Episodios

  • Aussies stock pantries amid Middle East tensions

    Aussies stock pantries amid Middle East tensions
    Apr 20 2026
    Australians are increasing purchases of long-life pantry staples including canned foods, rice, pasta and long-life milk amid Middle East tensions and concerns about rising costs and supply chain disruptions. SPC has reported a 20% surge in demand for products like baked beans, canned fruit and canned tomatoes over the past six to eight weeks. Supermarkets including IGA are observing a noticeable shift towards long-life goods and household essentials as consumers shop defensively against anticipated price increases.

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  • Trump's Iran ceasefire faces collapse as talks stall

    Trump's Iran ceasefire faces collapse as talks stall
    Apr 20 2026
    US President Donald Trump states he initiated conflict with Iran independently, not at Israel's urging, as peace negotiations remain uncertain with the ceasefire set to expire within 48 hours. The talks face major obstacles over the Strait of Hormuz's reopening and sanctions relief, with Vice President J.D. Vance reportedly not travelling to Islamabad for negotiations. Analysts suggest a new status quo may emerge where the US avoids returning to war while Iran maintains control of the Strait but charges transit fees, though neither side achieves their primary objectives of sanctions relief or nuclear compromises.

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  • Exploring ancient Māori rock art in Timaru

    Exploring ancient Māori rock art in Timaru
    Apr 20 2026
    The Te Ana Māori Rock Arts Centre in Timaru, New Zealand showcases ancient Māori rock art created by indigenous people who travelled through riverways 500 to 1,000 years ago, adorning caves with tiki figures and human representations. The centre features authentic rock art pieces and cave simulations, with guided tours available to actual cave sites during summer months. The broadcast also includes weather forecasts for Australian cities and mentions an upcoming visit to Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand's tallest mountain.

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  • Glenn and Mick's celebrity intervention launches on Seven

    Glenn and Mick's celebrity intervention launches on Seven
    Apr 19 2026
    Glenn Robbins and Mick Malloy host a new primetime comedy series on Channel 7 where celebrities face their loved ones and peers in intervention-style confrontations. The first episode features Carrie Bickmore answering questions about unusual behaviour, including her passion for nudity and confronting moments with her son. Other celebrities lined up for the series include Husey, with the format described as a sharp and funny roast with surprising revelations.

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  • Greatest Showman circus spectacular tours Australia

    Greatest Showman circus spectacular tours Australia
    Apr 19 2026
    Come Alive: The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is a new live touring show featuring the hit songs from The Greatest Showman film, reimagined with circus performers, acrobats, singers and dancers in an immersive big-top experience. The production stars Des Flanagan and Ruby Clark and includes pre-show entertainment with roving performers and fortune tellers in a round-stage Hippodrome setting. The show opens in Sydney on 19 May before touring to Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne.

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  • Boy dragged 350 metres by Melbourne bus

    Boy dragged 350 metres by Melbourne bus
    Apr 19 2026
    A 12-year-old Melbourne schoolboy named Nathaniel was dragged 350 metres by a bus after his bag strap became caught in the rear door as he was exiting. The boy had to lift his legs to avoid being dragged along the road and narrowly missed several parked cars before the driver noticed and stopped. Ventura bus company has apologised and is counselling the driver, while the traumatised boy's mother says no safety procedure changes have been recommended.

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  • US Navy fires on Iranian ship in Strait of Hormuz

    US Navy fires on Iranian ship in Strait of Hormuz
    Apr 19 2026
    The U.S. Navy has fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to break through an American blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with the USS Spruance disabling the vessel's engine room before seizing it. This marks the first known use of force since the blockade was imposed on 13 April, during which no Iranian oil exports have successfully departed. The incident occurs as 33 tankers were turned around over the weekend, with at least eight Iranian vessels interdicted, raising concerns about upcoming peace talks between the nations.

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  • Private jet prisoner transfers spark police resource crisis

    Private jet prisoner transfers spark police resource crisis
    Apr 19 2026
    Queensland prisoners are being transported across the state on private planes at a cost of $10,000 per flight to taxpayers, whilst jet fuel supplies are critically low. Watch houses in southeast Queensland are operating at over 100% capacity, with some facilities like Beenleigh reaching 156% capacity. Queensland Corrective Services is leaving prisoners in police custody, resulting in police resources being diverted from frontline duties to prisoner management.

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