Episodios

  • 75-year-old breaks world records after starting athletics at 64

    75-year-old breaks world records after starting athletics at 64
    Apr 2 2026
    Carol Davis, a 75-year-old Gold Coast grandmother, is breaking world records in athletics after starting her competitive running career at age 64. She competes in multiple disciplines including sprinting, hurdles, javelin and long jump, and is currently training for the 200-metre hurdles. Davis credits running with keeping her fit, preventing cognitive decline, and bringing her joy, while encouraging others to take up the sport for longevity and health benefits.

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  • PM's primetime address sparks fuel crisis debate

    PM's primetime address sparks fuel crisis debate
    Apr 1 2026
    The Prime Minister delivered a rare primetime television address to the nation, pledging to shield Australia from economic pressures caused by an international war and warning of tough times ahead. The address has drawn criticism over crisis management, with debate emerging about potential fuel supply issues and whether the government's messaging will cause public panic or encourage conservation. Energy expert John Blackburn emphasises the need for collective national response rather than political division during the crisis.

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  • Three-course Easter feast with Michael Weldon

    Three-course Easter feast with Michael Weldon
    Apr 1 2026
    Michael Weldon presents a three-course Easter menu featuring Queensland banana prawns with garlic butter, slow-cooked lamb shoulder with tahini yoghurt and herb salad, and hot cross bun ice cream sandwiches with spiced caramel. The lamb shoulder requires four to five hours of cooking at 140 degrees, making it ideal for preparing ahead. The dessert transforms leftover hot cross buns into a creative treat with salted caramel ice cream.

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  • Trump to address nation on Iran operations

    Trump to address nation on Iran operations
    Apr 1 2026
    U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to address Americans with an update on military operations involving Iran, following speculation about a potential withdrawal from the Middle East. Financial markets have reacted to reports that Trump may scale back U.S. operations, though Iran has denied claims that it requested a ceasefire. The situation creates significant uncertainty for global supply chains and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for international oil transport.

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  • Australia's key role in Artemis 2 moon mission

    Australia's key role in Artemis 2 moon mission
    Apr 1 2026
    NASA's Artemis 2 mission marks humanity's first return to lunar orbit in over 50 years, sending four astronauts on a 10-day journey aboard the Orion spacecraft to test systems for future deep space missions. Australia plays a crucial role through the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, one of three main sites communicating with the Orion capsule, with Australian companies also contributing components to the spacecraft. The mission serves as a critical test ahead of plans to land astronauts on the moon by 2028.

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  • Cruise holidays dodge fuel crisis with bargain prices

    Cruise holidays dodge fuel crisis with bargain prices
    Apr 1 2026
    Australian cruise holidays are offering better value as the industry avoids fuel price increases affecting other travel sectors. Cruise lines purchased fuel in advance, keeping prices stable, with families potentially saving $3,000 on 10-night cruises compared to resort holidays. The local cruise season continues for another month with Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Oceania among lines still operating in the region.

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  • Families swap caravans for camping this Easter

    Families swap caravans for camping this Easter
    Apr 1 2026
    Australian families are shifting from caravanning to camping for the Easter school holidays due to rising fuel prices. Campers face extreme temperature fluctuations in tents, experiencing freezing conditions at night followed by intense heat when sunrise hits the tent. Social media users share camping experiences and etiquette tips, including maintaining distance from other campers' tents and using designated paths in caravan parks.

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  • PM faces criticism over fuel crisis address

    PM faces criticism over fuel crisis address
    Apr 1 2026
    The Prime Minister delivered a primetime address to the nation regarding fuel supply concerns amid the Iran war, announcing measures including halving the fuel excise and urging Australians to conserve fuel where possible. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Miles defended the speech against criticism of lacking detail, emphasising the government's actions to secure supply, release national stockpile reserves, and underwrite fuel cargoes. Western Australia's Premier Roger Cork has declared a fuel emergency as energy experts warn harsher restrictions may be imposed after the Easter holidays.

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