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1. The million dollar plea to help find Gus Lamont

   23 Sep 2026 · 3:01

   South Australia's Premier has announced a $1 million reward for anyone who can provide critical information about the disappearance of Gus Lamont. It has been almost a year since the four-year-old was reported missing…

2. Why did Tones and I really pull out of the NRL grand final?

   23 Sep 2026 · 2:28

   The NRL grand final is set to go ahead without its traditional pre-match entertainment after negotiations with Australian artist Tones and I broke down. Her management says a prior commitment was the sticking point,…

3. Are Australia's alcohol warning labels too easy to ignore?

   23 Sep 2026 · 4:00

   When's the last time you noticed the warnings on alcohol labels? New research suggests they're too small, too easy to miss, and don't spell out risks like cancer. With Ireland and the UK about to make health warnings…

4. Should Australians be able to use super to buy a home?

   22 Sep 2026 · 2:30

   Home ownership and retirement savings are often held up as two of the biggest financial goals Australians can achieve. But could those goals be coming into conflict?

5. What did Donald Trump say to the UN?

   22 Sep 2026 · 3:38

   US President Donald Trump has addressed the UN General Assembly in New York - and has used his speech to justify his war in Iran and attempt to rebrand AI. His appearance comes just six weeks out from the US mid-term…

6. Why WA schools are banning smart glasses

   22 Sep 2026 · 4:00

   Western Australia is introducing what it says is the nation's toughest ban on smart glasses in schools. Students, staff, parents and visitors will be prohibited from possessing or using devices capable of recording…

7. The new search in the Nannup Four missing persons cold case

   22 Sep 2026 · 4:00

   It's been almost 20 years since four people, including a child, went missing from the small regional West Australian town of Nannup. Their disappearance sparked a police investigation and an inquest that heard details…

8. How Victoria will manage its data centre rollout

   22 Sep 2026 · 2:28

   Victoria has become the latest state to nail its colours to the mast with a set of restrictions controlling the rollout of new data centres.

9. Why some US media outlets are suing the Trump administration

   22 Sep 2026 · 3:44

   Three US media outlets have hit back at US President Donald Trump after he banned them from the White House last week.

10. What's in Princess Diana's brother's bombshell memoir?

    21 Sep 2026 · 4:08

    The late Princess Diana 's brother has released a memoir that drops some bombshell claims about the royal family. And Earl Charles Spencer is particularly scathing towards his former brother-in-law who 's now King…

11. 'Disturbing' security flaw in cheap smart glasses

    21 Sep 2026 · 2:34

    A new generation of ultra-cheap smart glasses is exposing Australians' sensitive data to hackers. Basic testing has revealed stored videos and photos can be stolen from the controversial devices, using only bluetooth.

12. What will Australia look like in 2065?

    21 Sep 2026 · 3:21

    The government's latest intergenerational report says a dropping fertility rate could lead to more deaths than births by the 2060s. The report also predicts Australians will be living longer, with nearly two million…

13. Sharks under scrutiny after fatal attack at Perth's Sorrento beach

    21 Sep 2026 · 3:15

    Authorities in WA have given up on trying to capture the shark responsible for a killing a man on Friday. It happened at Sorrento beach in Perth and the 63-year-old ocean swimmer was attacked by a suspected…

14. Why Albanese's so keen for a seat on the UN Security Council

    21 Sep 2026 · 3:54

    Anthony Albanese has launched Australia's campaign for a two-year seat on the United Nations Security Council in 2029 and 2030. The Prime Minister named artificial intelligence and climate change among the issues…

15. Trial begins for alleged murderer of Sydney couple

    20 Sep 2026 · 2:28

    The trial of a former police officer accused of murdering Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies begins today. It is alleged Beau Lamarre-Condon shot the pair with his service firearm inside Mr Baird's shared…

16. Are we doing enough to prevent domestic violence?

    20 Sep 2026 · 4:29

    Three women have died in what police believe are family and domestic violence-related incidents in New South Wales on the weekend. Domestic violence support groups are warning that this time of year can also be a…

17. Trump bans several media outlets for reporting 'FAKE NEWS!'

    19 Sep 2026 · 3:59

    US President Donald Trump is again lashing out at the media, banning a number of outlets from the White House.

