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A Melbourne influencer has sparked heated debate after revealing she travelled to the US with a hefty price tag, to sure up the sex of her fourth child.   Plus, as Cannes Film Festival kicks off with controversial new fashion rules we look back at the most rebellious moments from fashion's strictest red carpet. And in headlines today Sean Diddy Combs ex Cassie Ventura claims he took vide...

A judge has ruled Erik and Lyle Menendez will have a new shot at freedom after 35 years behind bars; Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis has received a suspended sentence over the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins; Liberal women are rallying behind the federal party's first female leader, branding questions about her ascension as sexist; Bindi Irwin is "on the road to recovery" afte...

The Bondi Junction inquest has revealed crucial new details about Joel Cauchi's mental health history, including his mother's desperate attempts to get him help years before the tragedy. Plus, what makes a good relationship? Apparently there are four phases to nailing couples bliss. And in headlines today Kim Kardashian says she thought of her sister walking in and finding her shot dead as she giv...

Sussan Ley has become the first woman appointed to lead the federal Liberals: A new tool will improve diagnosis of fetal alcohol syndrome; Grandmother faces court over boys deaths; Jurors have been shown the video of Sean Diddy Combs kicking former girlfriend Cassie Ventura The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your...

Nearly nine years after the Paris heist that changed her life forever, Kim Kardashian is set to face her alleged armed robbers in court. Plus, Taylor Swift has been dragged into the messy legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni... but her team is pushing back against claims she was ever involved in their drama. And in headlines today Hamas says they have released Eden Alexander, the l...

Hamas agrees to release the last surviving American hostage to work towards a ceasefire and permission for aid to enter Gaza; ABC 7:30 Report shows video of baby being repeatedly hit across the mouth for crying in a child care centre expose; Former NSW MP Jason Falinski tells whoever leads the Liberals next to stop with the culture wards and get on with helping Australians; Amber Heard has given b...

As the dust settles on the federal election, we're unpacking Australia's dramatically changed political landscape. From Labor's historic female majority caucus to tomorrow's Liberal leadership contest and the Greens searching for a new leader, this is your Australian politics update. AND IN HEADLINES TODAY: Labor will unveil their new leadership team today with two big names already ousted form th...

President Donald Trump has appointed Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.; Police in Victoria have arrested over 30 people following a series of violent attacks targeting men through dating apps; Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has avoided jail after being sentenced for his role in a cocaine deal that led to his violent kidnapping; Sam Kerr and Krist...

White smoke has billowed from the Sistine Chapel and now we now, a new Pope has been elected.  Plus, new evidence has emerged in the 2007 case of missing toddler Madeleine McCann...  And in headlines today Cardinal Robert Provost is now America's first Pope, taking the name Leo; Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson showed little signs of the poisoning in the days after the lunch t...

As the prime minister eyes his new cabinet, the Labor leader faces early headwinds including US tariffs and a potentially troublesome Greens senate cross bench; Recipe book writer Nagi Maehashi has taken out a prize at the publishing industry's annual awards; Police say a man who was suffering psychotic symptoms when he stabbed 16 people in a busy shopping centre had a fixation for knives; Jay-Z h...

Tensions are escalating between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan after a series of retaliatory strikes, raising concerns about potential conflict in the region. Plus, as jury selection begins in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial, some surprising celebrity names have been drawn into the proceedings. And in headlines today The judge overseeing the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case has slamm...

Thirteen seats remain on a knife’s edge and are too close to call, as ballot counting continues following Labor’s landslide victory in the 2025 Federal Election; A candlelight vigil has been planned for two young brothers found dead in a Coonabarabran home on Monday night; David Attenborough is set to release a new documentary in a bid to protect the ocean, coinciding with his 99th bir...

