Sydney-born lawyer Lisa Segalov is sheltering with her four children in a reinforced safe room in Israel as missile attacks from Hezbollah intensify across the region. More than 100,000 Australians are currently in the Middle East conflict zone as President Trump warns of escalating action against Iran and Israel considers a ground invasion of Lebanon. Emergency regulations have closed schools and non-essential services, with residents ordered to stay near safe rooms as the conflict enters what ...
Mar 02, 2026•5 min
Jackie O has reportedly sought legal advice and may not return to the Kyle and Jackie O radio show following an on-air incident where Kyle gave her a public dressing down. The situation threatens the radio network's $200 million investment in the duo's 10-year contract, with sources suggesting Jackie O wants to take a stand against workplace treatment. The show has already experienced declining ratings in Melbourne and Sydney, with Ben Fordham winning seven out of eight surveys in Sydney last ye...
Mar 02, 2026•3 min
Mount Isa has recorded its wettest February since records began in 1926, with more than 319 millimetres of rainfall causing flash flooding and road closures. The Queensland town is now bracing for two additional cyclones while serving as a crucial supply hub for surrounding areas like Burke, Carpentaria and Boulia, which have been cut off since Christmas. Emergency services are coordinating relief efforts and transport of supplies by plane and barge to isolated communities. See omnystudio.com/li...
Mar 02, 2026•2 min
More than 115,000 Australians remain stranded in the Middle East amid ongoing regional conflict. Aviation experts advise travellers not to cancel flights themselves, as airlines are providing dispensation and refund eligibility depends on ticket types. Travel insurance policies typically exclude war risk coverage, and policies may be voided if travellers departed despite do-not-travel advisories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Mar 02, 2026•2 min
Iranian missiles are striking multiple countries across the Middle East, including a British airbase in Cyprus, while Israel conducts counter-strikes against Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. Donald Trump's administration is targeting Iran's air defence systems, ballistic missile capabilities and leadership, with 48 key figures reportedly eliminated. The Trump administration faces uncertainty about achieving a stable political outcome, with scenarios ranging from new Iranian leadership seekin...
Mar 02, 2026•3 min
Australian mosques in Sydney are holding three-day mourning services for Iran's Supreme Leader, who was killed in joint US and Israeli airstrikes. NSW Premier Chris Minns has condemned the services as atrocious, calling the Ayatollah evil by any objective measure. The debate centres on religious freedom versus concerns about extremism, with differing views on whether mourning a controversial spiritual leader should be permitted and how various world leaders' actions compare. See omnystudio.com/l...
Mar 02, 2026•7 min
Australian mosques in Sydney are holding three-day mourning services for Iran's Supreme Leader, who was killed in joint US and Israeli airstrikes. NSW Premier Chris Minns has condemned the services as atrocious, calling the Ayatollah evil by any objective measure. The debate centres on religious freedom versus concerns about extremism, with differing views on whether mourning a controversial spiritual leader should be permitted and how various world leaders' actions compare. See omnystudio.com/l...
Mar 02, 2026•7 min
The Australian share market responded to escalating Middle East conflict with significant sector movements. Oil prices spiked initially by 13% before settling around 6% higher at $70 USD per barrel, boosting local energy stocks by 5%. Defence and safety assets rose, with gold reaching $5,300 USD per ounce and DroneShield up 10%, while travel stocks including Webjet, Flight Centre and Qantas fell approximately 5% due to airspace closures and route disruptions. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Mar 02, 2026•1 min
More than 100,000 Australians are stranded in Middle Eastern transit hubs after airspace closures across the region grounded flights. Travellers are sleeping on airport floors, running low on money and medication, with no evacuation plan currently in place from the federal government. Australian traveller Trina describes being trapped in Qatar after a layover, facing accommodation chaos, running out of heart medication unavailable in the country, and receiving no information from airlines or gov...
Mar 02, 2026•3 min
The 3rd Doncaster East Scout Group, a 65-year-old organisation with 60 members, provides outdoor leadership programmes for youth focused on resilience and getting children off devices. The group received a $20,000 grant from Westfield Local Heroes to replace old equipment including barbecues, tents and gazebos. Scout leader Daniel, known as Wombat, has served with the group for over a decade and demonstrates pioneering skills including a catapult built by scouts using spars and rope in two and a...