18. Labor's immigration crackdown explained

    18 Sep 2026 · 4:18

    Plans to detain and deport visa overstayers, and cut down backpacker and student visa numbers are among the key pillars of Labor's new plan to reduce net migration. How will it work and what will it mean for hopeful…

19. How China could hack our power and telco networks 'today'

    18 Sep 2026 · 2:24

    The nation's spy boss has warned China is actively preparing to switch off power and telecommunications networks in Australia, if a conflict breaks out. The director general of ASIO, Mike Burgess, says Beijing is…

20. Did Charles really sound 'giddily elated' after Diana died?

    18 Sep 2026 · 3:24

    Almost thirty years after her death, there's new commentary about Princess Diana and the reaction of her former husband. Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess of Wales, is releasing a memoir called Swan…

21. Why the Radiohead tour has caused such a fuss

    18 Sep 2026 · 4:06

    In a world of issues to care and angst about, for a lot of people this past week, there's only been one that's been front of mind: whether you could get tickets to Radiohead. The legendary UK band announced 16…

22. Unpacking the HYROX faecal incontinence saga

    17 Sep 2026 · 3:35

    Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has apologised after continuing a HYROX competition in China after soiling herself mid-race. The incident has gone viral and sparked disgusted, furious or even respectful reaction…

23. Can artists like Ed Sheeran be apolitical?

    17 Sep 2026 · 3:44

    Ed Sheeran is yet to announce new support acts, following the walk out of his booked bands on the US leg of his Loop tour. It follows Sheeran's promoter dropping rapper Macklemore over pro-Palestinian comments made…

24. Why has the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates?

    17 Sep 2026 · 3:01

    It looks like Donald Trump's pick to head the US federal reserve isn't following orders. The man hand-selected by the US President has decided to do the exact opposite of what Mr Trump has been asking. Chairman Kevin…

25. What are the COVID vaccine changes in Australia?

    16 Sep 2026 · 2:31

    Your COVID vaccine may not be free anymore. After more than five years of free COVID vaccinations for all Australians, the rules are changing. So what does this mean, and who will be affected?

26. Anthropic's plan for Australia's largest data centre

    16 Sep 2026 · 2:58

    As debate rages over Australian copyright and AI investment, Anthropic has inked a deal to run Australia's largest data centre, proposed for rural southern Queensland. The company has signed a long-term lease for the…

27. How is Labor planning to slash net migration

    16 Sep 2026 · 3:15

    After weeks of cabinet disagreement and delay the government has finally landed its much-anticipated migration policy, with plans to ban international students from bringing their families to the country.

28. Why are Ed Sheeran's support acts quitting?

    16 Sep 2026 · 3:40

    The US leg of Ed Sheeran's Loop tour is in tatters - after Macklemore was removed as a support artist over his comments supporting Palestinians. Now, four more support acts have pulled out. What's going on?

29. Why is one of the Snowtown serial killers about to be freed

    15 Sep 2026 · 3:56

    Despite efforts from the South Australian Government, one of the country's most notorious serial killers is set to be released from prison.

30. Creatives face opt-out model for AI training

    15 Sep 2026 · 3:21

    The government has rejected criticism it's selling artists out to big tech, as leaked policy documents reveal the government is considering making inclusion in AI model training opt-out by default.

31. Should councils ban smart glasses from playgrounds?

    15 Sep 2026 · 3:21

    The AI boom is raising all sorts of fears around privacy, particularly when it comes to the growing popularity of smart glasses. They are the wearable computers that look like ordinary spectacles, but can film and…

32. Can Australia stop the AI apocalypse?

    15 Sep 2026 · 3:38

    The heads of the leading artificial intelligence companies have agreed that a slow down in the development is needed before the technology becomes dangerous. What can Australia do to regulate AI and protect its…

33. Why is fuel so expensive again?

    14 Sep 2026 · 5:10

    You've probably noticed, fuel prices are on the rise again. This week they hit a four-month high. So what's behind this latest spike, and what lies ahead?

