UK police have arrested four men, including one Iranian and three dual nationals, on suspicion of conducting espionage operations for Iran. The suspects allegedly conducted in-person surveillance of synagogues in London as part of what authorities believe may be an extension of Iranian intelligence operations beyond the Middle East. Counter-terrorism investigators are examining whether the surveillance activity is connected to a potential terror plot targeting Jewish locations. See omnystudio.co...
Mar 07, 2026•28 sec
Sam Weidenhofer, an 18-year-old social media influencer with over 15 million followers, travels the world performing acts of kindness for strangers in need. His latest effort raised $190,000 for Gold Coast mother Holly, who was diagnosed with stage four cancer six weeks ago, enabling her to access treatment in Germany that will extend her life from eight to sixteen years. Sam has partnered with registered charity Humankind to find Australia's kindest person, offering a $50,000 prize split betwee...
Mar 06, 2026•8 min
Better Homes and Gardens, Australia's iconic home improvement and lifestyle programme, expands from one to two episodes per week after 32 years on air. Presenters Charlie Albone and Juliet Love, who are married in real life, discuss working together on the show and share their approach to managing DIY projects as a couple. The programme continues to provide DIY tricks, garden hacks and design trends for Australian families across multiple generations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Mar 06, 2026•5 min
Anxiety therapist Anna Ferguson explains science-backed techniques to manage overwhelming feelings during distressing global events. Methods include physical movement like shaking hands or brisk walking to channel anxious energy, limiting news consumption to avoid doom scrolling, and using the physiological sigh breathing technique—two inhales through the nose followed by one long exhale—to quickly downregulate the nervous system. Ferguson's book '21 Days to a Less Anxious You' offers an individ...
Mar 06, 2026•4 min
Petrol prices in Australia are rising due to disruptions in the Middle East, with 20% of global oil and gas supplies travelling through the Strait of Hormuz under pressure. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating opportunistic pricing by retailers, as prices have increased within four days instead of the typical 14-day lag. Grocery prices are expected to follow, particularly for refrigerated items like berries, leafy greens and seafood, with 5-10% of shelf prices attr...
Mar 06, 2026•4 min
A fictional news broadcast reports on an escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, with 12 countries now under attack from Iranian forces. US President Donald Trump is demanding Iran's unconditional surrender as strikes intensify in Tehran and Beirut, whilst Australia evacuates citizens from Dubai with over 1,300 Australians already returned home. The conflict includes reports of a US submarine strike off Sri Lanka and allegations of Russian intelligence assistance to Iran....
Mar 06, 2026•6 min
The Brisbane Broncos suffered a poor start to the NRL season, struggling with errors and failing to recover from their World Club Challenge loss to Hull KR. The Penrith Panthers demonstrated first-class form, with all their stars playing in pre-season trials as part of a strategic reset after missing the grand final for the first time in five years. The Broncos' performance raised questions about their form and the impact of losing Payne Haas for next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Mar 06, 2026•55 sec
Celebrity chef Curtis Stone surprises a supermarket shopper named Vicky and brings her into the studio to cook a Mediterranean-style chicken piccata dish in under four minutes. The quick recipe features thinly sliced chicken scallopini, capers, prosciutto, green beans, olives, tomatoes and a balsamic-mustard dressing, demonstrating how simple ingredients can create restaurant-quality meals. Vicky, who was out for a morning run before shopping at Coles, receives a $500 gift card and the recipe wi...
Mar 05, 2026•6 min
Celebrity chef Curtis Stone surprises a supermarket shopper named Vicky and brings her into the studio to cook a Mediterranean-style chicken piccata dish in under four minutes. The quick recipe features thinly sliced chicken scallopini, capers, prosciutto, green beans, olives, tomatoes and a balsamic-mustard dressing, demonstrating how simple ingredients can create restaurant-quality meals. Vicky, who was out for a morning run before shopping at Coles, receives a $500 gift card and the recipe wi...
Mar 05, 2026•6 min
Celebrity chef Curtis Stone surprises a supermarket shopper named Vicky and brings her into the studio to cook a Mediterranean-style chicken piccata dish in under four minutes. The quick recipe features thinly sliced chicken scallopini, capers, prosciutto, green beans, olives, tomatoes and a balsamic-mustard dressing, demonstrating how simple ingredients can create restaurant-quality meals. Vicky, who was out for a morning run before shopping at Coles, receives a $500 gift card and the recipe wi...
