Episodios

  • Fuel crisis threatens farmers and truckies

    Fuel crisis threatens farmers and truckies
    Mar 24 2026
    Australian farmers and trucking operators are facing severe financial pressure from a fuel crisis that has seen diesel prices double at the terminal gate. Independent fuel supply chains are particularly affected, with some operators forced to stop operating, while farmers ration fuel use and prioritise essential activities like harvesting. Industry leaders are calling for urgent government support to ensure fuel supply and cost recovery, with concerns about potential impacts on food production and supermarket supply chains if the situation continues.

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  • Isaac Heeney on hamstring recovery and Telstra footy grants

    Isaac Heeney on hamstring recovery and Telstra footy grants
    Mar 24 2026
    Sydney Swans midfielder Isaac Heeney discusses his hamstring injury recovery and availability for the upcoming match against West Coast Eagles following the team's first loss of the 2026 season to Hawthorn. The Swans started the season with two consecutive wins before their bye round. Heeney is also working with Telstra on their footy grants programme, which has supported nearly 600 local football clubs across Australia, including those affected by natural disasters, helping young players pursue their AFL dreams.

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    3 m
  • Medieval castle in Logan goes under the hammer

    Medieval castle in Logan goes under the hammer
    Mar 24 2026
    A four-storey medieval castle in Logan, Brisbane South, built by hand over 40 years by an 83-year-old artist, is going to auction. The unique property features gargoyles, gallows, stocks, and sits on 10 acres of land, with the owner's family now deciding to sell after four decades of residence. The fortress includes authentic medieval touches and could potentially be redeveloped into residential dwellings.

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    3 m
  • Fuel rationing plan revealed as hoarding concerns grow

    Fuel rationing plan revealed as hoarding concerns grow
    Mar 24 2026
    The Australian government has access to emergency fuel rationing measures, including a potential $40 daily cap at petrol pumps, though Federal Transport Minister Catherine King states this is not currently being considered. The government is addressing fuel supply distribution challenges and price monitoring through the ACCC, while urging Australians to avoid hoarding fuel as it creates dangerous conditions and denies access to essential workers. Sydney's new Western Sydney International Airport is set to begin operations with tickets going on sale for the first flight to Singapore departing 23rd November.

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  • Queensland bans under-16s from e-bikes and scooters

    Queensland bans under-16s from e-bikes and scooters
    Mar 24 2026
    Queensland introduces nation-leading e-bike and e-scooter laws banning children under 16 from riding these devices, requiring all riders to hold a valid learner's permit or licence. The new laws, effective from 1 July, give police powers to seize and destroy illegal devices, with parents facing fines if their children are caught riding. The measures respond to over a dozen deaths and 6,000 injuries in Queensland over the past three years.

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    3 m
  • Rockhampton's Olympic rowing venue faces upgrade debate

    Rockhampton's Olympic rowing venue faces upgrade debate
    Mar 24 2026
    Queensland's Fitzroy River in Rockhampton requires major upgrades, including widening and dredging, to meet international standards for the 2032 Olympic rowing venue. The proposed upgrades carry an estimated cost of half a billion dollars, with early testing showing promise but concerns remaining about compliance with international requirements. Alternative venues are under consideration as debate continues about the investment, which includes legacy projects for accommodation and housing infrastructure.

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    3 m
  • Fuel crisis sparks $40 cap debate

    Fuel crisis sparks $40 cap debate
    Mar 24 2026
    Australian drivers face potential fuel rationing measures including a $40 cap at petrol stations as the government responds to supply chain disruptions caused by the Iran conflict. Over 166 petrol stations have run dry across the country, with demand spiking up to threefold in certain areas despite the government maintaining there is adequate national fuel supply. Housing Minister Clare O'Neill and Shadow Attorney General Michaelia Cash debate the government's response, with tensions rising over distribution problems and whether the crisis is being adequately addressed.

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    8 m
  • Australians spend $82.6 billion online despite budget concerns

    Australians spend $82.6 billion online despite budget concerns
    Mar 24 2026
    Australian online shopping reached $82.6 billion in 2025, marking a 14% year-on-year increase, with 9.8 million households (82% of the country) regularly purchasing goods online. While average spending per transaction dropped to a five-year low of $96, Australians are shopping online more frequently, with four in ten shopping fortnightly. Millennials lead this trend, increasingly using AI tools not only to find bargains but also as personal shopping assistants.

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