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🗞️ HEADLINES An oil refinery fire in Geelong, Victoria will impact Australia's fuel supply says Energy Minister Chris Bowen.  Australia has joined a push across the world for the ceasefire in the Middle East to be upheld. The government has announce we're to spend the most amount on defence out of wartime. 70,000 nurses and midwives in NSW are to receive a landmark pay bump. Madonna has annou...

It has been seven weeks since the war involving the US, Israel, and Iran began, and while a fragile two-week ceasefire is currently in place, the world is holding its breath. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump threw a spanner in the works by announcing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical energy corridor, after initial peace talks in Pakistan reached an impass...

🗞️ HEADLINES US President Donald Trump says peace talks with Iran could restart in Pakistan as soon as tomorrow, with the US pushing for a "grand bargain" to end Iran's nuclear program for good. Virgin Australia is cutting back its domestic flights by 1% through June as it deals with a $40 million jump in fuel costs caused by the war in Iran. Victoria Police have launched an investigation into his...

Eight years ago, they were the world’s most famous newlyweds visiting our shores as senior working royals. This week, Harry and Meghan have touched down in Australia for a four-day visit that looks very different. From charitable engagements to a high-priced wellness retreat; the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are walking a fine line between charity and commerce. But with reports that Aussie tax...

🗞️ HEADLINES Qantas cuts domestic flight capacity as fuel costs could blow out Backlash on social media criticising the appointment of the first woman to lead the Australian army has been described as "despicable" Roblox will introduce restricted accounts for under-16s in June Lena Dunham reveals Adam Driver’s temper in new memoir Famesick 📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback...

If you grew up with Dolly magazine, woke up with Today, or unwound with The Project, Lisa Wilkinson has likely been the voice in the room for most of your life. After one of the most turbulent chapters of her career and a high-profile legal battle, Lisa has stepped away from the cameras to uncover a story lost to time. We’re sitting down with the media veteran to discuss her new book, The Ti...

🗞️ HEADLINES Australia will not join the United States' efforts to blockade the Strait of Hormuz with the federal government warning the move could put global trade in a "very difficult" position. A woman will lead the Australian Army for the first time, with Susan Coyle named the next chief. More than a quarter of young Australians are turning to artificial intelligence to support their mental he...

As Donald Trump announces a US Navy blockade on one of the world's most vital fuel routes after failed talks with Iran, we look at what this means for global stability; including the plans of Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week.  Plus, as Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors prepare for high-stakes meetings in Washington, we're joined by Beirut-based journalist Wael Taleb to fin...

Do you ever notice that inner voice ... the one that’s quick to judge or put you down, even though you’d never speak to a friend that way? In this episode of But Are You Happy , clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis talks about how to deal with your inner critic, especially when it starts affecting your mental health, and how to start building a more supportive voice instead. You'...

🗞️ HEADLINES The federal government has shut down calls from former Prime Minister Tony Abbott for Australia to join the war in Iran, saying they’re not a “particularly serious contribution”. US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, amid reports it’s charging fees to tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Police say the death of Queensland MP Jim...

It’s Friday, so we’re wrapping up the week with a look at the stories making us smile. First, there’s a big win for parents as flu season approaches: a new needle-free ‘FluMist’ nasal spray is now available for kids and teens. We check in on which states are offering it for free to help keep the family healthy this winter. Then, we dive into the ‘viral’ mo...

🗞️ HEADLINES The PM has announced a strategic agreement with Ampol and Viva Energy to bolster Australia’s fuel security Donald Trump has vented his frustration with NATO Study finds half of young Aussies support the government’s social media ban for under 16s The Ketamine Queen has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars for Matthew Perry's death The Housemaid author has revealed her tr...

The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has brought global supply chains to their knees, but a sudden 11th-hour deal has secured a two-week ceasefire. As the Strait of Hormuz conditionally reopens, we look at the flow-on effects that have hit us at the local servo and the checkout. Plus, with the US President making some of his most alarming threats to date, including the warning that an 'en...

