Episodios

  • Strait of Hormuz blockade threatens Australian economy

    Strait of Hormuz blockade threatens Australian economy
    Apr 13 2026
    Donald Trump has implemented a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, preventing all maritime traffic from entering or exiting Iranian ports. The closure is expected to cause petrol and grocery price increases in Australia, potential food shortages globally, and Westpac forecasts three additional interest rate hikes if the blockade continues. Australian commentators discuss the economic impacts and uncertainty affecting families, noting that even Trump's staunchest supporters are beginning to speak out against the action.

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  • Aussies switch to cheaper ad-supported streaming

    Aussies switch to cheaper ad-supported streaming
    Apr 13 2026
    Australian households are increasingly choosing cheaper ad-supported streaming subscription plans over ad-free options as cost of living pressures mount. ING research reveals nearly 40% of Australians are actively cutting subscription costs, with a PwC report showing 6 in 10 people now prefer ad-supported streaming for better value. Major platforms including Disney Plus, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Paramount Plus are rolling out lower-priced ad-supported tiers in response to this consumer shift.

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  • US blockade of Strait of Hormuz now in effect

    US blockade of Strait of Hormuz now in effect
    Apr 13 2026
    The United States has implemented a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, preventing ships from entering or leaving Iranian shores except those carrying humanitarian aid that have been searched. Iran possesses between 3,000 and 5,000 fast attack craft, underwater drones, mines, and coastal cruise missiles, which pose significant challenges to US naval control of the narrow waterway. The strait carries 80 per cent of Asia's oil supply, with China being a major recipient of Iranian oil, and the blockade threatens global oil markets and potentially violates a recently agreed ceasefire.

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  • Early learning centre celebrates creativity through music

    Early learning centre celebrates creativity through music
    Apr 13 2026
    Great Beginnings Early Learning Centre in Australia celebrates World Creativity and Innovation Week with 160 children aged six weeks to five years. The centre features a RAMSA (rhythm and movement) program designed to help children manage emotions through music and movement activities. Current student interests include space exploration, rockets, the moon and stars, which educators incorporate into their investigative learning approach.

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  • Gout Gout breaks 20-second barrier at 18

    Gout Gout breaks 20-second barrier at 18
    Apr 12 2026
    Australian teenage sprinter Gout Gout has run 19.67 seconds in the 200 metres at the Australian Athletics Championships, breaking the 20-second barrier and recording the second-fastest time ever for an under-20 athlete. The 18-year-old's performance is faster than Usain Bolt's time at the same age and would have earned medals at multiple recent Olympic Games. His run also saw fellow competitor Aidan Murphy break the previous Australian national record of 20.02 seconds, which had stood since 1968.

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  • Bondi Junction heroes receive bravery awards

    Bondi Junction heroes receive bravery awards
    Apr 12 2026
    Eight people will receive special bravery awards in Canberra two years after the Bondi Junction stabbing massacre at Westfield Shopping Centre. Governor General Sam Mostyn says the awards recognise their courageous and determined response during Joel Cauchi's stabbing rampage. Six people lost their lives and twelve were injured in the attack.

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  • Cody Simpson's remarkable journey from pop star to Olympian and back

    Cody Simpson's remarkable journey from pop star to Olympian and back
    Apr 12 2026
    Cody Simpson, one of Australia's biggest music stars, made headlines when he left his music career to pursue competitive swimming, earning a spot on the national team and winning two Commonwealth Games medals. After achieving his athletic dreams, he has now returned to music with a new album and renewed creative energy. Simpson discusses the parallels between performing on stage and competing in the pool, revealing that swimming was more nerve-wracking due to limited opportunities for redemption.

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  • Oil crisis pushes up Australian housing costs

    Oil crisis pushes up Australian housing costs
    Apr 12 2026
    Rising oil prices from the US-Iran conflict are driving up Australian housing construction costs, with building materials like PVC increasing by 30 per cent and paint prices set to rise by 10 per cent. Diesel-dependent construction companies on fixed-price contracts face particular pressure, while the overall increase in building costs threatens to slow new home construction at a time when housing supply already cannot meet demand.

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