Episodes

  • Mass protest erupts in Iran against the Islamic regime

    Mass protest erupts in Iran against the Islamic regime
    Jan 2 2026
    Hundreds of thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets in the biggest challenge to the Islamic dictatorship in recent memory. Now the regime has struck back with deadly force as the world holds its breath.

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    2 mins
  • Australia tanks donated to the front line of Ukraine-Russia war

    Australia tanks donated to the front line of Ukraine-Russia war
    Jan 2 2026
    Australian tanks, donated to the front line in Ukraine, have come under attack from Russian forces. Tonight, Kyiv is making more requests for help from Canberra as the fourth anniversary of Moscow's invasion approaches.

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    2 mins
  • A blistering heatwave heading to Melbourne

    A blistering heatwave heading to Melbourne
    Jan 2 2026
    Christmas may have been cooler than usual, but a blistering heatwave is on the way. The mercury is set to soar up into the mid-forties, prompting official warnings about the dangers.

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    2 mins
  • A family’s narrow escape from their burning home

    A family’s narrow escape from their burning home
    Jan 2 2026
    A family of four has narrowly escaped their burning home after it erupted in flames early this morning. Neighbours watched on helplessly as the parents raced to get their kids and pet away from the flames.

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    2 mins
  • Mount Etna erupts in winter spectacle

    Mount Etna erupts in winter spectacle
    Jan 2 2026
    Mount Etna erupted shortly before New Year's Eve, sending a river of lava flowing down its ice-covered slopes during winter. The Italian volcano's latest activity has produced mesmerising footage, though authorities report no current threat to nearby homes or air traffic.

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  • Jewish community safety concerns after antisemitic graffiti

    Jewish community safety concerns after antisemitic graffiti
    Jan 2 2026
    Dvir Abramovich, Chair of the Anti-Defamation Commission, discusses the appearance of 'Intifada 2026' graffiti in Melbourne and state government moves to classify the phrase as hate speech. He explains that Intifada means violence and terrorism against Jews, and expresses that the Jewish community does not feel safe in Australia following recent attacks, including the Bondi massacre. Abramovich states this represents a new normal for Australian Jews who feel like civilians in an undeclared war.

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    2 mins
  • Melbourne Zoo's crocodile matchmaking mission

    Melbourne Zoo's crocodile matchmaking mission
    Jan 2 2026
    Melbourne Zoo has brought Pangalawa (Pangi), a female Philippine crocodile, from Germany to pair with resident male crocodile Luzon as part of a breeding programme more than five years in development. The 50-kilogram Luzon currently outweighs the shy Pangi, and keepers expect the pairing process will take considerable time before any breeding attempts occur.

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    1 min
  • Melbourne family rescued from croc-infested floodwaters

    Melbourne family rescued from croc-infested floodwaters
    Jan 2 2026
    A family of seven from Melbourne became stranded in their rental van after attempting to cross a flooded causeway near Wallaman Falls in North Queensland. Three local graziers spotted the vehicle's lights and rescued the tourists from the metre-deep floodwaters, which were home to a 4.5-metre crocodile named Otis. Swiftwater rescue crews from Townsville assisted in ferrying the family to safety.

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    2 mins