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Weight loss medications like GLP-1 drugs are being used by half a million Australians to combat obesity and reduce risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. These medications suppress appetite by amplifying the body's natural hormones, leading to significant weight loss of over 20%, but can result in 20-40% muscle mass loss, dehydration, and nutritional deficiencies. Dieticians recommend priorit...

Bondi Beach has been closed for three consecutive days following shark sightings, occurring less than two weeks after Leah Stewart was critically injured in a shark attack at nearby Coogee Beach. The New South Wales Government has announced additional funding for shark surveillance and protection measures. Great white shark populations have increased since receiving protection in 1999, with 26 yea...

Ash Pollard reflects on her decade-long journey since placing fourth on My Kitchen Rules, discussing her experiences on multiple reality shows including Dancing with the Stars where she finished third, and her current life raising two daughters, Clementine and Claudette, aged four and five. She shares insights into managing family life while building houses with her builder partner Pete, and her n...

Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton's menswear creative director, transformed central Paris into a beach-themed runway show for his latest menswear collection. The spectacle featured sand, surf elements, and models carrying surfboards branded with the Louis Vuitton logo. The show represents Williams' ongoing approach to blending fashion with immersive theatrical experiences. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Ash Pollard reflects on her decade-long journey since placing fourth on My Kitchen Rules, discussing her experiences on multiple reality shows including Dancing with the Stars where she finished third, and her current life raising two daughters, Clementine and Claudette, aged four and five. She shares insights into managing family life while building houses with her builder partner Pete, and her n...

Jacob Elordi has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, making him eligible to vote in the Oscars. The Academy has extended 529 invitations this year, including 95 Oscar nominees and 25 winners, as part of ongoing efforts to increase diversity in age, ethnicity and representation. Other new invitees include Jenna Ortega and Tiana Taylor, reflecting the Academy's push...

The Socceroos are preparing for their crucial final group stage match against Paraguay in Santa Clara, United States, with approximately 10,000 Australian fans gathering in the San Francisco Bay area to support the team. A win or draw will guarantee Australia's progression to the knockout stages of the tournament. Head coach Tony Popovich has confirmed that right wing back Jacob Italiano has been...

Australian actor Jacob Elordi and American model Kendall Jenner have been spotted in Byron Bay, New South Wales. The pair were photographed walking a dog and having breakfast at a local general store, wearing sunglasses and casual attire. Speculation suggests they may be in the region to celebrate Elordi's upcoming birthday, with the Brisbane-born actor showing his American companion around the po...

Victorian taxi drivers face potential licence cancellation for refusing short trips or passengers with service dogs as state authorities crack down on industry misconduct. The regulations aim to address recurring issues including fare manipulation, rejection of passengers requiring assistance animals, and safety concerns for vulnerable passengers. Enforcement of stricter regulations comes amid ong...

The Prime Minister has struck a deal with the Greens to ban self-managed superannuation funds from investing in residential property, with the agreement also extending an inquiry into NDIS cuts. Opposition finance spokesperson Angus Taylor has labelled the arrangement a betrayal, despite similar proposals originating under the previous Coalition government. The Greens secured concessions including...

Radio host Jackie O Henderson has escalated her legal dispute with former employer ARN by adding a new $3 million claim regarding shares allegedly purchased in her name without consent, on top of her existing $85 million claim. The share price has declined steadily until recent weeks, with the ironic uptick attributed to publicity surrounding the legal battle with Jackie and Kyle. Prince William a...

Daryl Braithwaite, the Australian music legend known for his work with Sherbet and his solo career including the anthem 'Horses', has announced his retirement from live concert performances. The singer, who first achieved major success in 1970 and attended University High in Melbourne with Olivia Newton-John, made the announcement modestly on social media. His decision appears to be influenced by...

US Today Show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional on-air plea for information about her mother Nancy's disappearance after new details emerged about a second letter indicating Nancy died soon after being taken. Guthrie chose to remain on set during the broadcast coverage and used the opportunity to appeal directly to viewers, asking anyone with information to come forward. A reward is being of...

