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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...

A tradie's ute rolled out of control at Seaford, south of Adelaide, after the driver hit the median strip, causing the vehicle to flip multiple times. Four people were travelling home from a party at the time of the incident. All occupants escaped without serious injury, and the driver was tested for drugs and alcohol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A ram raid at the Hermes luxury store in Brisbane's CBD occurred at 3:30am when a large white vehicle smashed through the shop front display window. Thousands of dollars worth of high-end goods were stolen, including designer bags valued between $30,000 and $100,000, with even accessories like hair scrunchies retailing at $640. Police have established an extensive crime scene along Elizabeth and E...

Melbourne police have arrested Alan Keyes at Melbourne Airport and charged him with the murder of his ex-partner, Eva Lazzrini. Ms Lazzrini's body was discovered at Little River after her family reported her missing when she stopped responding to messages. Investigators allege Keyes posted photos tagging Barley as his location the day after she was declared missing in an attempt to create a cover...

Qantas flight QF7 was forced to return to Sydney after a mid-air medical emergency occurred four hours into the journey near Fiji. The aircraft could not land in Fiji due to excess fuel and lack of medical facilities, requiring a four-hour return flight to Sydney where the passenger received treatment. After a two-hour delay, the flight departed again for America with Olympic diver Sam Fricker amo...

Australian fuel prices have surged to around $2.50 per litre (excluding fuel tax excise discount) from pre-war averages of $1.60-$1.80, with industry experts warning the elevated costs could persist for months even after the Iran conflict ends. Viva Energy CEO Scott Wyatt indicates the recovery will have a long tail, while state governments are increasing enforcement against price gouging, with NS...

U.S. special forces, including Navy SEAL Team 6, successfully rescued an American airman shot down over Iran in what officials are calling one of the most daring rescue operations in U.S. history. The airman evaded Iranian forces by hiking 7,000 feet up a mountain and hiding in a crevice while armed only with a pistol, a beacon and a communication device. The CIA launched a deception campaign to c...

Australian farmers are facing a severe diesel shortage crisis, with 400-500 fuel stations across regional and remote Australia running out of fuel. Cattle farmer Jeremy Walsh warns that grocery prices could rise by 20% by Anzac Day as the fuel crisis impacts crop planting, livestock transport, and the entire agricultural supply chain. The shortage threatens winter cereal crop production and essent...

Jonas Singer, a Sydney-based content creator with 5 million subscribers on YouTube and another 5 million on TikTok, has become the world's most successful ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) artist. ASMR creates a tingling sensation on the scalp and back through specific sounds like whispers and crisp noises, often used for relaxation and sleep. Singer began his ASMR journey 10 years ago a...

Childcare enrolment rates are declining across Australia as families respond to rising living costs and concerns about safety following high-profile cases of alleged sexual misconduct. Government data shows the average hourly childcare fee has increased 4.6% to $13.75, while access has dropped in every state. Experts emphasise that early childhood education remains statistically safe and crucial f...