The Morning Show

Former US First Lady Jill Biden bid $49,000 Australian dollars at a charity auction for a cameo role in season two of the TV series Heated Rivalry, but was outbid by a winning offer of $175,000. The show, which features ice hockey players in a romantic storyline, has generated significant fan interest and celebrity attention. Panel members discuss their own favourite television series they would b...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex completed a whirlwind visit to Australia, attending frontline charities, sporting events, and a luxury wellness retreat where Meghan participated in a Q&A session for $3,000 per attendee. The couple received warm receptions throughout their tour, with their team expressing satisfaction about the trip's success. Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson was spotted in Austria after s...

Queensland homeowners are hiring armed security guards at rates exceeding $60 per hour to protect their properties from increasingly brazen criminals. One Brisbane security firm has expanded from covering a couple of suburbs in 2022 to 15 across southeast Queensland, with services now operating in Toowoomba, Gold Coast, and Brisbane suburbs including Rochdale, Yeronga, Hamilton, Ascot and Sunnyban...

Zespri Ruby Red kiwi fruit is a limited-edition variety featuring bright red flesh, natural berry-sweet flavour, and high antioxidant content. A single kiwi provides 100% of daily vitamin C requirements and offers digestive health benefits, improved sleep quality, and skin health support. Dietitian Susie Burrell demonstrates preparation methods including breakfast parfaits, smoothies, and portable...

Madonna releases her first new music in eight years with a snippet of her upcoming single 'I Feel So Free' from the album 'Confessions 2', set to drop on 3 July. The track returns to Madonna's classic dance music style. The legendary performer continues to release new material despite challenges in gaining radio play in the modern music industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Duchess Meghan filmed an appearance on MasterChef Australia at the Melbourne showgrounds, sparking divided public opinion about the appropriateness of commercial activities during her Australian visit. The appearance follows a precedent set by King Charles and Camilla, who appeared on the show in 2018, though they were not paid for their participation. The episode is expected to generate significa...

Victorian police are investigating sexual assault allegations made by Australian actress Ruby Rose against pop star Katy Perry. The alleged incident occurred approximately 15 years ago at a nightclub, with Rose claiming she has photographic evidence stored on a hard drive in Los Angeles. The nightclub manager, who was present at the time, has stated they witnessed no incident, though both parties...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are undertaking their third day of engagements in Melbourne, visiting the Koorie Heritage Trust installations along the Yarra River to learn about Indigenous culture. The couple's itinerary includes a visit to Swinburne University's mental health programme in Hawthorn and the InterEdge Summit where Harry will deliver a keynote address on workplace wellbeing and menta...

IKEA and Chupa Chups have partnered to create a limited edition meatball-flavoured lollipop, which began as an April Fool's joke but has become reality. The unusual confectionery will be distributed free to customers in IKEA stores worldwide throughout June. The lollipops will not be available for purchase but given away as promotional items. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miranda Kerr reflects on 30 years in the modelling industry since winning the Dolly magazine competition at age 13, and 20 years since her first Victoria's Secret runway appearance. The supermodel discusses her Cora Organics skincare empire, new partnership with Almay makeup, and family life raising four sons with husband Evan Spiegel. She shares details about recent family trips to Japan and Coac...

Meghan Markle will appear at a Sydney hotel event for approximately 90 minutes this weekend, with an on-stage interview conducted by Gemma starting at 5pm before attending a rugby match at Allianz Stadium at 7:35pm. The exclusive event at the Intercontinental Hotel requires attendees to present photo ID, wear lanyards, and undergo bag searches and security wanding before entering the function room...

The Artemis 2 mission successfully concluded with four astronauts splashing down safely at sea after their historic journey around the moon. The crew travelled further from Earth than any humans have ever gone before. Newly released recovery footage captured the moment the Orion capsule's hatch was unlocked by the recovery team, with cheers erupting as all four crew members were confirmed safe and...