34. Why is NSW cutting screentime in classrooms?

    14 Sep 2026 · 3:23

    Classrooms in NSW will be a little different for kids next year - they 're going old school, returning to pen and paper for learning The state government there has announced new guidelines that will limit the use of…

35. What went wrong at Whyalla steelworks

    14 Sep 2026 · 4:19

    Hundreds of jobs are lost and the future of the Whyalla steelworks is in question after administrators confirmed the blast furnace used to make steel is shut down for good. State and federal governments have spent…

36. How is One Nation proposing to slash migration?

    14 Sep 2026 · 3:00

    One Nation has unveiled its migration policy. The plan would see 750,000 places cut over the next three years.,the focus would be foreign students and migrant worker families.

37. Why are tech executives calling for an AI slowdown?

    13 Sep 2026 · 3:53

    It looks like the leaders of AI technology are willing to put competition aside to band together. A number of the them say they agree that the development of artificial intelligence should be slowed down to protect…

38. Are jurors prepared for the mental health risks of serving on trials?

    12 Sep 2026 · 3:30

    Some of the most important people in our legal system enter the court with no specific training and are legally prevented from talking about the sometimes gruesome evidence they are forced to see and hear. The fate of…

39. Acts of humanity that emerged after September 11 attacks

    12 Sep 2026 · 4:29

    Twenty-five years on from the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, many are also reflecting on the extraordinary acts of courage and humanity that emerged.

40. Why is Australia the safest country in a global disaster?

    11 Sep 2026 · 4:00

    Australia could be one of the safest places on Earth if a global catastrophe strikes. New research has found Australia's isolation, self-sufficiency, and political stability mean it can withstand most crises. The…

41. Why are Pauline Hanson and Andrew Hastie feuding?

    10 Sep 2026 · 4:05

    One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie are in the midst of a very public spat. It's escalated recently over an animated cartoon video created by One Nation which labels Mr Hastie a…

42. Is AI about to 'kill us all'?

    10 Sep 2026 · 3:33

    AI could kill us by the end of the decade. That is the alarming claim being made by an AI expert in the US who has quit his job over fears that the tech could wipe out humans.

43. Is Trump becoming toxic for Republicans ahead of midterms?

    10 Sep 2026 · 4:05

    The midterm election in the US are fast approaching, less then a couple of months to go. And at the moment things are not looking good for the Republican party. So US President Donald Trump is throwing a two-day…

44. How failed SPF tests led to a multi-million dollar court case

    9 Sep 2026 · 3:18

    Twenty sunscreens were pulled from the shelves recently after failing to meet their SPF claims. Behind them all is one manufacturer - Wild Child Laboratories - that supplies the brands with their base formula. it's…

45. Can LIV Golf survive without Saudi backing?

    9 Sep 2026 · 3:30

    LIV Golf promised to revolutionise professional golf when it launched with billions of dollars in Saudi backing. Now, just four years later, the competition has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States.…

46. What's behind American football's push into Australia?

    9 Sep 2026 · 4:00

    One of the biggest sporting events on the planet is about to land in Melbourne. American football's opening weekend is coming to Australia for the first time, with tens of thousands of fans expected at the MCG.

47. What is pork-barrelling?

    8 Sep 2026 · 4:19

    Labor's use of grants is raising eyebrows. A Centre for Public Integrity investigation found the $560 million so called 'Major and Local Community Infrastructure' grants program was overwhelmingly directed into safe…

48. The crackdown on social media algorithms revealed

    8 Sep 2026 · 4:02

    Will you boot the social media algorithms if you get the chance? The government has revealed a draft of the Digital Duty of Care in Australia law that would force digital platforms to block certain content from…

49. The degenerative brain disease CTE and rugby league explained

    8 Sep 2026 · 3:21

    New research on the degenerative brain disease CTE, has revealed its prevalence in former rugby league players. The Australian Sports Brain Bank can now confirm that 31 players both professional and amateur had the…

50. What do we know about the murders of Jake and Callum Robinson?

    7 Sep 2026 · 3:08

    A trial is underway in Mexico over the murders of two young Australians two years ago. Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad were murdered while on a surfing holiday in Baja in April 2024.…