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Four Australians aboard the MV Hondias cruise ship, which has experienced multiple hantavirus infections, are preparing to return home via Perth. The vessel is anchored near Tenerife, where Spanish and French passengers have already disembarked. Local authorities are implementing strict protocols, transporting passengers directly from ship to airport in PPE-protected coaches without community cont...

The Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal is a fundraising campaign supporting their services that help someone in need every 17 seconds across Australia. The organisation provides support to people experiencing hardship, operating on the principle that every person has value and deserves assistance. Donations can be made through QR codes, the Salvation Army website, phone calls, or traditional colle...

The Vallies, Australia's most popular tribute group, celebrate the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The award-winning performers have won their second Australian Club Entertainment Award for Australia's best tribute show. The group is teaming up with the Australian Army Big Band for a special Mother's Day performance featuring a 23-piece ensemble, raising funds for MND. See omnystudio....

The Broken Hill School of the Air community has created 'Dust Off and Dish Up', a cookbook featuring nearly 200 recipes, stories and traditions from families living remotely in outback Australia. The fundraising cookbook supports education for children in remote areas and preserves the spirit of life in the outback. Three generations of one farming family share how the cookbook connects their dist...

Emma Clem, a neonatal nurse at Brisbane's Mater Hospital, celebrates her first Mother's Day after her daughter Mia arrived 12 weeks premature earlier in the week. Now experiencing motherhood from the patient's perspective after nine years of caring for premature and sick babies, Emma and her husband Scott face at least six more weeks in hospital as Mia continues to develop. The couple, who didn't...

A traditional winter cake from the Veneto region of Northern Italy combines polenta, apple, orange, fennel, dried figs and sultanas soaked in grappa. The recipe features a warming, pudding-like centre with a crunchy texture from polenta and pine nuts. Food influencer Melanie Lianello demonstrates the recipe from her cookbook Easy Italian Dinners from my little kitchen, showcasing authentic peasant...

One Nation has won its first House of Representatives seat in the NSW electorate of Farrer, securing nearly 40% of the primary vote and defeating a Coalition stronghold held since 1949. The victory represents a significant shift in Australian politics, with candidate David Farley winning the seat previously held by former Nationals leader Tim Fischer and long-serving Liberal MP Sussan Ley. The res...

Four ISIS brides and their children have returned to Australia from Syria, raising questions about de-radicalisation programs and national security surveillance. The nine children will undergo re-radicalisation programs involving health services, education and community support, though their effectiveness depends heavily on the family environment they return to. Terrorism expert Dr Josh Roose disc...

Melbourne bar owners are calling for Australian Defence Force assistance to combat a wave of firebombing attacks targeting venues across the city. The co-owner of Bar 20 has proposed using military vehicles like Bushmasters as protective barriers in front of venues to prevent car-ramming attacks, while police have charged more than 30 people in connection with the ongoing violence. Some venues hav...

A cruise ship carrying more than 140 passengers from 23 countries, including four Australians and one permanent resident, is scheduled to dock off Tenerife in the Canary Islands following an outbreak of Hantavirus on board. Eight cases have been confirmed and three patients have died. The World Health Organisation has deployed its head to oversee the disembarkation process, with passengers to be m...

A cold front has swept through southeastern Australia, bringing snow and icy winds to three states, particularly affecting Victoria and Tasmania. Senior meteorologist Dean Narramore reports the worst of the polar blast has passed, with temperatures expected to gradually warm through the weekend and return to the low 20s by early to mid next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

The metro network is shutting down this weekend for testing on the southwest extension. City commuters are advised to allow extra travel time during the closure. Multiple weekend closures are planned before the new line opens later this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles III has sent a handwritten birthday message to Sir David Attenborough to mark his 100th birthday, delivered through a creative video featuring British wildlife including foxes, owls and deer passing the note along. The King noted their 60-year friendship in the message, wishing the renowned naturalist and documentary maker well on behalf of the nation. Sir David received the note and...

