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Three-year-old Augie rang the bell at the Blues versus North Melbourne game to celebrate being cancer-free for a year. The emotional moment occurred during the Good Friday appeal in front of 45,000 people at Marvel Stadium. Augie was joined by his family and siblings for the tribute to his bravery and the work of oncologists and support staff at the children's hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener...

The Sydney Royal Easter Show enters its third day, with gates opening to expected crowds of tens of thousands following Good Friday's attendance of 80,000 visitors. The show bag pavilion features 430 different show bags, with 88 options priced under $10, including popular items like the Capybara bag with bunny ears. Activities planned for the day include animal encounters with sheep, lambs, and Da...

Brisbane Airport anticipates over one million passengers during the holiday period, with international travel demand up nearly 5% compared to last year while domestic travel holds steady. Queensland's hotel industry reports its worst downturn in years, with some destinations experiencing a 30% decline in bookings as high fuel costs deter road trips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Victoria's Good Friday Appeal has raised a record-breaking $25,268,485 for the Royal Children's Hospital in its 95th year, bringing the total amount raised since inception to over half a billion dollars. The fundraising effort included street collections by volunteers, a house auction in Melbourne's West that generated over $1.2 million, and phone room donations coordinated by CFA volunteers. Desp...

A tropical low is developing off the coast of Papua New Guinea in the Solomon Sea, with wind gusts reaching up to 85 kilometres per hour. The Weather Bureau expects it to intensify into a cyclone by tomorrow morning and continue moving southwest towards the Queensland coast. The system is not forecast to impact Queensland towns during the Easter period. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

The Australian Reptile Park is celebrating Easter with a collection of recently born baby animals, including koala joeys emerging from pouches, a young potoroo named Jinx, and Tiny Tim, an Indian star tortoise. The park offers hands-on encounters with wildlife during the Easter school holidays, featuring an obstacle course and opportunities for visitors to meet baby farm animals. Indian star torto...

Victorian police conducted a two-night operation in Ballarat targeting car thieves and high-risk driving, utilising local officers, the dog squad, and air wing units. The operation resulted in 12 arrests, including two 18-year-olds charged after being spotted in an allegedly stolen Subaru. Police seized four stolen vehicles and issued five infringement notices for traffic offences during the crack...

A high-speed police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle crossed from New South Wales into Queensland at approximately 1.45am. The driver fled into a second stolen vehicle and remains at large after police terminated the chase for safety reasons. One police officer was injured during the incident and was transported to hospital in stable condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

The wife-carrying Outback Championship returns to Roma's Easter in the Country Festival in Queensland, featuring an obstacle course where competitors navigate hay bales and water buckets while carrying their partner. Competitors Georgia Nicholls and Thomas DeSanto demonstrate the unique upside-down carrying technique, with the winning couple receiving the wife or partner's weight in 4X beer as the...

NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully launched four astronauts on a 10-day journey to the Moon, marking the first human spaceflight to lunar orbit in more than 50 years. The crew completed two Earth orbits before preparing for the translunar injection manoeuvre, which accelerates the spacecraft from 25,000 to 40,000 kilometres per hour to break Earth's orbit. Minor technical issues including...

Australian supermarkets including Coles, Woolworths and Ritchies are facing supplier requests for price increases due to rising fuel costs and operational expenses. Under the grocery code of conduct, price reviews could take between four to thirteen weeks to implement, with fuel levies particularly affecting fresh produce. Retailers are attempting to maintain competitive pricing despite cost press...

Donald Trump has imposed a 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals, affecting Australia's $1.6 billion pharmaceutical exports to the US. Health Minister Mark Butler and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor discuss the impact on Australian exporters like CSL, while confirming the tariffs won't affect domestic PBS medicine prices. The government is also exploring options to lower fuel standards to increase fuel im...

