of money. Different generations share their experiences of learning about money, from receiving cash in th...

Australia Zoo has named a baby Eastern grey kangaroo joey 'Cwtch', a Welsh word meaning 'cuddle', with the name chosen by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children. Robert Irwin, who serves as an ambassador for Prince William's Earthshot Prize, announced the special naming and explained that the name perfectly suits the joey's age when they love cuddling their mothers and staying in thei...

Jetstar is celebrating its 22nd birthday with a Shannon Noll lookalike contest on board a flight from Sydney to Townsville. The airline expects 50 lookalikes to participate, with a performance from Shannon Noll himself at 30,000 feet. Tickets for the special flight start at $22, and the celebration coincides with both Jetstar's 2004 launch and the release of Noll's hit song 'What About Me?' that s...

Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday, marking an epic 80-year career in nature documentary filmmaking including landmark programs like Life on Earth. The BBC is producing a 90-minute special featuring tributes from famous collaborators including composer Hans Zimmer. England is celebrating with an 80-metre-tall sand portrait and a British restaurant chain is offering free meals for...

Welsh pop star Bonnie Tyler, 74, has undergone emergency intestinal surgery and is now recovering in hospital. The singer, best known for her 1980s hit Total Eclipse of the Heart, was rushed to hospital for the procedure. A spokesperson confirmed the surgery went well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Courtney Roulston demonstrates how to prepare a roast chicken for Mother's Day by butterflying the bird to reduce cooking time and achieve crispy skin. The chicken is roasted on a bed of leeks, garlic and thyme at 200-220 degrees Celsius for approximately one hour and 15 minutes, served alongside roasted red royal potatoes. A simple salad featuring baby gem lettuce, green Australian pears and...

A bakery in Boston is searching for its missing ice cream cone mascot after it disappeared during heavy winds. The mascot was later spotted in the window of a local college dorm room. The bakery owner is offering baked goods as a reward for its return, no questions asked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunrise visits Narangba Crows Footy Club to celebrate footy mums ahead of Mother's Day. The mothers share the joys of community and friendship alongside the challenges of grass stains, early mornings and washing white shorts. The segment concludes with the mums participating in a goal-kicking challenge, with coaching tips from young player Hope about pointed toes and holding the ball like a rocket...

A French professor fabricated a Nobel Prize-style award and the organisation supposedly presenting it, successfully convincing politicians and Nobel laureates to attend a ceremony in French Parliament in 2016. The professor ordered a gold medal from a local jeweller and the deception only came to light when he was scheduled to chair a discussion on fake news. His university has suspended him and p...

A dog escaped and joined runners in a mini-marathon in Indiana, completing several kilometres before being intercepted by police. The enthusiastic canine was taken to an animal shelter before being reunited with his owners. The dog appeared to be thoroughly enjoying the race despite not being an official competitor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian households waste 7.6 million tonnes of food annually, with 70% being perfectly edible, costing thousands of dollars per household each year. Food prices rose 1.6% in March, while experts from Food Bank and OzHarvest identify fruit, vegetables, bread and meal leftovers as the main culprits of household food waste. Simple strategies like checking the fridge before shopping, meal planning...

The Gold Coast has signed a deal with international company Skyports to launch air taxis by 2032, coinciding with the Queensland games. The service aims to dramatically reduce travel times, with journeys like Gold Coast airport to Broad Beach taking just five to seven minutes compared to 45 minutes by car. The United Arab Emirates and United States are expected to launch commercial air taxi servic...

Australian developer Mervac has launched a trial of modular home construction in Cobbity, south-west Sydney, where an entire five-bedroom house can be assembled in hours using factory-built modules transported and lifted into place by cranes. The modular homes currently cost approximately $650,000, about 10% more than traditional builds, but offer significant advantages including 60% waste reducti...

The Royal Australian Mint has released a new collection of limited edition Bluey $2 coins, featuring scenes from popular episodes including Camping and Granny Mobile. The coins are available in various formats, with coloured coins priced at $20 each, bronze at $60, and special edition silver coins at $115. Collectors queued from 4am and spent hundreds of dollars as Australia Post's online store cr...

The Princess of Wales is undertaking her first official overseas trip since completing cancer treatment, travelling to Northern Italy next week for a two-day visit to the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. She visited the University of East London today to launch a new programme supporting professionals who work with babies, young children and their families. The trip marks a significant...

Ted Turner, founder of CNN and pioneering media mogul, has died at age 87. Born in 1938, he transformed his father's billboard company into a media empire, launching America's first satellite-based superstation and the 24-hour Cable News Network in 1970. Turner was also a sailing champion who won the America's Cup, donated a billion dollars to the United Nations over 10 years, and was married to a...

Celebrity chef Karen Martini releases two cookbooks simultaneously: Cook Green, featuring vegetable-forward recipes like San Chao Bao with tofu and mushrooms, and Cook Sweet, showcasing desserts including salted caramel with macadamia and almond. The San Chao Bao recipe combines fresh vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, and seasoned tofu served in crispy iceberg lettuce cups with Chinese aromatics and...

The Met Gala 2025 showcased a 'fashion is art' theme with notable appearances from Beyoncé and Blue Ivy, Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose, and Chace Infinity in her debut. Trends included 'construction core' with unconventional materials like film stock and electrical wires, heavy metal elements, and nude dressing. Madonna arrived with a ship on her head accompanied by orchestral music and seagull so...

An American man has created an unusual hail protection system by covering his entire car with pool noodles from bonnet to bonnet. The method has gone viral on social media and reportedly works to protect vehicles from hail damage. The hosts discuss alternative solutions like garage parking or finding shelter, while acknowledging not everyone has access to covered parking. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Astronaut Scott Kelly spent nearly a year aboard the International Space Station as part of a study examining the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the human body. The research, which compared Kelly's biological markers with those of his identical twin brother on Earth, revealed surprising results about telomeres and the impact of space radiation. Kelly is touring Australia in November to sh...

SeaWorld Gold Coast has joined the Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness for men's mental health and honour lives lost to suicide. The initiative, now in its 10th year, features an Australian sea lion named Tarei performing push-ups alongside trainers to promote the cause. The free challenge encourages workplaces, schools, gyms and individuals to participate by registering at thepushupchallenge.com...

SeaWorld Gold Coast has joined the Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness for men's mental health and honour lives lost to suicide. The initiative, now in its 10th year, features an Australian sea lion named Tarei performing push-ups alongside trainers to promote the cause. The free challenge encourages workplaces, schools, gyms and individuals to participate by registering at thepushupchallenge.com...

SeaWorld Gold Coast has joined the Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness for men's mental health and honour lives lost to suicide. The initiative, now in its 10th year, features an Australian sea lion named Tarei performing push-ups alongside trainers to promote the cause. The free challenge encourages workplaces, schools, gyms and individuals to participate by registering at thepushupchallenge.com...

SeaWorld Gold Coast has joined the Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness for men's mental health and honour lives lost to suicide. The initiative, now in its 10th year, features an Australian sea lion named Tarei performing push-ups alongside trainers to promote the cause. The free challenge encourages workplaces, schools, gyms and individuals to participate by registering at thepushupchallenge.com...