Fourteen-month-old Dusty from the Gold Coast is recovering after inhaling decorative cake powder containing copper, which turned to sludge in his lungs. The toddler required emergency surgery and was placed in an induced coma. He is now breathing independently without a breathing tube, and doctors report positive progress in his recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States awaits Iran's response to a Middle East war proposal, with Secretary of State criticising Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz as illegal and unacceptable. American forces have conducted retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities following attacks on ships in the strategic waterway. The situation raises questions about international response to Iran's actions in contr...

Byron Bay grandmother Quotabina Mount has completed her third skydive at 81 years old, following previous experiences with paragliding in three different countries. She surprised her grandson Bear with a tandem skydive in Wollongong for his 18th birthday, continuing a family tradition she started with his sister Ziggy. The adventurous grandmother shows no fear and describes the adrenaline-seeking...

Byron Bay grandmother Quotabina Mount has completed her third skydive at 81 years old, following previous experiences with paragliding in three different countries. She surprised her grandson Bear with a tandem skydive in Wollongong for his 18th birthday, continuing a family tradition she started with his sister Ziggy. The adventurous grandmother shows no fear and describes the adrenaline-seeking...

Byron Bay grandmother Quotabina Mount has completed her third skydive at 81 years old, following previous experiences with paragliding in three different countries. She surprised her grandson Bear with a tandem skydive in Wollongong for his 18th birthday, continuing a family tradition she started with his sister Ziggy. The adventurous grandmother shows no fear and describes the adrenaline-seeking...

Byron Bay grandmother Quotabina Mount has completed her third skydive at 81 years old, following previous experiences with paragliding in three different countries. She surprised her grandson Bear with a tandem skydive in Wollongong for his 18th birthday, continuing a family tradition she started with his sister Ziggy. The adventurous grandmother shows no fear and describes the adrenaline-seeking...

Byron Bay grandmother Quotabina Mount has completed her third skydive at 81 years old, following previous experiences with paragliding in three different countries. She surprised her grandson Bear with a tandem skydive in Wollongong for his 18th birthday, continuing a family tradition she started with his sister Ziggy. The adventurous grandmother shows no fear and describes the adrenaline-seeking...

Byron Bay grandmother Quotabina Mount has completed her third skydive at 81 years old, following previous experiences with paragliding in three different countries. She surprised her grandson Bear with a tandem skydive in Wollongong for his 18th birthday, continuing a family tradition she started with his sister Ziggy. The adventurous grandmother shows no fear and describes the adrenaline-seeking...

Byron Bay grandmother Quotabina Mount has completed her third skydive at 81 years old, following previous experiences with paragliding in three different countries. She surprised her grandson Bear with a tandem skydive in Wollongong for his 18th birthday, continuing a family tradition she started with his sister Ziggy. The adventurous grandmother shows no fear and describes the adrenaline-seeking...

Byron Bay grandmother Quotabina Mount has completed her third skydive at 81 years old, following previous experiences with paragliding in three different countries. She surprised her grandson Bear with a tandem skydive in Wollongong for his 18th birthday, continuing a family tradition she started with his sister Ziggy. The adventurous grandmother shows no fear and describes the adrenaline-seeking...

Byron Bay grandmother Quotabina Mount has completed her third skydive at 81 years old, following previous experiences with paragliding in three different countries. She surprised her grandson Bear with a tandem skydive in Wollongong for his 18th birthday, continuing a family tradition she started with his sister Ziggy. The adventurous grandmother shows no fear and describes the adrenaline-seeking...

Byron Bay grandmother Quotabina Mount has completed her third skydive at 81 years old, following previous experiences with paragliding in three different countries. She surprised her grandson Bear with a tandem skydive in Wollongong for his 18th birthday, continuing a family tradition she started with his sister Ziggy. The adventurous grandmother shows no fear and describes the adrenaline-seeking...