New South Wales is experiencing its most dangerous bushfire conditions in years, with catastrophic fire risk declared for the lower central west plains near Forbes, Dubbo and Parkes. Sydney faces extreme fire conditions with temperatures reaching 37 degrees in the west, while strong winds threaten to intensify existing fires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson wore a burka into the Senate chamber while attempting to pass legislation banning face coverings, causing the Senate to suspend for one and a half hours. The stunt drew widespread condemnation from senators across all parties including the Greens, Labour, Coalition and crossbench, who voted to suspend Hanson. This identical protest tactic was previously used by Hanson in 2017. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Reggae legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Cliff has died at the age of 81 following a battle with pneumonia. He was renowned for iconic songs including 'Many Rivers to Cross' and his cover of 'I Can See Clearly Now', which was featured in the film Cool Runnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a 17-year-old was fatally stabbed in the leg at a reserve in Ross Hill, Sydney's northwest. The accused handed himself into police, while authorities continue searching for another alleged attacker who may have information about the incident. The stabbing occurred after school hours, with several students witnessing the attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
A volcano in Ethiopia's northeastern region has erupted for the first time in 12,000 years, sending thick plumes of smoke 14 kilometres into the air. The smoke drifted across the Red Sea towards Yemen, though no injuries have been reported from this rare geological event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Queensland teachers are conducting their second strike of the year, with approximately 50,000 educators walking off the job in a dispute with the state government over wages and conditions. The industrial action has resulted in cancelled exams, camps and end-of-year concerts, though school campuses will remain open for families requiring childcare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Canberra politicians have been warned to shut their blinds and power down their phones during a visit from senior Chinese officials. The chairman of China's National People's Congress is meeting with the Prime Minister following a parliamentary dinner, with politicians allegedly receiving secret emails advising them to avoid Wi-Fi due to heightened hacking fears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated potential progress in peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine following weekend negotiations in Geneva between Ukrainian and U.S. officials. The discussions focused on revising a U.S.-proposed peace plan that Ukraine and European allies previously considered too favourable toward Russia. President Zelensky's negotiators are returning to brief him on the revised proposal, while Trump has set a Thursday deadline for Ukraine to finalise their positio...
A riot erupted at a juvenile detention centre in Perth involving approximately six teenagers who armed themselves with poles and climbed onto the roof. The young offenders hurled bricks at officers below while smashing windows and damaging air conditioning units. The state's Corrective Services Minister condemned the disturbance as unacceptable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Qantas and Virgin Australia have banned the use of portable power banks on all domestic and international flights due to safety concerns following recent onboard fires. Virgin's ban takes effect December 1st, while Qantas implements the restriction from December 15th. The airlines cite the significant fire risk posed by these devices, which contain approximately ten times more energy than mobile phones and can fill aircraft cabins with smoke within seconds when they malfunction. See omnystudio.c...
A major fire broke out at the COP30 climate summit venue in Belém, Brazil, forcing politicians, delegates and journalists to evacuate. Brazilian officials confirmed the fire has been extinguished with no injuries reported, while Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen and other Australian delegates are safe and accounted for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
As more than 8000 Aussies prepare to descend on Bali for Schoolies there's a renewed push to warn travellers about the dangers of drinking abroad. For more, Professor of Nursing Ally Hutton joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An 87-year-old man with dementia was subdued with capsicum spray by police at a Sydney nursing home after he wielded a sharp metal pole and threatened to hurt people. An internal review has been launched into the incident, though the Police Assistant Commissioner described the officer's response as reasonable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
A 24-year-old woman crashed her white sedan into a road profiling machine at speed on Walters Road in Blacktown at around 1am, narrowly missing road workers by metres. The woman's car became wedged underneath the machine but she escaped relatively unscathed, though she refused a blood alcohol test when police arrived at the scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
A 23-year-old woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the brutal murders of Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson in Mexico. The brothers were on holiday in the seaside town of Baja when they were shot dead alongside their American friend. The woman was found guilty of instigating the violent attack by telling her boyfriend she was interested in the tyres on the surfers' truck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Evacuations are underway in Brazil after a fire broke out inside the venue hosting the UN's COP30 climate talks. Videos on social media show people fleeing from the pavilion while emergency crews respond to the scene. All members of the Australian delegation have been accounted for following the incident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
A 29-year-old Queensland man is fighting for life after being struck by a ute in a hit-and-run crash near Logan, south of Brisbane, just after 8pm. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries to his head, chest, pelvis and leg. The driver initially fled the scene but later contacted triple zero, and no charges have been laid yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Qantas and Virgin Australia are implementing new restrictions on portable power banks from December 15th. Passengers will no longer be able to use portable batteries during flights and must rely on in-seat power ports to charge devices. Power banks can still be packed but must be under 100 watts capacity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
He's set to be the next superstar in the AFL after being picked as the number 1 draft pick for 2025. The 18-year-old will be heading to West Coast and comes from a footy family with his two brothers and sister also play at the top level. For more, Willem Duursma joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first storm of the season has arrived far earlier than expected as the Northern Territory braces itself for a Category 2 system to make landfall this weekend. For more, Senior Meteorologist Angus Hines joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria is a step closer to implementing "Jack's Law" after the state's Premier finally met the father of a teenager who was fatally stabbed in Queensland. For more, founder of Jack's Law Brett Beasley joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sunrise is joined by Sunshine Coast Mayor, Rosanna Natoli and Associate Editor for The Australian, Jenna Clarke to discuss the Opposition's push for a new screening for migrants, Donald Trump's controversial comment and a WA shopper's note to a delivery driver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ageism in our healthcare system is putting the lives of our most vulnerable at risk according to a new report this morning by the Australian Human Rights Commission. For more, Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aussies up north are bracing for what's predicted to be a category two cyclone as a tropical low looms off the coast of Darwin. For more, 7NEWS Meteorologist Tony Auden joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria Coalition's first ever female leader is nearly 24 hours in the top job and Jess Wilson already has the state's crime crisis, budget and healthcare in her sights. For more, Jess Wilson joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If anyone in this country dials triple zero they should be able to expect that call will go through and help will arrive. Sadly though, faith in our system has taken another dramatic blow with a person in Sydney losing their life after their phone failed to connect to emergency services. For more, Shadow Communications Minister Melissa McIntosh joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
New laws to combat youth crime in New South Wales are dividing opinion this morning. Under the changes it would be easier for prosecutors to refute the presumption that children aged between 10 and 13 lack the capacity to be held criminally responsible. For more, Criminal Lawyer Jahan Kalantar joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sunrise is joined by Nationals Senate Leader, Bridget McKenzie and 7NEWS Reporter, Nick McCallum to discuss the banks weighing in on migration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The US House of Representatives is right now voting to pass a bill that would release the Epstein files. This comes just days after President Trump reversed his earlier objection to the move. For more, former Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, Mike Nellis joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
She's the only woman in history to gain seven world surfing championships and is an iconic female figure in the world of sports. Layne Beachley has made it her life mission to inspire and advocate for the next generation of athletes. And last night she was recognised for all her achievements. For more, Layne Beachley joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
