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Dyson has launched new travel-friendly beauty and cooling gadgets at its Asia Pacific event in Seoul, South Korea. The updated Supersonic hair dryer is 35% smaller and 25% lighter than the original, with improved voltage adaptation for international travel. The Hushjet Mini Cool is a portable personal fan with five speed settings, a boost function, and neck-worn attachments, though it produces sig...

Peptides are short chains of amino acids being marketed on social media as solutions for fat loss, anti-ageing, and faster recovery. While some peptides like insulin and GLP-1 medications are proven medicines, many peptides promoted online are untested, unproven, and potentially dangerous substances not approved for human use. Medical experts warn of serious risks including unknown side effects, c...

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2, travelling to cities including Mexico City, Tokyo, Shanghai, New York, London and Seoul for the highly anticipated sequel. The film returns to the world of Runway magazine 20 years after the original, with discussions about how the fashion industry and beauty standards have evolved since 2006. Australian actor Patrick Bramall jo...

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2, travelling to cities including Mexico City, Tokyo, Shanghai, New York, London and Seoul for the highly anticipated sequel. The film returns to the world of Runway magazine 20 years after the original, with discussions about how the fashion industry and beauty standards have evolved since 2006. Australian actor Patrick Bramall jo...

Researchers from the University of Wollongong are developing shark deterrent technology that can be fitted into surfboard fins, with the first prototype expected by the end of this year. The technology emits electromagnetic fields that disrupt the electro receptors in sharks, creating a deterrent radius of one to five metres without harming marine animals. Backed by $2.5 million in funding, the in...

Fresh court documents reveal details of a heated off-air argument between radio hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O five months before their official split. The documents show Sandilands told Jackie O he had been carrying the show for a year and told her not to bother coming back. ARN claims Jackie O triggered her own termination by refusing to continue working with Sandilands, while she argues her...

Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely after Tehran failed to attend scheduled peace talks in Pakistan. The US maintains its naval blockade preventing Iranian oil shipments while diplomatic channels work behind the scenes through intermediaries including Pakistan, Egypt, Oman and European allies. The core issue of nuclear enrichment remains unresolved as both sides engage i...

The Health Minister is preparing to announce major reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to address its escalating costs, which exceed $50 billion this year. The scheme has been growing at 22% annually, with concerns about widespread rorting and compliance issues, including 94% of service providers operating without registration. The government aims to reduce the NDIS growth r...

Business groups representing around 30 different industries are calling on the Federal Treasurer to reduce regulatory red tape by 25% ahead of the upcoming budget. The regulatory burden currently costs Australian businesses approximately $160 billion annually, equivalent to more than the government's combined spending on Medicare and education. Examples include Victorian café owners requiring 37 l...

Crisis talks are underway at the White House as negotiations between the US and Iran have stalled, with Vice President J.D. Vance's planned trip to Pakistan for peace talks now on hold after Iran failed to respond. President Donald Trump has extended a ceasefire despite initially refusing to do so, following a request from Pakistan acting as mediator. Key sticking points include the reopening of t...

Lake Tekapo in New Zealand is an international dark sky reserve with strict lighting regulations that protect the night sky, allowing visitors to experience exceptional stargazing conditions that 90% of the world's population cannot access. The region features turquoise glacial lakes, snow-capped mountains, and autumn colours, attracting tens of thousands of international visitors annually for ast...

The Fair Work Commission has ordered major retailers and supermarkets to conduct fortnightly fuel price reviews and adjust payments to truck drivers accordingly. Independent truck drivers, many operating as small businesses, have been struggling with enormous fuel costs that threaten their survival. The Transport Workers Union successfully advocated for this change, though concerns remain that lar...

Australians are increasing purchases of long-life pantry staples including canned foods, rice, pasta and long-life milk amid Middle East tensions and concerns about rising costs and supply chain disruptions. SPC has reported a 20% surge in demand for products like baked beans, canned fruit and canned tomatoes over the past six to eight weeks. Supermarkets including IGA are observing a noticeable s...