Rihanna used the 2025 Met Gala as an opportunity to debut her baby bump, announcing the conception of her third child with partner ASAP Rocky; Greens leader Adam Bandt is in danger of losing his seat to Labor challenger Sarah Witty, but he remains confident; Donald Trump has announced a new 100 per cent tariff on movies 'produced in foreign lands', which could hit Australia's film industry hard; V...

As Australia reels from the murder of Audrey Griffin, we examine how Clare's Law could help protect women from offenders with violent histories. Plus, it's the first Monday in May (in the US) and the Met Gala is making history... We unpack everything you need to know about one of fashion's biggest nights. And in headlines today Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson described as a true crime super...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he’s had a “warm and positive” phone call with US President Donald Trump after Labor’s federal election victory; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his first major act after swearing in a new frontbench will be to introduce legislation cutting student debt by 20 per cent; Israel will intensify its military operations in Gaza after US P...

Labor's landslide victory has secured Anthony Albanese another three years as Prime Minister. Meanwhile, Peter Dutton not only failed to win government but lost his own seat of Dickson to Labor's Ali France, leaving the Liberal Party scrambling for new leadership. So how did we get here? And what happens now in the race to lead the Liberals? It's your 2025 federal election debrief. And in headline...

As you head to the polling booth today, hear the final pitch from four candidates across the political spectrum on why they deserve your vote. With more than one in five women still undecided, Liberal, Labor, Greens and Independent candidates make their last case to voters. Want more on the election? Listen to these: We Asked Four Candidates About Your Top Election Concerns Anthony Albanese, Prime...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has returned to where it all began — Peter Dutton’s seat of Dickson in Queensland; The oldest person alive, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, has died just weeks before her 117th birthday; An air force pilot accused of murdering his wife and staging her death as a lawnmower accident has been granted bail; Good news, music lovers — Spilt Milk is back for...

From Grammy nominations to a prison cell; we break down how Sean "Diddy" Combs became the centre of one of entertainment's biggest criminal cases. As he prepares to face court next week we investigate how a single lawsuit opened the floodgates to more than 50 alleged victims coming forward...  And in headlines today Simon Patterson broke down in court recalling seeing his parents in hospital...

Following the sudden death of Virginia Giuffre questions about what this means for Prince Andrew have started to surface.  We look into Guiffre's lasting impact for victim-survivors and what happens now.  Plus, a storm has erupted in the Australian food blogging community, with RecipeTin making serious allegations about recipe plagiarism against TikTok baker Brooki. And in headlines toda...

PM Anthony Albanese says he'll work to secure a call with Donald Trump to negotiate tariffs if they win the election; Peter Dutton has been asked about a secretive sect called the Brethren who have been seen supporting Liberals at polling stations despite their ban on voting; A political activist says those spam election texts we've been getting are more likely to turn us off than change our minds...

Donald Trump's first 100 days back in the White House have been a whirlwind of executive orders and dramatic policy changes, but what else can we learn from Trump 2.0?  Plus, why do millennials feel the need to turn every hobby into a side hustle? From casual knitting to running an Etsy empire, we investigate why we can't just do things for fun anymore. In today's headlines Three charges agai...

Peter Dutton is relying on "quiet Australians" to get him over the line as a former political insider says protest votes could offer him a path to The Lodge; A prominent Indigenous leader has accused politicians of using Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as a political football ; A regional disability provider has admitted to serious safety breaches after the death of a young Aboriginal...

With just four days until the federal election, we're putting your biggest concerns to candidates from across the political spectrum. From cost of living and healthcare to climate action and domestic violence, hear how Labor, Liberal, The Greens and an Independent candidate plan to address the issues that matter most to you. And in headlines today Hero police officer Inspector Amy Scott who ended...

Anthony Albanese has announced a $20 million plan to set up a trauma recovery centre for women and children on the NSW Central Coast; An inquest has heard the man who killed six people at Bondi Junction Westfield was seriously unwell and hadn’t had any mental health treatment in five years; A tragic car ramming attack at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver has left 11 people dead and d...