• Trump Explodes Over Epstein Report: “I’ll Sue His Ass Off”
    Jul 18 2025

    President Donald Trump says he plans to sue Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal over what he calls a “fake” letter tying him to Jeffrey Epstein; Lachlan Young has pleaded guilty to murdering his former girlfriend, Hannah McGuire, eight days into his Supreme Court trial in Ballarat, Victoria; Stephen Colbert has confirmed that The Late Show will end after its upcoming 10th season; A cozy moment at a Coldplay concert has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, and now, two high-profile tech executives are facing the music.

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  • Torres Strait vs The Commonwealth & The Verdict 4 Years In The Making
    Jul 17 2025

    Two Torres Strait Islander elders took the Australian government to court; arguing the Commonwealth has a duty of care to protect their communities from rising seas and cultural loss caused by climate change.

    This week, the Federal Court delivered its long-awaited verdict in a case that could have changed how Australia approaches climate justice forever, but the outcome wasn't exactly what advocates hoped for.

    And in headlines today Some parliamentary colleagues of former Labor leader and ex One Nation MP turned Independent Mark Latham say he would be sacked if he worked anywhere else; Worried parents are looking for alternatives to childcare centres after sexual abuse allegations were levelled against an educator; A surprise jump in the jobless rate could help cement the case for an interest rate cut, delivering welcome relief for homeowners; Aussie actor Margot Robbie has shouted diners in a restaurant in London cocktails made from her own brand of gin

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  • Focus Turns To Senior Pilot In Air India Crash Investigation
    Jul 17 2025

    Two teenagers have been charged with murder after a man was found stabbed to death outside his Sunshine Coast home in Queensland; The investigation into last month’s Air India flight crash is now focusing on the senior pilot; Donald Trump isn't holding back, lashing out at some of his own Republican supporters for raising questions about his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case; Prince Harry has once again retraced his mother's iconic footsteps, this time donning a flak jacket to walk through an active landmine field in Angola; And Taylor Swift has been putting family first lately, reportedly remaining by her dad’s side as he recovers from major heart surgery.

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  • The Trust-Breaking Fashion Trend & The Outback Killer's Final Secret
    Jul 16 2025

    Fashion brands are using AI-generated models to sell their latest looks, but shoppers are feeling tricked when they discover the "person" wearing that dress is actually an algorithm...

    Plus, the infamous outback killer Bradley John Murdoch has died behind bars, taking the biggest secret of his crime with him.

    And in headlines today Accused murderer Lachlan Young claims his ex-girlfriend Hannah McGuire hit her head on the floor and died after one of their arguments became physical; Harry Potter star Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months after she was caught speeding; Actress Lupita Nyong'o has revealed that she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids after "suffering in silence" for more than a decade; There are reports Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson, is about to become a Dad for the first time

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  • Bradley John Murdoch Takes Secret About Peter Falconio's Body To His Grave
    Jul 16 2025

    Bradley John Murdoch, who killed British backpacker Peter Falconio in the outback in 2001, has died; The NSW government has launched a ‘pattern book’ of house designs that could be approved within 10 days; German backpacker Carolina Wilga has opened up about her experience being lost in the Western Australian outback for 12 days; Hard drives containing unreleased music from Beyoncé have been stolen in a car theft.

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  • This Is What Your Body Does When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
    Jul 15 2025

    We're halfway through Dry July; whether you're participating or not, we're taking a closer look at what actually happens to your body when you stop drinking - from day one to a year later.

    Plus, we explore the growing evidence linking alcohol to cancer and why experts say even small amounts increase your risk, despite what we've been told about that daily glass of red wine.

    And in headlines today childcare record-keeping practices are under scrutiny after police identified more facilities linked to an educator accused of sex offences; A workmate of accused murderer Lachlan Young, has told the court that Young planned to drug his ex-girlfriend and crash her in a car so he could scare her out of taking their house; The two men who cut down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree that stood alongside Hadrian’s wall in the UK for almost 200 years, have been sentenced to more than 4 years in jail; Apple TV’s psychological thriller Severance and HBO’s DC Universe drama The Penguin have stacked up the most nominations for television's Emmy Awards

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  • More Childcare Centres Identified as Former Employers of Accused Child Abuser
    Jul 15 2025

    Victorian detectives have identified a further four childcare centres which employed a male worker accused of 70 offences against children; Coalition frontbencher James Patterson says Australia shouldn't legislate a controversial definition of anti-Semitism or impose penalties for breaching it; Australia's central bank wants to remove surcharge fees on both debit and credit cards; Women and children escaping family violence are being "ping-ponged" between services, as support sectors try to manage inadequate resources and critical underfunding; Kanye West's fans chanted for a refund at his concert in the Chinese city of Shanghai after he turned up more than 40 minutes late.

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  • Is Social Media... Over? & Australia's Highest-Paid Jobs
    Jul 14 2025

    Mark Zuckerberg says the era of posting about your everyday life for friends is over - so what does this mean for how we connect and scroll?

    Plus, if you're thinking about a career change, we've got the list of Australia's highest-paid jobs for 2025.

    And in headlines today US President Donald Trump has promised a fresh wave of missiles and other weaponry for the Ukrainian military, giving the Kremlin 50 days to reach a ceasefire or face sanctions; Someone has hacked Sesame Street star Elmo’s Twitter account posting a string of racist and anti-semitic messages; An Australian man has appeared in court in Scotland charged with "malicious mischief" following reports a glass case containing the legendary Scottish Stone of Destiny was broken; Tennis champ Jelena Dokic’s instagram feed has been inundated with congratulations after she hard launched her new relationship online

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    Guest: Dr Brittany Ferdinands, Lecturer in Digital Content Creation at University of Sydney

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    17 mins