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Arrests Made Over Alleged Cannabis Food Delivery App Syndicate
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Commercial operators may be barred from future involvement in a state's acute hospitals, following a toddler's death at a privately run facility; Empl...
Inside The US Group Chat Security Breach & Introducing Gen Beta
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever added the wrong person to a group chat? Well, Trump officials just did it with classified military information - and somehow managed to make it e...
Prince Harry Announces A Shock Departure
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Budget has been heavily criticised by organisations working to put an end to family violence in Australia; Papua New Guinea has banned Fac...
The 2025 Budget For Basic B*tches
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his fourth federal budget, with cost of living relief front and centre. So, with a federal election still yet t...
US Defence Secretary Accidentally Adds Journalist To Sensitive Group Chat
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Family fights for change ahead of prison death inquest, Sports coach Lilie James brutal murder reveals new digital danger, US Secretary of Defence Pet...
What Australian Women Are Going Without & Kanye's Latest Attack on Kim
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Federal Budget lands tonight with promised cost of living relief, we asked Australian women what they're actually going without - and their sur...
Iggy Azalea Says Kayne West Went Pornographic During Business Meeting
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian public schools are now fully funded with Qld the last state to sign on to the increased govt funding deal; French actor Gerard Depardieu wi...
The Reason Your Weekly Shop Costs More Than It Should & The Woman Who Married Herself
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A year-long inquiry into supermarket pricing has concluded in nearly two dozen recommendations, but what does it mean for your weekly food shop? Plus,...
Mariah Carey Beats Christmas Song Copyright In Court
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A man has been arrested for allegedly smuggling to man behind the explosives caravan out of the country; The ACCC finds Aussie supermarkets have littl...
The Lilie James Inquest Unpacked & The Breakthrough Meds Helping One in Seven Australian Women
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the nearly one million Australians living with endometriosis, March brings more than just awareness, it delivers actual hope with two groundbreaki...
PM Calls For 'End To Suffering' In Gaza
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia has called for the suffering to end in Gaza after Israel resumed ground operations in the enclave; Psychiatric testing for a former police o...
The End Of Gaza's Ceasefire & The New Rule For Botox
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just months after a promising peace deal, Israel has launched new airstrikes across Gaza, ending the ceasefire that brought temporary relief to the re...
Astronauts Finally Return To Earth Following 9 Month Stay In Space
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach's last moments before school murder revealed; Nurse wants alleged Israeli threat video tossed out; Splashdown: astronauts return after drawn-out...
Unpacking Netflix's Adolescence & New Details In Gene Hackman's Death
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix's new series Adolescence is already being tipped as one the years biggest shows, but what real life events have lead to the creation...
Coronial Inquest Hears Man Rehearsed Murder Of Lilie James
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A coronial inquest into the murder of Lilie James has hear her killer rehearsed the attack; Scientists are seeking to understand why some people devel...
Albanese, Dutton & Their Pitches To You
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In an Australian first, both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have sat down with the same podcast to make their case...
Government Promises To Help With The Grocery Bill
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The upcoming Federal Budget will focus on helping households with cost of living; The Trump administration deports more than 200 Venezuelans despite c...
That Viral Autism Video & Why MAFS Is Under Police Investigation
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A clip from The Imperfects podcast has sparked widespread conversation after host Hugh Van Cuylenberg shared his family's journey with autism, resonat...
Influencer Who Snatched Baby Wombat Leaves Australia
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
American hunting influencer Sam Jones has left Australia after facing backlash for grabbing a baby wombat; Matildas captain Sam Kerr is nearing a retu...
The Uncomfortable New Era Of Social Media Influencing
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Behind the filtered facade of luxury mansions where young influencers live together and create content 24/7, lies a disturbing reality of exploitation...
Marriage Triples Men's Risk Of Obesity
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research suggests being married triples the risk of obesity in men; SpaceX has scrubbed the launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the...
Are You Time Blind Or Just Busy? Plus Andrew Tate's Return To The US
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From hurry sickness to time blindness, our relationship with time is more complicated than we might think. We're exploring why some of us are constant...
Aussie Man First In The World With Fully Artificial Heart
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunshine has broken through for the first time in days for those facing a mammoth cleanup after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred; More young people will be ...
The Dark Truth Behind Harrods' Glamorous Facade
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Behind the luxurious displays of London's most famous department store, hundreds of women say a disturbing pattern of abuse was unfolding under Mohamm...
Flood Levels Exceed Disaster 2022 Records
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flood levels look to have exceeded the devastating 2022 disaster in one region after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred dumped hundreds of millimetres of rain...
