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Approximately 12 million Australians are seeking cashback deals when switching major service providers to manage cost of living pressures. Energy and mobile plans are the primary focus for switching, though opportunities also exist with insurance, home loans and entertainment subscriptions. Consumers are advised to verify long-term value beyond upfront cashback offers and avoid deals requiring sig...

Australia faces an escalating fuel crisis as the full impact of Middle Eastern conflict disruptions begins to materialise. Defence expert John Blackburn warns that the 20% reduction in oil supply from the Straits of Hormuz will create severe shortages by month's end, affecting diesel prices, food packaging, and supply chains. The government is negotiating bilateral fuel deals with Asian refineries...

Big Freeze 12 launches its annual fundraising campaign for Motor Neurone Disease research with a world-first hot air balloon replica of the iconic Big Freeze beanie, complete with pom-pom. The campaign has raised $141 million to date, funding groundbreaking research including Synchron's brain-computer interface technology that allows MND patients to control devices through thought. The 2024 beanie...

Chef Steph D'Souza demonstrates a 20-minute souvlaki-style lamb chop recipe cooked in an air fryer, featuring a simple marinade of lemon juice, oregano, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. The dish is served with a Greek yoghurt dip made with mint and lemon, plus a cucumber salad. The recipe is featured in her new cookbook 'No Stress Recipe Queen', which focuses on quick, easy, budget-friendly mea...

The Kalbar Sunflower Festival in Queensland has returned as a sold-out event featuring fields of sunflowers, live music, food stalls, Devonshire teas, and photo opportunities. Founded in 2021 during the drought by Jenny Jenner and her late husband Russell, the festival brings agritourism to the rural community while raising funds for cancer care and equipment. The event honours Russell Jenner's le...

Sovereign citizens are a growing movement in Australia of individuals who reject the authority of government, police and courts, believing laws don't apply to them without their consent. The movement gained prominence after cop killer Desi Freeman, with police particularly concerned about armed members who sympathise with Freeman and pose risks to officers. Law enforcement agencies across Australi...

A motorbike rider sustained critical injuries after colliding with a car at high speed at an intersection in Redland Bay, southeast of Brisbane. The incident occurred last night, and the rider was rushed to hospital where they underwent surgery. No other injuries were reported. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Princess Charlotte celebrates her 11th birthday with a video released by the Prince and Princess of Wales, showing her cricket skills. The Wales family has marked multiple celebrations this week, including William and Kate's 15th wedding anniversary and introducing their new puppy Otto. King Charles has concluded his trip to Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regional oil prices have surged to a new wartime high, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz beginning to impact Australia's fuel supply. Petrol prices at the pump are predicted to climb again after a two-week reprieve. The federal government faces mounting pressure to extend its fuel excise cut beyond 30 June to provide additional relief to consumers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The Victorian Liberal Party has successfully retained the seat of Nepean in a by-election, with candidate Anthony Marsh securing approximately 38.5% of the primary vote. The contest was a three-way race between the Liberals, One Nation's Darren Herkes (who received around 25% of votes), and independent Tracey Hutchison (approximately 21%), with Labor choosing not to field a candidate. Despite the...

King Charles completed a successful royal tour with a final stop in Bermuda, a British overseas territory, where thousands of residents turned out to greet him. The visit included engagements with the Bermuda Coast Guard, discussions on environmental conservation, and followed his well-received joint address to the U.S. Congress in Washington, which received 12 standing ovations. The Prince and Pr...

Three people have died in a violent incident at a home in Rosemeadow, Sydney's southwest, with a 32-year-old man arrested at the scene. Police were called to Juliet Close around 1:30am where they found a man in his 20s and a woman in her 60s dead on arrival, while a 64-year-old man died later at Liverpool Hospital. The four people involved are believed to be members of the same family living in th...

Reformer Pilates is experiencing a surge in popularity among men, including professional athletes and everyday participants of all ages. Melbourne AFL captain Max Gawn demonstrates how the workout provides core strength, flexibility and mobility benefits that give elite athletes a competitive advantage while remaining accessible for people at all fitness levels. The exercises can be performed on r...