Fox FM radio host Fifi Box is staging a one-night-only concert event at The Plenary in Melbourne, featuring Australian music stars including Shannon Noll, Casey Donovan, Lucy Durack, Kate Sobrano and Joanne. The sold-out show, organised by her co-hosts Brendan Fevola and Nick Cody following her enthusiastic four-hour karaoke performance at her surprise birthday party, will feature Box performing a...

A primate at Chengdu Zoo in eastern China has become a viral sensation for his remarkable balancing abilities on a seesaw. The monkey demonstrates impressive agility by bouncing on one end before hopping over to the other side and landing smoothly. His performances have attracted hundreds of visitors to the zoo and gained widespread attention online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Romeo Beckham is starring in his first major film role, a gay romance set in the world of tennis, releasing in France in late November. The film features French cinema icon Catherine Deneuve in the cast and tells the story of a young tennis star who falls in love with Beckham's character. This marks a significant departure from Beckham's previous work touring with his band. See omnystudio.com/list...

Kylie Minogue is filming a new movie called Tangled in Blue opposite Quentin Tarantino in Wales. The swashbuckling comedy features an eclectic cast including Jason Isaacs and rapper RZA. Tarantino returns to acting in front of the camera rather than his usual directing role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madonna's biopic project has been shelved after years of development. The singer wrote the script and spent two additional years refining it, with Julia Garner cast in the lead role, but Universal Pictures refused to provide the budget Madonna required to make the film her way. After exploring alternatives including filming in Serbia and developing it as a Netflix series, the project appears to ha...

Clive Davis, legendary music industry executive, has died at age 94. Davis discovered and nurtured some of the biggest names in pop music history, including Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, and Barry Manilow. Known for his exceptional ability to spot talent and revive struggling careers, Davis maintained a scandal-free reputation throughout his decades-long career as...

Holly Marie Combs and Brian Krause, stars of the 1990s television series Charmed, visit Australia for Supernova fan conventions in Sydney and Perth. The actors discuss the show's enduring popularity 20 years after its debut, sharing stories about fan interactions and how the series impacted viewers' lives. Between convention appearances, they explore Australian cities, visiting restaurants and loc...

Pretty Woman the musical continues its successful Australian tour, heading to Melbourne after seasons in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Adelaide. Stars Samantha Jade and Michelle Brassier discuss their roles as Vivian and Kit DeLuca, with both performers making their major musical theatre debuts in the production. The show wraps in Adelaide on 5 July before opening in Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/li...

Merlin, a duck wearing Mexican football team colours, has become an unofficial World Cup mascot for Mexico and was invited as a special guest to a presidential press conference. The taco-loving duck, who gained fame through viral videos of him waddling through Mexican streets in team uniform, attended the meeting with government ministers while wearing his team scarf. His owner is now seeking to r...

David Chokachi reprises his role as Cody Madison in the highly anticipated Baywatch reboot, decades after the original series became a global phenomenon in the 1990s. The actor discusses his experiences on the original show, including behind-the-scenes moments with Pamela Anderson, and reveals his intense fitness regime involving two daily workouts starting at 3:30am. He also promotes his new acti...

Prince William celebrates his 44th birthday alongside Father's Day, with Princess Catherine and their children George, Charlotte and Louis sharing a tribute message. Meghan Markle posts photographs of daughter Lilibet, progressively revealing more of her face compared to previous strategic photo releases. Discussion arises about the royal family's choice to feature only Charlotte in William's birt...

Victoria and David Beckham posted Father's Day tributes on social media featuring their children, including son Brooklyn. Brooklyn Beckham has previously indicated he believes his parents live their lives for Instagram likes and has distanced himself from their social media presence, not posting his own Father's Day tribute. Brooklyn recently appeared in a DoorDash commercial that poked fun at his...