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Jasmeen Sanger, known as the Ketamine Queen, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling drugs to actor Matthew Perry that led to his death in 2023. The Friends star's stepmother, Debbie Perry, delivered a victim impact statement calling for a life sentence. Sanger pleaded guilty to the charges related to Perry's fatal overdose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ceasefire between Iran and the US faces immediate challenges as Iranian military forces block ships in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming violations due to Israel's ongoing bombing campaign in Lebanon. Disagreement centres on whether Lebanon is included in the ceasefire agreement, with Iran asserting it is while the US and Israel maintain it represents a separate conflict. Upcoming negotiations in...

Hidden cameras in holiday rentals and hotel rooms are becoming increasingly difficult to detect, with spy technology now embedded in everyday items like alarm clocks, USB chargers, wall sockets, and light bulbs. While recording guests without informed consent is illegal across all Australian states, security experts recommend checking accommodation by looking for unusual objects focused towards be...

The Deb is an Australian musical comedy film about a big-hearted country girl whose dream night at an annual debutante ball doesn't go according to plan. Rebel Wilson makes her directorial debut with the film, which features an all-star cast including Shane Jacobson and Natalie Abbott. The movie explores the tradition of debutante balls in rural Australia, portraying them as a rite of passage for...

The Deb is an Australian musical comedy film about a big-hearted country girl whose dream night at an annual debutante ball doesn't go according to plan. Rebel Wilson makes her directorial debut with the film, which features an all-star cast including Shane Jacobson and Natalie Abbott. The movie explores the tradition of debutante balls in rural Australia, portraying them as a rite of passage for...

The Deb is an Australian musical comedy film about a big-hearted country girl whose dream night at an annual debutante ball doesn't go according to plan. Rebel Wilson makes her directorial debut with the film, which features an all-star cast including Shane Jacobson and Natalie Abbott. The movie explores the tradition of debutante balls in rural Australia, portraying them as a rite of passage for...

The Deb is an Australian musical comedy film about a big-hearted country girl whose dream night at an annual debutante ball doesn't go according to plan. Rebel Wilson makes her directorial debut with the film, which features an all-star cast including Shane Jacobson and Natalie Abbott. The movie explores the tradition of debutante balls in rural Australia, portraying them as a rite of passage for...

Diesel theft from trucks has surged across Australia as fuel prices rise, with thieves siphoning fuel from vehicles even while drivers sleep inside. Sydney operator Hannah's Haulage has lost nearly $10,000 worth of diesel in just one month, with thieves using electric pumps and tanks to steal fuel from parked trucks. Police report increasing incidents at highways and construction sites, but enforc...

Queensland Premier David Crisafolli announces the opening of Australia's first oil field in 50 years at Taroom Trough, approximately five hours west of Brisbane. The project aims to strengthen the country's fuel security by enabling domestic oil production and refining, with current operations producing a couple of hundred barrels per day. The Premier is seeking federal government support to accel...

Donald Trump has issued a deadline for Iran to make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning he is prepared to conduct massive strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, power plants, desalination facilities and critical infrastructure including bridges. The president stated 'a whole civilization will die tonight,' though former Navy SEAL Mike Cirelli suggests this is hyperbolic messaging an...

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is urging the Federal Government to support development of the Torom Trough oil field, located five hours west of Brisbane. The field has been known since the 1960s but has been considered commercially difficult to exploit. Coalition MPs argue that regulatory burdens and political resistance have made Australian resource extraction too expensive, leaving the cou...

US President Donald Trump has issued an extraordinary threat against Iran, declaring that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" as his deadline for a deal approaches. Australian government ministers Amanda Rishworth and Bridget McKenzie respond by urging protection of civilian life and infrastructure under international humanitarian law, whilst acknowledging the United States as Australia's clos...

Rising oil prices above $140 per barrel are driving significant changes in Australian car buying patterns, with battery electric vehicle sales jumping 42% in March to nearly 16,000 units. EVs now represent approximately 15% of new car sales, double the figure from a year ago, while insurance quotes and online searches for electric and hybrid vehicles have surged by 40-80% as consumers seek to redu...

Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran with a deadline of hours remaining, threatening that 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran does not open the Strait and cease retaliatory actions against the US, Israel and Gulf Arab nations. Retired US Air Force Lieutenant General Richard Newton discusses the military strategy, suggesting focus on Iranian military and infrastructure targets r...

The AFL's Gather Round event is taking place in South Australia, with matches being held in the Barossa Valley including North Melbourne versus Brisbane and GWS Giants against Richmond. A free hop-on hop-off shuttle service is available for supporters to explore the region during the weekend's games. Footy fans from around the country are arriving in Adelaide and regional areas to participate in t...

Savannah Guthrie returned to the U.S. Today show after a two-month absence following her 84-year-old mother's disappearance. The emotional comeback saw Guthrie thanking viewers for their support while maintaining professional composure during the broadcast, with no suspects or proof of life in her mother's case. Entertainment reporter Brian Balthazar discusses how the show handled her return and p...

The Artemis 2 crew has broken the Apollo 13 distance record, travelling more than 407,000 kilometres from Earth, marking the first human journey around the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. The mission includes the first female astronaut to travel around the moon and aims to establish regular lunar missions as part of long-term space operations. The lunar programme is designed to use the moon as an op...

Donald Trump has publicly criticised Australia for not providing support during the Iran conflict, singling out the country alongside South Korea and NATO members during a global news conference. The comments come as Trump's deadline for Iran to negotiate approaches, with Australia maintaining it will not deploy troops or take offensive action, only defensive measures to protect Australian citizen...

The New South Wales government is introducing free nasal spray flu vaccines for children aged two to four years old, following 24,000 influenza cases in children across the state last year—a 40 per cent increase compared to 2024. The needle-free vaccine aims to increase vaccination rates from the current 25 per cent to a target of 40 per cent among under-fives, addressing vaccination fatigue and r...

Donald Trump criticised Australia at a White House press conference, claiming the country hasn't helped the United States. The remarks sparked debate about Australia's alliance with America, Trump's diplomatic approach, and the ongoing tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz closure affecting Australia's fuel supply. Commentators discussed whether Prime Minister Albanese should directly confront...

Outdoor organisations report a 30% surge in school camp and excursion cancellations due to fuel supply concerns, with schools worried students and staff could become stranded. The cancellations affect children who already missed camps during COVID-19 lockdowns. Calls are being made for exemptions and financial assistance for camps and bus companies to enable these educational activities to proceed...

Australia faces potential fuel rationing as early as the end of May, with the Energy Minister declining to guarantee supply beyond that point amid ongoing conflict involving Iran. The government has not announced specific rationing plans, though experts suggest prioritising essential industries like farming, delivery services, tradies and small businesses would be critical. Other countries have al...

Australian housing affordability continues to decline with the national median home price reaching $930,000, representing a nearly 10% increase year-on-year. Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth median values now exceed one million dollars. New research reveals more than half of Australians support generational living arrangements to pool resources, with support strongest among those in their 20s and 30s,...

US President Donald Trump has issued a deadline of 10am tomorrow morning for Iran to agree to a ceasefire deal, threatening to obliterate the entire country in one night if they refuse. Trump has also criticised Australia, South Korea and other allies for not supporting the US in the Iran conflict. Key demands from the United States include preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons and ensur...

Pound fit is a full-body workout that combines drumming with fitness, using weighted drumsticks to hit to the beat of music. Weather presenter Sam Mack takes on a live challenge to try this new fitness format during the morning show, joining instructor Justine and her crew in Sydney. The workout blends rhythm and exercise, targeting those who enjoy music-based fitness routines. See omnystudio.com/...