Donald Trump has imposed a 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals, affecting Australia's $1.6 billion pharmaceutical exports to the US. Health Minister Mark Butler and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor discuss the impact on Australian exporters like CSL, while confirming the tariffs won't affect domestic PBS medicine prices. The government is also exploring options to lower fuel standards to increase fuel im...

Carol Davis, a 75-year-old Gold Coast grandmother, is breaking world records in athletics after starting her competitive running career at age 64. She competes in multiple disciplines including sprinting, hurdles, javelin and long jump, and is currently training for the 200-metre hurdles. Davis credits running with keeping her fit, preventing cognitive decline, and bringing her joy, while encourag...

The Prime Minister delivered a rare primetime television address to the nation, pledging to shield Australia from economic pressures caused by an international war and warning of tough times ahead. The address has drawn criticism over crisis management, with debate emerging about potential fuel supply issues and whether the government's messaging will cause public panic or encourage conservation....

Michael Weldon presents a three-course Easter menu featuring Queensland banana prawns with garlic butter, slow-cooked lamb shoulder with tahini yoghurt and herb salad, and hot cross bun ice cream sandwiches with spiced caramel. The lamb shoulder requires four to five hours of cooking at 140 degrees, making it ideal for preparing ahead. The dessert transforms leftover hot cross buns into a creative...

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to address Americans with an update on military operations involving Iran, following speculation about a potential withdrawal from the Middle East. Financial markets have reacted to reports that Trump may scale back U.S. operations, though Iran has denied claims that it requested a ceasefire. The situation creates significant uncertainty for global supply c...

NASA's Artemis 2 mission marks humanity's first return to lunar orbit in over 50 years, sending four astronauts on a 10-day journey aboard the Orion spacecraft to test systems for future deep space missions. Australia plays a crucial role through the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, one of three main sites communicating with the Orion capsule, with Australian companies also contributing...

Australian cruise holidays are offering better value as the industry avoids fuel price increases affecting other travel sectors. Cruise lines purchased fuel in advance, keeping prices stable, with families potentially saving $3,000 on 10-night cruises compared to resort holidays. The local cruise season continues for another month with Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Oceania among lines still operat...

Australian families are shifting from caravanning to camping for the Easter school holidays due to rising fuel prices. Campers face extreme temperature fluctuations in tents, experiencing freezing conditions at night followed by intense heat when sunrise hits the tent. Social media users share camping experiences and etiquette tips, including maintaining distance from other campers' tents and usin...

The Prime Minister delivered a primetime address to the nation regarding fuel supply concerns amid the Iran war, announcing measures including halving the fuel excise and urging Australians to conserve fuel where possible. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Miles defended the speech against criticism of lacking detail, emphasising the government's actions to secure supply, release national stockpile re...

Matildas star Mary Fowler has signed a reported $10 million five-year deal with Adidas, one of the most lucrative contracts in women's football history. The deal followed a bidding war between Adidas, New Balance and Nike, sparked in part by Fowler becoming the first women's footballer to walk at Paris Fashion Week. Her agent describes the signing as brands pursuing a cultural icon rather than jus...

Australian health insurance premiums are increasing by an average of 4.41%, the largest rise in nearly a decade. Gold policyholders will pay approximately $167 more for singles and $330 more for families annually, with major providers like NIB implementing increases up to 5.47%. Australians earning over $101,000 without private health insurance face a Medicare levy surcharge of $1,010, while basic...

New laws targeting unethical migration agents commence today, introducing stricter oversight and enhanced continuing professional development requirements. The regulations respond to cases of agents supplying false information and exploiting vulnerable clients, with 14 registered migration agents sanctioned this year after the Department of Home Affairs tripled funding to the Migration Agents Regi...

Jackie O is suing her former employer ARN for unfair contract termination, seeking $82.25 million in compensation. The lawsuit follows a similar action by her ex-co-host Kyle Sandilands just one week earlier, with Jackie citing psychosocial health and safety issues and bullying in the workplace. ARN has stated they will challenge both lawsuits from their former radio stars. See omnystudio.com/list...