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A Melbourne artist, battling mental illness and homelessness, is now devoted to brightening the lives of others with similar struggles. Shian Law says his life was turned around by the joy of painting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parts of Sydney have woken to sub-zero temperatures, while those in southern NSW were greeted with a blanket of snow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has received Australia’s most prestigious civilian award in the King’s Birthday Honours, prompting swift backlash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria's drought-stricken farmers are welcoming the gift of rain over this long weekend. Even for the areas where very little fell, it was a precious drop to signal hope for their parched land and livestock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A former detective is urging police to step up efforts to solve a 50-year-old cold case of a missing boy. New information is still being gathered, as Terry Floyd's family keeps digging for answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australians suffering rare cancers are being forced into drastic measures to afford their own live-saving care. One young teacher has had to sell her own home and says she's a forgotten patient. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria's paramedics are adding even more critical skills to their arsenal. In means in many cases, patients in regional areas will avoid being transported to hospital when faced with a health crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The site of the former Balmain leagues club was a disaster for years but now it will be completely transformed and 7NEWS had an exclusive look at the apartments opening in 2028. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Safework NSW is carrying out dozens of surprise inspections every day and while there has already been an improvement with on-site safety, officials admit more can still be done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A mammoth police operation is in place to keep everyone safe, with more than three million expected to attend the Vivid festival during its three week run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have an exclusive look at plans to slash Sydney gridlock and ease overflowing car parks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It follows the release of damning data, shaming some Sydney councils which are now pinging drivers, up to $300. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As a part of Sydney Sick Kids Day, we were lucky enough to meet some very brave youngsters. The incredible fundraiser helps fund vital treatment, research and care for Sydney's Children's hospitals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aussies scramble to safety as tourist boat capsizes in Bali. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A medicine originally developed for diabetes and widely used for weight loss can now be prescribed to treat sleep apnoea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fast food giant Hungry Jack's is trialling a new AI serviced drive thru sparking concerns that jobs for young workers could be wiped out. Australian businesses are being urged to embrace the change or risk falling behind the rest of the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria's new tobacco licensing scheme will have just 14 officers to patrol the entire state. That is the same number as Tasmania and critics say it has Buckley’s chance of ending the tobacco war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Queenslanders recovering from a stroke could find their balance and maybe even their freedom by using virtual reality. Researchers at UQ are trialling physiotherapy games like table tennis to make repetitive exercises fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parents worried about their child's social media use are getting some much-needed help. Social media giant TikTok is now allowing mums and dads to completely block their kid from seeing certain content with the platform even helping enforce a 10pm bedtime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sydney police are using facial recognition technology to lead them straight to criminals’ front doors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The minimum wage is going up by 3.5%, taking full-time pay to nearly $950 a week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Owning an electric vehicle can come with a shock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs have netted millions of dollars from Aussie victims, as regulators move to stop it with a raft of new rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A man has been charged with murder, accused of stabbing another man to death during a botched drug deal at Croydon Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New data has revealed the shocking toll Tourette's Syndrome is taking on children across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local businesses have slammed a controversial new bin tax introduced by the Melbourne City Council. It could see traders paying thousands more for rubbish removal each year, when many are already struggling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scientists have proven microbes in the gut can help keep your heart healthy, finding a healthy gut can reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With fans constantly on the hunt for injury updates, one Melbourne footy team is taking "secret scans" to the next level. Carlton is opening its own cutting edge scanning facility which could set the new standard for other clubs to follow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vivid is lighting up Sydney once again with people calling to expand the festival even further to include Parramatta, Liverpool and Campbelltown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Frequent flyers have a new way of getting to the United States using points with Hawaiian Airlines and Qantas teaming up. The U.S. carrier has effectively jumped ship from Virgin which is announcing an Australian first for on-board service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
