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Steve Mattaboni, a West Australian man, died in a shark attack while spearfishing with friends off Rottnest Island. The 38-year-old father of two daughters, including a four-month-old baby, was remembered by family and friends as a devoted family man and ocean conservationist. Those close to him say he would have wanted people to continue enjoying the water despite the tragedy. See omnystudio.com/...

ISIS brides are returning to Australia from a refugee camp in northern Syria, travelling via Damascus. The women will not be required to undertake de-radicalisation programmes unless charged upon arrival. Three of four adults who recently returned have been charged with serious offences, with authorities warning returnees will face the full force of the law if they have committed any offences. See...

Melbourne hospitality venues are facing an extortion crisis with criminals demanding $10,000 monthly payments and threatening violence against businesses that refuse to comply. Since February, 40 arson and shooting attacks have targeted bars and restaurants, with teenage offenders being used to carry out the firebombings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three people in their 30s have been charged with alleged murder following the death of a 44-year-old man who fell from a balcony at an apartment complex in Castle Hill, Sydney's northwest. Witnesses reported hearing loud shouting from the apartment before the fatal fall on Sunday. All three accused have been refused bail and are scheduled to appear in court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The Albanese government faces backlash over proposed trust tax changes, with reports suggesting potential reversals on discretionary testamentary trusts. Health Minister Mark Butler clarifies that existing trusts established before the budget will be grandfathered and remain unchanged, while new discretionary testamentary trusts will face minimum taxation from July 2027. The budget changes aim to...

New Zealand's finance minister is actively recruiting Australian business owners and entrepreneurs dissatisfied with Labor's capital gains tax changes, promoting the country's simpler tax system and pro-growth policies. The proposed CGT reforms have sparked intense backlash from Australia's business community, with particular concern about the impact on young investors who use shares and cryptocur...

Queensland's Olympics Minister Tim Mander has been referred to the Australian Federal Police by the Electoral Commission over questions about his voter enrolment address. The former rugby league referee has stepped aside from his Cabinet position to avoid distraction from the Christopher Lee government and 2032 Games preparations. Tourism Minister Andrew Power will assume the Olympics portfolio wh...

A meteor streaked across Sydney's skyline at approximately 6:30pm, visible across New South Wales and Queensland. The space rock, estimated at only 30 to 50 centimetres in diameter, created a dazzling green display due to iron and nickel compounds burning up in the atmosphere. The event was captured on numerous dashcams and security cameras throughout the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Melbourne bars are receiving extortion demands for $10,000 monthly payments to avoid firebombing attacks, with threats to destroy establishments that don't comply. Two teenagers aged 15 and 16 who firebombed a liquor warehouse causing over a million dollars in damage received only youth supervision orders without convictions, sparking outrage from police and victims. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Seven Australian women who joined ISIS and their 14 children are being repatriated from the Al Roj detainee camp in northeast Syria to Australia. This follows an earlier return of four women and nine children, three of whom were arrested and charged with historic crimes against humanity including slavery offences. One woman faces a temporary exclusion order preventing her immediate return. See omn...

A 36-year-old motorcyclist is fighting for life after being struck by a grey Mitsubishi at the intersection of George Street and Main Street in Beenleigh, south of Brisbane. The collision occurred just after 6:30pm, leaving the rider with critical injuries. The 33-year-old female driver was uninjured and is assisting police with their investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Australian house prices are forecast to remain steady in 2026 before declining 3 to 6 per cent in 2027, according to HSBC economist Paul Bloxham. The predicted decline is attributed to three interest rate rises, federal budget tax changes to negative gearing and capital gains arrangements, and an expected economic slowdown designed to reduce inflation. The downturn may improve housing affordabilit...

Tender chicken thigh fillets are butterflied and served in a creamy tarragon and mushroom sauce, made with garlic butter, flour, chicken stock, and mustard. Australian Women's Weekly columnist Julie Goodwin demonstrates this simple winter dish, which can be served with mashed potatoes, greens, or rice, and the versatile sauce also works well with steak or pasta. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has publicly criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's federal budget, accusing the government of overtaxing working families and calling for urgent action on personal income tax relief. Environment Minister Murray Watt defends the budget, highlighting nearly $2,800 in annual tax cuts for average workers and $3.5 billion in tax relief for small businesses. Th...

Heavy rains and strong westerly winds across New South Wales are creating conditions that bring bull sharks closer to shallow waters as they migrate north for warmer temperatures. Marine life experts warn the combination of overflowing creeks, dirty water, bait fish activity and the mullet run creates heightened risk similar to conditions present during the Manly shark attack. Calls are being made...

Australia is experiencing its largest diphtheria outbreak since national reporting began, with at least 226 confirmed cases in 2026. The outbreak has spread from the Northern Territory to Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland, coinciding with childhood immunisation rates falling to their lowest level in five years. Diphtheria is a severe bacterial infection that can cause skin ulcers o...

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has publicly challenged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers over the federal budget, criticising broken promises and rising tax burdens. Minns argues that high-income earners paying the 47% marginal tax rate are effectively working half the week for the federal government and demands action on bracket creep. The public clash between the po...

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has publicly challenged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers over the federal budget, criticising broken promises and rising tax burdens. Minns argues that high-income earners paying the 47% marginal tax rate are effectively working half the week for the federal government and demands action on bracket creep. The public clash between the po...

A 35-year-old man has been charged with stealing camera equipment belonging to Peter Marr, a 61-year-old retired police officer and photographer who was killed in the December terror attack at Bondi. The alleged offender, who was working as a photographer at the Hanukkah event, reportedly stole the victim's equipment from the scene and pawned it days later. He is scheduled to face court next month...

President Donald Trump has stated uncertainty about the outcome of ongoing tensions with Iran, having given Tehran two to three days to agree to a peace deal. Iran's parliament speaker has accused the US of seeking a new round of war, whilst Tehran maintains it will not bow to force. The conflict has resulted in higher oil prices and fuel shortages affecting Australia and much of Asia, with negoti...

Three teenagers have been charged over alleged firebombing attacks on Melbourne nightclubs, including Ladida, Electric, and Bar Bambi, as part of a series of arson incidents dubbed the 'bar wars'. One alleged offender was arrested with a machete at a shopping centre while out on bail. A 16-year-old allegedly involved in an attack on Bar Bambi was recorded asking his mother to collect a $20,000 bou...

A Queensland Tourism Industry Council executive made controversial comments at an industry lunch, suggesting the assassination of US President Donald Trump could boost the state's hotel supply. The remarks, made before approximately 150 attendees, were immediately condemned by other speakers at the event and prompted an apology from the executive, Melanie Anderson. The Queensland Tourism Industry...

A 36-year-old man, Mahmoud Atwa, led police on an extensive pursuit across Sydney's south-west from Liverpool to Greenacre in a high-powered BMW. The chase ended on Roberts Road in Greenacre where Atwa allegedly reversed into a police constable before officers fired rubber shots and tasered him. Police discovered approximately $1,200 in cash, an allegedly stolen garage key, and four mobile phones...

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has publicly criticised the Federal Labor Government's budget for failing to address bracket creep, which occurs when wage increases push workers into higher tax brackets. Minns argues that frontline workers including nurses, teachers and transport workers are being negatively impacted by the government's approach of offering a $250 annual tax offset rather than...

Five Italian scuba divers and a local rescue diver died during a marine research expedition in a sea cave in the Maldives. The divers descended to 50 metres and failed to return after one hour and 45 minutes, with their bodies later discovered in the deepest chamber of the cave. A high-risk recovery operation involving three specialist deep divers is now underway to retrieve the bodies from the na...