Peter Magyar has won Hungary's election, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year rule as prime minister. A leading candidate from Magyar's party was captured on video enthusiastically celebrating and dancing on stage in Budapest moments after the victory was announced. The celebrations continued into the early hours of the morning following the historic electoral result. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Patents for weight loss drugs like Ozempic are set to expire by 2029, allowing generic versions to flood the market at significantly reduced prices. The availability of cheap generic alternatives raises concerns about misuse by people who don't medically require the drugs, particularly for cosmetic purposes. Medical experts warn about potential side effects including gastroparesis and weight regai...

Australian supermarkets Coles and Woolworths face calls to implement a temporary surcharge to support local producers struggling with surging fuel costs. Bundaberg brewed drinks boss John McLean reports fuel costs have increased by 40%, threatening the viability of Australian growers and suppliers. The debate centres on whether supermarket chains, which earned $1.1 billion in combined profits last...

Soccer star Georgina Frello has retracted his claims about Chapel Roan after initially alleging that security guards confronted his 11-year-old daughter at a restaurant, leaving her in tears. Frello now states he has access to new information revealing the security guard worked for another celebrity at the hotel, not for Roan. Roan reportedly contacted Frello's wife to express sympathy about the m...

Rebel Wilson's directorial debut film 'The Deb' earned only $116,000 across 188 Australian cinemas in its opening weekend, averaging $618 per screen. Despite receiving excellent reviews and high scores on Rotten Tomatoes, the film's box office performance has been severely impacted by ongoing public legal disputes involving four defamation cases with claims and counterclaims. The poor attendance f...

Fatou, a gorilla living at Berlin Zoo, has celebrated her 69th birthday, making her the world's oldest living gorilla according to Guinness World Records. She arrived at the zoo in 1959 from West Africa and has been known as the Grand Dame among keepers and fans. Wild gorillas typically only live to 30 or 35 years of age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astro Tash presents the weekly horoscope forecast covering Mercury's entry into Aries on Wednesday and a significant new moon in Aries on Friday. The forecast details what each zodiac sign can expect across romance, career, finances, health and relationships throughout the week. Friday's new moon features seven celestial bodies in Aries, creating intense warrior energy that encourages standing up...

Eden Sher, who played Sue Heck in the sitcom The Middle for nine seasons, discusses her experience portraying the beloved character from age 17 to 26. She reveals behind-the-scenes details, including that her character's braces were actually Invisalign with fake brackets that she wore to her audition. Sher has created a one-woman show called 'I Was in a Sitcom' exploring her identity crisis after...

Adelaide's Gather Round AFL event has recorded its biggest attendance ever with 270,000 fans across multiple venues over four days. The weekend featured several significant matches including Fremantle's win, Essendon breaking a 17-match losing streak against Melbourne, and St Kilda defeating Port Adelaide by 14 points in a controversial finish involving a 50-metre penalty against Port star Zach Bu...

The Artemis 2 space crew has returned to Earth after a nine-day moon mission, with Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen speaking publicly for the first time since their return. The four astronauts splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego on Saturday morning before addressing audiences in Houston about their experience...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a major fuel supply deal between the federal government, Ampol and Viva Energy to import fuel from new international sources. The agreement, made through Export Finance Australia, will allow the government to direct additional fuel supplies to regional Australia and areas experiencing supply pressures. Albanese made the announcement at the Lytton Ampol...

A woman in her 40s has been charged with grievous bodily harm after allegedly entering Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney after midnight and attacking a man in his 60s with a hammer. The victim, who is known to the woman through a family relationship, is in critical condition in the intensive care unit. The woman was arrested and taken to Newtown Police Station, with an AVO issued for the vict...

Max Belegde, host of the Useless Hotline podcast with co-host George, is touring Australia with live shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. The podcast tackles dating dilemmas, embarrassing moments and listener questions with comedic advice, while his new YouTube series Performance Review features celebrities receiving humorous performance evaluations. Belegde built his career through social med...