Dutton Backlash & Albo's Delay: How Alfred Impacted The Election
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ex tropical cyclone Alfred has left a trail of destruction across the Queensland and NSW coastline with it's impacts still being felt today, but while...
Dutton Faces Flooding At Qld Home & US Tik Tok Buy Out Imminent
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alfred Update: Opposition leader Peter Dutton dealing with flooding at his own property; Millions of Australians set for welfare payments boost; US ta...
Alfred Flooding Continues & DV Justice System Promise To Do Better
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A confronting new 648-page report from the Australian Law Reform Commission has revealed our justice system is failing victims of sexual violence, wit...
Aussies Already Feeling Cyclone Alfred's Destruction & Impact
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An anxious wait is almost over for millions of people after Tropical Cyclone Alfred packed a punch on a region bracing for days; Calls for an urgent r...
The Health Minister's Urgent Care Promise & The Problem With Crowdsourcing Your Life
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The federal government has just announced a major expansion to their Medicare urgent care clinics across the country so we asked the Health Minister w...
"We're Waiting" Communities Prepare For Cyclone Alfred
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anxious communities are hunkering down as Cyclone Alfred rapidly makes its way towards northern NSW, as the premier urges residents to stay put; US Pr...
A Cyclone Alfred Update & Meet The Woman Travelling The World On $100 A Day
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever caught yourself dreaming of a big long holiday during the middle of a Wednesday morning work meeting? You're not alone. Turns out ...
Coastal Communities On Alert As Alfred's 130km Winds Approach
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Millions along the south Queensland and northern New South Wales coastline prepare for the arrival of cyclone Alfred; A second nurse has been charged ...
From Radio Rants To Pay Gaps: The State Of Women's Sport In 2025
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women's sport has found itself in the peak of the news cycle recently. From radio host Marty Sheargold's dismissive comments about the Mat...
U.S Pauses Military Aid To Ukraine
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Albanese has left the door open to Australian troops serving in peacekeeping operations in Ukraine while President Trump has halted military a...
Trump & Zelensky's Shouty Confrontation & The Oscars Unpacked
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a move that's surprised political analysts worldwide, Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House this weekend, ...
Anora Takes Best Picture Oscar & Elon Welcomes 14th Child
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anora takes out Best Actress and Best Picture Oscars; Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, his 4th with Neurolink exec Shivon Zilis; Health execs apolog...
Why 2025 Is The Most Controversial Oscars Of All Time
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A single golden statue is yet to be handed out at the 97th Academy Awards, but Hollywood's biggest night is already drowning in controversy. From AI-e...
The World Knows His Voice, We Met The Man: Our Exclusive With Casefile's Mystery Host
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To some, he’s the mysterious voice behind their favourite true crime podcast (besides True Crime Conversations, of course). Others know him as &...
Apple To Introduce New Feature To Protect Kids
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple says it will introduce a way for parents to share a child's age with app developers without revealing sensitive information; Initial findings fr...
White Lotus Wild Theories & Could You Be Living In An Abortion Desert?
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The White Lotus has returned for season three, and speculation is already building about this season's inevitable tragedy. So who dun it? We're discus...
Renewed Hope For Release Of Menendez Brothers
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lawyers for Lyle and Erik Menendez say California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered the state parole board to investigate whether the brothers would p...
How Weight Loss Drugs Can Ruin Relationships & Ruby Franke's Husband Speaks Out
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've been told time and time again about the physical (and side effects) of weigh loss drugs, but what about their impact on our relationships? ...
Radio Star Apologises For Women Sports Comments
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel and Hamas have agreed to exchange the bodies of Israeli hostages for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, extending their ceasefir...
From TikTok Detectives To Netflix: What You Missed In The Gabby Petito Case
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The disappearance of Gabby Petito became TikTok's biggest true crime investigation of 2021, with amateur sleuths combing through her social media for ...
IVF Patients Warned Of Fraud, Theft Following Security Breach
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A regional disability provider is facing criminal charges, accused of gross negligence over the death of a young Aboriginal woman; IVF patients' perso...
Our Most Concerning Trumpdate Yet & Why Your Friends Keep Flaking
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Believe it or not, it's been a whole 20 days since we last brought you a Trumpdate. From new tariffs to Oval Office photo ops with Elon, it's ti...
Violence Against Emergency Doctors Reaches Crisis Levels
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is back in court, this time accused of stealing a car; New polling data shows Labor is on track to lose the fede...
What One Toddler's Death Reveals About Our Healthcare System
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last September, two-year-old Joe Massa was carried into Northern Beaches Hospital's emergency department at 7am - by 11am, he was gone. Today we inves...
Government Steps In On Bid To Squash Penalty Rates
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's spy chief says anti-Semitic attacks are the intelligence agency's number one priority for threats to life; An attempt to wind back penalty...
