The Actor Awards (formerly The Sags) nominations have been announced, with 'One Battle After Another' starring Leonardo DiCaprio leading with seven nominations. Australian actors Rose Byrne and Brisbane's Jacob Elordi have received major nominations for their performances in 'If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You' and 'Frankenstein' respectively. The ceremony serves as a key indicator for upcoming Oscar nominations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Jan 07, 2026•42 sec
Sydney weekly rents have increased by more than $40 in the past year, rising approximately 5% to above $2,000 per week in parts of the eastern suburbs and North Sydney. The cheapest rental suburbs include Karamah, Tarmor, Katoomba, Cabramatta, Canley Vale and Lamia, while the most vacant rentals are found in Currajong Heights, Menangle Park, Bidwell, Barangaroo, North St Mary's, Mount Karengai, East Gardens and Zetland. Property experts predict no relief in 2025, with supply being chronically ou...
Jan 07, 2026•2 min
Brigitte Bardot, the world-renowned screen icon and singer, has died from cancer at age 91 at her home in southern France on December 28th. Thousands of fans lined the streets of France to farewell the Hollywood legend, who was laid to rest in a sustainable wicker coffin covered with yellow and orange gerbera flowers. Her funeral was attended by her husband, son and loved ones in a simple ceremony as she had requested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/liste...
Jan 07, 2026•27 sec
A Dreamliner flight from Adelaide to San Francisco was forced to make an unscheduled stopover in Honolulu, Hawaii, for refuelling after requiring extra fuel due to extreme heat conditions during takeoff. Adelaide experienced temperatures of 43 degrees Celsius, a six-year high, with Port Augusta forecast to reach 47 degrees. South Australian authorities have declared a total fire ban in the mid-north with concerns about dry lightning and dangerous fire conditions expected. See omnystudio.com/list...
Jan 07, 2026•2 min
Australia's headline inflation has dropped from 3.8% to 3.4% in November, with underlying inflation falling to 3.2%. The decline has reduced expectations of a February interest rate hike, though inflation remains above the Reserve Bank's target. The RBA is scheduled to meet on 18 February, with interest rates expected to remain unchanged. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 07, 2026•29 sec
Brigitte Bardot, the world-renowned screen icon and singer, has died from cancer at age 91 at her home in southern France on December 28th. Thousands of fans lined the streets of France to farewell the Hollywood legend, who was laid to rest in a sustainable wicker coffin covered with yellow and orange gerbera flowers. Her funeral was attended by her husband, son and loved ones in a simple ceremony as she had requested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/liste...
Jan 07, 2026•27 sec
President Donald Trump's administration has announced regime change in Venezuela and expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, prompting warnings from Danish officials that such moves could signal the end of NATO. The White House is framing these actions through the lens of the Monroe Doctrine, citing national security concerns and preventing Chinese influence in strategically important regions. Former CIA agent Mike Baker suggests that while an invasion of Greenland is unlikely, these developm...
Jan 07, 2026•4 min
CES 2025 in Las Vegas showcases robotics as the dominant technology trend, with LG's Cloyd prototype demonstrating laundry folding and cooking capabilities, and Roborock's Saros vacuum featuring stair-climbing technology. Display technology advances include ultra-thin wallpaper TVs from LG and Hisense's XR10 projector with liquid cooling and 300-inch projection capability. Retail assistant robots like Harley are already operational in China, indicating a shift towards practical consumer robotics...
Jan 07, 2026•4 min
Olympic swimming champion Liesel Jones, Australia's first female swimmer to compete at four Olympic Games, has lost 25 kilograms through medically-assisted weight loss. The nine-time Olympic medalist discusses her decision to use medical weight loss support through Juniper, addressing the stigma around such treatments and revealing she struggled with PCOS, high liver enzymes and subclinical hypothyroidism. Jones emphasises the importance of combining medical assistance with nutritional education...
Jan 06, 2026•5 min
Seven men have been charged over an alleged $8 million international car theft operation in Brisbane that targeted Toyota vehicles. The syndicate allegedly stole approximately 60 Toyota Land Cruisers, Prados and RAV4s over six weeks using a hacking device that drills into vehicles to disable security systems. Police allege the stolen cars were shipped to the United Arab Emirates hidden in shipping containers, with the men facing almost 400 charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Jan 06, 2026•1 min
Ahmed Al Ahmed, the 43-year-old father of two who tackled and disarmed one of the gunmen during the Bondi terror attack that killed 15 people, has departed Australia for the United States to receive further medical treatment. He was shot during the confrontation and posted from Los Angeles airport thanking supporters and requesting prayers, appearing in good spirits with cabin crew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 06, 2026•27 sec
A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being stabbed during a violent brawl at a house party in Shalvey, Sydney's west. The incident occurred shortly after 10pm when approximately 40 people were involved in a fight on a driveway. Police riot squad and dog unit were deployed to control the crowd, and investigations are ongoing with no arrests made. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 06, 2026•25 sec
Seven men have been charged over an alleged $8 million international car theft operation in Brisbane that targeted Toyota vehicles. The syndicate allegedly stole approximately 60 Toyota Land Cruisers, Prados and RAV4s over six weeks using a hacking device that drills into vehicles to disable security systems. Police allege the stolen cars were shipped to the United Arab Emirates hidden in shipping containers, with the men facing almost 400 charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Jan 06, 2026•1 min
Australia faces extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees across Victoria and South Australia, bringing the most dangerous fire conditions since the 2019 Black Summer bushfires. Simultaneously, a tropical low in the Coral Sea has a 35% chance of developing into a cyclone, threatening far north Queensland which has already received over a metre of rain. The flooding has killed more than 16,000 head of livestock, prompting a $38 million federal and state government rescue p...
