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Erin Patterson has learned her fate in her triple-murder trial; The findings of Australia's longest-running inquest have been handed down almost six years after a Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by police; Anthony Albanese's government has agreed to bolster aid by tens of millions to Fiji; A new anti-hate taskforce charged with tackling the "bigger picture" of anti-Semitism in Victoria will meet...

Do you get a sinking feeling every time you tap your card? Fear of spending money is hitting a new high, changing how we socialise, shop and make life decisions as cost of living pressures mount. Plus, having a baby should be one of the happiest times in a person's life... so what's with post-natal rage? And in headlines today, Elon Musk has announced a new political party, deepening his spli...

A childcare operator is urgently reviewing its records amid concerns that an accused child sex offender may have worked at centres longer than previously believed; Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” has passed the U.S. House of Representatives; A man in his 50s from northern New South Wales has died after contracting Australian bat lyssaviru...

The verdict is in for crimes stacked against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. Despite being found guilty of some, but not all of his alleged crimes, not everyone is happy. We're unpacking the jury's decisions.   Plus, can eating McDonald's fries really help you get pregnant? We're debunking the biggest fertility myths and asking why we're so obsessed with old wives' tales. And in headline...

A wedding bus driver impaired by an opioid during a horror crash that killed 10 and injured 25 people has appealed against his 32-year jail sentence; A US judge has denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' request for release from jail ahead of sentencing; A former criminology doctoral student has pleaded guilty to murdering four roommates in an Idaho college town in 2022; Qantas customers are finding out...

A Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with more than 70 sexual offences against babies and toddlers, sending shockwaves through the early childhood sector. As calls grow for more protection and safety protocols, we hear from the already small group of male educators, who are just concerned as parents.  And in headlines today Sean 'Diddy' Combs found guilty of prostitution-related offe...

The jury at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial has reached a verdict on four of the five counts; Donald Trump said Israel has agreed to “the necessary conditions” to finalise a 60 day ceasefire in Gaza; QANTAS has experienced a significant data hack impacting six million customers; A third person has been charged over the disappearance and murder of teenager Ph...

Does the Liberal party need a quota for women? The party faces a stark reality - just six women among 28 elected officials, we examine whether quotas are the answer to fixing the Liberal Party's gender problem.  Plus a major update in the case of the accused college share house murderer, which could see him avoid the death penalty.  And in headlines today More than 1300 incidents have be...

A 30 year old man has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students; A childcare worker has been charged with dozens of child sex offences, sparking a wider investigation into his roles at other centres; Prime Minister insists Australia is an important partner to the US, as he faces growing pressure to lock down an in-person meeting with US President Donald Trump; Beyo...

Happy new financial year to all those who celebrate!  If you're not already busy preparing your tax return, take a listen for all the changes you need to be across in effect from today. Plus, if you've been wondering why adult friendships feel so much harder than they used to be, you're definitely not alone...  And in headlines today Emergency crews are on standby as a 'cyclogenesis' low...

The jury in Erin Patterson's mushroom murder trial have now been sent for deliberation; Former Greens MP Hannah Thomas , who was inured by police while protesting a company believed to be providing parts for the Israeli Defence Force, has been charged with resisting arrest; Police are still searching for part of the body of Julian Story, the boyfriend of former Beauty & The Geek star Tamika Ch...

As less and less people turn to platforms like Tinder & Bumble, does this signal the death of the dating app?  Plus, your social feeds are probably flooded with videos about cortisol levels, "cortisol face," and miracle cures... but how much of this TikTok wellness trend is actually backed by science? And in headlines today The jury in alleged mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's trial will...

Anthony Albanese is pushing back on calls for Australia to lift its defence spending, despite mounting pressure from the US to do so; A court has heard a former police officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman gave her “no real chance” to avoid it; Australia’s media watchdog has rejected a push to allow more alcohol ads during times when children are likely to be watching TV; A-lis...

After Choice's bombshell sunscreen testing revealed some of our fave products don't meet their SPF claims, we examine what this means for the bottle in your bathroom cabinet. Plus, more people are turning to ChatGPT for therapy sessions... but is AI actually equipped to handle our mental health? And in headlines today, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei says Iran struck a US base in Qatar an...

Australia is holding firm on its defence spending strategy; A former Western Sydney University student is facing a slew of hacking and fraud charges after allegedly compromising the institution’s systems; A US judge has delivered a partial victory to Meta Platforms in a lawsuit brought by authors over the use of their copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence system; Prince Joac...

As a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding, Donald Trump didn't hold back his colourful thoughts on the situation. Plus, what's actually on your dining table right now? If it's covered in laundry and junk mail rather than family dinners, you're definitely not alone...  And in headlines today Aussies stuck in Israel and Iran when war broke out are now able to head hom...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has told a judge that he will not testify at his sex trafficking trial; Journalist Antoinette Lattouf will be paid $70,000 in damages from the ABC for her unlawful dismissal; Victoria’s central east woke up to a 2.8 magnitude earthquake this morning; Choice data finds that Aldi is the best value Australian supermarket, but shopping around may yield better price...

Amazon founder Jef Bezos and fiancé Lauren Sanchez are tying the knot this weekend in a lavish ceremony and reception reportedly costing tens of millions of dollars. From the designer dress, to the guest swag bags, private jets and multiple parties (yes including a yacht based foam party), this is being predicted as the year's most expensive get together. We have all the details we know abo...

US President Donald Trump has announced a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran; Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is marking the one year anniversary of his release from prison in the UK his wife saying he's working on a project to slow the rush towards war; The jury in the Sean Diddy Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial have been shown more footage of the 'freak off' sex marathons th...

When did seeing the worst of humanity become so normal? We are living in a time where we are exposed to so much of the world, the best and the worst, and somehow, it's all become part of our normal lives, seeing genocide next to an influencers fit check is standard. We are experiencing something known as hyper-normalisation, where in order to keep us from feeling like we can do anything about anyt...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia supports the U.S. military strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities; Pakistan has condemned the recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, just days after nominating President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize; Alanis Morissette says she “would not be alive” without therapy; AC/DC are set for their long-awaited Australian homecomin...

We've just lived through the shortest day of the year, but sorry to break it to you - the coldest weather is still to come. Plus, in pop culture news Taylor Swift's private texts with Blake Lively are now part of a legal battle while Sabrina Carpenter has broken the internet with controversial album art. And psychologist Sadia Khan explains why the "Three A's Theory" might be the secret to relatio...

The Australian government has announced the suspension of operations at its embassy in Tehran, advising all staff and their families to immediately leave Iran; US President Donald Trump has stated he will make a decision on potential US involvement in the war within the next two weeks; Napolean’s iconic bicorne hat is up for sale in Paris; and Hawthorn AFLW star Tilly Lucas-Rodd has made his...

As Aussies escape to Europe for summer, locals in Venice, Paris and Barcelona are pushing back against over tourism. Plus, after going viral on TikTok, the Karen Read murder trial has finally reached its verdict... And if you constantly feel like you're juggling a million things but never getting anything done, there's a name for that feeling and a solution to fix it. And in headlines today The ju...

Israel’s ambassador says the country is helping Australia evacuate its citizens as its bombing campaign against Iran continues; A US woman charged with running over her police officer boyfriend and leaving him for dead in the snow in 2022 has been found not guilty of second-degree murder; Energy retailers will be barred from raising bills more than once a year and will be forced to remove un...