🗞️ HEADLINES Donald Trump says he has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran Former Special Forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith will remain in custody until at least June Rapid weight loss injections including drugs like Ozempic are being linked to higher divorce rates. Anna Wintour has appeared on the cover of Vogue alongside Meryl Streep Aubrey Plaza is reportedly expecting her first child with a...

As the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran intensifies and President Trump’s bombing deadline looms, we are breaking down exactly how a war on the other side of the world is hitting you right here at home.  First, we sit down with international relations expert Dr Jessica Genauer to examine the 'complete demolition' threats, alleged war crimes, and whether a ceasefire is even on th...

🗞️ HEADLINES Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested to be charged later today over alleged war crimes A former Sydney Nanny will be extradited over claims she participating in kidnapping under Chile's dictator Augusto Pinochet Flu vax now needle free and pain free for NSW children Sia ordered to pay $42,000 a month in child support to her ex 📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dile...

The very last time Samantha Murphy’s family can verify she was alive was around 7am on the morning of February 4, 2024. There’s an image from a CCTV camera that police released of the 51-year-old, in the activewear she would usually put on ahead of her run. But while that image might be the last time we were able to confirm that she was okay, it’s allegedly not the last time she...

🗞️ HEADLINES Aussies are being warned to expect higher fuel and checkout prices for months, long after the war in Iran ends Trump has issued an extraordinary, expletive-laden warning to Iran on social media Pope Leo calls for peace and urges world leaders to end wars at first Easter mass Royals step out for Windsor Easter Sunday service Lunar loo issues on Artemis II as crew hits three-quarter mar...

🗞️ HEADLINES Forty countries, including Australia, have met to discuss ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Around 8 per cent of Australian service stations are without one or more grades of fuel despite demand starting to ease. US Attorney-General Pam Bondi has been fired by US President Donald Trump The Matildas joined their Asian counterparts Japan to call out pa...

🗞️ HEADLINES The PM has announced a 32-cent per litre cut to fuel tax and a $1 billion "shock-absorber" fund Australia is facing a potential nationwide red meat shortage A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck northeastern Indonesia Australian reality TV star Konrad Bien-Stephen has died at the age of 35 NASA has today successfully launched its Artemis II mission from Florida 📩 GET IN TOUC...

They started as a treatment for diabetes, but GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have quickly become the most talked-about drugs in modern medicine. With two-thirds of Australians now living with obesity, the shift from lifestyle-only messaging to pharmaceutical solutions is accelerating, but is it just a new form of diet culture, or a genuine medical breakthrough? Today, we get rare access...

🗞️ HEADLINES Anthony Albanese will address the nation on the fuel crisis amidst the conflict in the middle east Donald Trump says the US could end Iran war 'in two to three weeks'  King Charles and Queen Camilla won't be able to meet Epstein survivors on their upcoming US trip. Nor will they be meeting with Prince Harry whilst there.  Vegas showgirl sues Taylor Swift over album branding...

If you could press play on Australia, what would you hear? This week, the National Film and Sound Archive has added nine more iconic sounds to its permanent collection, and they range from the deeply moving to the flat-out hilarious. We’re unpacking the 2026 inductees, including the viral 'succulent Chinese meal' arrest, Missy Higgins’ breakout hit ‘Scar’, and the pedestria...

🗞️ HEADLINES Radio icon Jackie O Henderson has launched an $82 million dollar legal battle against ARN following the shock termination of her landmark contract. The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced a major win for shoppers by banning surcharge fees on debit and credit cards starting this October. The Fair Work Commission has officially abolished "junior" pay rates for young adults working i...

With the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran dragging on, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through global supply chains and Australian petrol pumps. As the Prime Minister unveils a National Fuel Security Plan to stop the panic buying, we look at why the fuel excise has been halved and what it actually means for your hip pocket. Plus, with Victoria and Tasmania introdu...