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A bitter dispute between cash handling giant Armaguard and Australia's major banks threatens the national cash supply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grattan Institute and Independent MP Allegra Spender have proposed increasing the GST from 10% to 15%, which would raise an additional $76 billion in government revenue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire ants have been detected in Sydney suburbs including Strathfield, Greenacre and Belmore, prompting authorities to implement a two-kilometre biosecurity lockdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multiple violent incidents have occurred across Melbourne and Sydney, including a gunfight in Dallas that left a 19-year-old in critical condition, a fatal stabbing in St Albans, and an elderly man charged after allegedly stabbing his wife at a Western Sydney shopping centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three men have been arrested following a violent stabbing incident at a Woolworths supermarket in Mordialloc, Melbourne's southeast. An 18-year-old boy was slashed in the arm with a machete at approximately 6pm and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police investigations into the attack are ongoing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has waived key sanctions against Russia days before they were to take effect and called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to step down, intensifying tensions between the US and Ukraine. Europe is rallying around Zelensky after Trump criticised him for resuming strikes against Russian oil targets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research commissioned by the Herald Sun reveals that a majority of Victorians under 44 are considering leaving the state, with 54 per cent of those aged 18-29 most likely to relocate. The driving factors include Victoria's soaring crime rate, nearly $200 billion in state debt, and lack of work opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has reversed sweeping sanctions against Russia targeting the country's oil and gas revenue streams and major buyers of Russian energy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised the decision as wrong, stating it financially rewards Vladimir Putin. The reversal comes as Trump faces domestic pressure to reduce fuel costs ahead of midterm elections, while US-Ukraine relations...

Tens of thousands of students and trade union activists have staged violent nationwide protests across France over the cost of living, with Paris experiencing particularly intense clashes. More than 160 people have been arrested as protesters engaged in confrontations with police who deployed tear gas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paris is currently engulfed in chaos, with a night of violent protests escalating by the minute. Tens of thousands of students and trade union activists have descended on the city as part of nationwide protests over the cost of living. Donald Trump has taken the stage at a rally in Kentucky following a turbulent 24 hours, during which the US president backtracked on a slate of sanctions against Ru...

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with a series of sexual assaults on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Five women reported attacks along the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail between October 1 and 8, with police documenting 11 separate incidents against girls and women aged 13 to 54. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino has hit out at critics of housing tax changes, accusing them of exaggerating the property downturn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brighton Grammar School students egged homes and cars across the upmarket suburb during Muck-Up Day celebrations on Thursday evening, targeting innocent bayside residents. The school has addressed the matter directly with the students involved, who are apologising and offering to assist residents with the clean-up. The incident has prompted the school to take action regarding the inappropriate Muc...

A new laser scanner is being used in Australian hospitals to check breast tissue during surgery, producing detailed images in 15 minutes instead of five to seven days. The technology allows surgeons to immediately detect any remaining cancer cells and perform additional tissue removal during the same operation. Studies in Europe show the scanner can reduce the need for repeat breast-conserving sur...

A gunman remains at large more than 48 hours after executing Iraqi refugee Ali Albadri inside his Wollert home in a suspected contract killing. New CCTV footage shows the hitman also fired shots at two young men who had approached a stolen car parked outside the victim's property, forcing them to flee. Albadri had links to crime boss Kaz Hamad and Victoria's illicit tobacco trade, with investigato...

A fatal light plane crash near Scone Aerodrome in the Upper Hunter has claimed two lives, including 58-year-old Revel Downing from Western Australia and a 63-year-old man. Flight data reveals the kit-built aircraft climbed to 145 metres before losing speed and altitude, entering an uncontrollable spin and crashing seconds later. The plane had only recently been sold, and Downing was known as an av...

A family in Cobden, including a father and two children, were forced to flee their home after an arsonist set it alight in an act of retribution for assisting police with another investigation. The firebombing occurred eight months ago, with the family reportedly providing information about a shooting of a woman on their street that led to a 26-year-old man's arrest. Police have released CCTV foot...

A 15-year-old golden retriever named Weasel has regained his mobility and strength through Pilates exercises after suddenly losing the ability to walk properly. His owner Jillian Loustaunau, a Pilates instructor in Hawaii, adapted physical therapy movements into Pilates routines using reformer machines, exercise balls, and household items like stairs and couches. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Connor Curran demonstrates two variations of tzatziki from his debut cookbook, featuring a classic recipe learned from his yiayia (grandmother) and a modern beetroot version. The key technique involves draining grated cucumber and yoghurt overnight in coffee filters to achieve a thick, creamy consistency, then mixing with dill, garlic, lemon zest and olive oil. The beetroot variation adds a colour...

Ford Millinery designer Chantelle Ford provides expert tips for wearing hats and headpieces at horse racing events. She advises racegoers to choose larger, bolder headwear than they might initially feel comfortable with, and to practice positioning at home for the best photographs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has addressed questions about being used as a scapegoat during a summit in Brussels, amid escalating tensions with the United States. The rift between the two nations has intensified after Donald Trump criticised Zelenskyy as a disgrace for continuing strikes on Russian oil targets following Trump's deal with Vladimir Putin to secure Russian diesel. See omnyst...

Anthony Albanese's cabinet has only three ministers out of 23 with small business experience, sparking debate about whether politicians need real-world work experience beyond party politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Pay Back a Friend Day prompts discussion about the social etiquette of lending money to friends and settling debts. Created by the Bank of America in 2017, the day puts personal boundaries around friends who avoid paying bills in the spotlight. Opinions range from refusing to tolerate such behaviour, to debating appropriate thresholds for requesting repayment. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was dismissed after just five days in the role, following a difficult first press briefing and revelations about false claims regarding her legal credentials. Suzanne Mostyn and Justin Smith debate whether she was treated harshly or simply lacked the capacity for the demanding role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Everest horse race at Randwick features Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising as the favourite, despite concerns about the horse's performance on heavy tracks. Rain throughout the week in Sydney has created challenging track conditions, though some competitors such as Tempted and Joliestar may benefit from the wet weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.