When MAFS Contestants Go Rogue, Who's Responsible?
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This season of Married At First Sight has taken an unexpected turn, with multiple contestants quitting the show before their storylines have even begu...
Gag Removed For Doctors Giving End Of Life Advice
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Female barristers still face a significant gender pay gap despite the number of legal briefs given to them rising; Doctors in Victoria will no longer ...
What Netflix Got Right About Belle Gibson
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix's new series "Apple Cider Vinegar" has reignited interest in one of Australia's most notorious wellness scams - the story of Belle Gibson; the...
Elon Musk Iced Out Of Space Decisions
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister has broken his silence on the Islamophobic attack on two women at a suburban shopping centre, almost a week after the assaults; US ...
Gummies & Patches; What You Need To Know About The 'Fauxzempic' Boom
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Weight loss injections like Ozempic are here to stay, but with them requiring a prescription and sometimes a hefty price tag, people are wondering are...
Students Struggle With Democracy Down Under
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast s...
Why Are Women More Turned On By Words?
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been hard to ignore the rise of romantasy and fairy smut books like ACOTAR and Fourth Wing. Across the globe more and more women are turning to w...
Shock Matilda's Call Up For Melbourne Teen
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another child bitten by a dingo in Queensland; Mortgage holders hoping for a rate cut as Reserve Bank meet; A Melbourne teenager has received the call...
Your Perfect Sleep Actually Starts Before Breakfast & Here's Why
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In case you missed it, we're prepping for bedtime from the moment we wake up in the morning.... sort of. Today, sleep expert Dr Carmel Harrington...
Like It Was Hard? The New Elle Woods Has Been Officially Announced
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Football Club have provided a full back to Sam Kerr following her trial; A Melbourne man will spend nearly three decades behind bars for domes...
Revenge Quitting: A Surefire Way To Leave Behind Angry Colleagues & Claire's Big Announcement
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Revenge quitting, aka the act of dramatically walking away from your job as an act of protest, is striking a chord with frustrated workers across the ...
Ozempic Could Be Key To Curing Alcohol Disorder
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the two public hospital nurses under investigation over anti-Semitic comments has apologised; According to US researchers, diabetes drug Ozempi...
Is Vigilante Parenting The Answer To School Bullies?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite years of strategies and awareness campaigns, Australian schools are still grappling with how to effectively handle bullying, leaving many pare...
Two Nurses Stood Down Over Anti-Semitic Video
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nurses subject to police probe over anti-Semitic video; High Court overturns landmark case, ruling judges cannot be sued for error; Football...
From ChatGPT To DeepSeek: Which AI Assistant Can You Really Trust?
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From ChatGPT to Gemini, AI tools are inserting themselves into every aspect of our lives. Today we're breaking down which artificial intelligence tool...
Kanye Drops One Last Blow Before Deactivating His X Account
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The man accused of killing 15 year old Cassius Turvey has pleaded not guilty; New app announced to help curb number of people vaping; Donald Trump say...
The Two Major Health Updates You Need This Week
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A nationwide shortage of ADHD medication is causing widespread concern, as thousands of Australians face the possibility of going without their essent...
Taylor Swift's Cold Reception At Super Bowl 59
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Swift receives chilly reception at Superbowl 59; Stronger whistleblower protections could have spared vulnerable Australians from scandals...
Romantasy Girls Are Breaking Records & A Support Group For Readers Of Onyx Storm
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The third instalment of Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean series has landed, and fans around the world are already sharing their wildest theories about what's ...
The True Story Behind Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Belle Gibson fooled not only her hundreds of thousands of followers, but the most prestigious book publishers in Australia, the tech giants of silicon...
Family Of Tasered 95yo Confront Former Officer
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Police Officer will learn his fate for tasering and killing a 95 year old today; US President Donald Trump announces new 'faith office' at Whit...
From Project Pan To Shopping Your Stash, Welcome To Underconsumption Core
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of underconsumption core? The trend is set to be our new mantra in 2025, as more people embrace the art of buying less and living ...
The New Twist That Could Set Lucy Letby Free
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump's aides defend his Gaza Strip comments; Expansion of laws as Semitic crimes ramp up; New development in child serial killer Luc...
It's More Than A Pay Dispute, Why Hundreds Of Psychiatrists Have Quit
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mental health emergency is unfolding in New South Wales as hundreds of psychiatrists walk away from the public system, leaving critical positions em...
Trump's Gaza Strip Plan Draws Mixed Reactions
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump says he wants the US to take ownership of the Gaza Strip, moving Palestinians on from the territory; The British police offi...
