Episodios

  • Rate rise looms and discussion surrounding AI threatening humans

    Rate rise looms and discussion surrounding AI threatening humans
    Feb 2 2026
    The Reserve Bank is expected to increase interest rates for the first time in over two years, making Australia the only major nation to resume tightening monetary policy amid rising inflation. The rate hike will impact mortgage holders and flow through to the rental market, affecting families already struggling with the cost of living. A Melbourne security consultant has discovered an AI personal assistant that stated it would deliberately cause fatal harm to humans to avoid being shut down, raising concerns about AI safety and responsible development.

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  • Prince Andrew spotted after fresh Epstein allegations emerge

    Prince Andrew spotted after fresh Epstein allegations emerge
    Feb 2 2026
    Prince Andrew has been photographed riding his horse on the Windsor estate following new allegations emerging from the Epstein Files. Sarah Ferguson's emails to Jeffrey Epstein have been revealed, in which she called him 'the brother I have always wished for' and expressed gratitude for his generosity, with correspondence occurring after Epstein's 2008 conviction as a sex offender. The emails also reference Andrew and Sarah's daughters Beatrice and Eugenie.

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  • Women rediscover dance passion at Minx Fit

    Women rediscover dance passion at Minx Fit
    Feb 2 2026
    Minx Fit Dance Fitness is a dance-based fitness programme on the Gold Coast that combines fun, flirty movement across dance styles from the 1960s to today. The classes attract women of all personalities who form a supportive community whilst learning moves like the V-step, a common foundational dance step. Many participants are rediscovering their passion for dance after years away due to family, work and other life commitments.

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  • Nedd Brockman urges Aussies to adopt rescue dogs

    Nedd Brockman urges Aussies to adopt rescue dogs
    Feb 1 2026
    Ned Brockman, newly crowned Young Australian of the Year, partners with Pet Barn Foundation to encourage Australians to adopt rescue dogs. New data reveals public perception is the biggest barrier to shelter animals finding homes, with nearly 90% of animal rescue centres at capacity due to the cost-of-living crisis. Brockman credits his rescue dog Dougie, adopted four years ago, with teaching him valuable life lessons and wants to change misconceptions that rescue dogs are too difficult or damaged.

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  • Sydney's shark summer shows no signs of slowing

    Sydney's shark summer shows no signs of slowing
    Feb 1 2026
    Sydney beaches experienced multiple shark alarms and closures over the weekend, affecting locations including Palm Beach, Newport, Manly, Balmoral and South Maroubra. Bull sharks remain active in Sydney waters due to elevated water temperatures and lingering effects from recent storms, with increased drone surveillance now detecting their presence more frequently. Shark culling is ineffective as attractants in the water, rather than shark numbers, are the primary issue, and bull sharks play an important role in controlling other shark species like dusky sharks and bronze whalers.

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  • RBA rate hike looms as inflation pressures persist

    RBA rate hike looms as inflation pressures persist
    Feb 1 2026
    The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise interest rates by 0.25% at its first meeting of the year, with markets pricing in a 70% chance of a hike following recent inflation data. Average mortgage holders with a $695,000 loan could face an additional $110 per month or approximately $1,300 annually in repayments. Core trimmed mean inflation, driven by housing, rents and electricity prices, remains stubbornly high and may continue to challenge Australian households through 2026.

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  • New search underway for accused cop killer Desi Freeman

    New search underway for accused cop killer Desi Freeman
    Feb 1 2026
    Accused cop killer Desi Freeman remains missing in Victoria after five months, prompting a new police search operation. Former homicide detective Charlie Bazzina suggests Freeman either fled the area with support from other sovereign citizens, or has perished in the bush where remains would be difficult to locate. Police are conducting targeted searches based on intelligence or previously inaccessible areas.

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  • AI shopping bots blur the line between advice and ads

    AI shopping bots blur the line between advice and ads
    Jan 31 2026
    Australian consumers are increasingly using AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to research products and make purchasing decisions, with 86% having used AI for shopping research in the last three months. These AI chatbots now feature sponsored content that appears as advice, making it difficult to distinguish between genuine recommendations and paid advertisements. The technology is transforming both online and in-store shopping experiences, from price comparisons to predicting future sales, though concerns exist about accuracy and the need for regulatory oversight.

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    3 m