Episodes

  • Grace Tame controversy and the death of pub shouts

    Grace Tame controversy and the death of pub shouts
    Feb 11 2026
    Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame faces calls to be stripped of her honour after leading chants at a pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney. The discussion panel also examines workplace culture around mandatory team dinners and how Australia's cost of living crisis is changing pub drinking traditions, with almost a third of people now less likely to buy rounds of drinks.

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    5 mins
  • Is the pub shout dying out in Australia?

    Is the pub shout dying out in Australia?
    Feb 11 2026
    Australian pub culture is shifting as cost of living pressures change drinking habits. Payment provider Tyro's analysis of hundreds of millions of transactions reveals 32% of Australians are now less likely to buy rounds for their group, with half reporting changed drinking habits due to rising costs. Pubs are seeing increased use of QR code ordering, more bill splitting, and greater demand for food over drinks, with 19% of surveyed patrons reporting spending $100 on a single round.

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    1 min
  • Questions over alleged crime kingpin's Iraqi mugshot

    Questions over alleged crime kingpin's Iraqi mugshot
    Feb 11 2026
    Alleged Melbourne tobacco wars kingpin Kazem Hamad is in Iraqi custody, but two mugshot images released by the Australian Federal Police have raised serious questions about their authenticity. One photo shows a height chart suggesting Hamad is 8 feet 9 inches tall, with apparent digital anomalies including distorted fingers and neckline. The AFP has not verified the images from Iraqi authorities, while Hamad's alleged crime syndicate faces internal conflict back in Melbourne, where his operation is linked to numerous tobacco store firebombings.

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    2 mins
  • Exercise as effective as medication for depression

    Exercise as effective as medication for depression
    Feb 11 2026
    New Australian research from James Cook University reveals that exercise is equally effective as medication and therapy for treating depression and anxiety. Aerobic activities like running, walking and swimming show significantly higher impact on depression symptoms, while group and supervised exercise also demonstrate strong benefits. The study found exercise particularly effective for postnatal depression, with researchers emphasising the importance of tailoring workout types to individual circumstances.

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    3 mins
  • Resident risks life fighting Enmore restaurant fire

    Resident risks life fighting Enmore restaurant fire
    Feb 11 2026
    A fire broke out at a restaurant storage unit on Enmore Road, Newtown, at approximately 7:40pm, filling the street with smoke and drawing attention from nearby diners and concert-goers. A neighbouring resident, Paul Pickett, climbed out of his window with a fire extinguisher in an attempt to control the blaze before firefighters arrived and quickly extinguished it. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains unknown, with no indication of suspicious circumstances at this stage.

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    1 min
  • NSW GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD under landmark trial

    NSW GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD under landmark trial
    Feb 11 2026
    New South Wales is launching a landmark trial enabling 600 GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD in adults and children from March. The reforms will significantly reduce wait times of 3-12 months and costs of hundreds to thousands of dollars that patients currently face. The initiative is expected to particularly benefit patients in regional and rural areas who previously had limited access to ADHD diagnosis and treatment.

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    1 min
  • Israeli president's visit sparks Sydney clashes

    Israeli president's visit sparks Sydney clashes
    Feb 10 2026
    Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits Australia, sparking pro-Palestine protests in Sydney where demonstrators clashed with police and a teenager was charged with assaulting an officer. A West Australian man, Jason William Forbes, has been jailed for seven years after police uncovered his meticulous plot to kidnap a child, including a soundproof panic room and surveillance of Perth schools. Victoria faces extreme fire danger with total fire bans in place, while Queensland police warn that new ankle monitor trials are diverting resources from serious crime response.

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    8 mins
  • FBI releases images of armed kidnapping suspect

    FBI releases images of armed kidnapping suspect
    Feb 10 2026
    The FBI has released new images and video of a masked, armed suspect in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of U.S. talk show host Savannah Guthrie. The footage, captured from security cameras at Savannah Guthrie's home, shows the suspect wearing a mask, gloves and carrying a backpack. The images were recovered after 10 days by a private security company despite no active subscription, and authorities are appealing to the public to help identify the suspect based on their clothing, posture or movement.

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    2 mins