Mar 05, 2026•6 min
Celebrity chef Curtis Stone surprises a supermarket shopper named Vicky and brings her into the studio to cook a Mediterranean-style chicken piccata dish in under four minutes. The quick recipe features thinly sliced chicken scallopini, capers, prosciutto, green beans, olives, tomatoes and a balsamic-mustard dressing, demonstrating how simple ingredients can create restaurant-quality meals. Vicky, who was out for a morning run before shopping at Coles, receives a $500 gift card and the recipe wi...
Mar 05, 2026•6 min
David Walters, known as Dougie, celebrates his 40th birthday as a 25-year veteran member of the Sunrise breakfast television team. The long-serving control room staff member wakes at 11pm daily to work on the show, provides the voice for the program's introduction, and writes the humorous puns featured in scripts. His colleagues surprise him with a birthday cake on air, recognising him as one of the original team members and a beloved presence in the Sunrise family. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Mar 05, 2026•2 min
David Walters, known as Dougie, celebrates his 40th birthday as a 25-year veteran member of the Sunrise breakfast television team. The long-serving control room staff member wakes at 11pm daily to work on the show, provides the voice for the program's introduction, and writes the humorous puns featured in scripts. His colleagues surprise him with a birthday cake on air, recognising him as one of the original team members and a beloved presence in the Sunrise family. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Mar 05, 2026•2 min
David Walters, known as Dougie, celebrates his 40th birthday as a 25-year veteran member of the Sunrise breakfast television team. The long-serving control room staff member wakes at 11pm daily to work on the show, provides the voice for the program's introduction, and writes the humorous puns featured in scripts. His colleagues surprise him with a birthday cake on air, recognising him as one of the original team members and a beloved presence in the Sunrise family. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Mar 05, 2026•2 min
David Walters, known as Dougie, celebrates his 40th birthday as a 25-year veteran member of the Sunrise breakfast television team. The long-serving control room staff member wakes at 11pm daily to work on the show, provides the voice for the program's introduction, and writes the humorous puns featured in scripts. His colleagues surprise him with a birthday cake on air, recognising him as one of the original team members and a beloved presence in the Sunrise family. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Mar 05, 2026•2 min
David Walters, known as Dougie, celebrates his 40th birthday as a 25-year veteran member of the Sunrise breakfast television team. The long-serving control room staff member wakes at 11pm daily to work on the show, provides the voice for the program's introduction, and writes the humorous puns featured in scripts. His colleagues surprise him with a birthday cake on air, recognising him as one of the original team members and a beloved presence in the Sunrise family. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Mar 05, 2026•2 min
David Walters, known as Dougie, celebrates his 40th birthday as a 25-year veteran member of the Sunrise breakfast television team. The long-serving control room staff member wakes at 11pm daily to work on the show, provides the voice for the program's introduction, and writes the humorous puns featured in scripts. His colleagues surprise him with a birthday cake on air, recognising him as one of the original team members and a beloved presence in the Sunrise family. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Mar 05, 2026•2 min
David Walters, known as Dougie, celebrates his 40th birthday as a 25-year veteran member of the Sunrise breakfast television team. The long-serving control room staff member wakes at 11pm daily to work on the show, provides the voice for the program's introduction, and writes the humorous puns featured in scripts. His colleagues surprise him with a birthday cake on air, recognising him as one of the original team members and a beloved presence in the Sunrise family. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Mar 05, 2026•2 min
David Walters, known as Dougie, celebrates his 40th birthday as a 25-year veteran member of the Sunrise breakfast television team. The long-serving control room staff member wakes at 11pm daily to work on the show, provides the voice for the program's introduction, and writes the humorous puns featured in scripts. His colleagues surprise him with a birthday cake on air, recognising him as one of the original team members and a beloved presence in the Sunrise family. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Mar 05, 2026•2 min
Australian surfing champion Steph Gilmore, an eight-time world title holder, has been honoured by Barbie with a custom doll created in her likeness for International Women's Day. The collectible doll features Gilmore's signature golden hair, her Rip Curl wetsuit, and a detailed surfboard complete with fins and leg rope. Gilmore joins an exclusive lineup of women athletes, astronauts and entrepreneurs selected by Barbie for this special recognition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Mar 05, 2026•3 min
