Episodes

  • Australia backs removal of Andrew from royal succession

    Australia backs removal of Andrew from royal succession
    Feb 23 2026
    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has written to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer supporting the removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the Royal Line of Succession following his arrest on suspicion of sharing confidential government documents with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Australia is the first of 14 Commonwealth countries required to agree to such a change. The federal government has committed an additional $230 million to planning for high-speed rail between Newcastle and Sydney, with travel times expected to be reduced to one hour and the project creating nearly 100,000 jobs over five decades.

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    8 mins
  • Severe rain alerts issued across four states

    Severe rain alerts issued across four states
    Feb 23 2026
    Severe weather is forecast across Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing multiple alerts. Victorian areas including Bendigo, Melbourne, Shepparton and Traralgon are expected to experience intense rainfall of one millimetre per minute. Heavy rain and potential flooding are also predicted for inland South Australia, Queensland and the Upper Western District of New South Wales, with conditions intensifying throughout the afternoon.

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    1 min
  • Grandfather tortured in mistaken identity kidnapping

    Grandfather tortured in mistaken identity kidnapping
    Feb 23 2026
    An 85-year-old grandfather, Chris Bagzarian, was mistakenly kidnapped and tortured by criminals who intended to abduct convicted armed robber Dimitri Stepinyans. A video showing Bagzarian bound and gagged was sent to Stepinyans with a $50 million ransom demand, prompting his lawyer to contact police when the victim was not recognised. The families live in close proximity, though the motive for targeting Stepinyans remains unclear.

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    1 min
  • Two-thirds of returning ISIS brides headed to Victoria

    Two-thirds of returning ISIS brides headed to Victoria
    Feb 23 2026
    Reports indicate two-thirds of ISIS brides seeking to return to Australia from a Syrian camp will be resettled in Victoria. The Victorian government has not confirmed specific numbers, stating applications are assessed individually, while NSW Premier Chris Minns revealed approximately one-third of 11 brides and 23 children will return to New South Wales. State and federal governments are conducting meetings to determine reintegration strategies, particularly regarding medical care and education for the children.

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    1 min
  • Australia backs removal of Andrew from royal succession

    Australia backs removal of Andrew from royal succession
    Feb 23 2026
    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has written to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressing support for removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession to the British and Australian throne. The move follows revelations of an email trail showing Prince Andrew's relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Currently, Andrew remains in the line of succession despite being stripped of royal titles, and could become king if Prince William, Prince Harry and their children die or refuse the crown.

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    1 min
  • Massive blizzard cripples US northeast

    Massive blizzard cripples US northeast
    Feb 23 2026
    A major winter storm is battering the northeastern United States, bringing blizzard conditions and nearly 60 centimetres of snowfall in some areas. The extreme weather has left hundreds of thousands without power, forced the cancellation of over 5,000 flights, and prompted New York authorities to ban non-essential travel. Shin-deep snow accumulation has created widespread travel chaos across the affected regions.

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    1 min
  • New Melbourne restaurant where everything on the menu is just $14

    New Melbourne restaurant where everything on the menu is just $14
    Feb 23 2026
    A new Melbourne restaurant is offering fine dining for a fraction of the price. Every item on the menu is just $14, as more customers turn to budget-friendly options.

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    2 mins
  • Melbourne speed camera rakes in $6.4 million

    Melbourne speed camera rakes in $6.4 million
    Feb 23 2026
    Hoons continue to dice with death at suburban intersections as data obtained exclusively by 7NEWS reveals the worst spots for lead-foot drivers. One camera raked in more than $6 million in the last 12 months. Sara Jones reveals how that revenue is being spent.

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    2 mins