Episodes

  • Queensland on alert for first bird flu case

    Queensland on alert for first bird flu case
    Jul 13 2026
    Queensland is on alert for its potentially first case of bird flu after a sick seabird was rescued from Anusa Beach by twin animal rescuers Bridget and Paula Powers. The bird is currently being tested, with results expected within two weeks, and if confirmed would bring Australia's national toll to 14 cases. The Powers sisters are caring for the bird in a makeshift quarantine facility on the Sunshine Coast, taking full precautions to prevent potential spread to other wildlife.

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    7 mins
  • Australia pledges $2 million for Venezuela earthquake relief

    Australia pledges $2 million for Venezuela earthquake relief
    Jul 2 2026
    The Australian federal government has pledged $2 million in support for Venezuela following two deadly earthquakes that killed nearly 2,000 people and left tens of thousands unaccounted for.

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    1 min
  • Prince Harry travels alone as family cancels UK visit

    Prince Harry travels alone as family cancels UK visit
    Jul 5 2026
    Prince Harry is travelling to London alone after Meghan Markle and their children cancelled their visit due to security concerns, following the denial of taxpayer-funded police protection. Sources indicate the family may join Harry at an alternative UK location outside London, though Buckingham Palace has not been informed of any such plans. The Duke of Sussex's request for government-funded security was rejected by the Home Office after losing both a High Court case and subsequent appeal.

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    4 mins
  • China tests nuclear-capable missile near Australia

    China tests nuclear-capable missile near Australia
    Jul 6 2026
    China has conducted a test launch of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean, with Australia receiving only two hours' notice before the test. The launch occurred near Australian waters, just hours after Australia signed a historic defence pact with Fiji. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles expresses deep concern about China's expanding military capabilities and long-range nuclear deployment capacity, describing China's military build-up as the largest conventional military expansion since World War II without adequate strategic explanation to the international community.

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    5 mins
  • Manhattan high-rise faces catastrophic collapse risk

    Manhattan high-rise faces catastrophic collapse risk
    Jul 8 2026
    A former Pfizer Pharmaceuticals headquarters building in midtown Manhattan is experiencing a structural emergency after workers discovered buckled steel beams, columns and cracks on the 21st floor during conversion to residential apartments. The building and approximately 10 surrounding structures, including a hotel and school with 400 children, have been evacuated as multiple floors have begun to sag. Emergency crews are attempting to stabilise the high-rise with steel reinforcements, though officials warn of a potential catastrophic collapse.

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    2 mins
  • Bird flu outbreak spreads to New South Wales

    Bird flu outbreak spreads to New South Wales
    Jul 3 2026
    New South Wales has detected a suspected case of H5N1 bird flu north of Sydney, making it the third Australian state affected after Western Australia and South Australia. The H5N1 strain is significantly more serious than previous varieties, capable of spreading rapidly through wildlife populations and posing major threats to both native animals and the poultry industry.

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    3 mins
  • Queensland Police launch drink spiking crackdown

    Queensland Police launch drink spiking crackdown
    Jul 5 2026
    Queensland Police is launching a detective-led investigation protocol for every drink spiking incident reported in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley entertainment precinct. Hundreds of drink spiking incidents are recorded across Australia annually, but criminal proceedings remain rare as victims are often reluctant to report them. The new crackdown aims to demonstrate police commitment to victims and identify perpetrators targeting people in clubs, pubs and other venues, with experts warning that drinks including water and soft drinks can be spiked, not just alcohol.

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    4 mins
  • Power bills surge despite election promise

    Power bills surge despite election promise
    Jul 4 2026
    Australian households have paid almost $23 billion extra in electricity bills over four years, despite the Prime Minister's 2021 election commitment to reduce power bills by $275 annually. Queensland households have been hardest hit with a 54% increase in median energy bills, followed by New South Wales at 50%, South Australia at 40%, and Victoria at 26%. The Energy Minister attributes high prices to coal power breakdowns while pointing to government initiatives for solar, batteries and electric vehicles, with potential relief expected from regulator benchmark price drops.

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    2 mins