• What to bring to an Aussie barbecue
    Jan 25 2026
    A discussion about Australian barbecue etiquette centres on what guests should bring when hosts say "don't bring a thing". Suggestions include salad, dessert, chocolates, tomato and barbecue sauce, and Zooper Doopers. The debate extends to whether wine brought as a gift should be returned to guests if not consumed during the barbecue.

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    1 Min.
  • Power bills to surge 24% as energy rebates end
    Jan 25 2026
    Australian households face electricity bill increases of up to 24% before July, adding approximately $500 to costs for average three-person households, as federal government energy rebates end. The Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show energy levels will be higher than before relief measures began, despite over 18 gigawatts of renewable energy added to the grid. Political debate centres on whether renewable energy transition or return to coal-fired power stations offers the solution to rising costs.

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    8 Min.
  • Mario sequel and Cillian Murphy's Voldemort casting revealed
    Jan 25 2026
    The Super Mario Bros. movie sequel is confirmed for April release, featuring Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, and introducing Yoshi to the adventure. Ralph Fiennes, the original Voldemort actor, has seemingly confirmed that Cillian Murphy will play the iconic villain in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter TV series set for release next year. The production team has not yet officially confirmed Murphy's casting.

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    2 Min.
  • Frank Mitchell named 2026 local hero
    Jan 25 2026
    Frank Mitchell, a proud First Nations man and business owner, has been named the 2026 Australian of the Year Local Hero for his commitment to social justice. Since 2015, he has created over 70 Aboriginal upskilling positions in the construction industry. Mitchell advocates for decolonising workplaces and building frameworks to support First Nations people in construction, drawing from his own journey as a single father who began with an electrical apprenticeship.

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    3 Min.
  • Sunrise at the Opera House for Australia Day
    Jan 25 2026
    Sam Mac broadcasts live from the Sydney Opera House, where artist Gary Purchase's work 'Dancing in the Moonlight' is on display. The morning coverage includes a comprehensive weather forecast across Australia, with temperatures ranging from 20 degrees in Albany to 47 degrees in Ceduna. The broadcast will feature the Australia Day 10K wheelchair race taking place in the Rocks precinct.

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    2 Min.
  • Bomb squad detonates devices at Melbourne Airbnb
    Jan 24 2026
    Police bomb squad conducts 12 controlled explosions at an Airbnb property in Keilor East, Melbourne, after discovering multiple unexploded devices.

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    1 Min.
  • Explosive device found in Melbourne's northwest
    Jan 24 2026
    Heavily armed police have established a major crime scene in Keilor East, Melbourne's northwest, after discovering an explosive device in a residential street.

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    1 Min.
  • Trump sparks fury over NATO Afghanistan comments
    Jan 23 2026
    US President Donald Trump has sparked international outrage by claiming NATO troops stayed back from the front lines during the Afghanistan war, despite hundreds of allied soldiers being killed in combat. UK Prime Minister called the remarks insulting and appalling, demanding an apology, while Prince Harry, who served in Afghanistan, released a statement defending the sacrifices of fallen NATO troops and their families.

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    2 Min.