Episodes

  • Menopause may trigger brain changes similar to early stages of Alzheimer’s, study finds

    Menopause may trigger brain changes similar to early stages of Alzheimer’s, study finds
    Jan 28 2026
    New research has found menopause may trigger brain changes similar to the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. The study also discovered hormone replacement therapy does not ease the effects.

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    2 mins
  • Victoria's summer scorcher: 16 more structures lost and 100,000 without power

    Victoria's summer scorcher: 16 more structures lost and 100,000 without power
    Jan 28 2026
    At least 400 homes have now been destroyed in Victoria's scorching summer as exhausted fire crews step up their fight to contain an out-of-control blaze in the Otways. The record heatwave pushed the state's power supplies to the brink, with more than 100,000 properties left in the dark.

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    3 mins
  • Apple Watch activates blood pressure alerts in Australia

    Apple Watch activates blood pressure alerts in Australia
    Jan 28 2026
    Apple Watch is activating hypertension notifications in Australia, a feature that monitors heart and blood vessel patterns over time to detect early warning signs of high blood pressure. The technology alerts users when consistent warning signs appear, prompting them to use a proper blood pressure monitor for seven days and consult their GP. High blood pressure affects approximately one in three Australian adults, often without obvious symptoms.

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    1 min
  • Harris Farm partners with Amazon Australia for fresh food delivery

    Harris Farm partners with Amazon Australia for fresh food delivery
    Jan 28 2026
    Harris Farm has partnered with Amazon Australia to offer fresh food delivery for the first time on the tech giant's platform. Same day and next day delivery options are available across multiple Sydney suburbs, with plans for broader rollout across the city. This marks Amazon Australia's first entry into the fresh grocery market.

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    Less than 1 minute
  • Menopause linked to Alzheimer's-like brain changes

    Menopause linked to Alzheimer's-like brain changes
    Jan 28 2026
    Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered that menopause causes a decrease in grey matter in the hippocampus, the brain region responsible for memory, showing changes similar to those seen in Alzheimer's disease. The study analysed data from more than 125,000 women and 11,000 MRI brain scans from the UK Biobank. Researchers found that hormone replacement therapy does not ease these effects, which may explain why symptoms like brain fog, poor concentration and anxiety are common during menopause.

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    1 min
  • Australia invests $500 million in missile production facility

    Australia invests $500 million in missile production facility
    Jan 28 2026
    The Australian government has announced a $500 million upgrade to the Orchard Hills military facility in Western Sydney to establish a missile production and storage facility. The facility will manufacture, test, or service advanced weapons including Sidewinders, Sea Sparrows, Joint Strike Missiles, and Tomahawk cruise missiles, producing at least 4,000 missiles annually and creating approximately 2,000 local jobs. The investment also includes $10 billion for drone and counter-drone technology and enhanced base security measures following a Seven Spotlight investigation that exposed significant security vulnerabilities at military installations.

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    2 mins
  • Million students return as teacher strikes loom

    Million students return as teacher strikes loom
    Jan 28 2026
    More than one million students across Victoria returned to school for the first day of term one, with 19 new schools opening in booming suburbs. Eligible students in government and independent schools will receive $400 to cover excursions, camps and sporting fees. The start of the school year faces potential disruption as teachers threaten industrial action after seven months of stalled negotiations with the Allan Government over a 35% pay rise, better conditions and doubling pupil-free days to 10 per year.

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    2 mins
  • Back to school photo warning over AI risks

    Back to school photo warning over AI risks
    Jan 28 2026
    Police and safety experts have issued a warning to parents about posting first-day-of-school photos online due to risks associated with AI-generated images. The concern centres on innocent children's photos potentially being manipulated into graphic content using artificial intelligence technology. Experts recommend parents remove identifiable details such as school uniforms and logos from social media posts.

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    1 min