Meatstock festival at Sydney Showgrounds is hosting its annual Dad Bod competition in its 10th year, celebrating body confidence and fun. The competition welcomes any dad with a dad bod, regardless of fitness level, with participants showcasing their physiques in a lighthearted contest. Veteran competitor Cy Luxton and host Steve Foy discuss the competition criteria and preview some of the contest...

A single rotisserie chicken can be transformed into three complete meals: honey soy chicken with roasted vegetables using the wings and legs, a cashew chicken quinoa bowl made from the breast, and a collagen-rich chicken soup created from the carcass. Each recipe focuses on affordability, nutrition, and minimising food waste whilst delivering high protein and fibre content. The cooking methods inv...

Australian entertainer Shane Jacobson purchases the historic Datorang Hotel in country Victoria without seeing it first and with no renovation experience. The pub, originally a post office and wine shanty from the 1800s, serves as the beating heart of the farming community in the Kiewa Valley, about three and a half hours north of Melbourne. Jacobson teams up with his mate, film director Dean Murp...

Artificial intelligence technology is being rapidly deployed across Australian aged care facilities, including robot companions like Abbey (already in 22 facilities), smart carpets that monitor walking patterns to predict falls, smart toilets that track bladder and kidney health, and chatbots. Currently 1.35 million Australians use aged care services in an understaffed and underfunded sector. Conc...

Dr Reza Adib, partner of former Queensland Premier Anastasia Palaszczuk, has been charged with three counts of rape, two counts of deprivation of liberty and one count of sexual assault involving a woman in her 30s. The alleged incident occurred at his Burleigh Heads waterfront apartment on 30 March. The prominent Brisbane weight loss surgeon has been released on police bail and is scheduled to ap...

A fire broke out in a single room on the second floor of an Ibis Budget Hotel on the Hume Highway in Strathfield South at approximately 9:45pm, leading to the evacuation of 100 guests. The blaze was contained within 25 minutes, with five people treated for smoke inhalation and taken to hospital as a precaution. Fire and Rescue officials are treating the incident as accidental, believed to have bee...

Widow's Bay is a new comedy-horror television series starring Emmy Award winner Matthew Rhys from The Americans, alongside Kate Flynn and Stephen Root. The show, written by Katie Dippold of Parks and Recreation, is a homage to 1980s horror films and Stephen King's work, following a small island mayor who refuses to believe residents' claims that their town is cursed. The series blends mystery, com...

A crew member in his 30s has gone missing from a commercial ship off the coast of South Port Phillip Bay near Melbourne. Emergency services were alerted at 8.30pm after the ship's crew reported the man missing while approaching the heads after leaving port. A multi-agency air and water search operation is continuing overnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four ISIS brides and nine children have been blocked from leaving Syria for Australia, with Syrian authorities claiming the Australian government refused to receive them at Damascus airport. The Australian government maintains it is not providing assistance to repatriate individuals who travelled overseas to support ISIS, though it is legally required to issue passports if requested. Political deb...

An interim report into anti-Semitism has delivered 14 recommendations to the government following the Bondi terror attack. The report reveals that counter-terrorism funding had declined despite a 31% increase in overall intelligence agency budgets, and finds that Jewish Australians now face greater risk than before the attack. The Royal Commissioner determined no immediate restructuring of counter...

Rebel Wilson has completed her testimony in a defamation trial brought against her by the lead actress from her directorial debut film. The actress claims Wilson made false public statements about her to 11 million social media followers, with allegations including lying, stalking and bullying raised during cross-examination. The case has concluded with a verdict expected in several weeks, potenti...

Four ISIS brides and nine children have been blocked from leaving Syria for Australia, with Syrian authorities claiming the Australian government refused to receive them at Damascus airport. The incident has sparked debate about government protocols, as ministers maintain Australia will not assist in repatriating individuals who supported ISIS, despite legal obligations to issue passports. Additio...