Mar 02, 2026•3 min
Nearly one in three Australian credit cardholders have never reviewed their card's interest rate, fees or features, resulting in an estimated $1.6 billion in extra charges annually. Australians collectively owe $19.6 billion in credit card debt attracting interest charges, costing $3.4 billion per year at an average rate of 18.5%. Switching to cards with rates under 10% and zero annual fees could save individual cardholders with $5,000 debt almost $500 annually, with 11 providers currently offer...
Mar 01, 2026•2 min
Petrol prices in Australia could increase by 6-10% due to Middle East tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, with potential rises of approximately 30 cents per litre if oil increases by $30 per barrel. The price surge may impact inflation, as petroleum products comprise 12% of Australia's CPI basket, with indirect exposure affecting items like synthetic materials and airline tickets. The government's fuel excise of 51 cents per litre could be reduced as a policy response if elevated oil prices...
Mar 01, 2026•2 min
Iranian missile strikes have hit Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports, forcing major airlines including Qantas, Singapore Airlines and Malaysian Airlines to suspend flights and reroute around the region. The airspace closures could last from one to two weeks depending on whether Iran's military regime changes or continues launching missiles at Gulf airports. Airlines are using alternate routes through Afghanistan-Georgia or via Saudi Arabia-Egypt, adding approximately 15 minutes to flight times, while t...
Mar 01, 2026•3 min
The United States and Israel have conducted over 2,000 combat sorties against Iranian targets in the first 24 hours of operations, eliminating the Ayatollah and senior Revolutionary Guard leadership while targeting Iran's retaliatory strike capabilities. Iran's national security adviser is now in line to assume interim leadership as Iranian forces threaten retaliation using their remaining ballistic missile and drone capabilities. The conflict poses threats to approximately 40,000 US personnel i...
Mar 01, 2026•3 min
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong addresses the escalating conflict in the Middle East following retaliatory attacks between Iran and US-Israeli forces. Wong discusses Iran's destabilising influence, the risks of regime change, and Australia's priority to support approximately 115,000 Australians in the region. The government has established a registration portal for citizens in Iran, Israel, Qatar and the UAE, with hopes that commercial flights will resume to facilitate evacuations. See o...
Mar 01, 2026•4 min
The Actor Awards (formerly the SAG Awards) features three Australian nominees: Jacob Elordi for his role in Frankenstein, Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You, and Sarah Snook. The awards ceremony honours both film and television performances, with red carpet coverage capturing arrivals of stars from both industries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 01, 2026•2 min
Donald Trump has confirmed 48 Iranian leaders, including the Ayatollah, have been killed in Operation Epic Fury, and has agreed to talks with Iran's new leadership. The Australian government is warning travellers to avoid the Middle East and urging Australians in the region to leave, while confirming no Australian troops will be deployed to assist the US. The Strait of Hormuz has been shut, threatening global oil supplies and raising concerns about fuel prices and cost of living impacts for Aust...
Mar 01, 2026•7 min
Students at Coldstream Primary School are learning Australian Sign Language (Auslan) as part of their curriculum, with teacher Mrs Cross leading the program. The students demonstrate their skills by signing welcome messages and performing the Australian National Anthem in Auslan, accompanied by their principal Miss Adjimis singing. The school embraces Auslan as a teaching tool that allows students to learn through hands-on, visual, and auditory methods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Mar 01, 2026•3 min
The Iran conflict threatens global oil supplies, with 27% of world oil production coming from the Middle East and 20% distributed through the Strait of Hormuz. Economists predict crude oil prices could reach US$100 per barrel, up 40% from last week, potentially adding 40 cents per litre to Australian petrol prices. The flow-on effects extend beyond fuel costs to transport, manufacturing, and grocery prices, adding inflationary pressure to the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Mar 01, 2026•1 min
Iranian missile strikes have hit civilian targets across major Middle Eastern cities including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Bahrain, with Australians in the region experiencing explosions and taking shelter in their homes. Glenn Bull, an Australian expatriate living in Dubai for nearly a decade, describes hearing massive booms, windows shaking in his apartment, and receiving emergency iPhone alerts as interceptor systems shoot down incoming missiles. The Australian government has warned that repat...
