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The Princess of Wales is undertaking her first official overseas trip since completing cancer treatment, travelling to Northern Italy next week for a two-day visit to the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. She visited the University of East London today to launch a new programme supporting professionals who work with babies, young children and their families. The trip marks a significant...

Ted Turner, founder of CNN and pioneering media mogul, has died at age 87. Born in 1938, he transformed his father's billboard company into a media empire, launching America's first satellite-based superstation and the 24-hour Cable News Network in 1970. Turner was also a sailing champion who won the America's Cup, donated a billion dollars to the United Nations over 10 years, and was married to a...

Celebrity chef Karen Martini releases two cookbooks simultaneously: Cook Green, featuring vegetable-forward recipes like San Chao Bao with tofu and mushrooms, and Cook Sweet, showcasing desserts including salted caramel with macadamia and almond. The San Chao Bao recipe combines fresh vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, and seasoned tofu served in crispy iceberg lettuce cups with Chinese aromatics and...

The Met Gala 2025 showcased a 'fashion is art' theme with notable appearances from Beyoncé and Blue Ivy, Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose, and Chace Infinity in her debut. Trends included 'construction core' with unconventional materials like film stock and electrical wires, heavy metal elements, and nude dressing. Madonna arrived with a ship on her head accompanied by orchestral music and seagull so...

An American man has created an unusual hail protection system by covering his entire car with pool noodles from bonnet to bonnet. The method has gone viral on social media and reportedly works to protect vehicles from hail damage. The hosts discuss alternative solutions like garage parking or finding shelter, while acknowledging not everyone has access to covered parking. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Astronaut Scott Kelly spent nearly a year aboard the International Space Station as part of a study examining the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the human body. The research, which compared Kelly's biological markers with those of his identical twin brother on Earth, revealed surprising results about telomeres and the impact of space radiation. Kelly is touring Australia in November to sh...

SeaWorld Gold Coast has joined the Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness for men's mental health and honour lives lost to suicide. The initiative, now in its 10th year, features an Australian sea lion named Tarei performing push-ups alongside trainers to promote the cause. The free challenge encourages workplaces, schools, gyms and individuals to participate by registering at thepushupchallenge.com...

SeaWorld Gold Coast has joined the Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness for men's mental health and honour lives lost to suicide. The initiative, now in its 10th year, features an Australian sea lion named Tarei performing push-ups alongside trainers to promote the cause. The free challenge encourages workplaces, schools, gyms and individuals to participate by registering at thepushupchallenge.com...

SeaWorld Gold Coast has joined the Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness for men's mental health and honour lives lost to suicide. The initiative, now in its 10th year, features an Australian sea lion named Tarei performing push-ups alongside trainers to promote the cause. The free challenge encourages workplaces, schools, gyms and individuals to participate by registering at thepushupchallenge.com...

SeaWorld Gold Coast has joined the Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness for men's mental health and honour lives lost to suicide. The initiative, now in its 10th year, features an Australian sea lion named Tarei performing push-ups alongside trainers to promote the cause. The free challenge encourages workplaces, schools, gyms and individuals to participate by registering at thepushupchallenge.com...

The Wombat Festival in Clermont, Queensland is a free family market day raising funds for the critically endangered Northern Hairy Nose Wombat. The species nearly became extinct in the 1980s with only 30 individuals remaining, but conservation efforts have increased their population to approximately 400. The festival features wombat-themed art, mini wombat races using guinea pigs, and various mark...

A frustrated passenger at Los Angeles International Airport breached a Delta Airlines gate and used the intercom system to call for customer service assistance at gate 30B. The incident, captured on video, has sparked mixed reactions online, with some viewers supporting the passenger's actions while others believe he should face consequences. It remains unclear whether airport authorities took any...

Australian athletes will wear tailored RM Williams outfits in green and gold at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow, including limited edition boots. Swimmer Cam McEvoy and long jump world junior champion Delta Amidzowski showcase the new uniforms, representing Australia's culture and heritage. The Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow in July 2026, with 77 days remaining until...