David Walters, known as Dougie, celebrates his 40th birthday as a 25-year veteran member of the Sunrise breakfast television team. The long-serving control room staff member wakes at 11pm daily to work on the show, provides the voice for the program's introduction, and writes the humorous puns featured in scripts. His colleagues surprise him with a birthday cake on air, recognising him as one of the original team members and a beloved presence in the Sunrise family. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Mar 05, 2026•2 min
Australian surfing champion Steph Gilmore, an eight-time world title holder, has been honoured by Barbie with a custom doll created in her likeness for International Women's Day. The collectible doll features Gilmore's signature golden hair, her Rip Curl wetsuit, and a detailed surfboard complete with fins and leg rope. Gilmore joins an exclusive lineup of women athletes, astronauts and entrepreneurs selected by Barbie for this special recognition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Mar 05, 2026•3 min
The Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne draws massive crowds as gates open for practice day. Thousands of dedicated Formula 1 fans, some arriving as early as midnight and 3:30am, rush through the gates to reach Melbourne Walk where drivers including Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, and Lewis Hamilton make their appearances. Record-breaking attendance is expected with over 100,000 people present, potentially reaching 500,000 across the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Mar 05, 2026•3 min
The Super Hot Chilli and Barbecue Festival brings together 35 chilli artisans in Sydney for Australia's largest gathering of extreme heat enthusiasts. The festival features chilli challenges including flaming wings, spicy jerky, and the notorious pod challenge, with peppers ranging from habaneros to the deadly Carolina Reaper. Competitors can win cash prizes for tasting the most products, with recent pod challenge winners including young women who have outperformed their male counterparts. See o...
Mar 05, 2026•5 min
Nothing, a technology brand, has launched a budget smartphone in London featuring a transparent design, customisable glowing lights, and muted interface colours aimed at reducing screen time. The device starts at $649, positioning it in the mid-tier market with a focus on distinctive aesthetics and user wellbeing features. The phone includes customisable LED notifications on the back panel that allow users to identify calls and alerts without checking the screen. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Mar 05, 2026•3 min
British pop star Lily Allen is embarking on her biggest Australian tour in October and early November 2024, performing shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth. The tour follows the massive global success of her album 'Shook', commonly known as the Divorce album, which has garnered over 275 million streams and chronicles her split from Stranger Things actor David Harbour. Allen, who has been sober for nearly seven years, describes the tour as a more intimate and theatrical experience, marking her...
Mar 05, 2026•4 min
British pop star Lily Allen is embarking on her biggest Australian tour in October and early November 2024, performing shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth. The tour follows the massive global success of her album 'Shook', commonly known as the Divorce album, which has garnered over 275 million streams and chronicles her split from Stranger Things actor David Harbour. Allen, who has been sober for nearly seven years, describes the tour as a more intimate and theatrical experience, marking her...
Mar 05, 2026•4 min
Capital city mayors are warning that AI data centres could drive up household electricity bills due to limited power grid capacity, with single facilities consuming energy equivalent to over 100,000 homes. New data shows increasing numbers of parents enrolling children in private schools despite cost-of-living pressures, with grandparents reportedly funding up to three-quarters of fees in many cases. United Airlines has introduced mandatory headphone rules for passengers watching videos or liste...
Mar 05, 2026•7 min
Private school enrolments in Queensland have reached an all-time high, with independent schools now educating 18% of students, representing a 4.6% increase in just 12 months. Teachers attribute the trend to parents valuing educational choice, opportunity, and religious factors, while recent teacher strikes at state schools may have also influenced decisions. The education minister has announced initiatives including anti-bullying programmes and efforts to improve NAPLAN results in response to co...
Mar 05, 2026•1 min
Britney Spears was arrested in Southern California and taken into custody according to Ventura County jail records, with her car being towed. The 44-year-old pop star has since been released and a court date has been set for May. Her representative released a statement calling it an unfortunate and inexcusable incident, stating she will comply with the law and seek necessary help and support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 05, 2026•1 min