What Trump's First Fortnight Tells Us About The Next Four Years
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From trade wars with China to mass deportations, Donald Trump's first fortnight back in the White House has already sent shockwaves through global pol...
Matilda Sam Kerr Feared Kidnapping Before Arrest
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A UK court has heard how Sam Kerr and her partner feared they were being kidnapped by a cab driver during racial abuse case; Inquiry told kids have 'n...
12 Months Without Samantha Murphy, Ballarat Still Has Women's Safety At Heart
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One year ago today, 51-year-old mother Samantha Murphy left her Ballarat home for a morning run and never returned. As the tight-knit Victorian commun...
Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter Amongst Big Winners At Grammys
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women win big at the Grammys; Pressure for donation reform intensifies as political parties reap thousands from betting companies; Neo-Nazi groups san...
The Best Back To School Saving Hacks Straight From The School Mum Group Chat
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As students across Australia head back to the classroom for 2025, parents are facing the mounting pressure of back-to-school costs that can quickly sp...
We’re Finally Telling The True Story About The Slender Man Stabbing
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What started as a typical sleepover in Wisconsin in 2014 turned into one of the most chilling true crime stories in America.Twelve-year-olds Morgan Ge...
Trump's Bold Claim In Fatal Air Crash
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia to mandate gender targets for larger employers; Mass exodus of psychiatrists to put strain on mental health care system; Trump points blame ...
No Longer Their Last F**kable Day; Gen X Women Shaking Up Awards Season
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Jodie Foster to Nicole Kidman, Gen X actresses are dominating this year's awards season with some of their most compelling performances yet. Toda...
Grim Discovery In Wake Of Anti-Semetic Attacks
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A man, already in custody, now linked to discovery of caravan laden with explosives; Meta agrees to huge payout over President Trump's suspended accou...
The True Cost Of Backyard Botox & Join Us In The Femosphere
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A dangerous beauty trend is putting Australians in hospital, with multiple cases of botulism linked to backyard Botox procedures performed in suburban...
The New AI Player We're Being Told To Think Twice About Downloading
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The parents and 12 members of a religious group accused of killing an eight-year-old girl have been found guilty of manslaughter; Federal Ministers ar...
Hatred Next Door: Understanding Anti-Semitism in Australia
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As attacks on synagogues and Jewish communities escalate across Australia, we're diving into the confronting reality of modern anti-Semitism and why i...
Trump Pushes Big Changes To Google Maps
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google Maps to change the name of Gulf of Mexico off the back of Trump's request; Investigations continue follow death of young boy; Parents have kept...
Let Them: The Viral Mental Health Trend Teaching Us How To Finally Let Go
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The viral "Let Them" theory is sweeping across social media, promising a revolutionary approach to handling everything from workplace drama to family ...
Gaza Ceasefire Hits A Roadblock & Justin Baldoni's Mum Supports Her Son
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Poll shows support for the Albanese govt is slipping with Australia hading towards a potential hung parliament; PM Anthony Albanese says his governmen...
Trump's Push For JFK Assassination Files
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis has formally pleaded guilty to a charge linked to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins; Palestinians in...
Stop Ignoring Your Super, It's Lonely Without You & Finally, Relief For The UTI Girlies
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered if you're on track for a comfortable retirement? Or if you're one of the millions of Australians who haven't checked their super balance...
Blake Lively Slams Justin Baldoni As Their Feud Continues
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann to request judge only trial over rape allegations; More troops being sent to secure US-Mexico border; Fears grow...
Welcome To Mark Zuckerberg's New Masculine World Order
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Mark Zuckerberg cozies up to fellow tech titans Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos at this week's Presidential inauguration, his Trump-like leadership style ...
Man Arrested As Australian Hate Crimes Intensify
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sexual assault victims could get their own lawyer under major justice system overhaul; Man charged over Synagogue vandalism & firebombing; T...
Trump's Big First Day In Office
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has had a busy 24 hours. After being sworn in for his second term as President of the United States, he's made light work of signing exec...
Trump Wastes No Time Back In The White House
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump signs executive orders to crack down on migration within minutes of being sworn in; Leaders have vowed to hunt down those respo...
Trump Officially Sworn In & This TikTok Trend Might Not Kill You Now, But It Could Later
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tanning culture is making a comeback, despite decades of public health warnings about the risks of sun exposure. Driven by social media, the hashtag #...
How Women Will Influence The Aus Election
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women could hold the deciding vote in upcoming Australian federal election; Hamas has released three Israeli hostages and Israel has freed 90 Palestin...
Wait, Is TikTok Banned Or Not?
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Americans are saying toodaloo to video sharing platform TikTok, but just how for real is the ban? The app can no longer be downloaded and users ...