US President Donald Trump states he initiated conflict with Iran independently, not at Israel's urging, as peace negotiations remain uncertain with the ceasefire set to expire within 48 hours. The talks face major obstacles over the Strait of Hormuz's reopening and sanctions relief, with Vice President J.D. Vance reportedly not travelling to Islamabad for negotiations. Analysts suggest a new statu...

The Te Ana Māori Rock Arts Centre in Timaru, New Zealand showcases ancient Māori rock art created by indigenous people who travelled through riverways 500 to 1,000 years ago, adorning caves with tiki figures and human representations. The centre features authentic rock art pieces and cave simulations, with guided tours available to actual cave sites during summer months. The broadcast also include...

Glenn Robbins and Mick Malloy host a new primetime comedy series on Channel 7 where celebrities face their loved ones and peers in intervention-style confrontations. The first episode features Carrie Bickmore answering questions about unusual behaviour, including her passion for nudity and confronting moments with her son. Other celebrities lined up for the series include Husey, with the format de...

Come Alive: The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is a new live touring show featuring the hit songs from The Greatest Showman film, reimagined with circus performers, acrobats, singers and dancers in an immersive big-top experience. The production stars Des Flanagan and Ruby Clark and includes pre-show entertainment with roving performers and fortune tellers in a round-stage Hippodrome setting....

A 12-year-old Melbourne schoolboy named Nathaniel was dragged 350 metres by a bus after his bag strap became caught in the rear door as he was exiting. The boy had to lift his legs to avoid being dragged along the road and narrowly missed several parked cars before the driver noticed and stopped. Ventura bus company has apologised and is counselling the driver, while the traumatised boy's mother s...

The U.S. Navy has fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to break through an American blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with the USS Spruance disabling the vessel's engine room before seizing it. This marks the first known use of force since the blockade was imposed on 13 April, during which no Iranian oil exports have successfully departed. The incident occurs as 33 tankers were turned...

Queensland prisoners are being transported across the state on private planes at a cost of $10,000 per flight to taxpayers, whilst jet fuel supplies are critically low. Watch houses in southeast Queensland are operating at over 100% capacity, with some facilities like Beenleigh reaching 156% capacity. Queensland Corrective Services is leaving prisoners in police custody, resulting in police resour...

A 43-year-old man was hospitalised with lacerations to his head and arm after being allegedly attacked with a steak knife while walking his dog through the Sackville Hotel in Sydney's inner west. The incident occurred just before 7pm, prompting emergency services to respond. A 53-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences, refused bail, and is scheduled to appear in court. See omnystudio...

President Donald Trump has issued new threats against Iran, warning he will target the country's power plants and bridges if a deal is not reached before the current ceasefire expires this week. The standoff continues as Iran maintains its closure of the Strait of Hormuz and refuses to reopen it until the US lifts its naval blockade, while the US has reportedly stopped an Iranian cargo ship attemp...

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier, faces war crime charges and is required to report for his first bail signing on the Gold Coast. His legal team is considering a permanent stay application to potentially halt criminal proceedings on grounds that a fair trial may not be possible. Under bail conditions, he must sign in at a police station three times weekly, cannot leave...

President Donald Trump has issued new threats against Iran, warning he will target the country's power plants and bridges if a deal is not reached before the current ceasefire expires this week. The standoff continues as Iran maintains its closure of the Strait of Hormuz and refuses to reopen it until the US lifts its naval blockade, while the US has reportedly stopped an Iranian cargo ship attemp...

The Variety Bash, one of Australia's biggest outback motoring events, has been cancelled due to rising costs of living and fuel prices. The cancellation follows a similar decision for the Birdsville Big Red Bash in outback Queensland, raising concerns about the impact on regional tourism and local economies that rely on festival attendees. The discussion also covers the trend of employers pushing...