Mar 01, 2026•3 min
Israeli strikes have reportedly killed Iran's supreme leader and several senior Iranian officials, according to Reuters. Iran has responded by launching attacks on civilian targets including Dubai Airport, injuring staff and forcing evacuations. The United States has positioned military assets in the region as questions emerge about regime change and the future of Iran's government structure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Mar 01, 2026•6 min
A simulated news broadcast depicts a fictional scenario where the United States and Israel launch military strikes against Iran, allegedly killing the Supreme Leader and other senior officials in an operation called 'Epic Fury'. The scenario includes retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, including an attack on Dubai International Airport, with Australian government officials responding to the fictional crisis and advising citizens in the region to seek safety. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Feb 28, 2026•9 min
A crocodile was discovered swimming in a pond behind a Bunnings store in Newcastle, prompting police response and expert intervention. Authorities confirmed the sighting after locals reported the unexpected reptile in the suburban location. The crocodile is believed to have been someone's illegal pet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 28, 2026•27 sec
Israeli officials report the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei following a US and Israel joint military operation. The attack has triggered retaliatory strikes from Tehran, with explosions reported across the Middle East including a missile strike in Doha, Qatar. Airspace closures across the Middle East and Gulf states have caused major travel disruptions, with multiple Qatar Airways and Emirates flights cancelled or turned around, leaving Australian travellers stranded at airpor...
Feb 28, 2026•3 min
The United States and Israel have conducted strikes on over 500 targets in Iran following the collapse of nuclear negotiations, with reports emerging that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's body has been found in rubble. US President Donald Trump has called on Iranians to overthrow the regime, whilst Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirms the Australian government stands with the Iranian people against the regime and supports US action to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear wea...
Feb 28, 2026•6 min
Gary Stevenson, a former London trader turned social media economist with over 2.5 million followers, warns that growing wealth inequality is causing falling living standards for ordinary families who increasingly cannot afford homes or basic necessities. He advocates for taxing the ultra-wealthy rather than working people, arguing that billionaires currently pay effectively nothing while workers pay 40-60% tax. Stevenson is touring Australia to urge action before the country experiences the sam...
Feb 28, 2026•5 min
A 20-year-old man, Jason Joseph Michaels, has been arrested in Western Australia and charged with five offences related to an alleged terror plot targeting WA Parliament House, police headquarters and Muslim places of worship. The Bindoon resident was allegedly motivated by white supremacist ideology, with authorities discovering firearms and a manifesto at his home. The arrest follows increased concern about young men becoming radicalised through encrypted messaging platforms like Telegram, wit...
Feb 28, 2026•4 min
Sydney has experienced severe weather with heavy rainfall prompting over 600 emergency calls and 450 SES operations, including swift water rescues. Adelaide is bracing for one of its wettest weekends in more than a decade, with 50 to 100 millimetres of rain forecast over 36 hours, and isolated falls potentially reaching 150 millimetres. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather warnings for South Australia with flash and riverine flooding likely across large parts of the state. See omn...
Feb 28, 2026•2 min
Major shark warnings have been issued across Sydney following heavy rainfall and flash flooding over 48 hours, with experts warning the weather has created ideal conditions for bull shark activity. The warnings come after four separate shark attacks occurred along the coastline in two days last month. Shark experts advise avoiding murky flood-affected waters for up to a week, as bull sharks use their sensors to locate swimmers in conditions where visibility is poor. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Feb 28, 2026•4 min
Chefs Michael and Courtney prepare simple Mardi Gras party dishes including a Thai chicken salad with lime, fish sauce, honey and chilli oil dressing, and a colourful kofta salad with chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled onions and tahini yoghurt. The Slippery Dolphins, Australia's artistic dancing water team, perform ahead of Sydney's Mardi Gras celebrations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 28, 2026•2 min