Sunrise weather presenter Mac broadcasts from Clermont, Queensland, a town of 3,000 people located four hours west of Mackay. The broadcast features scenic locations including Wolfgang Peak and promotes the upcoming Wombat Festival in the Mackay Isaac region. Weather forecasts are provided for major Australian cities, with temperatures ranging from 18 to 35 degrees and varied conditions including...

A father attending a Boston Red Sox baseball game experienced a chaotic family moment when his youngest son caught a foul ball, only to immediately throw it back onto the field. The older brother's frustrated reaction and the father's subsequent parenting response captured a relatable moment of sibling rivalry at a sporting event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christina Gianarchos, a South Australian great-grandmother, has celebrated her 105th birthday. Born in Greece, she survived the Great Depression, World War II, the Greek Civil War, and a devastating Greek earthquake in 1953 before migrating to Australia in the 1970s. She attributes her longevity to fasting, physical exercise, and living according to her faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Tom Cruise's iconic sliding scene from the 1983 film Risky Business is recreated in a lighthearted moment, complete with Bob Seger's 'Old Time Rock and Roll' playing in the background. The famous movie moment features the signature sock slide, though this recreation includes a humorous note about keeping pants on. Bob Seger, who performed the song, celebrates his birthday on this date in 1981. See...

Operation Benz has uncovered an alleged NDIS fraud scheme where a participant is accused of submitting fake claims to their own legitimate NDIS business, keeping all the money. Police raids across Brisbane, Cairns and far north Queensland seized nearly $200,000 in cash, cryptocurrency, gold and silver, with the investigation targeting more than $5 million allegedly stolen from the NDIS by a suspec...

Operation Benz has uncovered an alleged NDIS fraud scheme where a participant is accused of submitting fake claims to their own legitimate NDIS business, keeping all the money. Police raids across Brisbane, Cairns and far north Queensland seized nearly $200,000 in cash, cryptocurrency, gold and silver, with the investigation targeting more than $5 million allegedly stolen from the NDIS by a suspec...

Operation Benz has uncovered an alleged NDIS fraud scheme where a participant is accused of submitting fake claims to their own legitimate NDIS business, keeping all the money. Police raids across Brisbane, Cairns and far north Queensland seized nearly $200,000 in cash, cryptocurrency, gold and silver, with the investigation targeting more than $5 million allegedly stolen from the NDIS by a suspec...

Hugh Jackman stars in The Sheep Detectives, a film based on an international bestseller about a shepherd named George whose flock must solve their owner's murder. The movie was filmed in the UK and features an all-star voice cast including Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Patrick Stewart. Jackman discusses his emotional connection to the script, which made him cry three times while reading it, and the posi...

Donald Trump has announced Project Freedom to rescue ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, warning the US will respond with force if the humanitarian effort is interfered with. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirms Australia is engaging with the US, UK and France on efforts to reopen the strait and wants Iran to negotiate a deal. Wong also addresses the Australian government's refusal t...

The Australian government is preparing to introduce significant changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax from next week, despite the Prime Minister's 2022 election promise not to touch negative gearing. The proposed reforms could fundamentally alter how investment properties are taxed, potentially requiring properties to be positively geared rather than allowing tax deductions for losses....

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has announced six parcels of government-owned land will be made available for fuel storage tanks and refineries stretching from Townsville to Brisbane. The initiative aims to improve fuel security and sovereign capability, with the state government unlocking the land while relying on private companies to fund and operate the facilities. The plan addresses concer...

The Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism holds its first public hearings following the deadly Bondi terror attack in December 2024 that killed 15 people. Jewish Australians are presenting testimonies about experiencing years of abuse, assault and exclusion, whilst living under permanent police security at schools and synagogues. The commission has received over 5,700 submissions and will examine se...