Jan 06, 2026•4 min
CES, the world's largest consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, showcases emerging technology including Samsung's Galaxy Z Trifold smartphone with the biggest screen ever on a mobile device, the Freestyle Plus AI-powered projector with auto-focus and obstacle detection, and LEGO's smart bricks that react to children's play without screens. The exhibition features design-focused speakers, concept devices like a vinyl record player with a touchscreen display, and a heavy emphasis on robotics and ...
Jan 05, 2026•3 min
A 243-kilogram bluefin tuna sold for a record $4.8 million at a Tokyo fish market. Kyoshi Kimura, operator of a popular sushi chain known as the 'tuna king', purchased the fish at the new year's auction, where the year's first tuna is believed to bring good luck. The multi-million dollar fish was sliced up and served to customers at his restaurants shortly after the auction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 05, 2026•44 sec
Australian actors Jacob Elordi and Sarah Snook won at the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards in Los Angeles. Brisbane-born Elordi, 28, received Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Frankenstein, marking his first major acting award. Snook won Best Actress in a Limited Series for her role in All Her Fault. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 05, 2026•58 sec
Donald Trump has warned multiple countries including Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Iran and Greenland could face US military intervention similar to Venezuela. The United Nations has condemned the Venezuelan operation as a breach of international law, while questions arise about the UN's power to constrain Trump's actions. Additional topics include a proposed compulsory third-party insurance scheme for e-bike owners in New South Wales following approximately 40 national deaths, and a viral incident wh...
Jan 05, 2026•7 min
Cake Picnic is launching in Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens in March, following successful events in the United States. The social gathering requires attendees to bring their own cake for entry, operating as a baker's version of a clothes swap where participants share and eat different cakes together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 05, 2026•45 sec
A resurfaced clip of Larry David sparks debate about how long it's socially acceptable to wish someone a Happy New Year. David argues three days is the maximum, while others suggest the first week or even the entire month of January is appropriate, particularly when seeing someone for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 04, 2026•51 sec
Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's former president, is in custody at a New York detention centre following a CIA-led military operation that extracted him from Venezuela in the dead of night. The Trump administration has announced it will run Venezuela until a stable government is installed, whilst China and Russia have condemned the intervention and demanded Maduro's immediate release. The operation involved months of intelligence gathering, including a double agent within Maduro's inner circle, and ...
Jan 04, 2026•7 min
New childcare reforms guarantee all eligible Australian families three days of subsidised childcare per week, removing activity requirements for the first 72 hours of fortnightly care. Households earning up to a combined $530,000 can now access the subsidy without meeting work or study requirements for these initial three days, with activity tests only applying to additional days of care. The changes aim to help parents return to the workforce while providing children access to regulated early c...
Jan 04, 2026•2 min
Robert Irwin has grown a moustache during the 2026 holiday period, embracing his new facial hair look with references to Top Gun and Magnum P.I. His mother Terri Irwin is not enthusiastic about the new moustache, which features a hint of ginger colouring reminiscent of Tom Selleck's iconic look. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 04, 2026•1 min
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured in an extraordinary CIA-led operation and transported to New York. The mission involved Delta Force and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, supported by recruited assets within the Maduro government and a cyber attack that plunged Caracas into darkness at 2:01am local time. Former CIA agent Mike Baker explains the extensive planning, intelligence gathering, and rehearsals required for such high-risk operations, drawing parallels to the...
Jan 04, 2026•5 min
iFLY features Australia's largest wind tunnel where instructors and competitors practice indoor skydiving. Competitor Donnie demonstrates advanced flying techniques, racing through specific patterns at high speeds as part of competitive wind tunnel flying. Beginners start in the traditional belly-down skydiving position to learn body control and wind navigation before progressing to more complex manoeuvres. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Jan 04, 2026•2 min
Billy Joel performed a two-song set with a cover band in Florida, marking his first stage appearance since revealing his brain disorder diagnosis in February 2023. BTS, the South Korean boy band, has confirmed their return as a full group in 2026 with plans for a new album and tour after a three-year hiatus. Taylor Swift has made history by joining the Beatles as the only acts to achieve the biggest album of the year in two consecutive years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ...
Jan 04, 2026•2 min
Major film studios are releasing highly anticipated sequels throughout 2025, including The Devil Wears Prada 2 with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in April, Marvel's Spider-Man 4 and Avengers Doomsday, Scream 7 in February, and Practical Magic 2 in September. Family franchises return with Toy Story 5 in June, a Super Mario Galaxy film in April, and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping in November. Additional sequels include new instalments of Mortal Kombat and Jumanji releasing throughout th...
Jan 04, 2026•3 min
Australians are increasingly embracing traditional hobbies like crochet, baking and gardening as they seek alternatives to screen time. Google searches for crochet kits have surged 250% over two years, while searches for sourdough starter and gardening gloves have doubled. The trend reflects a growing interest in hands-on, creative activities traditionally associated with older generations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 03, 2026•30 sec
Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale has stepped down from his leadership role following personal issues, including a marriage breakdown with long-term partner Jules. The 32-year-old midfielder made the decision after 12 months of consideration, acknowledging he let his family down and needs to rebuild trust. The club now faces the question of whether Harris Andrews will continue as sole captain or if another player will step into the co-captaincy vacancy. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Jan 03, 2026•1 min
A retired mother from Adelaide has claimed the $20 million Christmas Day Powerball prize after the winning ticket sat unchecked in her purse for weeks. The winner plans to use the funds to support her family and donate to charities close to her heart. Lottery officials confirmed the prize was finally claimed as 2025 drew to a close. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 02, 2026•31 sec
