Episodios

  • Children's apps using deceptive tricks to drive spending

    Children's apps using deceptive tricks to drive spending
    Apr 15 2026
    A new study reveals that 75% of Australia's most popular children's apps contain deceptive features designed to manipulate kids into spending money. Apps like Pet Doctor use emotional tactics, such as showing distressed characters that can only be helped through in-app purchases, exploiting children's vulnerability and inability to distinguish between gameplay and advertisements. Child psychologists recommend parents enable password protection for all purchases and actively play these games with their children to understand the manipulative tactics, particularly for the most vulnerable age group of 5-8 year olds who lack the developmental skills for impulse control and critical thinking about digital advertising.

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  • Harry and Meghan's Australian tour sparks commercial controversy

    Harry and Meghan's Australian tour sparks commercial controversy
    Apr 15 2026
    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are conducting a tour of Australia, with engagements in Canberra and Melbourne including both public appearances and ticketed speaking events. Meghan has been wearing Australian designers featured on an AI-powered fashion platform called OneOff, in which she is an investor and contributor, earning 10-25% commission on purchases made through the platform. The Duchess has also filmed an appearance for MasterChef Australia during the visit.

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  • Katy Perry under investigation over Ruby Rose allegations

    Katy Perry under investigation over Ruby Rose allegations
    Apr 15 2026
    Pop star Katy Perry is under investigation by Victoria Police following sexual assault allegations made by Australian actress Ruby Rose, who claims an incident occurred at a Melbourne nightclub 16 years ago. Perry's legal team has denied the allegations, calling them dangerous and reckless lies. Criminal lawyers suggest the 16-year delay may make prosecution unlikely due to lost evidence including CCTV footage and unreliable witness accounts, while Perry may have grounds to pursue defamation action.

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  • US deploys 10,000 troops as Iran blockade tested

    US deploys 10,000 troops as Iran blockade tested
    Apr 15 2026
    The United States has deployed 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East, bringing total military personnel connected to the Iran conflict to over 50,000. An American destroyer intercepted an Iranian ship attempting to evade a newly announced U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports. Nuclear weapons remain a central sticking point in negotiations, with Iran's leadership refusing to surrender enriched uranium or discuss their proxy network activities in the region, despite ongoing military and economic pressure from Washington.

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  • Major fire engulfs Geelong oil refinery

    Major fire engulfs Geelong oil refinery
    Apr 15 2026
    A major fire broke out at the Geelong oil refinery in Victoria, one of Australia's last two remaining refineries, at approximately 11pm. The blaze continues to burn out of control with impacts on petrol production, though diesel and jet fuel production continues. No injuries have been reported, and the incident appears accidental with no suspicious circumstances identified at this early stage.

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  • Trump criticises Australia over Iran conflict support

    Trump criticises Australia over Iran conflict support
    Apr 15 2026
    Donald Trump criticises allies, including Australia, for not providing sufficient support in his conflict with Iran, stating these countries no longer share the same relationship with the United States. Australian political commentators discuss the appropriate response, with suggestions to remain calm and not overreact to Trump's comments, whilst former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has previously stated Australia should do more to assist in the Middle East. The panellists debate whether Australia's measured approach of making decisions based on national interests whilst maintaining alliance commitments is the correct strategy.

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  • States consider independent diesel stockpiles amid fuel security concerns

    States consider independent diesel stockpiles amid fuel security concerns
    Apr 15 2026
    New South Wales is considering following Western Australia's lead in stockpiling diesel reserves after WA Premier Roger Cook spent $10 million to secure 4 million litres of diesel. The move has sparked debate about whether states should independently secure fuel supplies or rely on a national solution, with the federal opposition criticising the Albanese government over fuel security. WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempelis and Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli discuss the need for state-level action versus a coordinated national approach to safeguard diesel supplies for essential services.

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  • March jobs data shows modest growth amid global tensions

    March jobs data shows modest growth amid global tensions
    Apr 15 2026
    Australia's March employment figures are expected to show approximately 20,000 jobs added to the economy, with the unemployment rate forecast to remain around 4.3 per cent. The data represents the first labour market snapshot since the start of the US-Iran conflict, with economists anticipating potential pressure on construction, retail and hospitality sectors due to higher fuel costs and cautious consumer spending. Health, education and government-related roles, driven by aged care, NDIS and public spending, have been the primary sources of job creation in recent years.

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